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Nearly 90% of Kansas City hotels surveyed reported that bookings were running below projections — worse than any other host city, and with only weeks to go before the World Cup.
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Catch up on the MO + KS legislatures
A month out from the World Cup, join us at CPKC Stadium on May 18 to celebrate the women who are leading the way in telling sports stories in Kansas City and beyond
@kcur893 Meat eaters, we want to know: Where’s the best steak in Kansas City? 🥩 This famous cowtown has plenty of great spots to get a steak — including the Kansas City Strip. Whether you’re headed to a classic steakhouse or a more modern spot, ordering a grilled ribeye or some tacos, it’s the quality that matters. Tell us about which restaurant you go to when you’re looking for a great steak — and what sides you’re ordering with it. Tell us your recommendations in the comments below or by texting KCUR at 816-601-4777. 🎤 Hosted by Halle Jackson 🎬 Filmed and produced by Zach Perez 💻 Edited by Gabe Rosenberg #kansascity #kcfoodies #steak ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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The eight-state highway's origins started in Springfield, Missouri a century ago on April 30, 1926. The route helped keep some Missouri and Kansas towns afloat during the Great Depression and after World War II. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was one of the last teams to qualify for the World Cup, will face Panama on June 6 at Energizer Park. St. Louis is home to more than 60,000 Bosnians, making it one of the largest communities outside of the country of Bosnia. -
The school’s decision to appoint former Kansas City police officer Daniel Graves has been met with opposition from students, who say they don’t feel safe due to his past support for Eric DeValkenaere, a former KCPD detective who was convicted of killing a man. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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.
