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Residents Sue to Block $150B Independence AI Data Center
Kansas City3 min read·Yesterday

Residents Sue to Block $150B Independence AI Data Center

Independence residents filed a lawsuit to halt the $150B Nebius AI data center, alleging the city violated open meetings laws and its own charter.

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Kelce, Mahomes Sued Over 1587 Prime Steakhouse Name
Kansas City5d ago · 3 min read

Kelce, Mahomes Sued Over 1587 Prime Steakhouse Name

Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are being sued for trademark infringement over their new KC steakhouse, 1587 Prime, by 1587 Sneakers.

#Kansas City#KC5d ago
Jackson Co. Exec Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges
Kansas CityAugust 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Jackson Co. Exec Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota was indicted on federal bribery charges, accused of offering a job to a rival to drop out of the 2026 election.

#Kansas City#KCAugust 7, 2026
KC Voters Greenlight $1.7B Bonds, Sales Tax Renewal
Kansas CityAugust 6, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Voters Greenlight $1.7B Bonds, Sales Tax Renewal

Kansas City voters approved all five ballot measures yesterday, authorizing $1.7B in bonds and a sales tax renewal for infrastructure and housing.

#Kansas City#KCAugust 6, 2026
KC's Tickets For Less Joins MLB's Big Leagues
Kansas CityAugust 6, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's Tickets For Less Joins MLB's Big Leagues

Overland Park's Tickets For Less is now an MLB Authorized Ticket Marketplace, a big win for the KC company and for fans seeking secure Royals tickets.

#Kansas City#KCAugust 6, 2026
KC I-70 Closures: Weekend Shutdown, 2027 Plan Set
Kansas CityAugust 2, 2026 · 3 min read

KC I-70 Closures: Weekend Shutdown, 2027 Plan Set

Kansas City faces major traffic disruption with a full I-70 closure this weekend, ongoing lane closures, and a planned 11-month shutdown in 2027.

#Kansas City#KCAugust 2, 2026
KC's World Cup Tab: City Spent $248M in Public Funds
Kansas CityAugust 1, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's World Cup Tab: City Spent $248M in Public Funds

A new report reveals Kansas City has committed at least $248 million in public funds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for stadium, security, and logistics.

#Kansas City#KCAugust 1, 2026
Chiefs' Cyrus Allen Carted Off, Avoids Serious Injury
Kansas CityAugust 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Chiefs' Cyrus Allen Carted Off, Avoids Serious Injury

Rookie receiver Cyrus Allen was carted off a Chiefs training camp practice Saturday after colliding with Kaiir Elam on a special teams punt rep. The diagnosis was a shin bruise — nothing torn or broken. Xavier Worthy left the same practice with a right shoulder injury.

#Kansas City#KCAugust 1, 2026
Remains in Rural MO Identified as Missing KC Woman
Kansas CityAugust 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Remains in Rural MO Identified as Missing KC Woman

Skeletal remains found in rural Missouri have been identified as Amber Simpson, a 41-year-old KC woman missing since May. KCPD has now opened a death investigation.

#Kansas City#KCAugust 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning in KC as Downpours Soak Metro
Kansas CityJuly 31, 2026 · 3 min read

Flash Flood Warning in KC as Downpours Soak Metro

Flash flood warnings were issued for Kansas City today as heavy downpours caused Indian Creek to swell. Officials urge caution on roads tonight.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 31, 2026
Jack Stack BBQ Plans Production Hub in Old Walmart
Kansas CityJuly 31, 2026 · 3 min read

Jack Stack BBQ Plans Production Hub in Old Walmart

Iconic Kansas City brand Jack Stack Barbecue is converting a 72,000 sq-ft former Walmart into a massive production hub, set to open in early 2027.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 31, 2026
KC's I-70 to Close for 11 Months in 2027
Kansas CityJuly 29, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's I-70 to Close for 11 Months in 2027

A critical stretch of I-70 in Kansas City will close for 11 months in 2027, rerouting 120,000 daily vehicles for a major infrastructure overhaul.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 29, 2026
Wife of Chiefs OC Bieniemy Shot, Son Arrested
Kansas CityJuly 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Wife of Chiefs OC Bieniemy Shot, Son Arrested

The wife of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy is in stable condition after being shot at the family's Virginia home. Their 27-year-old son has been arrested.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 28, 2026
KC Power Outages Hit 1,000+ Amid Extreme Heat Wave
Kansas CityJuly 27, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Power Outages Hit 1,000+ Amid Extreme Heat Wave

Over 1,000 Evergy customers in Kansas City are without power amid an extreme heat wave with a heat index of 113°, testing grid reliability.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 27, 2026
KC School Sued for Abuse, Forced Labor Allegations
Kansas CityJuly 26, 2026 · 3 min read

KC School Sued for Abuse, Forced Labor Allegations

The Kansas City Girls Academy faces multiple lawsuits alleging systematic abuse, illegal strip searches, and forced labor, sparking local safety concerns.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 26, 2026
Search for Missing KC 12-Year-Old Enters Third Day
Kansas CityJuly 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Search for Missing KC 12-Year-Old Enters Third Day

An urgent search continues for a 12-year-old boy missing from Kansas City's South Blue Valley neighborhood since Tuesday. Authorities ask for public help.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 24, 2026
KC Production Studio Goes Global in Major Expansion
Kansas CityJuly 22, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Production Studio Goes Global in Major Expansion

A Kansas City production studio announced a major global joint venture, adding five international offices. The move builds on KC's growing creative economy.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 22, 2026
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