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

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KC World Cup 2026: Guide to 6 Arrowhead Matches
Kansas City5d ago · 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#KC5d ago
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
Oddo Plans 346-Unit Apartment Complex in Lenexa
Kansas CityJune 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Oddo Plans 346-Unit Apartment Complex in Lenexa

Oddo Development is advancing a major 346-unit apartment complex in Lenexa, signaling robust growth in the metro's real estate sector along the K-10 corridor.

#Kansas City#KCJune 2, 2026
KC Farmers Markets: A Beginner's Guide for Summer
Kansas CityJune 1, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Farmers Markets: A Beginner's Guide for Summer

Unlock Kansas City's vibrant farmers markets this summer. Our guide helps you find the best local produce, artisan goods, and community experiences.

#Kansas City#KCJune 1, 2026
KC's Attane Health Merges to Form National Health-Tech Giant
Kansas CityMay 31, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's Attane Health Merges to Form National Health-Tech Giant

Kansas City-built Attane Health has merged with Sifter Solutions to create a national 'food-is-medicine' leader, transforming health care for millions.

#Kansas City#KCMay 31, 2026
KC Weather: Morning Storms Give Way to Summer Heat
Kansas CityMay 31, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Weather: Morning Storms Give Way to Summer Heat

Kansas City wakes to scattered storms Sunday, but the rain will give way to summer-like heat with highs in the mid-80s today and climbing this week.

#Kansas City#KCMay 31, 2026
Westport Project Nears World Cup Pause
Kansas CityMay 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Westport Project Nears World Cup Pause

Westport's nearly $30M stormwater project is pausing for the World Cup. The massive upgrade will add 3.5M gallons of storage to end decades of flooding.

#Kansas City#KCMay 29, 2026
Kelce Joins MLB Owners, Buys Guardians Stake
SportsMay 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Kelce Joins MLB Owners, Buys Guardians Stake

Chiefs star Travis Kelce is buying a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, following teammate Patrick Mahomes into MLB ownership.

#Kansas City#KCMay 28, 2026
Mahomes, Kelce Burglary Suspects Nabbed in Argentina
SportsMay 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Mahomes, Kelce Burglary Suspects Nabbed in Argentina

Three suspects in the 2024 burglaries of Patrick Mahomes' and Travis Kelce's homes have been arrested in Argentina, a major breakthrough in the case.

#Kansas City#KCMay 27, 2026
KC Puts $1.7B in Bonds on August Ballot
Kansas CityMay 26, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Puts $1.7B in Bonds on August Ballot

Kansas City voters will decide on $1.7 billion in city investments this August. Five bond proposals covering infrastructure, housing, and development are on the ballot.

#Kansas City#KCMay 26, 2026
KC Plaza Redevelopment Approved, Taller Towers Ahead
Kansas CityMay 22, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Plaza Redevelopment Approved, Taller Towers Ahead

KC Council greenlights a transformative redevelopment for the Country Club Plaza, allowing taller buildings and private sidewalks to revitalize the district.

#Kansas City#KCMay 22, 2026
KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Now Open to Riders
Kansas CityMay 20, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Now Open to Riders

The KC Streetcar's 0.7-mile Riverfront Extension is now open, creating a 6.5-mile free transit line from UMKC to the riverfront and CPKC Stadium.

#Kansas City#KCMay 20, 2026
Tornado Watch Issued for KC Metro Overnight
Kansas CityMay 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Tornado Watch Issued for KC Metro Overnight

A tornado watch was issued for the Kansas City metro overnight. As residents assess any morning impact, forecasters warn of a greater severe weather threat Monday evening.

#Kansas City#KCMay 18, 2026
I-670 Reopens After Deadly Sunday Crash in Downtown KC
Kansas CityMay 17, 2026 · 3 min read

I-670 Reopens After Deadly Sunday Crash in Downtown KC

I-670 has reopened after a deadly crash shut down the downtown KC artery for hours Sunday, the latest in a series of major highway incidents in 2026.

#Kansas City#KCMay 17, 2026
Ex-Lee's Summit Teacher Gets 12 Years in Prison
Kansas CityMay 17, 2026 · 3 min read

Ex-Lee's Summit Teacher Gets 12 Years in Prison

A former Lee's Summit West High School math teacher, Seth Brummond, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.

#Kansas City#KCMay 17, 2026
MO Stop-Arm Bill Passes on Final Day of Session
Kansas CityMay 16, 2026 · 3 min read

MO Stop-Arm Bill Passes on Final Day of Session

Missouri lawmakers passed a bill on the session's final day to raise fines for illegally passing school buses, a move championed by a KC-area representative.

#Kansas City#KCMay 16, 2026
Chiefs 2026 Schedule: Redemption Arc Begins
SportsMay 16, 2026 · 3 min read

Chiefs 2026 Schedule: Redemption Arc Begins

The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026 schedule is out, setting a high-stakes path to redemption after a shocking 2025 playoff miss. See the marquee matchups.

#Kansas City#KCMay 16, 2026
Plaza Tax Deal Collapses, $188M School Impact Looms
Kansas CityMay 16, 2026 · 3 min read

Plaza Tax Deal Collapses, $188M School Impact Looms

Incentive talks for the Country Club Plaza's redevelopment have collapsed, putting the project and a potential $188M impact on KC schools in doubt.

#Kansas City#KCMay 16, 2026
KC's $200M Riverfront Project Nears Opening
Kansas CityMay 16, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's $200M Riverfront Project Nears Opening

The $200M first phase of the KC Current's 'Current Landing' is opening this spring, a key milestone in the $1B plan to revitalize the riverfront.

#Kansas City#KCMay 16, 2026
Leavenworth Police Seek Help in Kidnapping Attempt
Kansas CityMay 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Leavenworth Police Seek Help in Kidnapping Attempt

Leavenworth police are urgently seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect after an attempted kidnapping of a juvenile girl last week.

#Kansas City#KCMay 14, 2026
Youth Critically Injured in KC Mini-Bike Crash
Kansas CityMay 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Youth Critically Injured in KC Mini-Bike Crash

A juvenile is in critical condition after a mini-bike crash in Kansas City's Northland, highlighting urgent questions about youth and vehicle safety.

#Kansas City#KCMay 12, 2026
KC Shatters Tornado Season Records Before Peak
Kansas CityMay 12, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Shatters Tornado Season Records Before Peak

Kansas City is experiencing a historic tornado season, shattering severe weather records with 244 warnings before its peak. Here's why and what's next.

#Kansas City#KCMay 12, 2026
KC's Lockton Signs Largest London Office Deal of 2026
Kansas CityMay 11, 2026 · 3 min read

KC's Lockton Signs Largest London Office Deal of 2026

Kansas City's Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance broker, has secured London's biggest office pre-lease of 2026, a 250,000 sq ft space.

#Kansas City#KCMay 11, 2026
Bomb Threat at Loose Park: KC Grapples With Safety
Kansas CityMay 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Bomb Threat at Loose Park: KC Grapples With Safety

A bomb threat at Loose Park this past weekend prompted a full closure and police investigation, raising urgent questions about public safety in KC's parks.

#Kansas City#KCMay 11, 2026
SAVE KC Program Cuts Homicides 40% in Key Group
Kansas CityMay 10, 2026 · 3 min read

SAVE KC Program Cuts Homicides 40% in Key Group

Kansas City's SAVE KC program reports a 40% homicide reduction among its targeted group, a major milestone for its focused deterrence strategy. #KCMO

#Kansas City#KCMay 10, 2026
KS Reckless Speeding Bill Stalls, KC Roads at Risk
Kansas CityMay 10, 2026 · 3 min read

KS Reckless Speeding Bill Stalls, KC Roads at Risk

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 10, 2026
Kauffman Foundation Civic Leader Retires After 28 Years
Kansas CityMay 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Kauffman Foundation Civic Leader Retires After 28 Years

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#KCMay 10, 2026
KC Bridge Links River Market to Berkley Riverfront
Kansas CityMay 10, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Bridge Links River Market to Berkley Riverfront

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 10, 2026
KC Startup Debuts 'Endless Visual Novel' AI Game
Kansas CityMay 10, 2026 · 3 min read

KC Startup Debuts 'Endless Visual Novel' AI Game

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 10, 2026
Sporting KC Crushed 6-0 in Historic Portland Rout
SportsMay 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Sporting KC Crushed 6-0 in Historic Portland Rout

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 10, 2026
Bobby Witt Jr. Becomes the Voice of the KC Royals
SportsMay 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Bobby Witt Jr. Becomes the Voice of the KC Royals

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 9, 2026
Missouri OKs $80M Fund for Royals Stadium Project
Kansas CityMay 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Missouri OKs $80M Fund for Royals Stadium Project

Missouri lawmakers approved $80M in state funds that could support infrastructure for the Royals' new downtown stadium, a major step in the project.

#Kansas City#KCMay 9, 2026
The Cognition Garden: Grow Your Family's Future
AI & TechMay 8, 2026 · 3 min read

The Cognition Garden: Grow Your Family's Future

The old parenting playbook is broken. For Kansas City families, the future isn't about 401(k)s, but building 'Abundance Capability.' Here's your guide.

#Kansas City#KCMay 8, 2026
Sporting KC's Summer Concerts Boost World Cup Buzz
Kansas CityMay 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Sporting KC's Summer Concerts Boost World Cup Buzz

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 8, 2026
KPMG Leases 8 Floors at H&R Block's Downtown HQ
Kansas CityMay 7, 2026 · 3 min read

KPMG Leases 8 Floors at H&R Block's Downtown HQ

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 7, 2026
Amazon Driver in KC Child's Death Released
Kansas CityMay 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Amazon Driver in KC Child's Death Released

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.

#Kansas City#KCMay 7, 2026
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