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Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Kansas City News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Kansas City—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Kansas City News…
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Rodney Marshall Gets Life Plus 20 Years | Kansas City News
Rodney Marshall gets two life sentences plus over 200 months after being convicted for the July 2022 murders of Shelby McCoy and William D. O’Brien — a…
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North Lawn Apartments Ownership Shift | Kansas City News
North Lawn apartments are on the brink of change as former property manager Shawn Johnson, now reportedly the new owner via Vital20 LLC, vows to fix critical…
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Sea Lion Shows Cancelled After Accident | Kansas City News
Missouri State Fair’s Sea Lion Splash Shows are canceled after a traffic accident injured several people—no fatalities—but the sea lions themselves were…
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Corporate Woods Gets a Major Makeover | Kansas City News
GSR’s bold plan to transform Corporate Woods in Overland Park into a vibrant mixed-use hub—complete with housing, dining, retail, and enhanced trails—is set to…
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Kansas City Heat Wave to Last Through Saturday | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s sweltering heat wave shows no signs of letting up—temperatures soaring into the upper 90s with a dangerous heat index hitting 103 to 110. An…
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Safety vs. Small Business on Highway 92 | Kansas City News
Platte City is pushing ahead with a major Highway 92 redesign focused on safety, despite local business owners fearing it will hurt customer access. The plan…
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Kansas City Weekend Events Guide | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s weekend is packed with fun—from the Missouri State Fair kicking off in Sedalia to local art, music, and sunflower festivals. Hit Second Fridays…
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Osawatomie’s Data Center Gamble | Kansas City News
Osawatomie, Kansas, stands at a crossroads as it weighs a multibillion-dollar data center project that could slash property taxes and inject $30 million…
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Brian Platt Returns to Revive KC’s Scarritt Project | Kansas City News
Brian Platt, ex-Kansas City City Manager, is back in the spotlight—this time as a senior equity partner at UMH Development, leading government and community…
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Wyandotte County Health Crisis and Hope | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County’s public health department is pausing critical services like physical exams and well-woman visits starting August 10th due to severe staffing…
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Students Leading the Way in Mental Health | Kansas City News
Spring Hill and Olathe Northwest High Schools are launching Sources of Strength — a student-led initiative training 10% of the student body to be peer…
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Letters for the Unspoken Moments | Kansas City News
In Kansas City’s City Market, an art installation called “Take What You Need” invites strangers to take envelopes filled with heartfelt messages about grief…
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Ace Hardware’s $158M Logistics Move | Kansas City News
A $158 million off-market deal just landed in Kansas City as Morgan Stanley Investment Management snaps up a massive 1.5 million sq ft logistics hub at KCI 29…
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Life Sentence for Role in Officer’s Death | Kansas City News
A Tennessee woman, Andrea Cothran, just received a life sentence with no parole for her role in the fatal shooting of Fairway police officer Jonah Oswald…
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Big Sur Fire Threatens Condors and Homes | Kansas City News
A wildfire now devouring over 3,700 acres in Big Sur forces evacuations, shuts down Highway 1, and threatens more than 500 structures — including a critical…
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A Shot That Cost a Life | Kansas City News
A man named Joshua Craig faces ten years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in a fatal shooting that occurred in August 2020. The…
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Nickel & Suede Returns Home | Kansas City News
Nickel & Suede is making a triumphant return to Liberty Square, their hometown roots after an eight-year absence — a move CEO Kilee Nickels calls both…
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Kansas Law Enforcement Teams Up for Arrests | Kansas City News
Law enforcement in Kansas pulled off a major joint operation this week, ending a high-stakes chase that led to the arrest of a suspect wanted for attempted…
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Twenty-Four-Year-Old Sentenced Over Deadly Shooting | Kansas City News
At just 24, Joshua Craig faces over a decade in prison for a fatal shooting in Leavenworth County in August 2020. After a late-night bar argument escalated…
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Tragedy in Winfield Shatters Community | Kansas City News
A devastating murder-suicide in Winfield has left a community reeling, as Ronald Williams killed his wife Kelly George and their four children before taking…
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Heatwave Heroes: Cooling Hope at Newhouse | Kansas City News
When the air conditioning failed at a Kansas City domestic violence shelter during a 92-degree heatwave, survivors and staff faced unbearable conditions — but…
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Science of Speed Meets Kids at Wonderscope | Kansas City News
NASCAR’s Noah Gragson teamed up with the Wonderscope Children’s Museum in Kansas City for a high-octane “Science of Speed” event, blending racing excitement…
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Warwick Theater Reopens with Jaws Comedy | Kansas City News
The Warwick Theater celebrates its triumphant return with a bang—literally—as it opens its second season with the hilarious The Shark Is Broken, one year after…
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Kansas City's Barnacle Parking Solution | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s bold new parking solution: the “barnacle” — a bright yellow device that sticks to your windshield if you’ve racked up three or more unpaid…
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North Lawn Apartments Crisis Deepens | Kansas City News
Kansas City tenants at North Lawn Apartments are enduring unbearable living conditions—no power, no AC, sewage flooding—after three weeks of neglect despite a…
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Royals Stadium Deal Under Fire | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s council may have to cancel their vacation and reconvene Thursday as they scramble to review last-minute stadium deals—agreements that arrived too…
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New Fire Station Planned for West Side | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas just acquired nearly seven acres near I-75 for a new fire station—key infrastructure to support explosive growth on…
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Man Held for Kidnapping Baby and Car | Kansas City News
A 37-year-old man, Justin Smith, is facing serious charges after kidnapping his nine-month-old daughter and the mother’s car, locking her out during a heated…
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Life Sentence for Andrea Cothran | Kansas City News
Andrea Cothran just received a life sentence with 25 years minimum for her role in the 2023 death of Fairway Officer Jonah Oswald, plus additional charges…
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Kansas Town Pays Reporter $850K | Kansas City News
In a dramatic twist for press freedom, a Kansas town pays $850K to settle a lawsuit from reporter Phyllis Zorn, who claimed police raided her newspaper’s…
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Patriot Games Spotlight on Youth Athletes | Kansas City News
The first-ever Patriot Games crowned male and female champions from each state, with top winners walking away with $125,000 scholarships—hosted by Freedom 250…
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Rock & Brews Closes After 12 Years | Kansas City News
Rock & Brews, the iconic burger-and-live-music spot co-founded by KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, has shut down after 12 years in Overland Park —…
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Repeat Offender Gets 15 Years | Kansas City News
A 35-year-old man from Shawnee, David Mark Jones, just received a 15-year federal prison sentence for child sexual abuse material—just one year after being…
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New Fire Station Set for Chiefs Stadium Zone | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County just snagged a rare, seven-acre prime spot near the Chiefs’ new stadium—perfect for a brand-new fire station. Located at the southeast corner…
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Tragic Family Tragedy in Winfield Kansas | Kansas City News
A chilling tragedy unfolded in Winfield, Kansas, when Ronald H. Williams allegedly murdered his wife and four children before calling 911 to confess—leaving…
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Kansas Cities Get $290M Justice Boost | Kansas City News
Nine Kansas cities and counties are set to receive a massive $290 million federal boost through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, aimed at beefing up local…
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Father Charged After Amber Alert Snatch | Kansas City News
A father in Lee’s Summit faces felony charges after allegedly snatching his nine-month-old from the mother’s home, triggering an Amber Alert. He reportedly…
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Undrafted Rookie Making Waves | Kansas City News
Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson is stealing the show at Chiefs training camp, looking poised to start at right tackle despite his raw technique. Hailing from…
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Made In KC and Rainy Day Books Team Up | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s downtown is about to get a literary upgrade as Made In KC and Rainy Day Books team up to open a new joint venture in the Power & Light district…
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PaPPo’s Takes Over D’Bronx Spot | Kansas City News
After 20 years, beloved pie spot d’Bronx has closed its doors—but don’t mourn too long: PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub just rolled into the same space with a fresh…
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Olathe’s Big I-35 Traffic Overhaul | Kansas City News
Big changes are coming to Olathe’s traffic arteries as city and state teams prep to rebuild I-35 between Old 56 and 119th Street—and tackle Santa Fe Street…
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Kansas Bans Student Phones in Class | Kansas City News
Kansas schools are ditching phones and gadgets in classrooms thanks to a new state law requiring students to store devices off their bodies—lockers or cars…
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Four Kansas Districts Sue Over Special Ed Funding | Kansas City News
Four major Kansas school districts are suing the state over chronic underfunding of special education, arguing that for over 15 years, Kansas has failed to…
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LivaNova Hid Evidence in Fatal Surgery Case | Kansas City News
A Navy veteran’s family is getting a second chance at justice after a judge rules LivaNova, the maker of a heart surgery device, illegally hid over 12,000…
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Where Homes Meet History | Kansas City News
A developer plans to build 200 homes on land once home to the historic Multnomah Plantation—a 19th-century estate where enslaved people lived and worked under…
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Lawrence Home Repair Loan Program | Kansas City News
Lawrence’s new Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program offers forgivable loans up to $60K for essential repairs — no payments or interest while you stay put…
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Revolution Echoes Civil War on the Border | Kansas City News
This year’s Civil War on the Border series at the Watkins Museum of History adds a bold twist: it’s also an American Revolution deep dive, exploring how 1776…
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Felon With Gun Gets 11 Years | Kansas City News
Tracy Parker, already facing murder charges, just got a federal gun sentence of 11 years and 7 months — plus 3 more years of supervised release — after cops…
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Pastor Surprises in Kansas Senate Race | Kansas City News
Pastor Adam Hamilton, a first-time political candidate and founding pastor of a large United Methodist church, just pulled off a stunning upset in the Kansas…
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Soccer in Schools Brings Big Energy to KC | Kansas City News
Kansas City Public Schools just launched Soccer in Schools — a bold new initiative designed to get kids playing soccer, even if their teachers aren’t experts…
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Travis Kelce Aims Higher This Season | Kansas City News
Travis Kelce is back for his 14th season with the Chiefs, fueled by a personal mission to prove himself right—not just to critics, but to his own standards…
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Jason Sudeikis Surprises at Mumford & Sons Show | Kansas City News
Jason Sudeikis pulls off another surprise musical moment, hopping onstage at a Mumford & Sons concert in NYC to perform the Ted Lasso theme with Marcus Mumford…
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LeVota Faces Bribery Charges | Kansas City News
Jackson County’s interim executive, Philip LeVota, is facing federal bribery charges after allegedly offering government jobs to sway the 2026 county executive…
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Meme Signs for Bike Safety | Kansas City News
Overland Park’s got a wild new bike safety plan: signs that split personality—serious safety tips on one side, hilarious memes on the other. Designed to hook…
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Wright Declared Not Fit for Trial | Kansas City News
A 64-year-old man accused of murdering a beloved mother and tribal member in Lawrence last summer has been declared unfit to stand trial, unable to comprehend…
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Tracy Parker’s 12-Year Prison Sentence | Kansas City News
Tracy Parker, 38, just got nearly 12 years for being a felon with a gun—and another 24 months for screwing up his supervised release. Authorities nabbed him in…
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School Bus Joyride Ends in Custody | Kansas City News
Someone pulled off a wild school bus joyride Tuesday night, hopping into the Liberty district’s Support Services Building and hitting the road—only to be…
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Byrd Pleads to New Meth Charges | Kansas City News
William Byrd, already facing a deadly fentanyl-related charge from 2022, just took a major legal hit with new pleas for meth possession and failing to register…
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Bolton Cart Exit Sparks Chiefs Concern | Kansas City News
Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton rolled out of practice early Wednesday in a cart — but his front-seat ride hints at a minor setback, not a major blow. Rumors…
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Fire Captain Charged with Using Truck as Weapon | Kansas City News
Fire Captain Thad Aaron Lauritzen of Kansas City, Kansas, is facing felony aggravated battery charges after allegedly using his red Chevy Silverado as a weapon…