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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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KSHB 41 News Hits Kearney Streets | Kansas City News
KSHB 41 News is rolling into Kearney next Tuesday, July 21st, from 8 to 10 AM at MoJo’s Coffeehouse on State Route 92 — your chance to meet the anchors and…
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Mike Porter’s Tragic Loss and Community Support | Kansas City News
Prairie Village mourns the loss of Mike Porter, a beloved construction worker who died after a devastating on-the-job accident on July 6th. His sudden passing…
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Bring Your Sample Ballot to the Polls | Kansas City News
Don’t skip this: Bring your sample ballot to the polls—Kansas and Missouri let you print one ahead of time. Use Ballotpedia or your state’s official secretary…
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Tragic Drowning at Truman Lake | Kansas City News
Tragic Drowning at Truman Lake | Kansas City News
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Clear Tickets, Stock Backpacks | Kansas City News
Olathe’s Municipal Court is rolling out a slick new deal: donate school supplies and slash your traffic or parking fines by up to $50. Partnering with the…
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Tragic Loss of Construction Worker Michael Porter | Kansas City News
Tragic loss: Construction worker Michael Porter died after being struck near W. 79th Street and Ash Street on July 6th—his story reminds us to honor those who…
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Clinton Lake Algae Advisory Lifted | Kansas City News
Clinton Lake in Kansas is finally algae-free — the state has lifted its blue-green algae advisory after toxin levels dropped to safe levels. This seasonal…
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Beat the Heat Safely This Summer | Kansas City News
Scorching temps ahead—here’s how to stay safe: Stay in shade, avoid heat hours, use AC or cooling centers, hydrate smart (light yellow urine = good), ditch…
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Tragic Rollover on I-635 Claims Life | Kansas City News
A tragic single-vehicle rollover on I-635 early Monday morning claimed the life of 50-year-old Salvador Martinez Colin from Kansas City, Kansas. The Dodge Ram…
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Heatwave Warning: Stay Safe This Week | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s sweltering heat is hitting dangerous levels—with “feel-like” temps soaring to 105-110 degrees and a major Heat Risk warning in effect through…
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Big Rig Rollover Closes I-35 | Kansas City News
A massive semitractor-trailer flipped on its side during rush hour Monday morning near Kearney, shutting down I-35 and causing major traffic chaos. The crash…
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I-35 Southbound Blocked Near Kearney | Kansas City News
I-35 Southbound Blocked Near Kearney | Kansas City News
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Truck Blocks All Lanes on I-35 | Kansas City News
Truck Blocks All Lanes on I-35 | Kansas City News
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Center School District Fixes Financing | Kansas City News
Center School District voters approved a $29 million bond in April for major upgrades — classrooms, roofs, outdoor spaces — but a legal snag means they need to…
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Vote Early in Missouri’s August Primaries | Kansas City News
Early voting is open for the August 4 primaries — your chance to cast your ballot before Election Day. With races for governor, a Senate seat in Kansas, and…
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Kansas Primary Elections Guide | Kansas City News
Kansas primary elections are live—early voting is open and big races are on the ballot, from governor to Senate and House seats. Check your sample ballot and…
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KC Voters Decide on $100M for Aging Facilities | Kansas City News
Kansas City is putting a $100 million bond measure to voters on August 4 to upgrade aging convention centers and government buildings—especially those built…
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Amendment 4 Could Change Missouri Forever | Kansas City News
Missourians are voting on Amendment 4, a game-changing proposal that would require citizen-led constitutional amendments to win not just statewide, but in…
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Kansas Primary Election Guide | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters gear up for major primary elections on August 4th, with high-stakes races for governor, a Senate seat, and three newly redrawn House seats…
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Kansas City Primary Election Guide | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters are gearing up for a major primary election with federal, state, and local races on the ballot — including a U.S. Senate seat, governor’s…
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Vote Early in Kansas City | Kansas City News
Primary elections hit Tuesday, August 4th — and early voting is already underway across Kansas City. Don’t miss your chance to vote before Election Day. Find…
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Early Voting Open in Kansas City | Kansas City News
Early voting is live for the August 4th primary elections—Kansas City voters can cast their ballots now, no excuses needed. Beyond local races, the ballot…
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Spain Claims 2026 World Cup in KC | Kansas City News
Spain clinched their second World Cup title in a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Argentina on July 19, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th…
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KC Streetcar Back Online After Track Fix | Kansas City News
KC Streetcar hit a brief snag Saturday evening when northbound track near Sixteenth and Main needed urgent repairs, shutting down service between Union Station…
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Annie Koester: A Community in Grief | Kansas City News
A fifth-grader’s life was tragically cut short in a car crash, leaving her community in mourning. Annie Koester, a beloved soccer player and student at St. Ann…
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Community Comes Together for World Cup | Kansas City News
Prairiefire in Overland Park turned up the heat — literally and figuratively — with a free street fair celebrating the FIFA World Cup Final, drawing over 1,300…
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Nail Trims Fund Rescue’s Future | Kansas City News
Melissa’s Second Chances turned their monthly nail trim fundraiser into a paw-some success, raking in $750–$1,000 each time—every penny funding lifesaving vet…
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Fatal Crash on 350 Highway | Kansas City News
A deadly crash on I-35 near Westridge Road left two dead and two critically injured after a silver Ford Focus was rear-ended by a black Chevrolet Tahoe—both…
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Chiefs Roster Shake-Up Ahead of Season | Kansas City News
The Chiefs are reloading for the new season, with GM Brett Veach pulling off a major roster overhaul through free agency and the draft. A new offensive…
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Four Dead in 4:40 AM Crash | Kansas City News
At 4:40 AM on a Sunday, a deadly two-car crash on Blue Parkway east of Raytown left four people dead or critically injured — all because no one was wearing a…
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Sami’s Birthday Brightness Brings Joy to Hospital Kids | Kansas City News
At just 19, Sami Tolliver is turning hospital birthdays into magical moments with her new program, Birthday Brightness — born from her own hospital stay and…
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Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation | Kansas City News
A brutal motorcycle crash near the Crossroads at 10 PM sent one rider flying and left them in critical condition, while the SUV driver walked away—now police…
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Shooting at MLK Park in Kansas City | Kansas City News
A shocking shooting erupted overnight in Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Kansas City, Missouri, leaving four people injured—including two teenagers. Police…
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Motorcycle Crash in Kansas City | Kansas City News
A brutal crash in Kansas City, Missouri, sent a motorcyclist flying after hitting a white Toyota RAV4 that ran a stop sign—driver and passenger walked away…
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Annie Koester: A Community in Mourning | Kansas City News
A fifth grader at St. Ann Catholic School, Annie Koester, tragically passed away after a car crash on July 15th, leaving her community heartbroken. The family…
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Shooting at MLK Park Leaves Four Injured | Kansas City News
A shooting erupted at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Kansas City over the weekend, leaving four people injured—including two teenagers—after police responded…
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Kansas Voters Decide Supreme Court Elections | Kansas City News
Kansas is poised for a historic shift in its Supreme Court selection process, with a proposed amendment aiming to bring back direct elections for the first…
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Costco’s Future and Midtown’s Promise | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s midtown is reeling as Costco faces potential conversion into a business center — a move reigniting decades-old tensions over urban renewal…
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Kansas City G.I.F.T. Launches New Business Directory | Kansas City News
Kansas City G.I.F.T. just dropped a game-changing digital directory—think Instagram meets Black business guide—to spotlight dozens of local Black-owned shops…
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Kansas City’s First Cake Picnic | Kansas City News
Kansas City just hosted its first-ever cake picnic, a sweet grassroots celebration where 60 local bakers flooded Southmoreland Park with everything from peach…
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Kansas City Votes on East Side Tax | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters face a pivotal decision: extend a proven sales tax that’s fueled over 60 East Side projects, including 1,200+ affordable housing units and…
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Twelve Candidates Battle for Kansas Senate | Kansas City News
Twelve diverse candidates are gunning for Kansas’s U.S. Senate seat in 2026, challenging incumbent Roger Marshall in a fiercely competitive primary. From…
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Kansas Supreme Court Election Debate | Kansas City News
Kansas voters are about to decide whether to hand Supreme Court justice selection directly to the people — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Under the current…
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Douglas County Commissioner Race Heats Up | Kansas City News
Douglas County’s District One commissioner race is heating up as Democrat Patrick Kelly and challenger Milton Scott battle it out in a winner-takes-all…
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Douglas County Elections Update | Kansas City News
Advance voting is underway in Douglas County with in-person options starting Wednesday — including locations in Eudora, Baldwin City, and Lecompton — running…
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Douglas County Primary Battle | Kansas City News
Kansas voters in Douglas County face pivotal primary elections on August 4th, choosing candidates who will shape the state’s future in the House. Three…
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Douglas County's Rural Future at Stake | Kansas City News
In Douglas County’s District Four primary, incumbent Gene Dorsey faces challenger Ethan Spurling in a race that could decide the future of the seat — with no…
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Kansas GOP Primary Showdown | Kansas City News
Kansas’s Second Congressional District is heating up as Republican voters choose between incumbent Derek Schmidt—a former AG with a polished academic pedigree…
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Colombian Festival Returns with Energy | Kansas City News
Colombia’s cultural flame is roaring back in Kansas City as the Colombia Cultural Association revives its annual festival, timed perfectly with rising…
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Family Lodge Turns Old Hotel Into Hope | Kansas City News
A new Family Lodge in Kansas City is set to open, transforming an old hotel into 45 furnished living spaces for homeless families. Volunteers teamed up with…
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KC Ice Cream Shops Shine Nationally | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s ice cream scene is going viral thanks to a national bracket challenge by The64.com, pitting 64 top frozen treats against each other like March…
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Missouri's Ballot Battles Explained | Kansas City News
Missouri voters faced a pivotal election moment as two controversial ballot measures, Amendments 4 and 5, ignited fierce debate. Amendment 4 sought to shift…
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Man Dies in Jail After Medical Emergency | Kansas City News
A 42-year-old man from Lee’s Summit died in a hospital after being found unresponsive in a Jackson County jail cell—prompting an emergency response and raising…
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Missouri Voters Weigh Big Constitutional Changes | Kansas City News
Hundreds gathered in Kansas City to fight two controversial amendments ahead of the August primary, rallying for voting rights and reproductive freedom—and…
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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing | Kansas City News
A small plane made an emergency landing at Miami County Airport over the weekend after engine trouble — but everyone on board walked away unharmed. Authorities…
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Inmate Dies in Custody Under Review | Kansas City News
A man died while in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center after being booked on July 14th, going on life support before being pronounced dead Saturday…
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Emergency Landing in Paola Kansas | Kansas City News
A small plane made an emergency landing at Paola, Kansas, after an oil pressure warning triggered a swift, safe diversion—no injuries reported, but the nose…
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Firefighter Injured in KC Blaze | Kansas City News
A Kansas City fire erupted Saturday morning on West 85th Street, trapping an elderly woman inside—crews rescued her just in time, but she’s in serious…
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Kansas City Heatwave Warning | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s sweltering heatwave shows no signs of letting up—expect sticky, humid conditions through early next week with temps hitting 92°F and feeling like…
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Dancing Through Disaster in Argentine | Kansas City News
Kansas City is turning tragedy into triumph with a community dance to honor the 1951 flood — a disaster that drowned neighborhoods, displaced families, and…