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A politically-connected trade group donated $24,000 to a nonprofit that paid for Mayor Quinton Lucas, an aide and security personnel to travel to Phoenix for the 2023 Super Bowl. This year, the Mayors Corps of Progress for a Greater Kansas City is once again footing the bill.
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Looking for the best watch parties for Super Bowl 59 in Kansas City? Here’s everything you need to know about catching the big game, from bars to home cable and streaming options. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. CST on Feb. 9.
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Robert Galicia, an immigrant from Mexico City and a Chiefs fanatic, started hosting tailgates at Arrowhead Stadium in a school bus in 2013. He's grown those tailgates into a successful business, the "Red Machine," which has helped him to find community and a sense of belonging in the U.S.
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The federal government is by far Kansas City’s largest employer and a major economic engine, with agencies like the IRS, EPA, Social Security and more in town. Experts warn the region’s economy will feel the pain when jobs disappear.
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Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City will defend their NFL championship title Feb. 9 in New Orleans, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s what to know about the matchup, the music at the Super Bowl, and how to watch the game — plus the latest on if Taylor Swift will be there.
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From clubs to tournaments, classes to casual play, you can find chess games for any level of skill around Kansas City.
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It was an all-hands-on-deck effort after the AFC Championship as team members from Sandlot Goods and Made in KC unloaded box after box of newly produced Super Bowl-ready apparel. They're among the businesses across Kansas City that are trying to savor — and capitalize on — this unusual moment.
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Many immigrants in Kansas City are living in fear about Trump’s new “mass deportation” plan. Although no major raids have been reported in the metro yet, here’s what you should know if approached by ICE officers.
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Tammy Buckner is a founder and CEO of WeCode KC, an organization that aims to create a more diverse tech industry by teaching technology and leadership skills to young Kansas Citians. She joined KCUR's Up To Date to for our new series "5 Questions" to discuss what music she's got on repeat, what she's reading and more.
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Monday marked the third protest in just one week from Kansas City-area climate activists, who demand that Jackson County step up to fund the KCATA. One protester was detained and more than 50 activists were removed from the legislature's chambers.
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Brian Roberts is opening Good Karma Coffee inside the Black Pantry's new storefront on Gillham Road. He hopes that the promise of coffee will bring more people in to discover Black brands.
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"From The Top," which broadcasts in 45 states, features student musicians from across the country. This week's episode includes some from the Kansas City area. The episode will air on 91.9 Classical KC Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.