Kansas City Highlights: Big Game Economy Offers Glimmer Of Hope

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No Bad Blood as Eras Tour leaves lasting economic impact on Kansas City

It's a story Kansas City knows All Too Well, a recent report has found that Taylor Swift's Eras Tour left a lasting economic impact on the metro area.

Celeb Romance In Plane View

'Love is in the air': Plane route over Kansas City honors Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift relationship

Flight-tracking data showed the pilot created a heart around Kansas City, with Kelce's 87 in the middle.

Natural Selection Stays Losing 

Monarch butterflies just took a big hit. Midwesterners may see few of them this year

Scientists say roosting monarchs took up 2.2 acres of Mexican fir forests this winter. That's the second smallest overwintering population on the books.

Show-Me Tech Cash Protection

Missouri lawmaker hopes to shield cryptocurrency mining from state and local regulation * Missouri Independent

A Missouri legislator wants to protect cryptocurrency miners with a bill to stop local governments from limiting their locations or noise.

Border War Bust?!?

Super Bowl betting paradox: If the Chiefs win, Kansas loses | Opinion

Through Kansas' quirky state-owned casinos and laws about sportsbooks, we're all bookies and our public money's riding on the 49ers.

Life Lesson Still Frustrates Parents

Report: 4-day school week was 'neither helpful nor harmful' for Missouri schools

A report compiled by researchers with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and analytics firm the SAS Institute released a report analyzing the impact of a four-day school week on academic achievement and growth.

First Amendment Fight Cont'd

Reporter sues Kansas town and various officials over police raid on her newspaper

Officers raided the newsroom as well as the publisher's home in August 2023.

JoCo Burn Out Reported

Fire in Overland Park kills dog, displaces four residents

A dog died following a fire at a split-level triplex in Overland Park on Wednesday.

Locals Clean Up After Dirty Scammers

Mail Mess: Kansas City, Kansas business dealing with check-washing scheme after dropping payment in mail

The crooks took more than $22,000. She stopped payment on the other checks.

Company Keeps On Trucking

Yellow pays back $700M CARES Act loan - TheTrucker.com

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Bankrupt Yellow Corporation has repaid a secured U.S. Treasury loan it received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic

Fake Spring Fools Newspaper

Near record-setting warm temperatures are expected in Kansas City. Is winter over?

Temperatures are expected to be way above normal.

NextGen Broadcasters Kickoff

Sporting Kansas City announces new radio broadcast team for 2024 season | Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City announced on Wednesday a new pair of local voices for the club's radio broadcasts for the upcoming 2024 Major League Soccer season with the introduction of play-by-play commentator Blake Aerni alongside analyst and fellow KC native Jon Kempin. A 13-year MLS veteran who participated in every level

JoCO Builds History

Residents of this Overland Park neighborhood put teamwork into a 'monumental' effort

Neighbors put skills together to improve curb appeal at Beverly Estates

Local Tradition Lives On

'It is such a bond that we have': Former Chiefs QB headed to Super Bowl LVIII with his daughter

Former Chiefs quarterback Tony Adams is headed to the Super Bowl with one of his daughters. The two are excited to spend some quality time and celebrate the team.

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10 fun facts you might not know about Peter Pan - Ballet Edition - KC Ballet

The beloved story of Peter Pan is well known. We've compiled 10 fun facts you might not know about Peter Pan--Ballet Edition. Check them out!

Big Game Far Too Pricey For Baller Family

Kansas City Chiefs' Matt Bushman's Wife on Super Bowl Ticket Prices - and Why Their Kids Will Stay Home

Matt Bushman's wife Emily, 27, will be there to cheer on the tight end and his team at the Super Bowl, but not their kids, she explains in a TikTok video.

City Hall Offers Hand Up

New capital programs for KC small businesses unveiled, starting with micro-biz grants

A new collaborative effort aims to boost Kansas City's small business and startup ecosystems by building greater capital readiness among entrepreneurs and increasing access to starting capital, said Tracey Lewis.

Ballers Battle For Junk Food Supremacy As Well

Super Bowl-winning QBs compete over Kansas City burger chains

Kansas and Missouri is getting 9 Smalls Sliders locations, backed by Drew Brees, which will compete with Patrick Mahomes' Whataburger locations.

Cowtown Tradition Explained

Kansas City is chief among barbecue cities: Here's why tailgate town crowns culinary champs

Kanas City is chief among American barbecue, thanks to the Kansas City Barbecue Society. It crowns the champs in barbecue competitions around the world.

Designer Noodles Lovingly Described

Reservation for One: KC Craft Ramen - IN Kansas City Magazine

What if I told you that on any given weekend in Overland Park, people are outdoors waiting in line to eat at KC Craft Ramen. Would that surprise you? It sure surprised me. That was until I ate there, then it all became clear. I'll happily stand in any line or drive great distances for...

Busby Brings Us Warm-Up

A windy Thursday with near record highs for the metro

The highs on Thursday are expected to be in the mid to upper 60s, with mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance for a few showers overnight.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.