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Care for KC: Deron Cherry rallies Chiefs Kingdom
Apr 30, 2025
A metro charity led by a former Chief is calling on the community for help to give back.
Local restaurateurs to open three concepts under one roof in KC Power & Light District
Apr 30, 2025
Local restaurateurs will bring three concepts to KC's Power & Light District, including Jerusalem Café and Chick-In Waffle. They also have a new headquarters to keep the growth coming.
Police ID teen killed during altercation at Kansas City business
Apr 30, 2025
Photos Sheriff Daryl Forte'' KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investig
Hillsdale Lake, other rec areas face service cuts, closures in KC region
Apr 30, 2025
The Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas at lakes in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa in May.
Amazon may bring drone delivery to Kansas City. Here’s the plan
Apr 30, 2025
An Amazon spokesperson confirmed to The Star that the retail giant founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos is considering bringing drone deliveries to Kansas City.
This ornate Kansas City building started out as part of the 1893 World’s Fair
Apr 30, 2025
A fraternal organization made its headquarters in a building built for the 1893 World’s Fair.
Kansas City is hiring a new city manager, its most powerful job. Get to know the 3 finalists
Apr 30, 2025
Kansas City officials will soon decide who will become the next city manager. That person will handle everything from the annual budget to road resurfacing and will be responsible for repairing the community’s trust in the city after Brian Platt was fired.
Movies and TV shows casting in Kansas City
Apr 30, 2025
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Kansas City.
Video shows KC man intentionally run over man with his vehicle
Apr 30, 2025
Milligan-photo Jackson Co. KANSAS CITY— A Kansas City man faces charge
Kansas City fire crews battling large fire at 8th and Woodland
Apr 30, 2025
Several fire crews in Kansas City are battling a working fire at a building near 8th Street and Woodland Avenue.
COWBOY CARTER STAYCATION at Kansas City
Apr 30, 2025
Check out COWBOY CARTER STAYCATION at Kansas City in Kansas City on May 22, 2025 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.
Decommissioned Kansas City, Kansas, power plant eyed for data center redevelopment
Apr 29, 2025
PowerTransitions aims to convert a decommissioned Kansas City, Kansas, power plant for data centers.
Man charged with murder after deadly shooting at liquor store near 9th, Prospect
Apr 29, 2025
Jackson County prosecutors have charged a man in connection with a deadly shooting on Monday night at a Kansas City liquor store.
A mocktail bar in Power & Light? New concept coming to the KC district
Apr 29, 2025
A new concept with two types of cuisine will serve as a welcoming space to non-drinkers in a bar-heavy area.
Man charged in April 24 shooting death of man in Kansas City, Kansas
Apr 29, 2025
A man is charged in Wyandotte County Court in the April 24 shooting death of a man found outside a Kansas City, Kansas, residence.
Measles will inevitably hit KC, leaders say. These ZIP codes have higher risk
Apr 29, 2025
Kansas City health leaders are trying to prepare the public for the arrival of measles, which they say is inevitable.
Open Mic Jazz Jam
Apr 29, 2025
Calling all musicians here in KC! Here's your chance to perform in the same building where the Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra once made jazz history with late-night national radio broadcasts. And now, Dr. Mike Pagan—armed with a Doctor of Music from Northwestern and chops that can go toe-to-toe with the greats—leads the charge with some of the city’s finest talent.
Kansas City, Missouri, City Council committee vote could end IRIS service
Apr 29, 2025
A Kansas City, Missouri, City Council committee took no action Tuesday to fund the ongoing operations of the IRIS on-demand transit service, putting the service in jeopardy.
Pickwick Plaza owners will get longer tax abatement for repairing historic downtown complex
Apr 29, 2025
The city's Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority approved a longer property tax abatement for the Pickwick Plaza complex, owing to major repair needs identified even after its $66 million apartment renovation eight years ago.
Count Basie Orchestra got its start in Kansas City. It's returning to celebrate 90 years
Apr 29, 2025
On Wednesday, April 30, the Count Basie Orchestra will celebrate 90 years swinging at the Kansas City Music Hall. "Everybody in the orchestra will be featured. And we'll just be doing what Mr. Basie began in 1935," director Scotty Barnhart told Up To Date.
Man killed after altercation at business in Kansas City
Apr 29, 2025
Photos Sheriff Daryl Forte' KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investiga
Photos: Joywave brought their New York indie rock to The Truman Saturday night
Apr 29, 2025
Joywave and Little Image paired up for a night of indie alt rock in KC at The Truman on Saturday, April 26.
Joe’s Blog: When things are just “off” (TUE-4/29)
Apr 29, 2025
Despite instability and moisture and some lift, we just couldn’t get too many storms to fall into the “severe” category locally
More storms coming to Kansas City area. How long will this rainy weather last?
Apr 29, 2025
Rains to soak the Kansas City area. What will the weekend look like?
Gannett Fleming TranSystems names former Black & Veatch exec as CEO
Apr 29, 2025
Mike Orth becomes CEO of newly merged Gannett Fleming TranSystems, aiming to build on the firm's strong foundation in infrastructure solutions.
Inside Kansas City’s new plan to bring 40,000 new people to Prospect Avenue
Apr 29, 2025
The city has new goals and ideas for how to improve a nine mile strip along Prospect and 12th Street. Will it be more than just a wish list?
KC’s $10 billion bond for Meta and Google data centers: a gamble for taxpayers
Apr 29, 2025
Public money would support the data centers without clear benefits. Incentives approved for Meta alone could reach $8.2 billion over 37 years. | Opinion
WWE superstars wow Kansas City fans young and old at packed Monday Night Raw
Apr 29, 2025
Wrestling fans of all ages had lined up outside T-Mobile Center ahead of Monday Night Raw.
Episcopal Diocese Of West Missouri To Ordain First Female Bishop Of Diocese
Apr 29, 2025
The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri will ordain and consecrate the Very Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux as its ninth bishop on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in a joyful service at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedra…
Could Kansas City learn from Houston's success combatting homelessness?
Apr 29, 2025
Since 2012, homelessness in Houston has decreased more than 60%. As Kansas City continues its own efforts, the woman who developed Houston's strategy will speak at the Kansas City Public Library next week.
Tornado watch issued for areas north of Kansas City
Apr 29, 2025
Areas of western Missouri and eastern Kansas north of Kansas City could see winds up to 75 miles an hour as well as potential tornadoes Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Pedestrian dies in NKC after hit-and-run on 210 Highway
Apr 29, 2025
One person has died after a hit-and-run in North Kansas City on Monday, that took place on 210 Hwy.
Hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead on 210 Highway in Kansas City
Apr 29, 2025
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday evening on westbound 210 Highway near North Chouteau Trafficway in Kansas City.
Deadly weekend in Kansas City: 5 victims, 4 homicide investigations
Apr 29, 2025
Photo Sheriff Daryl Forte' KANSAS CITY —It was another deadly weekend
Tornado watch issued north of Kansas City; metro not included
Apr 28, 2025
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri until midnight Monday. The Kansas City metro is not included.
‘These kids are champions’: WWE stars visit Children’s Mercy ahead of KC event
Apr 28, 2025
Three WWE superstars visited kids inside Children’s Mercy Adele Hall campus for over an hour Monday, April 28 ahead of Monday Night Raw in Kansas City.
Police identify man shot to death April 24 in Kansas City, Kansas
Apr 28, 2025
A 21-year-old man was identified by police as the victim of a deadly shooting on April 24 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Details emerge in violent ambulance attack that killed KC paramedic: ‘She’s got a knife’
Apr 28, 2025
New details reveal how a patient allegedly stabbed a Kansas City first responder to death in the back of an ambulance early Sunday in the Northland.
Rock Island Bridge redevelopment delayed again, now targeting fall opening
Apr 28, 2025
Rock Island Bridge's entertainment district faces more delays. Flying Truss now aims for a fall opening, pending UG infrastructure work.
Historic preservation effort stalls Kansas City Life's demo plan in Midtown
Apr 28, 2025
Kansas City Life's $8M Colonnade Court plan faces delay as Valentine Neighborhood Association seeks historic district status for the area.
Kansas City’s response to Trump-era federal cuts and workforce shifts
Apr 28, 2025
Kansas City faced over 100 IRS layoffs, loss of $8M in health grants, and new city programs to help displaced federal workers.
Your Chamber at Work - April 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
FROM THE KC CHAMBER’S PRESIDENT AND CEO One of the best parts of my job is celebrating the incredible businesses that help drive the Kansas City region forward. And this is one of my favorite times of the year — when we get to shine a spotlight on the smaller companies making a real difference […]
Grandview man charged in connection with January murder in Kansas City, Missouri
Apr 28, 2025
A Grandview man faces charges in connection with a January murder in Kansas City, Missouri. He is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on no bond.
Why KCUR put together a town hall with Kansas City's Congress members
Apr 28, 2025
How KCUR's community engagement team built an event designed to connect residents with their elected officials about what's happening in Washington, DC and how that is impacting us here in the metro.
KC man allegedly 'under the influence' before fatal street racing crash
Apr 28, 2025
Photo courtesy KMBC KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man faces felony charge
Woman charged in deadly stabbing of Kansas City paramedic previously bit police officer
Apr 28, 2025
Shanetta Bossell, 39, was charged Sunday afternoon with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after she was suspected of stabbing a Kansas City, Missouri, firefighter paramedic in the chest.
Kansas City Commits $25M to New Northland Workforce Development Center
Apr 28, 2025
Posted April 28, 2025 The City of Kansas City is investing $25 million to fund the Northland Workforce Development Center. Kansas City committed $25 million toward creating the new NWDC, a state-of-the-art training hub designed to meet regional demand for skilled labor and modernize the existing Northland Career Center. The new facility will be strategically
KC man arrested in Saline County after nearly 20-mile pursuit - Marshall Democrat-News
Apr 28, 2025
A Kansas City man is facing five felony charges in Saline County after allegedly attempting to deliver drugs, steal a firearm and resist arrest.
Marshall Writers’ Guild to host free writing workshop Popular Kansas City artist, José Faus, returns to help “spice up your narrative” - Marshall Democrat-News
Apr 28, 2025
Writer, visual artist, performer and teacher/mentor José Faus returns to Marshall for an encore workshop aimed at helping writers better engage their readers. Scribes of all skill levels are invited to bring writing samples from three words to three hundred for feedback and suggestions on breathing life into their work.