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You've decided to give the World Cup a watch, just to see what the rest of the planet is so mad for. Even if you played soccer as a kid, there's a lot that's said during the course of a game that may have you scratching your head. We've got you covered.
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@kcur893 How much will Kansas City and Missouri residents end up paying for a new @Kansas City Royals ballpark? Likely hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line. After years of speculation the Royals announced they finally had picked Crown Center near downtown Kansas City as the location for a new ballpark and entertainment district. It’s estimated to cost about $3 billion, one of the most expensive @MLB ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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The Royals have pitched a $1.9 billion stadium. That’s twice as expensive as Atlanta’s Truist Park and quadruple Denver’s Coors Field. But it's not clear what's driving up the cost. -
Ornate box turtles and their kin face steep challenges in today’s world, but people can help out by raising the deck height on their mowers, allowing turtles to cross the road and not taking them home as pets. -
Community-supported agriculture has been a popular way for people to buy produce from local farms for decades. There's new pressure on farmers to offer more customization and convenience – but some CSA supporters worry that may dilute the original purpose. -
Although Missouri voters restored abortion rights in 2024, multiple legal, political and court battles over the common abortion medication mifepristone continue to run through the state. Hawley is taking aim at the drug through proposed legislation and calling for federal investigations. -
An influx of visitors from countries where tipping isn’t a cultural norm could mean a pay cut for some Kansas City hospitality workers. Several restaurants are adding auto-gratuity to be safe, but many in hotspots like Westport and Power & Light are waiting to see what happens. -
Farm organizations were in different stages of a grant process when the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut dozens of projects to help underserved farmers access land and capital. Agriculture leaders say the termination deals a blow to future farmers. -
"The Ghost of the Colonial Hotel" was unveiled this week at the exact moment a telegraph was sent officially naming Route 66, 100 years ago. -
At issue is the TPS program, which permits eligible individuals to live and work in the United States if they cannot return to their home countries because of "extraordinary or temporary conditions." Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is supporting the Trump administration's efforts to end the program. -
Kansas City students were welcomed by organizers with the Missouri Workers Center and Sunrise Movement KC to protest federal immigration enforcement and data centers.
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.
