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Kansas City voters renew earnings tax, the city’s largest single revenue source
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (641+ words) Kansas City voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved renewing the city's 1% earnings tax. The tax is Kansas City's single largest revenue source: It brings in about $373 million annually, which makes up about 45% of the city's general fund. A failed vote would…...
Kansas bill gives foster care agencies the same protections from lawsuits as police
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (585+ words) Kansas foster care agencies could have more legal protections when being sued for alleged malpractice. Kansas lawmakers passed a bill adding foster care agencies to the Kansas Tort Claims Act, which gives social workers the same legal protections as law…...
These Kansas City bars carry on the speakeasy tradition. Here's where to find them
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1366+ words) Kansas City has a long history with speakeasies, going back to before Prohibition. Our Adventure! about local distilleries gives a great history of the liquor trade and how, at one point, the West Bottoms had 25 different saloons. And those are…...
What to know about the Kansas sports authority that will oversee the new Chiefs stadium
5+ day, 8+ min ago (708+ words) Kansas lawmakers have voted to create an 11-member sports authority to carry out a $3 billion stadium deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. If Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signs legislation creating the authority, she will call into existence a unique entity…...
How did Kansas City become a soccer city? It's a tale of underdogs and optimism
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (1010+ words) You're reading KCUR's Soccer City '26 newsletter.Subscribe herefor twice-monthly updates through the end of the tournament. You can't always hit the ground running. Sometimes it takes a little bit of start-and-stop before you hit your stride. Take Kansas City's pro…...
What to know about Kansas City's funding for police, buses and more in the $2.6 billion budget
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (1032+ words) The Kansas City Council has passed the city's largest budget after months of planning and debate. Budget increases are relatively normal; the city's budget has increased by hundreds of millions of dollars each year. But this fiscal year's planning document…...
Kansas City had 6 record-breaking hot days this month. Flooding and severe storms are on the way
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (275+ words) Kansas City reached 87 degrees Monday afternoon " breaking a 40-year record high for March 30 of 82 degrees. It was the latest in a series of six broken records this month, including the earliest 90 degree day in Kansas City history and the hottest…...
Kansas City’s Anjin named Best New Restaurant finalist in 2026 James Beard Awards
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (657+ words) A Japanese-style pub in Kansas City is a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's 2026 Best New Restaurant award. Anjin, created by chef and owner Nick Goellner and his sommelier wife, Leslie Newsam Goellner, was inspired by the lively spirit of…...
Kansas City Symphony unveils plans for a new South Plaza venue, but orchestra is not moving
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1298+ words) Orchestra leaders said with the new venue, they hope to attract national touring artists and expand year-round concert offerings while generating new revenue to support the group's core mission. Symphony President and CEO Danny Beckley said it is an ideal…...
Kansas City launches preventive effort aimed at disrupting the cycle of domestic violence
1+ week, 2+ day ago (464+ words) Kansas City leaders have launched what they call a new prevention-focused approach to domestic violence, including early intervention, accountability for abusers and coordinated support services for both victims and perpetrators. The Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Focused Deterrence Program aims to…...