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Last day of comfortable conditions before heat, humidity, and storm chances move in to Kansas City KMBC
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Patrick Mahomes’ injury has some good news — especially for the Chiefs long-term Kansas City Star
KU Jayhawks to face a familiar foe with spot in College World Series at stake Kansas City Star
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Shawnee Tribe acquires land in homelands, eyeing World Heritage Site protections KOSU
Jury deliberations underway in KCK in Boilermakers monthlong racketeering trial Kansas City Star
KU’s Taylen Kinney scores double-digit points in Team USA’s hoops rout of Mexico Kansas City Star
Mysterious group pours $1.9M into Missouri’s income tax phase-out campaign Kansas City Star
Airbnb hosts in Kansas City hoped for a World Cup windfall. For some, it's 'a bust' instead KCUR
Ahead of the World Cup, Missouri rolls out a new app to combat human trafficking KCUR
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MLB roundup: Kansas City wastes former Central Arkansas pitcher Cameron’s 1-hit effort, loses to Cincinnati Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways Kansas City Star
Businesses excited to showcase Kansas City flavors at FanFest KCTV
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North Kansas City Council approved an ordinance temporarily prohibiting camping in public spaces throughout the city during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
North Kansas City approves temporary camping ban ahead of World Cup FOX4KC.com
Security officers from Titan Protection are now walking the streets of Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District, funded by a new sales tax collected from area businesses.
City of Norman approves sending 8 police officers to assist with FIFA World Cup in Kansas City KOCO
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Kansas City captures Bruce Taylor Trophy as Western Conference champions ECHL
The KCMO City Council is considering a new ordinance that would ban therapeutic practices shown to increase the risk of suicide, depression, and self-harm when provided for compensation.
Empanadas, barbecue and ice cream: Kansas City FIFA Fan Festival vendors prepare for a global crowd KMBC
Neighbors in Independence are continuing their fight against a multibillion-dollar hyperscale AI data center.
Independence residents call for data center moratorium to pause hyperscale AI development KSHB 41 Kansas City
‘In an instant, everything changed.’ Kansas City family becomes face of Ronald McDonald House KCTV
Kansas City Royals at Cincinnati Reds Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 06/02/2026 MLB.com
A man is in the hospital after a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer shot him during a mental health crisis call early Tuesday morning.
A new drug called daraxonrasib is offering hope to some patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. A new study shows the drug doubled the patients' survival time in its clinical trial.
The Dutch men's national soccer team will arrive in Kansas City on Tuesday, June 9, ahead of the world's biggest soccer tournament.

Sporting City's U-17 Academy Division team was crowned national champions Sunday at the MLS Next Cup.

An Overland Park 2-year-old is back home, recovering after she was bitten by a rattlesnake while at a family gathering in Colorado.
2-year-old back in Overland Park recovering after suffering rattlesnake bite in Colorado FOX4KC.com

A spokeswoman for Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says that the governor found out Thursday evening that Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog was interested in running for governor.
Kansas City Diamonds counting down days until Opening Day KCTV
The Kansas City area is expecting an influx of visitors from around the world to arrive for the World Cup this month.
WVU Health System signs deal to buy Independence Health System TribLIVE.com
June will be a big month of concerts in KC. Here are 8 shows to catch Kansas City Star

Two people have been taken to the hospital for evaluation after a mix-up in chemicals were used in a cold plunge tub in downtown Kansas City.
The Liberty Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at a trading card store early Monday morning.
Two people were hospitalized after being exposed to an incorrect chemical combination at a downtown Kansas City, Missouri, building on Tuesday afternoon.
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Ex-Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith was back in KC to talk with kids about fútbol Kansas City Star

Kansas City's iconic Western Auto sign is expected to remain unlit during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City as the sign still requires repairs that are expected to take six to eight weeks to complete.
Three friends completed an almost 11,000-mile bike journey from Argentina to Kansas City, arriving after nine and a half months on the road.
The opening of Valor House marks the completion of a 15-year, $40 million mission to give homeless veterans permanent, affordable housing in Kansas City.
First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) announced Tuesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Independence-based Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.
Olathe police locate missing boy last seen May 30 KMBC
Olathe City Council to discuss town home proposal, Santa Fe project Tuesday Kansas City Star
Two open house meetings are scheduled this month for the public to learn more about the findings of a study to expand KC Streetcar service across the Missouri River into North Kansas City.
Road to Omaha runs through Lawrence; Kansas to host Oklahoma in first-ever Super Regional The University Daily Kansan
The suspect charged in last week’s deadly shooting at a grocery store in Pleasant Hill has been released from the hospital.
WVU Health System, Independence Health System sign definitive agreement WVU Medicine
Blue Springs begins phased Main Street construction funded by a 2024 bond issue, with completion expected spring 2027.
Kansas City, Kansas, police say a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting involving their officers overnight.
Team England's World Cup homebase in Prairie Village means trail closures in Meadowbrook Park and no public celebrations at the site.
City leaders on both sides of the state line heard arguments for and against data center development moratoriums Monday night.
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The storms that caused a bumpy overnight are exiting to the east, with warm and muggy weather returning with abundant sunshine
Three Argentine cyclists have spent the last nine months biking more than 10,000 miles through 17 countries. Now, they are about to arrive in Kansas City on Tuesday, and they want you to join them.
The mayor of Overland Park, Kansas, made a last-minute entry into the Kansas Governor's race on Monday. Mayor Curt Skoog filed his campaign ticket in Topeka on Monday morning.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another hospitalized Monday evening.
Dozens of fans gathered outside the Origin Hotel on Kansas City's Berkley Riverfront Monday, hoping to catch a glimpse of Argentina's World Cup squad, including the sport's biggest star, Lionel Messi.
While voters in De Soto and Spring Hill each gain an in-person early voting option, eight other sites across Johnson County will no longer be available ahead of the August primary election.
Lawrence is showing its excitement to welcome Algeria to town on June 7 with a visitor center and public art displays downtown.
The deadline to file for office in Kansas this year was noon Monday, setting the stage for the primary in August.
The City of Independence reached a nearly $6 million settlement agreement last month to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit filed in connection with the deadly 2024 police shooting.
Grandview Station is nearly ready to open, giving farmers market vendors and residents a permanent home for commerce and community events along Main Street.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department has safely located a 47-year-old woman. She was last seen last week.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said a 5-year-old boy died Saturday after being struck by a falling tree on Wednesday, May 27.
The anticipation for FIFA’s World Cup 2026 continued to build on Monday with news that Algeria will arrive at its base camp in Lawrence on June 7.
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The city of Riverside will give away 120 free tickets to the Netherlands National Team Community Training Session on June 10.
A multi-vehicle crash Monday morning shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 between Oak Grove and Bates City in Lafayette County.
For many Kansas City residents, the bus is part of their daily routine. With KCATA/RideKC fares returning Monday, June 1, riders have mixed feelings.
Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog filed paperwork Monday to seek the Democratic nomination for Kansas governor.
Severe thunderstorms rolled through the Kansas City metro early Monday morning. Thousands of people are without power.
After years of zero-fare service, fares are resuming for regional bus service provided by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and RideKC.
Between the hundreds of new apartment units and the dozens of daily visitors, it's getting increasingly difficult to find parking at the Berkley Riverfront.
Kansas baseball takes on Arkansas in NCAA regional matchup The Topeka Capital-Journal
The Kansas City area is included in a severe thunderstorm watch through 4 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department is working on a structure fire near East 26th Street and Prospect Avenue.
See Arkansas baseball take on Northeastern in NCAA Tournament The Topeka Capital-Journal
The Kansas online voter registration system was unavailable for over 24 hours, just one day before the deadline for voters to change their party affiliation.
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