Kansas City Missouri (KCMO)

VisitKC released a report on the impact of the World Cup, which brought about 680,000 visitors. But with fewer long-term and international guests than expected, it didn’t bring in as much money as the agency originally estimated.

In some areas of the Kansas City metro, election officials say early voting numbers are on track to outpace the 2024 election. Ballot measures on abortion and redistricting appear to be driving turnout in Missouri, while the Kansas side is being energized by close races for governor and U.S. Senate.

The new space will feature a full Made in KC Cafe, Made in KC Neighborhood Shop and Rainy Day Books store.

Supporters say the proposed ban protects women facing medical emergencies and survivors of sexual assault. Critics question whether those protections would work in practice.

The former Price Chopper at Blue Ridge Cutoff near Raytown has opened a no-frills grocery store. The company claims it's offering quality products at lower prices by cutting advertising and other expenses.

More than a dozen Historic Northeast neighbors and community members took Mayor Quinton Lucas on a walk along the length of Independence Avenue to highlight the area’s best qualities — and point out the problems in need of city solutions.

Nationwide, the report found PFAS at 83% of 1,602 testing locations across 40 states and the District of Columbia.

The temporary jail was supposed to be open for the World Cup, but city officials now say it probably won’t open until next year.

As we enter the third quarter of 2026, the Kansas City Police Department has reported 108 homicides, a five-year low for the department. Police credit the drop to more cops on the street, focused deterrence and collaboration with the community.

For the first time in five years, the nonprofit Historic KC has released its list of “Most Endangered Places” in Kansas City. The organization hopes it could lead to the restoration of buildings that demonstrate the region's architectural heritage.

A half block of the East Crossroads is welcoming several new tenants this fall.

Members of the public got their first chance this week to get up close and personal with the tallest land animals on the planet. Here's what you need to know to plan your next trip.