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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 01:15 PM
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Madison McMillen
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Travel and Outdoors
The oldest park in Kansas City, MO
August 24, 2022
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Travis Meier
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Hit the Road: a foodie foray to Lawrence, KS
August 23, 2022
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Travis Meier
Stop by the Swap & Shop every Saturday and Sunday at Boulevard Drive-In.
City
Outdoor and drive-in movie theaters around Kansas City
Nothing screams “summer” like hitting the town for an outdoor movie (or two), stretched out on a freshly cut lawn or kicking back in the bed of a truck.
August 16, 2022
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Travis Meier
City
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower near Kansas City
August 5, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
Travel and Outdoors
Explore 5 unique paddling options around Kansas City
August 4, 2022
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Travis Meier
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Culture
Hit the Road: a quick getaway to Weston, MO
July 15, 2022
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Travis Meier
Get lost in Crystal Bridges (or the surrounding trails). | Photo by @the_ryanc
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the Road: an outdoor adventure to Bentonville, Arkansas
June 9, 2022
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Travis Meier
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Culture
Hit the Road: KCtoday’s summer road trip series
June 8, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Live
Why does Kansas City say ‘Highway’ after the number?
April 20, 2022
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Travis Meier
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Kansas City
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
April 7, 2022
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Krithika Selvarajoo
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Jackson County must earmark $70 million quickly or lose it all
The county has decided how to spend its remaining COVID-19 relief funds just in time, saving $70 million from returning to the federal wallet.
January 2, 2025
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Kansas City’s New Year’s Eve celebrations
Need some new places to pop the bubbly? Don’t worry, KCtoday has the scoop on the 10 best spots to watch the ball drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
December 17, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Kansas Citians
Well, maybe not us directly — but KC really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 17, 2024
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Weather
The history of snow in Kansas City
Let’s take a look at some snowy stats.
December 13, 2024
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Staff
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City
What Kansas Citians googled this year
2024’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Kansas Citians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Latest renderings and updates for the South Loop Project
Kansas City is working towards a greener downtown with the South Loop Project. Check out renderings of the project + its 2026 completion goal.
December 9, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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Live
Your guide to prominent landmarks in Kansas City
We have 10 of the most recognizable Kansas City landmarks — from bright signs in the night sky to beacons of stone and metal.
December 5, 2024
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Staff
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City
Farewell to OP market pavilion ahead of $34 million renovation
A fresh new look is coming for the city’s award-winning farmers market.
December 4, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Food
20 holiday pop-up bars in KC, 2024
Get into the holiday spirits. 🍸
December 4, 2024
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Staff
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Live
Winter 2024-2025 weather forecast for Kansas City
Prepare for winter weather in KC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 2, 2024
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Bella Rainey