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Sports
US Olympic Men’s Soccer team takes on Japan at Children’s Mercy Park
The match comes right before they head off to the Summer Olympics in Paris.
May 30, 2024 03:58 PM
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Events
Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with these local volunteer opportunities.
January 5, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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National
Kansas City ranks No. 48 cleanest city in the US
Government and consumer data sets were used to score cities on various metrics of cleanliness.
December 7, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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National
Here’s how we’re saying thank you
Our readers’ dedication + engagement allows us to do what we love, and we want to say thank you.
November 21, 2022
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Staff
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National
MO and KS midterm election results 2022
You’ve done your civic duty — now it’s time to see what happened.
November 8, 2022
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Bella Rainey
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Culture
Kansas City vs. Austin: City Showdown
We’re pitting bats against fountains + crowns against hearts.
October 7, 2022
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History
Queen Elizabeth’s connection with KC’s Harry S. Truman
Back when she was Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor.
September 9, 2022
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Travis Meier
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Small Business
KCtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 21, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Airports and Transportation
Streetcar extension sets its opening date
Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 24 — we’re breaking down every stop from Union Station to UMKC.
October 14, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Live
Happy Hauling: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Kansas City
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the KC metro.
October 13, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Leaf collecting in Kansas City: Your fall and spring cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag, bundle, and bin them the KCMO-approved way this fall and spring.
October 1, 2025
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Kansas City
Dining in Kansas City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 1, 2025
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Staff
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City
Do you own a landmark? Check the Kansas City Register of Historic Places.
Structures deemed significant have special protections + rules regarding exterior renovations, upkeep, and demolition. Check if your home falls under this designation, along with tools to research its history.
September 29, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Entertainment
Your ultimate guide to apple + pumpkin picking near Kansas City
Whether you’re looking to pick your own or pick it up from the country store, we’ve got 9 of the metro’s best spots for seasonal fun.
September 26, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Small Business
Try your hand at the metro’s new Mahjong parlor, The Bam Bam Room
The Bam Bam Room is ready to welcome beginners and seasoned players for daily games and boutique finds.
September 25, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Kansas City
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Real Estate
How well do you know the map of Kansas City?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Kansas City venues by the address alone.
September 24, 2025
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Laura Figi