KC Streetcar Workers Unionize After World Cup Surge
Record-breaking passenger traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup has spurred a union drive among streetcar staff demanding better pay, staffing, and working conditions.
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Record-breaking passenger traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup has spurred a union drive among streetcar staff demanding better pay, staffing, and working conditions.
Travis Kelce is officially back with the Kansas City Chiefs for his 14th season after signing a new contract that cleverly manages the team's salary cap.
The promised World Cup economic boom is proving to be a complex and disappointing reality for many Kansas City small businesses outside of official fan zones.
The Swiss national team has landed in Kansas City for their World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina. The city is buzzing, but the economic impact is mixed.
Tavia Hunt, wife of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, has dismissed rumors of a chaotic Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding as a 'false narrative' and 'tacky.'
Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce face a federal trademark lawsuit over their 1587 Prime steakhouse from a 'Shark Tank' alum's company.
A Royals-affiliated company has acquired the former Blue KC headquarters near the proposed Crown Center ballpark, a major step in the $3B project.
Kansas City is set for a World Cup quarterfinal as Argentina faces Switzerland at Arrowhead. Ticket prices have dropped by 50%, offering a unique opportunity for fans.
Kansas City is dominating World Cup 2026 with sold-out matches, record viewership, and a projected $650M economic boom, cementing its status as a top US host.
Kansas City Police are investigating the city's 73rd homicide of 2026 after a man was fatally shot in a townhome Sunday night. No suspect is in custody.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named an AL All-Star starter for the first time, a milestone highlighting his dominant season.
The Kansas City Royals made MLB history, scoring in every inning of a 15-1 blowout win over the Phillies—a feat rarer than a perfect game.
Team USA faces Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 tonight — 7:00 p.m. CT at Lumen Field in Seattle, live on FOX. Folarin Balogun is cleared to play, and a win puts the U.S. in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
A fatal I-70 crash Sunday marks KC's 38th traffic death of 2026. A man was killed after being struck by a car; police suspect impairment.
Kansas City greenlights a $1.4B CPKC Stadium expansion, boosting capacity to 18,000 and transforming the Berkley Riverfront with public investment.
Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival at the WWI Museum has drawn over 200,000 visitors, part of a record 5.5M globally. Here's what to know.
Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium to reach the World Cup Round of 16 — Jhon Arias's 14th-minute goal was the difference.
KC's July 4th faces a double threat: overnight storms with 60 mph gusts and an extreme heat warning with 105°F index values. More storms may hit tonight.
Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup run nearly toppled the defending champions before an extra-time own goal sealed a 3-2 Argentina win.
Kansas City is under an extreme heat warning with a 110°F heat index. This poses risks to residents and raises concerns for the 2026 World Cup.
Kansas City hosts its first-ever World Cup knockout match Friday, July 3, as Colombia takes on Ghana in a pivotal Round of 32 clash at the 73,000-seat KC Stadium.
The Kansas City Power & Light District erupted as thousands celebrated the USMNT's historic 2-0 World Cup win, securing a spot in the Round of 16.
Kansas City faces a dangerous heatwave with indices near 110°F, prompting urgent calls for donations and safety measures for residents and World Cup visitors.
Team USA advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina — Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off with a red card, and Malik Tillman sealed it with a free kick while the U.S. played a man down. It's the USMNT's first World Cup knockout win since 2002. Next up: Belgium, July 6 in Seattle.