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Airports and Transportation
Explore the Streetcar Stop: WWI Museum and Memorial, 27th + Main
It’s the end of the line for our series tracing the eight new Main Street Extension stops before passenger service kicks off in October.
August 25, 2025 04:31 PM
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Madison McMillen
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Travel and Outdoors
Get bike racks for free in KC
The City of KCMO will provide bike racks for free. Here’s how you can claim them.
August 16, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Swope Park is getting a $4.25 million makeover
The park is one of 10 nationwide that received the federal funds.
August 9, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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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
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Madison McMillen
An aerial view of the Oceans of Fun water park in Kansas City; you can see the large wave pool filled with people, plus umbrellas and lounge chairs surrounding the pool. You can see the theme park's roller coaster and other attractions in the background.
Parks and Recreation
Makin’ a splash: Visit these water parks in Kansas City this summer
Here are a few ways to cool off around KC.
June 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Travel and Outdoors
Sunflower Summer lets Kansas families see attractions for free
Kansas’ app helps families be a tourist in their own state.
June 13, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Tourism and Hospitality
Treat your wallet with KC Savings
Visit KC’s free passport lets you explore the city and save money at the same time.
June 3, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Mobility improvements are coming to a busy OP intersection
There’s a new vision for the College Metcalf Corridor that may utilize $1.35 million in public funds to make pedestrian and bicyclist traffic easier.
May 29, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Kansas City
Kansas City may be loud, but there are many places Kansas Citians can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
May 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
An aquatic center prominently featuring a lazy river, with a zero-depth entry pool and play equipment on one side and a water slide on the other. A nearby competition pool also includes diving boards, rock walls, and swimming lanes.
Travel and Outdoors
Lenexa’s Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center to open after $15 million renovations
With new looks, new amenities, and new accessibility features, Sar-Ko-Par will open Saturday, May 25 after two years in development.
May 16, 2024
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A ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a nectar feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed birds in Kansas City
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
May 16, 2024
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