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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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Fake 911 Call Lands Kansas Man in Jail | Kansas City News
A Kansas City man, 60, pulled over for a suspended license, gambled that a fake 911 call about a hospital shooting would bail him out — instead, he’s now…
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Travis Kelce to Walk Runway? | Kansas City News
Travis Kelce is about to make waves off the field—Tommy Hilfiger just teased his possible runway debut at New York Fashion Week this September, positioning him…
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Royals Stadium Plan Unveiled | Kansas City News
The Royals’ $1.9 billion stadium plan is heating up downtown, with Crown Center pushing forward on a bold $3 billion sports and entertainment district. Expect…
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Local Events & Hidden Gems | Kansas City News
Get ready for magic, markets, and music this weekend! The Penguin Project’s “Disney Alice in Wonderland Jr.” dazzles young performers with disabilities at…
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Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Leaders | Kansas City News
The Vatican just dropped the hammer—excommunicating the entire leadership of the traditionalist SSPX after they consecrated four new bishops without papal…
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Missing Kansas City Boy May Have Sleepwalked | Kansas City News
Missing Kansas City Boy May Have Sleepwalked | Kansas City News
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Judges Split on Police Lawsuit Seals | Kansas City News
Two Jackson County judges are deadlocked over whether lawsuits against the Independence Police Department should be sealed — one says yes, the other says no —…
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KC Transit’s New Fare System Expands | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s new fare system is thriving—40,000 physical passes distributed, riders adapting to tap-to-pay and apps—even with World Cup crowds. But demand for…
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Severe Storms Possible Thursday | Kansas City News
Severe storms could hit Thursday afternoon, especially south of I-70 and east of I-35, bringing damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain—after already soaking…
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Motorcycle Crash Kills One on I-29 | Kansas City News
A deadly crash on I-29 sent a motorcycle speeding through traffic, slamming into a semi-truck’s flatbed—flames erupted, the rider was thrown and died…
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Train Derailment Near Warrensburg | Kansas City News
A freight train derailed early this morning near Warrensburg, scattering 25 cars across a field between Missouri 13 and NE 501 Road—no injuries or hazardous…
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High School Star Becomes World Cup Flag Bearer | Kansas City News
A high school soccer star from Platte County, Chase Hitchcock, is making waves as Coca-Cola’s flag bearer for Colombia at the FIFA World Cup — a dream moment…
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Train Derails in Missouri Field | Kansas City News
Train Derails in Missouri Field | Kansas City News
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Flash Floods and Fatal Crash in KC | Kansas City News
Heavy rain slammed the Kansas City metro Thursday morning, triggering flash flood warnings across multiple counties and dumping up to three inches in a matter…
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Storm Leaves KC in Dark | Kansas City News
A major storm slammed Kansas City early Thursday, plunging over 22,000 customers into darkness—Johnson County hit hardest with nearly 9,500 outages. Evergy…
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Proxy Battles Over Abortion Rights | Kansas City News
In Kansas and Missouri, voters face pivotal August 4 elections that may reshape reproductive rights — without mentioning abortion directly. In Kansas, the…
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Storms Leave Power Outages and Flooding | Kansas City News
Storms Leave Power Outages and Flooding | Kansas City News
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Kansas Bond Incentives Under Fire | Kansas City News
Kansas’ sweetheart deals for businesses are under fire after a damning audit reveals wildly inaccurate cost estimates and billions in potential lost tax…
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Northland Gets Major Street Upgrade | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s Northland is set for a major upgrade on NE Vivion Road with new sidewalks, LED lights, smarter traffic signals, and a shared-use path — all aimed…
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Kansas Data Center Expansion Rises | Kansas City News
A massive hyperscale data center project in De Soto, Kansas, is exploding in scale—growing from 1.14 million to nearly 3 million square feet. Developers say…
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Recall Battle Over AI Tax Breaks | Kansas City News
Independence, Missouri, is caught in a political firestorm as residents push to recall Councilmember John Perkins over his vote for a $6.2 billion AI data…
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Olathe Schools Face Building Closures | Kansas City News
Olathe Public Schools is preparing to shutter at least three elementary and one middle school due to declining enrollment and mounting financial pressures…
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Arborside Project Set to Transform Lee's Summit | Kansas City News
Lee’s Summit just approved a $1.5 billion mega-development on 1,000 acres of land owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, set to transform…
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Kansas City Eateries Under Fire | Kansas City News
Health inspectors in Kansas City are sounding the alarm on unsafe food prep practices — from fruit flies and moldy food to employees handling meals barehanded…
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Costco Linwood Store to Become Business Center | Kansas City News
Costco’s Kansas City Linwood warehouse is set for a dramatic overhaul—shutting down this fall to reopen as a business center in spring 2027, ditching beloved…
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Gambino's Pizza Lands in KC | Kansas City News
Gambino’s Pizza just made a major splash in downtown Kansas City with its first official location at 111 Main Street — a bold move that brings their signature…
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Severe Storm Warning for KC Metro | Kansas City News
Severe thunderstorms are bearing down on the Kansas City metro with wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail—stay alert as the warning holds until 4 AM…
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New COO Brings Big Experience to Research Medical Center | Kansas City News
Tremaine Gibson, former VP of Operations at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, has joined Research Medical Center as its new chief operating officer, bringing…
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Monica Lubeck Takes Helm as KU Health CFO | Kansas City News
Monica Lubeck is taking the reins as CFO of the University of Kansas Health System, effective July 1, marking a major leadership shift after 27 years with the…
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Great Southern Bank Closes 9 Branches | Kansas City News
Great Southern Bank is shutting down nine branches—including two in Kansas City’s Olathe and Lee’s Summit—by October 1st, laying off 66 employees in a phased…
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Judge Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Case | Kansas City News
Judge Ashlee Cole, whose son was friends with the late Nolan Wells, speaks out to dispel rumors surrounding the teen’s mysterious death on Horn Island. Nolan…
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World Cup Magic in Kansas City | Kansas City News
The World Cup is bringing global soccer fever to Kansas City, where England and Argentina—both quarterfinalists—are based, turning the city into an unexpected…
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Kansas City’s Mental Health Crisis | Kansas City News
Kansas City, Kansas, is in crisis after a third police shooting in just three months, this time claiming the life of 24-year-old Bruce Charles Thomas, a…
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Tax Credits Backfire on Schools | Kansas City News
Jackson County’s bold move to offer three-year tax credits to property owners—meant to undo last year’s painful assessment hikes—is backfiring badly for…
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Loose Park Pond Fish Rescue | Kansas City News
Loose Park’s pond suffered a major algae bloom that killed dozens of koi and green sunfish—but don’t panic, the critters that survived are hanging in there…
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Streetcar Sounds: Music on the Move | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s Streetcar just rolled into a musical revolution — “Streetcar Sounds” brought local artists to every stop, turning transit into a cultural stage…
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Costco’s Midtown Store Rezoning Battle | Kansas City News
Costco’s eyeing a major shift: turning its midtown store into a business hub, ditching everyday shoppers for small business gear — and asking the city for…
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World Cup Fear for Immigrant Families | Kansas City News
As the World Cup lights up Kansas City, immigrant advocates warn that heightened federal enforcement is turning celebration into fear for immigrant families…
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Motorcycle Crash on I-29 Kills One | Kansas City News
Motorcycle Crash on I-29 Kills One | Kansas City News
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Motorcycle Crash Kills One on I-29 | Kansas City News
A deadly motorcycle crash on I-29 near NW 64th St in Kansas City, MO, claimed one life and shut down all southbound lanes as authorities investigated the…
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Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops | Kansas City News
The Vatican just excommunicated six bishops from the Society of St. Pius X after they consecrated themselves without papal approval — a bold move that…
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Missouri City Targets E-Scooter Safety | Kansas City News
Independence, Missouri is poised to overhaul how motorized bikes and e-scooters are used on public roads — with major safety rules that could sideline teens…
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Babies in Custody, Love in Community | Kansas City News
A Kansas church is transforming lives by creating a safe haven for babies born to incarcerated mothers, connecting them with loving foster families until…
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Jackson County Assessor Goes to Vote | Kansas City News
Missourians head to the polls August 4 to decide whether Jackson County’s property assessor — currently the only appointed assessor in the state — should…
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Kura Sushi Brings Gamified Sushi to Overland Park | Kansas City News
Kura Sushi is rolling into Overland Park, Kansas, bringing its high-energy, game-like dining experience to Metcalf Avenue — the former Five Guys spot. With…
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Midwest Supermajorities Under Threat | Kansas City News
Midwest political tides may be shifting as analysts warn Republican supermajorities in Kansas and Missouri could vanish this November. In Kansas, Democrats…
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Bracelet, Missed Chance, and Hollywood Advice | Kansas City News
Travis Kelce’s failed attempt to hand Taylor Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number after her Kansas City show sparked a wild chain of events — from…
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Volunteer to Save Fresh Food Now | Kansas City News
Harvesters is in urgent need of volunteers to help distribute fresh, perishable food donations before they spoil—especially as summer demand surges. No…
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Volunteer Now to Save Perishable Food | Kansas City News
Harvesters is in urgent need of volunteers to distribute perishable food before it spoils—no experience required, just two-hour shifts for teens 16+ (kids 12+…
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Taylor’s Emmys Clash With Travis’ NFL Debut | Kansas City News
Taylor Swift just landed five Emmy nods for her “Eras Tour” concert film — her first Emmy push in a decade — while Travis Kelce hits the field for his first…
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City Eviction Warning Turns Back | Kansas City News
City officials in northeast Kansas City accidentally sent a panic-inducing eviction notice to three apartment buildings—only to backtrack hours later…
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Taylor and Travis at JuJu’s Wedding | Kansas City News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, fresh off their own wedding, are rumored to be jetting off to another big bash—JuJu Smith-Schuster’s beachfront Ritz-Carlton…
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Masterson’s Dual Income Under Scrutiny | Kansas City News
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is raking in over $248,000 a year—$85K from his state role and $163K from his gig as director of Wichita State’s GoCreate…
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LEGO Stadium Built for Dreams | Kansas City News
They built a full LEGO replica of CPKC Stadium using 15,000 bricks to ignite young dreams—complete with a surprise appearance from KC Current President Raven…
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Kansas City Dog Fighter Pleads Guilty | Kansas City News
A Kansas City man, Vinol Wilson, 52, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges including dog fighting and illegal firearm possession. Authorities…
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Lee's Summit's Big Growth Spurt | Kansas City News
Lee’s Summit is undergoing a massive transformation, especially around the Missouri 291 and U.S. 50 interchange, with two major developments—East Village and…
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Chiefs Defense Relies on Chris Jones | Kansas City News
The Chiefs’ defense stumbled last season, especially on third down, with a thin defensive line struggling to get off the field. Now, new additions aim to…
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FBI Seeks Public Help in Kansas City Bank Heist | Kansas City News
FBI seeks public help to catch a masked bank robber who stormed a Kansas City bank on June 17th, brandishing a weapon and grabbing cash—wearing a Chiefs…
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Hunt Family Debunks Swift Wedding Drama | Kansas City News
The Hunt family, owners of the Chiefs, reportedly called Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding “tacky” and “chaotic,” citing champagne shortages and long…
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Senator McConnell's Health Update | Kansas City News
Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization has sparked wild online speculation, but his former advisor Scott Jennings just dropped a 20-minute sit-down with the…