Kansas City

Kansas City Council introduced a plan to move the Royals to Washington Square Park — and it would not require a new citywide vote. Funds from the state of Missouri would also support the stadium's construction.

With the 1% earnings tax secured until at least 2031, Kansas City now looks ahead to negotiations with the Royals, looming bond measures for water and housing, and the possible referendum to eliminate Missouri’s income tax.

Kansas City’s 1% earning tax has won renewal once again, garnering overwhelming support from voters in Tuesday’s municipal elections. Meanwhile, data center supporters lost big in Independence, Missouri. KCUR reporters join Up To Date to discuss the tax and other key issues on ballots across the metro.

Residents hope the Westside and Crossroads neighborhoods will be safer and more walkable once the road diet is complete. But some businesses are still struggling in the meantime, and others say there still won’t be enough parking in the area.

The Bryant School has sat vacant since 2009. KCPS wants to convert it into workforce housing — if they get a proposal that neighbors and teachers can support.

A sweeping historical epic, an eerily relevant political dystopia and an adult fantasy book from a beloved children’s author are just a few of the recommendations from KCUR’s book experts this spring.

Even though it's no longer Prohibition, Kansas Citians can still find speakeasies tucked into alleys and hidden around the corner, just out of sight. These bars offer a great place for a strong drink and an intimate conversation.

Con el nuevo estadio innovador del KC Current, el fútbol soccer femenino se ha consolidado como una parte fundamental de la identidad de Kansas City. Es una de las razones principales por las que esta ciudad patrocinará la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 y por la que Estados Unidos es tomada en serio en el fútbol soccer. Pero tras siglos de prejuicios, financiación desigual y prohibiciones directas, los aficionados no dan por sentado este dominio.

President Trump instituted a new entry fee and travel restrictions that could hurt turnout for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For Kansas City’s games, both players and tourists from Tunisia and Algeria will be charged up to $15,000 to enter the country.

The Tarkio Republican is the latest GOP House incumbent to end a reelection campaign. Under Missouri's new congressional map, there's a lot more of Kansas City included in the 6th District, although it still heavily favors Republicans.

In soccer, as with everything else, you can't escape the influence of Kansas City. Between this summer’s FIFA World Cup and the city possibly hosting the women's tournament in 2031, hopefully everyone else catches up to that fact too.

Forecasters predict the metro could see heavy rain with severe weather by the end of the week on the heels of an exceptionally warm stretch this month. Meteorologists say the weather roller coaster is the result of cold and hot fronts from the East and West Coasts, coming together over the Midwest.