News & Current Events
Stay up-to-date with newspapers, magazines, and databases from the Library.
From local scoops in the Johnson County Post to global headlines in The New York Times, you’ll be up to speed on everything from county happenings to international intrigue—without missing a beat. Find:
- Popular titles like the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Economist.
- Local publications like Johnson County Post, Kansas City Business journal and Kansas City Star Image Edition.
- Full-text articles from newspapers, magazines, and other digital formats.
Local Elections and Voting
Elections & Voting
Johnson County Post
Most Popular eNewspapers
Local New and Current Events
Kansas City Star Image Edition
The Wall Street Journal
Kansas City Business Journal
The New York Times
Get the Full Picture: The Power of Multiple Sources
Getting information from several places helps you form a well-rounded, accurate understanding of a topic. It reduces bias, exposes different perspectives, verifies facts, and helps you stay more more broadly informed.
Local New and Current Events
Access World News
Kansas City and Regional Newspapers
NewsBank Hot Topics
Issues & Controversies
Magazines
Digital versions of print magazines are available for you to read a computer, tablet or phone. Convenient. Portable. Available anytime. Our two online resources that house our online magazine collection are Flipster and Libby.
- Flipster curates a selection of popular newsstand magazines such as The Atlantic Monthly, Bloomberg Businessweek, Food & Wine, People, Real Simple and Sports Illustrated.
- Libby features popular titles like Us Weekly, National Geographic, Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, as well as special interest magazines like PC World, Bon Appetit, Minecraft World and Women's Fitness.
Local New and Current Events
Flipster
The Economist
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