12+ hour, 35+ min ago  (444+ words) The 2026 North American FIFA World Cup prompted Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency in three counties, anticipating effects from four base camps in the Kansas City-area. The influx of an estimated 650,000 visitors to the region…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (181+ words) The Kansas City license office located at Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. and Troost Ave. reopened to the public in late January, just a few weeks after it shuttered unexpectedly. The location reopened on January 28 and is now operating normally, according…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (296+ words) Argentina, who won the last FIFA men's World Cup in 2022, will make Kansas City its national team's home base for this summer's global soccer tournament. The team will train and live in Kansas City for the duration of the monthlong…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (611+ words) At First Baptist Church in south Kansas City on Monday night, concerned residents gathered to learn how they can better support immigrants and fight federal immigration enforcement. Ivan Ramirez, a Kansas City resident, talked about his experience as an immigrant…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (808+ words) Kansas Republican lawmakers are considering a plan to boost transparency about commissioners that nominate candidates for the state's Supreme Court. That's despite the Legislature's efforts to eliminate the panel altogether. A Senate committee is expected this week to vote on…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (506+ words) A light snow blanketed the Kansas City region Saturday morning, as outside temperatures sent windchills as low as -19 degrees. A massive winter storm, stretching from Central Texas through the Northeast, rolled into Kansas City Friday, sending temperatures plunging. Precipitation is…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (686+ words) The metro is expected to receive at least 4 inches of snow, and more than 10 inches in some areas, over the weekend. The heaviest snowfall is expected Saturday morning. Bitter cold has already come to the area, with windchills as low…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (758+ words) A massive winter storm system is forecast to sweep the country this weekend, stretching from Central Texas through the Northeast. The NWS warned of "treacherous travel conditions, prolonged power outages, and tree damage," across the southeast U.S. Government officials in these…...

1+ mon, 12+ hour ago  (372+ words) It's a more complex process than I think people might understand. You've got the venue, you've got the team, you've got the hotel, you've got FIFA, you've got the host committee," said Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026, Kansas City's World Cup…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (771+ words) Kansas City's winter has been relatively mild so far, giving the perfect excuse to get out of the warmth of our home and check out some wonderful exhibitions featuring local and regional artists. After all, what better way to start…...