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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's automatic World Cup red-card ban after a Trump-Infantino call — a first in 60+ years — clearing him for Monday's USA-Belgium match. Belgium is furious.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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°.
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.
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.
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.
