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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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Wyandotte County Administrator Steps Down | Kansas City News
David Johnston is stepping down as Wyandotte County Administrator after just one year, with his last day July 5th. Mayor Christal Watson praised his service…
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Worthy’s Breakout Season or Bust | Kansas City News
Xavier Worthy’s blazing 40-yard dash speed made him a top draft pick, but his production hasn’t lived up to the hype yet. With the Chiefs counting on him to be…
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Iowa Street Renovation Begins July 6 | Kansas City News
Get ready, Lawrence drivers—starting Monday, July 6, Iowa Street from Sixth to Harvard Road is getting a major makeover. KDOT and the city are teaming up for…
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Senator Marshall Stays Put | Kansas City News
Senator Roger Marshall shuts down rumors of a potential Trump administration role, reaffirming his commitment to serving Kansas in the Senate and running for…
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Kansas City Heat Wave Warning | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s sweltering heat wave is no joke—temperatures hitting 96°F with heat indexes soaring to 105-110°F, even overnight lows staying in the mid to high…
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Fireworks Sparked Olathe Duplex Blaze | Kansas City News
A duplex in Olathe erupted in flames after illegal fireworks ignited a wooden deck, causing $150,000 in damage and displacing over a dozen residents…
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Beat the Heat Without Breaking the Bank | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s sweltering heatwave is here—nearly 100°F with humidity making it feel like 110. Your AC’s working overtime, and so is your wallet. The Department…
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Gary Pinkel Pleads Guilty to DWI | Kansas City News
Gary Pinkel Pleads Guilty to DWI | Kansas City News
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Travis Martin Found Safe | Kansas City News
Travis Martin, reported missing Sunday afternoon near 57th Street and Chestnut Avenue, has been found safe — a huge relief for the community and authorities…
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Fireworks Spark Duplex Fire Displacing 13 | Kansas City News
A duplex fire in Olathe erupted Sunday night after fireworks ignited a wooden deck, sending thick smoke billowing and forcing thirteen people to evacuate—no…
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Sheffield Place Builds Futures | Kansas City News
Sheffield Place in Kansas City has been transforming lives since 1991, helping women escape homelessness and break cycles of poverty through a deeply personal…
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Missing Travis Martin in Kansas City | Kansas City News
A 27-year-old man, Travis Martin, went missing in Kansas City, Missouri, last seen June 28 around 1:30 PM near 57th and Chestnut. Standing 6 feet tall and…
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Oak Grove Surges Ahead in Growth | Kansas City News
Oak Grove’s skyrocketing population—up 14.4% since 2020—is outpacing even Kansas City, fueled by affordable housing, top-rated schools, and a sought-after…
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Jackson County Proposes Tax Relief | Kansas City News
Jackson County is rolling out a new tax relief plan—Ordinance 689—aimed at easing property tax burdens through credits and adjusted assessments, offering…
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De Soto’s Big Tech Boom | Kansas City News
A $3 billion data center is rising in De Soto, Kansas, near K-10, promising 400–800 construction jobs and 50 permanent roles, while Beale Infrastructure…
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Search Gone Wrong in Fire-Damaged Home | Kansas City News
In a chilling twist, Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the suspect in a deadly I-70 shooting spree, was found dead in a fire-ravaged home — not by police, but by family…
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Kansas City’s Luxury Apartments Attracting Relocators | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s new luxury towers—One, Two, and Three Lights—are drawing crowds from San Diego, New York, and Chicago, with over 75% of residents relocating from…
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Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
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Union Warning Turns Into Political Firestorm | Kansas City News
A Kansas teacher union official warned Democratic candidate Brandon Whipple he’d face a “buzzsaw” if he criticized the union’s endorsement process — a remark…
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Commissioners vs Staff Power Struggle | Kansas City News
Douglas County’s elected commissioners are locked in a fiery debate over who really runs the show: the staff or the voters’ representatives. Commissioner Erica…
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Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash in Johnson County
Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash in Johnson County
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Two Dead at Kansas City Apartment Complex
Two teens dead in brutal shooting at south Kansas City apartment complex—just 16 days after another deadly attack there. Four young lives lost in total…
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Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
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Kansas City Apartment Fire Update
A fire broke out in a Kansas City apartment building over the weekend, prompting a swift response from firefighters who contained the blaze by mid-morning. One…
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Nick Bolton's Crucial Role and Contract
Nick Bolton is a defensive cornerstone for the Chiefs, earning a top-13 ranking despite his hefty $19.25M cap hit — a contract that could make him expendable…
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Fire in KC Apartment Building
Fire in KC Apartment Building
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Double Shooting in South KC
Two teens dead in a brutal shooting in south Kansas City — the second double homicide on the same block this month. One victim, a man, died at the scene; the…
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Extreme Heat Warning This Week
Get ready for relentless heat this week—temperatures soaring into the 90s with humidity making it feel like 100 to 105 degrees. An extreme heat warning is…
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Lenexa BBQ Battle Brings Community Together
The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle just turned 44 and it’s more than just ribs and brisket—it’s a full-blown festival with live music, the Wienermobile, and five new…
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Billie's Expands to Overland Park
Billie’s Grocery is expanding with a third location set to open in Overland Park’s booming Bluhawk district—right off 159th and Highway 69—marking the brand’s…
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Whipple vs KNEA Buzzsaw Warning
Former Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple sparked a firestorm after challenging the Kansas National Education Association’s endorsement process, calling it unfair…
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Kansas City Shooting Leaves Community in Mourning
A tragic chain of violence unfolded across Kansas City roads in early June, leaving one man dead and four others wounded in shootings allegedly carried out by…
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School District Spending Under Scrutiny
A school district board member named Winn is sparking controversy by exposing questionable spending — including $3.6 million on staff cellphones and $700K on…
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TurnStyles Thrift Opens in Overland Park
TurnStyles Thrift just opened its fourth location in Overland Park, blending trendy shopping with a powerful mission: supporting Catholic Charities’ 25+…
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Double Homicide in Kansas City
Two victims dead in a brutal Kansas City double homicide Saturday night — a man shot and killed, a juvenile also fatally wounded — as police race to solve the…
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Mifepristone Under Fire But Vital
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is pushing to regulate mifepristone as a water contaminant, sparking a fierce debate over access to a vital medication…
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Sarnecki’s Voting Record Under Scrutiny
Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate Philip Sarnecki claims he’s nearly flawless in his voting record—only missing two primaries in two decades. But official…
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Utah’s Worst Wildfire Yet
Utah’s largest wildfire in history is roaring through the state, devouring 144 square miles, destroying cabins, shutting down campgrounds, and forcing…
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Kansas Bans Kratom Effective July 1
Kansas just became the latest state to crack down on kratom, officially banning it starting July 1st after linking it to over 160 hospital visits last year —…
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The Raid That Shook a Town
A gripping new documentary, “Seized,” dives into the explosive 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper, capturing the chaos, constitutional…
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Schroyer Eyes ICE Director Role
Trump taps former Oklahoma trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, praising his military and law enforcement pedigree as the agency gears up for expanded…
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Shooting at Pierson Park Under Investigation
Shooting at Pierson Park Under Investigation
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Algerian Fans Unite in Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas, turned into an unexpected global hub for Algerian World Cup fans, with supporters from D.C., Boston, and Michigan converging for a historic…
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Extreme Heat Warning Across Kansas and Missouri
Extreme heat is slamming Kansas and Missouri, with a National Weather Service warning covering the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas through Thursday…
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Fatal Crash on Kansas Turnpike
A fatal crash on the Kansas Turnpike early Thursday left one man dead after a sudden, unsafe lane change by a Jeep driver sent his Honda Civic spinning off the…
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States Target PBMs to Slash Drug Costs
States are launching aggressive new laws to curb prescription drug costs by targeting pharmacy benefit managers—powerful middlemen who control drug pricing and…
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Justice Dept Challenges Kansas Tuition Law
The Department of Justice is suing Kansas over its tuition law for undocumented students, claiming it unfairly discriminates against U.S. citizens — but the…
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Silver Mercedes Hit-and-Run Sought
A silver Mercedes-Benz with a damaged rear passenger fender and a temporary license plate is wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run on June 3rd. The…
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11 Vulnerable Kittens Need Your Help
Eleven vulnerable kittens, including eight newborns who lost their mother and three with serious injuries from car accidents, are in urgent need of help at…
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Chiefs Sign Gilman to Fix Safety Gap
The Chiefs are betting big on Alohi Gilman to anchor their defense after a rough season, bringing in the turnover machine to replace Bryan Cook—despite his…
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Kansas City Heat Wave Warning
Scattered storms with gusty winds may roll through Saturday, but the real threat? A brutal heat wave hitting Sunday through Tuesday. Temperatures soar into the…
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Kansas City Homicide Hits 70
A tragic shooting in Kansas City’s Lykins neighborhood left one man dead Friday night after an argument spiraled into violence. Police responded to shots fired…
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Man Shot in Kansas City Driveway
A man died after being shot in a driveway in Kansas City late Friday night following a reported argument that escalated into gunfire. Police responded to shots…
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Giant Potato Truck Visits KC
A towering 13-foot-tall, 72-foot-long potato truck rolled into Union Station, turning heads and snapping selfies as it dwarfed regular cars. Part of the Idaho…
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Argentinian Artist Showcases World Cup Art in KC
An Argentine artist brings her World Cup-themed art to Kansas City, where her cousin’s café becomes a vibrant gallery for her bold, space-view paintings of…
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KC Schools Weigh Tax Increase Amid Rising Costs
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is eyeing a potential property tax hike—possibly adding ten mills, or $10 per every $1,000 of home value—to cover rising…
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World Fresh Market Coming to Northland
World Fresh Market is bringing its global grocery experience to the Northland with a brand-new store opening on Chouteau Trafficway—set to debut by late July…
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Fatal Shooting in Kansas City
Fatal Shooting in Kansas City
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World Cup Parking Turns Into Community Gold
The World Cup has turned Kansas City’s parking spots into gold mines—and for good reason. Fans are paying top dollar to park near the stadium, and local groups…
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Austrian Fans Bring Energy to KC
Austrian soccer fans rolled into Kansas City after a 26-hour drive from LA, turning downtown into their own roaring party zone with chants, flags, and surprise…