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The Unified Government passed an ordinance on a 7-3 vote to divert sales tax revenue to help finance the new Chiefs stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. Multiple residents expressed concerns about the city’s inability to adequately fund government functions while giving away millions to billionaires.
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- Sin previo aviso, la única oficina del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados en Kansas City cerró
Kansas City Today is a daily news podcast from KCUR Studios bringing you all things Kansas City, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less.
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The only driver’s license office south of the river closed without warning in early January, leaving many drivers in Kansas City with limited options. Now, it's operating again. -
Critics said Heather Hall, a former Kansas City councilwoman, could not be impartial. Missouri state Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern, a Northland Democrat, led the opposition to Hall's appointment. -
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president. -
Kansas City is seeing an influx of short-term rental applications from residents interested in hosting their property during the FIFA World Cup. The city opened up special permitting in December that allows people to host short-term rentals from May 3 to July 31. -
The lawsuit from Republican Attorney General Catherine Hanaway argues Missouri would gain another congressional seat and Electoral College vote by excluding people without legal status from the count. -
The Jackson County Legislature is considering requiring federal officers to keep their faces and badges visible while conducting immigration enforcement actions. The Department of Homeland Security insists masking protects federal law enforcement from doxing and physical attacks. -
Seventeen-year-old Cedric "CJ" Lofton died at a Sedgwick County juvenile facility in 2021 after five officers pinned him to the floor for more than half an hour during a mental health crisis. -
The reigning World Cup champions, led by soccer superstar Lionel Messi, will train at Sporting Kansas City's practice facility for the duration of the tournament. -
Olathe council members voted unanimously to commit some sales and hotel guest taxes revenues as part of the Chiefs deal that will bring a new training facility and HQ to the city. Many residents at a public hearing spoke against the plan over a lack of transparency.
Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel into Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.
