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Forage for Skills: A KC Family's Weekend Project
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Forage for Skills: A KC Family's Weekend Project

This weekend, Johnson County families can explore foraging as a new playbook for success, building real-world skills for an AI-driven future.

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

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Royals Trade Kris Bubic to Dodgers for Carlos Duran
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Royals Trade Kris Bubic to Dodgers for Carlos Duran

The Kansas City Royals traded former All-Star pitcher Kris Bubic to the LA Dodgers yesterday for RHP Carlos Duran in a strategic deadline move.

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Mahomes' ACL Strength Confirmed by Reid at Camp
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Mahomes' ACL Strength Confirmed by Reid at Camp

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid confirms Patrick Mahomes' ACL strength is fully restored, a huge boost as the QB is cleared for training camp.

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

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

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Chiefs' Cyrus Allen Carted Off, Avoids Serious Injury
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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.

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Remains in Rural MO Identified as Missing KC Woman
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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.

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Flash Flood Warning in KC as Downpours Soak Metro
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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.

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Jack Stack BBQ Plans Production Hub in Old Walmart
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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.

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Travis Kelce’s Emotional Wedding Reaction Revealed
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Travis Kelce’s Emotional Wedding Reaction Revealed

New details reveal Travis Kelce was overcome with emotion at his July 3rd wedding to Taylor Swift, shedding tears as she walked down the aisle.

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Your 401k is Obsolete. Build a Compute Wallet.
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Your 401k is Obsolete. Build a Compute Wallet.

The traditional playbook for family success is broken. In an AI-driven world, wealth is capability, not capital. Here's how to build your 'Compute Wallet.'

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Mahomes' New Deal: $64M AAV Shatters NFL Records
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Mahomes' New Deal: $64M AAV Shatters NFL Records

Patrick Mahomes' restructured deal shatters NFL records with a $64M AAV, extending him through 2033 and creating $43.65M in 2026 cap space for the Chiefs.

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Andy Reid: Mia Bieniemy Out of ICU, Recovering Well
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Andy Reid: Mia Bieniemy Out of ICU, Recovering Well

Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid confirms Mia Bieniemy, wife of OC Eric Bieniemy, is out of the ICU and recovering after a recent shooting incident.

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

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KC Eyes More World Cups After Securing 2026 Matches
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KC Eyes More World Cups After Securing 2026 Matches

Kansas City is already planning for a future beyond 2026. Mayor Quinton Lucas announced the city's intent to bid for two more FIFA World Cups.

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Royals Ballpark Meeting Shut Down by 'Let Us Vote' Chants
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Royals Ballpark Meeting Shut Down by 'Let Us Vote' Chants

A public meeting for the KC Royals' $3B downtown ballpark was shut down by chants of 'Let us vote!', highlighting major opposition to the plan.

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Wife of Chiefs OC Bieniemy Shot, Son Arrested
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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.

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Mahomes to Run Less, Lean on Walker in 2026 Shift
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Mahomes to Run Less, Lean on Walker in 2026 Shift

Patrick Mahomes is overhauling his playing style for 2026. He'll run less and rely on new RB Kenneth Walker III to preserve his health. #Chiefs

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

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KC School Sued for Abuse, Forced Labor Allegations
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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.

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Salvador Perez Breaks George Brett's 40-Year Royals Record: 318 Home Runs in Six Fewer Seasons
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Salvador Perez Breaks George Brett's 40-Year Royals Record: 318 Home Runs in Six Fewer Seasons

Salvador Perez has passed George Brett as the Kansas City Royals' all-time home run leader with no. 318 — a record that stood for 40 years. Brett needed 21 seasons. Perez did it in 15, catching, at 36.

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Chiefs in WR Trade Talks: Addison, Wilson Rumors Fly
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Chiefs in WR Trade Talks: Addison, Wilson Rumors Fly

The Kansas City Chiefs are at the center of a storm of WR trade rumors, with speculation linking them to a blockbuster for Jordan Addison and other targets.

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

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Is Your 401k Obsolete? The KC Family RoCS Challenge
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Is Your 401k Obsolete? The KC Family RoCS Challenge

For KC families, the 401k is obsolete. The real investment for your kids' future is mastering 'Return on Cognitive Spend' (RoCS). Here's how.

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Your Family's First RoCS Report: AI Learning Gains
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Your Family's First RoCS Report: AI Learning Gains

Forget report cards. For families in Kansas City, the new metrics for success are Return on Cognitive Spend (RoCS) and Learning Gain per Hour (LG/H).

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Did Salvador Perez Break George Brett’s Home Run Record? Yes — He Passed Him at 318
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Did Salvador Perez Break George Brett’s Home Run Record? Yes — He Passed Him at 318

Yes. Salvador Perez passed George Brett with his 318th career home run on Saturday, July 25, 2026, becoming the Kansas City Royals’ all-time home run leader. Brett had held the record at 317 since 1986. Perez needed 15 seasons to Brett’s 21, and he did it catching.

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Kelce's Trainers Hint at 'Last Dance' for Chiefs Star
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Kelce's Trainers Hint at 'Last Dance' for Chiefs Star

Travis Kelce's future is in the spotlight after his trainers hinted at a 'Last Dance' season, sparking retirement rumors despite his confirmed return.

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KC Production Studio Goes Global in Major Expansion
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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.

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Chiefs Finalize $4.5B Move to Kansas Domed Stadium
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Chiefs Finalize $4.5B Move to Kansas Domed Stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs officially announced their move to Kansas, finalizing a $4.5B project for a new domed stadium and practice facility.

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4 Injured in KC Park Shooting After Teen Gathering
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4 Injured in KC Park Shooting After Teen Gathering

Four people, including two teens, were injured in a shooting at Kansas City's MLK Jr. Park early Monday after police responded to a large gathering.

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Chiefs' $300M Olathe HQ Gains Momentum with New Partner
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Chiefs' $300M Olathe HQ Gains Momentum with New Partner

The Kansas City Chiefs' $300M Olathe HQ project is accelerating with Burns & McDonnell as a new partner, part of a move projected to have an $8.2B impact.

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4 Shot, Including 2 Teens, at KC Park Overnight
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4 Shot, Including 2 Teens, at KC Park Overnight

Four people, including two teens, were injured in an overnight shooting at KC's Martin Luther King Jr. Park after a large youth gathering turned violent.

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Royals Snap Skid with Dramatic Walk-Off Win
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Royals Snap Skid with Dramatic Walk-Off Win

The Kansas City Royals snapped a five-game losing streak with a dramatic 7-6 walk-off win over the Padres, thanks to Carter Jensen's 10th-inning heroics.

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FedEx Driver Fired in KC After Slur on Camera
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FedEx Driver Fired in KC After Slur on Camera

A FedEx driver in Kansas City was terminated after a Ring camera recorded them using a racial slur. The incident highlights corporate accountability.

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JoCo Transit Shifts Post-World Cup: What to Know
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JoCo Transit Shifts Post-World Cup: What to Know

Johnson County is adjusting transit post-World Cup. The airport shuttle moves to a 60-min schedule and the Link service has ended. Check your route now.

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KC Economic Dev Team Laid Off in Major Shakeup
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KC Economic Dev Team Laid Off in Major Shakeup

The Economic Development Corp. of Kansas City laid off its entire business development team in a major restructuring, raising questions about the city's strategy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Mahomes Recovery: Dance Moves Signal Week 1 Readiness
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Mahomes Recovery: Dance Moves Signal Week 1 Readiness

Patrick Mahomes' recovery from a major knee injury is ahead of schedule, with reports of him dancing at a wedding easing fan concerns for his Week 1 return.

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Folly Theater Vandalism Tops $600K; Suspect Paid $500
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Folly Theater Vandalism Tops $600K; Suspect Paid $500

Damage to KC's historic Folly Theater has surpassed $600K. A 19-year-old suspect claims he was paid $500 to commit the crime, raising questions of a targeted attack.

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KC Streetcar Workers Unionize After World Cup Surge
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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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Kelce Returns to Chiefs for 14th Season in New Deal
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Kelce Returns to Chiefs for 14th Season in New Deal

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.

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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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Swiss Team Lands in KC for World Cup Quarterfinal
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Swiss Team Lands in KC for World Cup Quarterfinal

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.

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Tavia Hunt Calls Swift-Kelce Rumors a 'False Narrative'
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Tavia Hunt Calls Swift-Kelce Rumors a 'False Narrative'

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.'

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Mahomes, Kelce Sued Over 1587 Prime Steakhouse Name
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Mahomes, Kelce Sued Over 1587 Prime Steakhouse Name

Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce face a federal trademark lawsuit over their 1587 Prime steakhouse from a 'Shark Tank' alum's company.

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