Kansas City used ‘Midwestern pioneering spirit’ to host World Cup games, teams

It might be the smallest U.S. city to host the FIFA World Cup this summer, but Kansas City organizers are hoping to be considered the mightiest by fans who will be arriving in the Midwest to celebrate the biggest single-sport tournament in the world.

Kansas City keeps growing, gained 13,000 people in 5 years, says new census data

New Census estimates show Kansas City’s population continues to grow. Many suburban communities have seen significant growth since 2020.
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Kansas City Chiefs 2026 schedule: Does K.C. have toughest 3-game stretch in NFL?

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL in December, is working hard to be back in time for the 2026 season opener — a Monday nighter against the Broncos. Jamie Squire / Getty Images The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL schedule ...

Man dead after Kansas City, Kansas, police shooting

A man is dead after being shot by a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer early Thursday morning. https://fox4kc.com/news/man-dead-after-kansas-city-kansas-police-shooting-kbi-investigating/

Charlie Puth’s charisma shines at first Kansas City show in 8 years

The “See You Again” singer said the historic Kansas City amphitheater is “the best sounding f****** venue we’ve played in so far.”

Motorcyclist in critical condition after striking USPS semi-truck in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A motorcyclist remains in critical condition after rear-ending a stopped U.S. Postal Service semi-truck in Kansas City, police say. The Kansas City Police Department says emergency crews responded to the area of Truman and Lister Ave. just before 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, after reports of a crash.