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Sports

Who’s representing Kansas City in the Olympics

KC is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.

July 24, 2024 03:27 PM

Madison McMillen

Food

Savor Kansas City’s signature cocktail: the Horsefeather

It’s a classic for whiskey-sipping locals, but little known outside of the Midwest. Read on to explore the drink’s origins + how to make your own.

July 22, 2024

Madison McMillen

City

4 free activities that are worth a try in Kansas City

Whether you’re spending a day or a lifetime in Kansas City, these are among the best free activities the city has to offer.

July 17, 2024

Mitch Hooper

Kansas City skyline with a search bar reading "Kansas City 1999"

Culture

Kansas City’s 1999 time capsule

What was Kansas City like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.

July 17, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

Culture

Cast Hallmark’s Chiefs Christmas love story with KC characters

You had me at “I’ll buy you K.C. Joe’s” ... ahem, I meant “Hello”

July 8, 2024

Madison McMillen

City

Charm Chats: What can introverts do in Kansas City?

A reader wrote in asking for help finding activities for introverts and Editor Charm answered the call.

July 5, 2024

Charmaine Merriweather

Culture

What treasures are made (only) in Kansas City?

Redditors shared their favorite Kansas City exclusives and they did not dissapoint.

June 27, 2024

Charmaine Merriweather

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Small Business

Step inside Tail Waggin’, the Crossroad’s pet store paradise

With more people than ever opting to be paw-rents rather than parents, this downtown pet store is celebrating a decade of community support.

July 16, 2024

Madison McMillen

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Farmers markets in Kansas City

Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Kansas City.

July 16, 2024

Bella Rainey

Photo of mini Australian shepherd at Bar K

Play

Kansas City’s dog-friendly guide

Explore these dog-friendly places in KC that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.

July 16, 2024

Travis Meier

The brick exterior of Restless Spirits, depicting a man with a giant wooden hammer. Text reads, "Ever stirring, never still," and distances to Dublin, Shannon, and Ellis Island, plus "Fine Spirits" in 10 feet.

Food

Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming

We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Kansas City, MO from July 22 to July 26, 2024.

July 12, 2024

Monica Garske

Food

The Nook — Kansas City Central Library’s revived coffee bar

Shuttered during the pandemic, the downtown library’s cafe is reopening in collaboration with The Prospect KC.

July 12, 2024

Madison McMillen

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Live

What it costs to live in Kansas City

We’ve broken down the cost of living in Kansas City, comparing it to other states and the US national average.

July 11, 2024

Staff

Festivals

Soak up the sunflowers at this festival

This is the only time during the year you can enter these sunflower fields.

July 11, 2024

Charmaine Merriweather

Food

Test your taste buds with Boulevard’s hottest pairing yet

The brewery’s collab with KC’s Spicin Foods takes hot wings + beer to a fiery new level.

July 10, 2024

Madison McMillen

Culture

Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped

Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Kansas City’s past — plus hope for the future.

July 10, 2024

Brianna Williams

Culture

June 2024 review: New Westport bars + KC’s top industries

These stories and posts were KCtoday readers’ faves.

July 9, 2024

Charmaine Merriweather