Gabe Rosenberg
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KCUR
Storms already delayed the opening of Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival. With more thunderstorms and tornadoes possible this weekend, organizers say they have an evacuation plan and shelters, but those details have not been made widely available.
Naomi Delkamiller
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The Midwest Newsroom
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Kansas City Current
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A bill allowing year-round sales of E15, a fuel blended with up to 15% corn-based ethanol, is being debated in the Senate. While the bill is hailed as a boon for corn growers, there are concerns that it could hurt soybean prices. -
Fans from St. Louis are dishing out the big bucks for a chance to get a glimpse of success at the World Cup. Some are just traveling across the state to Kansas City, while others head across the continent to see their favorite team. -
St. Louis beer, music artists and athletes are all making their marks in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. -
Greeted by a mariachi band at the entrance, thousands of Mexico fans streamed into the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial for the first day of Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival. Even a quick downpour couldn't dampen spirits as Mexico beat South Africa in the World Cup's opening match. -
Noah Taborda, reportero de salud de KCUR, pasó el último año preparándose para viajar a México y ver a la selección colombiana en el Mundial junto a su papá y su hermano menor. El proceso ha implicado horas de espera e investigación, y ha costado miles de dólares… pero todavía no tienen boletos. Entonces, ¿qué hace que valga la pena? -
Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says Missouri must bring spending in line with tax collections or risk emergency reductions to state services. Democratic lawmakers point out that tax cuts passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, including a capital gains exemption, have caused revenue to plummet. -
During the recent Kansas legislative session, GOP lawmakers passed a bill overturning a policy that allows thousands of young Kansans to pay for and earn a college education. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the bill, but Kansas may get sued by the Trump administration. -
County officials say the 2026 Advance Voting Plan will provide equitable access to early in-person polling sites countywide. But with early voting locations cut from 18 to 12, some residents question whether the move will reduce access to the ballot box for those who want to cast an early ballot. -
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
