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KC World Cup Boom A Bust for Many Small Businesses
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KC World Cup Boom A Bust for Many Small Businesses

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.

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Royals Affiliate Buys Land Near Crown Center Ballpark
Sports3d ago · 3 min read

Royals Affiliate Buys Land Near Crown Center Ballpark

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#KC3d ago
Argentina at Arrowhead: KC World Cup Tickets Drop 50%
Sports4d ago · 3 min read

Argentina at Arrowhead: KC World Cup Tickets Drop 50%

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#KC4d ago
KC Leads Nation in World Cup Fan Engagement
Kansas City4d ago · 3 min read

KC Leads Nation in World Cup Fan Engagement

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#KC4d ago
KC Investigates 73rd Homicide After Fatal Shooting
Kansas City4d ago · 3 min read

KC Investigates 73rd Homicide After Fatal Shooting

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#KC4d ago
Bobby Witt Jr. Named First-Time All-Star Starter
Sports5d ago · 3 min read

Bobby Witt Jr. Named First-Time All-Star Starter

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.

#Kansas City#KC5d ago
Royals Make History, Score in Every Inning in Blowout
Sports5d ago · 3 min read

Royals Make History, Score in Every Inning in Blowout

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.

#Kansas City#KC5d ago
USA vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16 Kickoff Time, How to Watch
Sports6d ago · 3 min read

USA vs. Belgium: World Cup Round of 16 Kickoff Time, How to Watch

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.

#kansas city#world cup6d ago
Fatal I-70 Crash Marks KC's 38th Traffic Death of 2026
Kansas City6d ago · 3 min read

Fatal I-70 Crash Marks KC's 38th Traffic Death of 2026

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#KC6d ago
KC Council OKs $1.4B CPKC Stadium Expansion Plan
SportsJuly 5, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Council OKs $1.4B CPKC Stadium Expansion Plan

Kansas City greenlights a $1.4B CPKC Stadium expansion, boosting capacity to 18,000 and transforming the Berkley Riverfront with public investment.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 5, 2026
KC FIFA Fan Fest Hits 200K Visitors at WWI Museum
Kansas CityJuly 4, 2026 · 3 min read

KC FIFA Fan Fest Hits 200K Visitors at WWI Museum

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.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 4, 2026
World Cup recap: Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead — Ghana's tournament ends
Kansas CityJuly 4, 2026 · 3 min read

World Cup recap: Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead — Ghana's tournament ends

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.

#kansas city#world cupJuly 4, 2026
KC's July 4th: Storms Arrive, Extreme Heat Lingers
Kansas CityJuly 4, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's July 4th: Storms Arrive, Extreme Heat Lingers

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.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 4, 2026
Argentina Survives Cape Verde's Fairytale, 3-2, in a World Cup Classic
SportsJuly 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Argentina Survives Cape Verde's Fairytale, 3-2, in a World Cup Classic

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.

#World Cup 2026#ArgentinaJuly 4, 2026
KC Heat Warning: 110°F Index Hits World Cup City
Kansas CityJuly 3, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Heat Warning: 110°F Index Hits World Cup City

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#KCJuly 3, 2026
Colombia, Ghana Clash in KC's World Cup Knockout Debut
SportsJuly 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Colombia, Ghana Clash in KC's World Cup Knockout Debut

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.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 3, 2026
KC's P&L District Erupts for USMNT World Cup Win
Kansas CityJuly 3, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's P&L District Erupts for USMNT World Cup Win

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#KCJuly 3, 2026
KC Heatwave Sparks Aid Call, Safety Alerts
Kansas CityJuly 1, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Heatwave Sparks Aid Call, Safety Alerts

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.

#Kansas City#KCJuly 1, 2026
USA Beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, Advances to World Cup Round of 16
SportsJuly 1, 2026 · 3 min read

USA Beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, Advances to World Cup Round of 16

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.

#kansas city#world cupJuly 1, 2026
KC's AI Bus Plan: Security vs. Rider Privacy
Kansas CityJune 30, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's AI Bus Plan: Security vs. Rider Privacy

Kansas City's transit authority (KCATA) plans to use AI facial recognition on buses, sparking a debate on security, privacy, and surveillance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

#Kansas City#KCJune 30, 2026
South KC Block Sees 2nd Double Homicide in 16 Days
Kansas CityJune 29, 2026 · 3 min read

South KC Block Sees 2nd Double Homicide in 16 Days

A South KC block is in shock after a second double homicide in 16 days claimed two more teenage lives, bringing the total to four dead this month.

#Kansas City#KCJune 29, 2026
World Cup recap: Algeria and Austria draw 3-3 at Arrowhead — both advance, Iran out
Kansas CityJune 28, 2026 · 3 min read

World Cup recap: Algeria and Austria draw 3-3 at Arrowhead — both advance, Iran out

Algeria and Austria played to a 3-3 draw at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on June 27, 2026, in Kansas City’s final World Cup group-stage match. Riyad Mahrez scored twice for Algeria, including in stoppage time, before Sasa Kalajdzic headed in a late Austria equalizer. Both teams advanced from Group J to the Round of 32; Iran were eliminated. Here is how it unfolded — and what is next for KC.

#kansas city#world cupJune 28, 2026
World Cup recap: Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 at Arrowhead to win Group F
Kansas CityJune 26, 2026 · 3 min read

World Cup recap: Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 at Arrowhead to win Group F

The Netherlands closed out the World Cup group stage in Kansas City with a 3-1 win over Tunisia at a rainy GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on June 25, 2026. Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament and two more deflected in off Tunisia as the Dutch won Group F and advanced; Tunisia were eliminated. Here is how it unfolded — and a note on Team USA's match tonight.

#kansas city#world cupJune 26, 2026
World Cup at Arrowhead tonight: Tunisia vs. Netherlands (and Team USA vs. Türkiye in L.A.)
Kansas CityJune 25, 2026 · 3 min read

World Cup at Arrowhead tonight: Tunisia vs. Netherlands (and Team USA vs. Türkiye in L.A.)

The World Cup is back at Arrowhead tonight: Tunisia face the Netherlands in the Group F finale in Kansas City (6:00 p.m. CT). Later, Team USA closes out Group D against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (9:00 p.m. CT) — a separate game, in a different city. Here is what to know before kickoff and how to watch both.

#kansas city#world cupJune 25, 2026
KC Braces for USA vs. Türkiye World Cup Watch Parties
SportsJune 25, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Braces for USA vs. Türkiye World Cup Watch Parties

Kansas City is hosting multiple watch parties for the Türkiye vs. USA World Cup match on June 25, including major events at KC Live! and Callsign Brewery.

#Kansas City#KCJune 25, 2026
Royals Stadium Vote: Petition Signatures Verified in KC
SportsJune 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Royals Stadium Vote: Petition Signatures Verified in KC

A citizen petition to force a public vote on the Royals' downtown stadium has been certified, putting the $600M subsidy in question. Now begins a race against the clock.

#Kansas City#KCJune 25, 2026
Second MO Man Charged in Plot, World Cup Mentioned
Kansas CityJune 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Second MO Man Charged in Plot, World Cup Mentioned

A second Missouri man faces federal charges in an alleged plot to attack the White House, with court documents reportedly mentioning the World Cup. This development raises security concerns for Kansas City's 2026 games.

#Kansas City#KCJune 24, 2026
KC Braces for More Messi Mania After Record Goal
SportsJune 23, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Braces for More Messi Mania After Record Goal

Lionel Messi's record-breaking goal propels Argentina forward in the World Cup, putting Kansas City in line to host a lucrative quarterfinal match.

#Kansas City#KCJune 23, 2026
Urgent KC Search: Help Find Missing Woman Suzann Page
Kansas CityJune 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Urgent KC Search: Help Find Missing Woman Suzann Page

Kansas City police are urgently seeking public help to find Suzann Page, a 67-year-old with dementia last seen Sunday. Here's how you can help.

#Kansas City#KCJune 22, 2026
KC Weather: Weekend Storms Rattle Metro, What's Next
Kansas CityJune 22, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Weather: Weekend Storms Rattle Metro, What's Next

Kansas City weathered severe storms over the weekend. After a brief cool-down to start the week, the metro is now bracing for a significant heatwave with a heat index over 105°.

#Kansas City#KCJune 22, 2026
FBI Posts $25K Reward for KC Highway Shooter Suspect
Kansas CityJune 22, 2026 · 3 min read

FBI Posts $25K Reward for KC Highway Shooter Suspect

The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the suspect in a deadly KC highway shooting spree that left one dead and four injured.

#Kansas City#KCJune 22, 2026
Ecuador vs Curaçao in KC: A World Cup Match Guide
SportsJune 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Ecuador vs Curaçao in KC: A World Cup Match Guide

Your complete guide to the pivotal Group E match at Arrowhead Stadium, from the high-stakes drama on the pitch to the vibrant fan festivities across KC.

#Kansas City#KCJune 20, 2026
USA vs Australia: KC Kickoff Time, How to Watch
SportsJune 19, 2026 · 3 min read

USA vs Australia: KC Kickoff Time, How to Watch

The USMNT faces Australia today in a critical World Cup match. A win secures their knockout stage spot. Here’s the kickoff time and how to watch in KC.

#Kansas City#KCJune 19, 2026
Messi's Historic Hat Trick Electrifies Kansas City
SportsJune 19, 2026 · 3 min read

Messi's Historic Hat Trick Electrifies Kansas City

Lionel Messi made history in Kansas City, scoring his first World Cup hat trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win and tie the all-time scoring record.

#Kansas City#KCJune 19, 2026
World Cup KC: Tickets on Sale for Ecuador vs. Curacao
SportsJune 17, 2026 · 3 min read

World Cup KC: Tickets on Sale for Ecuador vs. Curacao

Tickets are on sale for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Ecuador and Curacao at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City this Saturday, June 20.

#Kansas City#KCJune 17, 2026
FBI Seizes Drones Over KC World Cup Venues
SportsJune 17, 2026 · 3 min read

FBI Seizes Drones Over KC World Cup Venues

The FBI is seizing drones over Kansas City's World Cup sites, enforcing strict no-fly zones with fines and criminal charges for violators.

#Kansas City#KCJune 17, 2026
KCFD Firefighter Jailed After Six DWI Charges
Kansas CityJune 16, 2026 · 3 min read

KCFD Firefighter Jailed After Six DWI Charges

A longtime KCFD firefighter with six DWI charges was sentenced to five years in prison, highlighting a pattern of the department retaining employees with serious offenses.

#Kansas City#KCJune 16, 2026
12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler, Missouri (Developing)
Kansas CityJune 15, 2026 · 3 min read

12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler, Missouri (Developing)

All 12 people aboard a skydiving plane — 11 skydivers and the pilot — were killed when the aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City, late Sunday morning. The NTSB is leading the investigation; a cause has not been determined.

#kansas city#butler missouriJune 15, 2026
KC FIFA Fan Fest Closes Early Due to Severe Weather
Kansas CityJune 15, 2026 · 3 min read

KC FIFA Fan Fest Closes Early Due to Severe Weather

Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival closed early Saturday due to severe weather, the second disruption in a week. Organizers prioritize safety; check channels for today's updates.

#Kansas City#KCJune 15, 2026
KC Braces for Severe Storms on World Cup Weekend
SportsJune 14, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Braces for Severe Storms on World Cup Weekend

Kansas City is under a First Alert Weather Day for Sat, June 13, with severe storms expected. Damaging winds, hail, and flooding could impact World Cup events.

#Kansas City#KCJune 14, 2026
KC World Cup Guide: Navigating from KCI to Arrowhead
Kansas CityJune 11, 2026 · 3 min read

KC World Cup Guide: Navigating from KCI to Arrowhead

A guide for 2026 World Cup fans in Kansas City. Learn how to use the new ConnectKC26 bus system to get from KCI Airport to Arrowhead Stadium.

#Kansas City#KCJune 11, 2026
KC World Cup 2026: Guide to 6 Arrowhead Matches
Kansas CityJune 9, 2026 · 3 min read

KC World Cup 2026: Guide to 6 Arrowhead Matches

Kansas City hosts 6 World Cup 2026 matches, including Messi's Argentina opener and a quarter-final. Your complete guide to the full schedule and fan plan.

#Kansas City#KCJune 9, 2026
KC World Cup Watch Guide: Top Bars & Parties 2026
Kansas CityJune 6, 2026 · 3 min read

KC World Cup Watch Guide: Top Bars & Parties 2026

Kansas City is a World Cup host city! Discover the best bars, breweries, and free fan festivals to watch every 2026 match, from Power & Light to KCK.

#Kansas City#KCJune 6, 2026
KC's World Cup Plan: Passport Holds for Felonies
Kansas CityJune 5, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's World Cup Plan: Passport Holds for Felonies

Jackson County will hold passports of non-U.S. citizens accused of serious felonies during the 2026 World Cup, a new policy balancing security with support.

#Kansas City#KCJune 5, 2026
Free Summer Fun: Best Events in Kansas City 2026
Kansas CityJune 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Free Summer Fun: Best Events in Kansas City 2026

Your guide to the best free summer events in Kansas City for 2026. Discover free concerts, art, family fun, and more all season long.

#Kansas City#KCJune 3, 2026
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