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Kansas City's SAVE KC program reports a 40% homicide reduction among its targeted group, a major milestone for its focused deterrence strategy. #KCMO
A Kansas bill to reclassify extreme speeding as reckless driving has stalled in the legislature, leaving current civil penalties in place. Safety advocates in Kansas City worry the decision puts metro-area drivers at risk.
Gloria Jackson-Leathers, a key leader at the Kauffman Foundation for 28 years, is retiring. Her legacy includes launching the KC STEM Alliance and Maker Faire.
Kansas City has opened its new Grand Boulevard pedestrian bridge, a $15M project linking the River Market to Berkley Riverfront. The connection enhances access to CPKC Stadium and the new KC Streetcar stop.
KC-based AI startup ReelRifter launched 'Monte Lua,' the world's first 'endless visual novel,' on May 4. The game uses generative AI to create unending stories.
Sporting KC suffered a historic 6-0 loss to the Portland Timbers, marking the Timbers' largest-ever win and a new low for SKC's 2026 season.
KC Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. is stepping up as the team's vocal leader, demanding accountability and backing it up with a recent power surge.
Missouri lawmakers approved $80M in state funds that could support infrastructure for the Royals' new downtown stadium, a major step in the project.
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Sporting KC unveiled its 'Soccer Capital Summer' concert series, a strategic move to blend music and soccer, reinforcing KC's World Cup 2026 host status.
KPMG, KC's largest accounting firm, is leasing 8 floors at H&R Block's downtown HQ. The major deal signifies strong confidence in the city's urban core.
An Amazon driver involved in the death of a 4-year-old KC boy has been released, but the investigation is far from over. Here's what's next.
Overland Park Police launched a new real-time info center, using new tech and a $500K QuikTrip donation to boost safety ahead of the World Cup.
A proposal for a dispensary pick-up window in Westport is forcing a city-wide debate in Kansas City over urban character vs. business convenience.
LaunchKC named seven Kansas City startups to its fifth Social Venture Studio cohort, awarding $20,000 grants and three months of mentorship to founders building businesses around social, environmental, and racial impact.
President Trump sought an update on Patrick Mahomes' injury from a KC business owner at the White House, highlighting the QB's national importance.
After years of turmoil from steep property tax hikes, Jackson County seeks a new freeze while voters will decide on making the assessor an elected role.
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A Missouri citizen campaign has over 300K signatures to protect direct democracy, setting up a clash with a legislative plan to curtail ballot initiatives.
KC's First Safe Haven Baby Box Installed in Northland
A new lawsuit alleges Independence officials kept a former police chief on the payroll to hide damaging info, paying him over $61k after his resignation.
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Independence taxpayers are on the hook for millions as lawsuits from police officers pile up. A new suit this week reveals deep cultural issues.
Kansas City's downtown is set for a historic transformation with the new Royals stadium and a $1B Children's Mercy expansion rising as neighbors in Crown Center.
