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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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Kansas City Storm Cleanup in Full Swing | Kansas City News
Cleanup in Kansas City, Kansas, is in full swing with over 4,500 cubic yards of debris removed—enough to fill a football field—while the National Guard joins…
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American Royal Unveils New $375M Campus | Kansas City News
The American Royal’s dream facility is finally here — a $375 million, 390,000-square-foot powerhouse in Kansas City, Kansas, set to open September 10th after…
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Councilman Faces Recall Over AI Data Center Vote | Kansas City News
Councilman John Perkins is facing a recall election next Tuesday after voting to approve a massive AI data center project with billions in tax breaks — the…
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Beef Tariffs Pause Sparks Local Farm Debate | Kansas City News
The President’s considering a 90-day pause on tariffs for 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef to lower grocery prices—but local ranchers like Jonathan Finley…
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Missouri AG Fights Synthetic Opioid Crisis | Kansas City News
Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is sounding the alarm on a deadly synthetic opioid called seven-OH, which has already claimed over 160 lives and…
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Kansas City Honors Dolly Parton's Legacy | Kansas City News
Kansas City is in mourning for Dolly Parton, a true American icon whose passing sent waves of grief and tribute through the city. From Woody’s KC playing her…
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American Royal’s New Campus Unveiled | Kansas City News
The American Royal unveils its $375 million, 400,000-square-foot campus in Kansas City, Kansas — a sleek, climate-controlled hub designed to revolutionize…
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Tax Breaks or Kids? KC’s Tough Choice | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s Port Authority just approved a $1.5 billion tax incentive for Gillon Property Group to redevelop the Country Club Plaza — sparking outrage from…
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Kansas City Storm Recovery in Progress | Kansas City News
Tens of thousands in Kansas City, Kansas are back online after last week’s devastating storms, but the aftermath is still brutal—siding ripped off homes…
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Chiefs Roster Questions Loom Large | Kansas City News
The Chiefs’ roster is full of high-stakes gambles: Travis Kelce remains irreplaceable, but rookies like Mansoor Delane and Josh Simmons must deliver big to…
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Plaza Revival Begins with Nordstrom Site | Kansas City News
Port KC just greenlit a $1.4 billion revitalization plan for the Country Club Plaza, paving the way for apartments, hotels, and new retail — starting with the…
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Kansas Food Recalls This Summer | Kansas City News
Summer’s been a wild ride for food safety in Kansas—multiple recalls hit shelves since July, from Outshine Fruit Bars with glass shards to Dreyer’s ice cream…
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Royals Stadium Push Faces Key Hurdles | Kansas City News
The Kansas City Royals are targeting a May 2027 groundbreaking for their new stadium, but major hurdles remain — including securing $500 million from…
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Brookside Tops Kansas City Wealth List | Kansas City News
Brookside’s ZIP code 64113 just topped the list as Kansas City’s wealthiest neighborhood, boasting a per capita income of $88,844 — defying expectations by…
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Supreme Court Tests Stadium Funding Law | Kansas City News
The Missouri Supreme Court is set to decide if a controversial stadium funding law—designed to help build the new Royals ballpark in Crown Center—is…
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Body of Jun Kim Found Near River | Kansas City News
Body of Jun Kim Found Near River | Kansas City News
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Beef Imports Stir Rural Politics | Kansas City News
Trump’s temporary beef import plan sparks political firestorm as rural Republicans brace for economic fallout, while Democrats seize the moment to rally…
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Lawrence Housing Plans Hit Roadblock | Kansas City News
Lawrence’s push to build a thousand new homes west of the Bob Billings Parkway hit a major snag as the Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying…
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Military Families Left Out on IVF | Kansas City News
Military families face a major setback as Senate Republicans blocked IVF coverage in the defense bill, leaving service members like Brianna and Elijah Campo to…
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Johnson County Budget Under Scrutiny | Kansas City News
Johnson County’s $1.91 billion budget showdown is heating up as officials race to keep essential services running without hiking property taxes—through…
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East Antioch School Closure Proposed | Kansas City News
Shawnee Mission School District is recommending the closure of East Antioch Elementary by fall 2031 to tackle declining enrollment and aging infrastructure…
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Blue Springs Buses Get Smarter Radios | Kansas City News
Blue Springs School District just upgraded all school buses with crystal-clear cellular radios—ending static and boosting safety with GPS tracking. Tested on a…
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Back-to-School Costs Crushing Families | Kansas City News
Back-to-school season is hitting parents hard this year, with everyday essentials like notebooks and lunchboxes soaring over 20% in price. Driven by tariffs…
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Free Preschool at Oak Park High | Kansas City News
Oak Park High School in Kansas City is launching a free preschool program starting in October — the only one of its kind in the North Kansas City School…
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Olathe Schools Face Consolidation | Kansas City News
Olathe Public Schools is set to unveil its controversial consolidation plan on September third, responding to a steep drop of over 1,300 students since…
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A Castle-Like Home Full of Memories | Kansas City News
Step into a time capsule in Kansas City, Kansas, where a 1916 historic gem—the Jesse A. Hoel Residence—still whispers stories of love, laughter, and legacy…
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Walgreens Site Gets New Life as Laundromat | Kansas City News
That long-vacant Walgreens on 63rd and Troost is getting a fresh start—thanks to a $5 million laundromat overhaul set to open by December. Owner Edward Reese…
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Shooting in Independence Leaves One Dead | Kansas City News
Shooting in Independence Leaves One Dead | Kansas City News
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Plaza Revival Saves School Funding | Kansas City News
The Country Club Plaza’s $1.5 billion makeover nearly gutted school funding—until parents, teachers, and the district rallied to stop it. After fierce…
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Lawyer Sentenced After Fatal DUI Crash | Kansas City News
A Missouri lawyer, Peter E. Goss, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to drunk driving that killed a 65-year-old man on U.S. 50…
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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Legacy | Kansas City News
Dolly Parton’s passing has sent shockwaves through the world, as fans, artists, and leaders mourn the loss of a true icon whose influence transcended music…
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Celebrity Dogs Aren't Just Cute | Kansas City News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored new Samoyed pup has sparked a frenzy online, but the American Veterinary Medical Association is cutting through the…
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Shelton Pleads Guilty in Niehouse Case | Kansas City News
Fifty-eight-year-old former liquor store clerk Mark Delano Shelton just pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Dustin…
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Swift and Kelce Save Imagination Library | Kansas City News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just dropped a jaw-dropping $2 million gift to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — a program that mails free books to kids from…
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Property Taxes Could Rise Next Year | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas commissioners just approved raising property taxes above the state’s revenue-neutral rate, meaning some homeowners…
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Sixty-Five Years for Double Murder | Kansas City News
Sixty-Five Years for Double Murder | Kansas City News
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Kansas City Guard to Clear Storm Debris | Kansas City News
Kansas City, Kansas, is still reeling from the August 18-19 storms that left trees down and roofs damaged — but help is on the way. The Kansas National Guard…
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Son Sentenced to 65 Years for Killing Mom and Aunt | Kansas City News
A Kansas man faces over 65 years in prison for murdering his mother and aunt in 2025—admitting he shot them after they kicked him out. He turned himself in at…
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Northland Shepherd's Center Closes After 35 Years | Kansas City News
After 35 years of serving seniors in Clay and Platte counties, The Northland Shepherd’s Center is closing its doors on October 31, 2026, due to rising costs…
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Cafe Trio Reborn as Louie's Reserve | Kansas City News
After 17 years, Cafe Trio is officially gone—replaced by Louie’s Reserve, a sleek, wine-focused upgrade from Louie’s Wine Dive. Owner Whitney VinZant says it’s…
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SNAP Cuts Hit Kansas City Hard | Kansas City News
Kansas City is grappling with its worst food insecurity in decades, fueled by soaring grocery prices and brutal cuts to SNAP benefits. A July 2025 law slashed…
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Country Club Plaza Gets Major Revamp | Kansas City News
The Country Club Plaza is set for a $1.5 billion revival after the Port Authority of Kansas City approved a major redevelopment plan designed to modernize the…
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Jeffrey Hanson's Legacy Blooms | Kansas City News
A vibrant new art installation, “Growing Kindness Poppy Garden,” blooms at the Overland Park Arboretum, honoring the late artist Jeffrey Hanson—a visionary…
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Lawyer Pleads Guilty After Fatal DUI Crash | Kansas City News
A lawyer from Mission Hills, Peter Goss, received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in a deadly crash on Missouri…
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Deadly Shooting on Cedar Avenue | Kansas City News
Deadly Shooting on Cedar Avenue | Kansas City News
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Tragedy on Cedar Avenue in Independence | Kansas City News
Tragedy on Cedar Avenue in Independence | Kansas City News
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Missouri Schools Get Letter Grades | Kansas City News
Missouri is rolling out a bold new A-F school grading system designed to give parents a clear, annual snapshot of school performance—focusing on academics…
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Trump’s Beef Tariff Move Sparks Backlash | Kansas City News
Trump’s surprise beef tariff rollback could slash grocery prices—but ranchers are furious. A 90-day, 300,000-ton import plan promises 25% lower beef prices…
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Gardner’s Big Development Faces Scrutiny | Kansas City News
Gardner’s Planning Commission just greenlit a colossal new development — a 15,000-seat concert venue, a college campus, a 6,000-seat e-sports arena, and a…
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Wife Stands By Husband Amid Serious Charges | Kansas City News
Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso faces serious charges including child abuse and kidnapping after his arrest on August 18, prompting immediate…
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Storms Leave Thousands in Darkness | Kansas City News
When a brutal storm hit Kansas City, Kansas, it left 1,200 residents in the dark — including 84-year-old William Crusoe, who now sleeps in a backyard shed…
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East Antioch School Closure Fight | Kansas City News
East Antioch Elementary could shutter by 2031 as Shawnee Mission School District pushes to consolidate students into Santa Fe Trail—planned for…
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Substitute Teacher Accused of Child Abuse Material | Kansas City News
A 21-year-old substitute teacher in the Independence School District is facing federal charges for possession and distribution of child pornography, allegedly…
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Ottawa Residents Push Back on Data Centers | Kansas City News
Ottawa, Kansas, residents are escalating their fight against high-power data centers after their petition to ban facilities using over 25 megawatts was ignored…
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Substitute Teacher Charged With Child Porn | Kansas City News
A 21-year-old substitute teacher, Caleb Eyde, faces serious federal charges after authorities found over 200,000 child sexual abuse images on his phone—files…
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Luke Howard Sentenced for Family Murders | Kansas City News
A Lenexa man, Luke Howard, has been sentenced to over 65 years in prison for murdering his mother and aunt in a shocking home invasion that unfolded after he…
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Student Falls from Harpo's Rooftop | Kansas City News
A student at the University of Missouri plunged from Harpo’s rooftop bar in Columbia, Missouri, Sunday night, landing in critical condition. Paramedics and…
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Blue River Road's Broken Promise | Kansas City News
In south Kansas City, Missouri, residents are furious as Blue River Road — closed since 2010 and crumbling from decades of neglect — threatens to become a…
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Court Overturns Convictions for Unpaid Fees | Kansas City News
The Kansas Supreme Court just overturned Terrance Sims’ convictions — not for crimes, but for failing to pay tiny, recurring sex offender registration fees he…
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A New Hope for Kids in Crisis | Kansas City News
A forgotten Kansas City school building just got a major makeover—now it’s a thriving mental health hub for 150 K-12 students from 40+ districts. With licensed…