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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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Northland’s Big Moves and Community Moments | Kansas City News
A developer plans to build 200 homes on 87 acres across from Staley High School, sparking debate over growth in the Northland. Meanwhile, Platte City eyes its…
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Affordable Housing Breaks Ground on Troost | Kansas City News
A major affordable housing project is set to break ground by year’s end on Troost Avenue in Kansas City, featuring 194 units across two four-story…
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Missouri Abortion Access Reopens | Kansas City News
Medication abortion is back in Missouri—Planned Parenthood launched services in Kansas City on July 1 after a landmark court ruling struck down key abortion…
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Deputy Punches Man in Ambulance | Kansas City News
A former Benton County deputy, Jacob Sebren, was fired after body cam footage showed him punching a suicidal man, Donald Bellos, inside an ambulance — an…
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Developer Sues Young Republicans Over Smear Campaign | Kansas City News
A Parkville developer is suing the Missouri Young Republicans for allegedly orchestrating a smear campaign that damaged his $10M+ housing project, citing…
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Man with Dementia Missing in Independence | Kansas City News
Man with Dementia Missing in Independence | Kansas City News
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E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Publix Blueberries | Kansas City News
E. coli outbreak tied to Publix’s frozen blueberries is spreading across six states, with 12 confirmed cases — 11 in Florida, one in Georgia — including four…
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Kansas City Fan Fest Feeds the World | Kansas City News
When the US team missed the World Cup, Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Fest turned into an unexpected global food carnival — and local vendors are raking in the…
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Tragic Crash Claims Infant Life | Kansas City News
A tragic crash on I-29 in Platte County on October 23, 2024, claimed the life of a baby under one year old after a big rig failed to stop in traffic…
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Buchhorn Cleared After 5 Years | Kansas City News
Carrody Buchhorn, convicted of second-degree murder in 2018 for the death of a nine-month-old, just received nearly $370,000 and a certificate of innocence…
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McConnell’s Health Update and Senate Future | Kansas City News
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized after being found unconscious at his D.C. home on June 14, sparking urgent questions about his health and…
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Michael Jamal Jordan’s High-Speed Escape | Kansas City News
Michael Jamal Jordan’s wild Sunday morning chase in Clay County ended in arrest after he sped at 90-100 mph, ran a red light, and bolted from a traffic…
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Teen Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting | Kansas City News
Seventeen-year-old Kayden Bordley is now facing adult charges for the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Keevon Mitchell during what authorities believe was a…
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USA Soccer Boosts KC Bars and Spirits | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s bars are buzzing as the U.S. Men’s National Team takes center stage, turning downtown into a sea of red, white, and blue. Local spots like…
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Jackson County Property Tax Refunds Approved | Kansas City News
Jackson County is rolling out automatic tax credits for 200,000 homeowners overcharged last year due to flawed assessments—credits spread over three years, no…
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Economic Leader Arrested Amid DUI Charges | Kansas City News
Wyandotte County’s top economic development official, Chelsee Chism, was arrested on felony DUI charges involving great bodily harm after a May 13 incident — a…
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World Cup Boosts KC Transit Use | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s transit system exploded during the World Cup, hauling over 140,000 fans to matches—with most coming from across the U.S., local areas, or abroad…
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Olathe’s Inclusive Entertainment District | Kansas City News
Olathe’s new $300M entertainment district is more than just rides and games—it’s a groundbreaking, fully accessible hub featuring a theme park, hockey arena…
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Kansas City Monorail Petition Surfaces | Kansas City News
Clay Chastain’s latest transit push in Kansas City could reshape the city’s future—with a bold monorail and greenways plan funded by a potential quarter-cent…
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Tragic Crash Claims Young Couple in Missouri | Kansas City News
Tragic Crash Claims Young Couple in Missouri | Kansas City News
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Veterans Rising in Kansas City | Kansas City News
Veterans Community Project just launched a brand-new outreach center in Kansas City, already turning lives around—like Terrion Lacy, an Air Force vet who went…
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Arrest in Nursing Student's Murder | Kansas City News
Eight months after her tragic death, 18-year-old nursing student Elayjah Murray’s killer has been arrested: Eric R. Phillips, charged with first-degree murder…
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Council Pauses Data Center Projects | Kansas City News
Independence City Council is pausing new data center and battery storage projects for 180 days to reassess everything—from zoning and safety codes to community…
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Huddle House Returns to Kansas City | Kansas City News
Huddle House is back in Kansas City—this time tucked inside a gas station in Lee’s Summit, reopening June 24 after a 2012 stint. Part of a bold new strategy…
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Construction Worker Hit in Prairie Village | Kansas City News
A construction worker is in critical condition after being struck by a car at the intersection of West 79th and Ash streets in Prairie Village. The driver…
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Fake Taylor Travis Wedding Shoot | Kansas City News
A Taylor Swift tribute artist and her Travis Kelce lookalike pulled off a viral fake wedding shoot at a historic Kansas City church, complete with engagement…
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Suspect Arrested in Elayjah Murray Murder | Kansas City News
After months on the run, the suspect in the brutal November murder of 18-year-old Elayjah Murray has been arrested in a joint operation by Independence Police…
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Green Carpet, Big Hearts, SOAR Camp | Kansas City News
In Raytown, Missouri, the nation’s largest disability day camp, SOAR Special Needs, is in full swing—welcoming 225 campers daily with a vibrant green carpet…
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Eric Phillips Arrested in Elayjah Murray Murder | Kansas City News
Eric Phillips, the elusive suspect in the brutal murder of college nursing student Elayjah Murray, has been arrested in Kansas City after a months-long…
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I-70 Bridge Demolition in Saline County | Kansas City News
Missouri DOT is demolishing the old Nitrogen Avenue bridge over I-70 in Saline County starting Tuesday at 7 AM, narrowing the highway to one lane each way…
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Independence Votes to Preserve Historic Sites | Kansas City News
Independence, Missouri, is doubling down on preserving its historic legacy as City Council prepares to vote on a resolution to keep ownership of the…
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Kansas City’s New Rooftop Lounge | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s newest rooftop oasis, RooftopKC, just dropped on the 11th floor of Corrigan Station with jaw-dropping 360 views of downtown landmarks — perfect…
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Tax Credits for Homeowners Under Fire | Kansas City News
Jackson County’s skyrocketing property values are triggering massive tax hikes, sparking a political and legal firestorm as interim exec Phil LeVota pushes…
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Reformation Lands in KC | Kansas City News
Reformation, the eco-chic fashion brand known for trendy, planet-friendly clothing, is making its debut in Kansas City — opening its first metro-area store on…
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Dave's Hot Chicken Expands to KC | Kansas City News
Dave’s Hot Chicken is bringing its fiery Nashville-style chicken to Kansas City with its fifth metro location—this time landing right next to Panera at Tanger…
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Five Guys Closing in Overland Park | Kansas City News
Five Guys is closing its Oak Park Mall location in Overland Park after 16 years — serving its last burger July 15 — but fans still have nearby spots to hit…
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Cosmic Coaster Retires After 30 Years | Kansas City News
After 30 years of spinning smiles and childhood memories, the Cosmic Coaster—once the Wacky Worm—is officially retired, marking the end of an era at Worlds of…
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Teen Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting | Kansas City News
A 19-year-old, Kayden Bordley, is set to stand trial as an adult for allegedly orchestrating a fatal shooting that began with a car crash—later revealed to be…
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Your Voice Shapes Jackson County Transit | Kansas City News
Jackson County’s public transit overhaul is coming—and YOU get to help shape it. Three community listening sessions are hitting towns across the county this…
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Fireworks Injuries Surge This July | Kansas City News
Independence Day celebrations turned dangerous this year as Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City treated 19 kids for fireworks-related injuries over just…
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Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Hit and Run | Kansas City News
A pedestrian is in critical condition after a car struck them in Prairie Village Monday morning near West 79th Street. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and…
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Hamilton Surges in Kansas Senate Race | Kansas City News
Reverend Adam Hamilton’s Senate campaign in Kansas is off to a blistering start, raising $3.66 million in just two months — a record-breaking haul for a Kansas…
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Ramirez Withdraws from Legislature Race | Kansas City News
Third District Commissioner Christian Ramirez has pulled out of his race for the Kansas Legislature due to worsening psoriatic arthritis that’s now affecting…
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Wanya Morris Brings Super Bowl Toughness to Falcons | Kansas City News
Wanya Morris, the Super Bowl-winning tackle from the Chiefs, is now heading to Atlanta in a trade that fills a critical need on the Falcons’ offensive line…
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Teen Charged in Fatal Kansas City Shooting | Kansas City News
A Kansas City teen, Kayden Bordley, faces adult charges for a deadly February 2025 shooting that left a man dead in a bullet-riddled Dodge Durango…
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Missouri Holiday Weekend Safety Alert | Kansas City News
Missouri’s Fourth of July weekend turned deadly: nine traffic deaths and three drownings reported between Thursday night and Sunday, amid 230 crashes causing…
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Inmate’s Death Sparks Investigation | Kansas City News
A 39-year-old inmate at Kansas’s Lansing prison, George Eugene Phillips, died unexpectedly in his cell, sparking an urgent investigation. Serving a 48-year…
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Breaking: Incident at Lansing Correctional | Kansas City News
Breaking: Chaos erupts at Lansing Correctional Facility as inmates stage a violent uprising—security forces scramble to regain control amid reports of gunfire…
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Dog Rescued from Oil-Filled Well | Kansas City News
A dog named Brisket narrowly escaped a terrifying ordeal after being scared by fireworks, plummeting 15 feet into a sewage-filled well. Rescuers from the…
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Fourth Drowning at Lake of the Ozarks | Kansas City News
A tragic drowning at Lake of the Ozarks claims the life of a 25-year-old from Kansas City—his death the fourth at the lake this year, and the first without a…
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Taylor and Travis Tie the Knot | Kansas City News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot in a dazzling NYC wedding that brought together Hollywood A-listers and Kansas City royalty — including Paul Rudd…
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July 4th Weekend Kills 9 in Missouri | Kansas City News
July Fourth chaos on Missouri roads: 9 lives lost in crashes, 113 injured as holiday traffic turned deadly Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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Chiefs Bet Big on Walker | Kansas City News
The Chiefs just pulled off their biggest free agency move yet, signing Kenneth Walker III to a three-year deal to revitalize their offense. With minimal other…
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Kansas City Heat & Storms This Week | Kansas City News
Kansas City braces for a wild week: start with warm, dry days, then heat climbs into the low 90s with a dangerous heat index, followed by thunderstorms…
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UMKC’s Hydroponic Farm Fights Food Insecurity | Kansas City News
UMKC is revolutionizing food access in Kansas City by turning Flarsheim Hall into a hydroponic farm, growing fresh lettuce, strawberries, and herbs right on…
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Tragic I-70 Crash Near KC | Kansas City News
A tragic early morning crash on I-70 near downtown Kansas City claims a life as a disabled driver is struck by an impaired vehicle, marking KC’s 38th traffic…
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Airbnb Host Thrives at World Cup | Kansas City News
Anita Cordell, a Blue Springs Airbnb host, turned her basement apartment into a global hub during the World Cup—without raising prices, she welcomed guests…
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Olathe Shooting Leaves One Dead | Kansas City News
A deadly shooting erupted in Olathe Sunday night, leaving a 51-year-old man dead after being shot by a 55-year-old suspect. Police responded to a disturbance…
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Birria Revolution in the West Bottoms | Kansas City News
Brenda Nunez’s Nunez Foods Eatery just dropped a spicy bomb in the West Bottoms with its second location — now a full sit-down spot serving birria ramen…
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Greenwood Social Hall’s Century Legacy | Kansas City News
A century-old Kansas City landmark, once Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, is reborn as Greenwood Social Hall — a vibrant artist-led cultural hub powered by…