Tommy Felts

Businesses and brand sponsors can apply now to take part in the activation, a short walk from where the FIFA Fan Festival is planned. “The marketplace will transform Union Station into a high-energy retail and cultural destination," organizers said.

The community will get a special sneak peek of the 150 hearts in the 2026 installation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Overland Park Convention Center.

Kansas City's newest sports franchise is a women's softball team: KC Diamonds, part of a new national league designed to elevate elite women's softball. They'll play at Legends Field, home of the Kansas City Monarchs, in a season starting June 17.

The Current and developers of a $1 billion entertainment and residential district near CPKC Stadium said Friday they'll have "core elements" open before the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament comes to Kansas City.

Made In KC recently closed its midtown shop, but the owners had been eyeing Union Station as a potential location for years. “It makes sense with how iconic Union Station has become that we should be here, representing local goods in Kansas City," co-owner Keith Bradley said.

It's official: Missouri's best craft beer is made in Kansas City. A Brookside favorite and a longtime powerhouse scored the top prizes at this month's Missouri Beer Cup.

The city will fund entrepreneurs, artists and leasing support for landlords who open pop-up shops in vacant buildings for the thousands of people who come to Kansas City for the World Cup next year. $10,000 grants will be available through the newly announced Open Doors! Program.

Bar K on the Berkley Riverfront was a popular destination for dog owners, and had expanded to St. Louis and Oklahoma City. On Tuesday, the company announced all its locations were shuttered, effective immediately.

Cast and crew members of the Apple TV+ show were spotted earlier this week at locations including Gates BBQ in Midtown and Kansas City’s iconic Country Club Plaza.

The developments are centered around Kansas City's historically disinvested 3rd and 5th council districts. The money will help transform Parade Park Homes, restore the Workhouse Castle and Historic Boone Theater, and preserve Satchel Paige's house.