/tags/kansas-city Kansas City en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:12:32 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-03/tornado-warning-kansas-city The National Weather Service says a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" was located near Raytown, moving east at 45 mph towards Independence. Tornado warnings have been canceled for Jackson County and surrounding areas, but the threat of flash flooding remains. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:12:32 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-03/tornado-warning-kansas-city Emily Younker, Savannah Hawley-Bates /sports/2025-01-27/kansas-city-chiefs-bills-super-bowl-59-afc-championship After a tense win in the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl for the third year in a row — and they'll face a familiar foe. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:22:36 GMT /sports/2025-01-27/kansas-city-chiefs-bills-super-bowl-59-afc-championship Sam Zeff, Julie Denesha /economy-business/2024-09-10/missouris-first-bar-womens-sports-opens-2024 Pubs that pledge to play only women’s athletics have taken off around the country as women’s professional and collegiate leagues have seen their fanbases grow. The Dub is set to open in downtown Kansas City later this year. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-10/missouris-first-bar-womens-sports-opens-2024 Madeline Fox /law-order/2024-08-19/kids-who-survived-kc-super-bowl-shooting-are-scared-suffering-panic-attacks-and-sleep-problems Children are particularly vulnerable to the stresses of gun violence, and 10 of 24 people injured by bullets at the Feb. 14 parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chief's victory were under 18 years old. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-08-19/kids-who-survived-kc-super-bowl-shooting-are-scared-suffering-panic-attacks-and-sleep-problems Bram Sable-Smith, Peggy Lowe /government-politics-issues/2024-07-23/kc-mayor-warns-against-missouri-amendment-4-police-funding The amendment's supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep Kansas City safe, but Mayor Quinton Lucas opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-23/kc-mayor-warns-against-missouri-amendment-4-police-funding Gregory Holman /law-order/2024-07-14/missouri-county-jails-state-prison-money-loss Missouri prisons can house offenders in county jails after they’re convicted for a cost. But, counties say they’re spending more than what the state pays. Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:01:47 GMT /law-order/2024-07-14/missouri-county-jails-state-prison-money-loss Meg Cunningham /sports/2024-06-21/kansas-governor-approves-sports-incentives-luring-kc-chiefs-royals The legislation is an expansion of one of the state’s tax incentive programs and could help finance up to 70% of the cost for one or both teams to build a new stadium in Kansas. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:10:26 GMT /sports/2024-06-21/kansas-governor-approves-sports-incentives-luring-kc-chiefs-royals Allison Kite /sports/2024-06-21/missouri-lawmakers-critique-kansas-chiefs-royals-poaching-attempt Missouri House Majority Leader Jon Patterson called the Kansas legislation a "wakeup call" and anticipates lawmakers will craft a response to keep the two teams. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-06-21/missouri-lawmakers-critique-kansas-chiefs-royals-poaching-attempt Allison Kite /health-science-environment/2024-06-20/missouri-planned-parenthood-andrew-bailey-project-veritas-lawsuit-remains The video at the center of the lawsuit, captured in December, was posted on social media by Project Veritas, a self-proclaimed right wing news organization that often conducts undercover stings. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-20/missouri-planned-parenthood-andrew-bailey-project-veritas-lawsuit-remains Anna Spoerre /sports/2024-06-19/kansas-star-bonds-explained-chiefs-royals-stadiums STAR bonds, or sales tax and revenue bonds, pay for tourist attractions and then use the sales taxes collected at those attractions to pay off the construction debt. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-06-19/kansas-star-bonds-explained-chiefs-royals-stadiums Blaise Mesa