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The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City estimates that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour this summer had an economic impact of $200 million. Then Swift kept coming back to the city because of her relationship with Travis Kelce. Local business owners and even the city’s tourism board say they're reaping the benefits.
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Instead of sending trees and broken lights to the local landfill, here’s how and where you can recycle those unwanted holiday wares.
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In October, the mayors of the three largest cities in Wyandotte County floated the idea of dissolving the Unified Government as an option to address debt and service issues. But not everyone thinks those structural changes are the right approach.
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The bridge — which connects Central Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas to the West Bottoms in Kansas City, Missouri — had been slated for possible demolition until last month, when a group of local business owners made their case to repair it.
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When hip-hop hit Kansas City streets, the effect was immediate. The new sound took over record stores, local high schools and underground dance parties. As the country celebrates 50 years of the art form, Kansas City honors its own contributions to the culture.
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Of course Taylor Swift is spending more time in Kansas City: This place is the coolest city on Earth. But even if you don't know burnt ends from a tight end, here's a (brief!) introduction to our metro and what makes it so enchanting.
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Mayor Tyrone Garner said the Unified Government is headed towards "complete financial ruin," and wants to give the mayor's office more power. But the idea of breaking up Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County may not fix the underlying problems, and could make finances worse.
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Kansas City, Kansas, currently has no permanent emergency shelter where people can stay for the night and find showers, hot meals and referrals for health care — even as homelessness increases on that side of the metro.
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The inaugural market had more than 10 Indigenous vendors as well as dancing exhibitions and a vaccine station. Organizers said it brought people of many different tribes together and taught the public about Native American culture.
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Richard Berkley, Kansas City's longest-serving mayor, died Wednesday at 92. We'll remember his leadership, especially during one of Kansas City's darkest moments, the Hyatt Regency skywalk collapse in 1981. Plus, the Kansas City Police Department is spending thousands on technology some say is ineffective.
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Lyda Conley became the first Indigenous woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in her efforts to protect a sacred Native cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. A new play by Wyandotte playwright Madeline Easley is bringing Conley's story to the stage.
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In Kansas, the number of severe complications during labor and delivery has increased. For moms of color or women enrolled in Medicaid, the numbers are even higher. One of the state’s Medicaid contractors is now providing doula services to help.