Government & Politics

Kansas City has benefited from influence in Congress. Why that power could diminish

The potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could shape the city’s future.

Published 2 hours ago

Chiefs

Could Chiefs select a receiver at No. 9 in NFL Draft? In our mock 3.0, they do

Published 2 hours ago

Openings & Closings

Johnson County’s newest Arabic coffee shop is now open. It serves drinks late

Published 3 hours ago

Johnson County

Leawood pitches new plan to fix flooding issues in area dubbed ‘Lake Wenonga’

Published 1 hour ago

Jackson County

Phil LeVota files to run for Jackson County executive despite promising not to

Updated 14 hours ago

Local

KC’s battle over mini liquor bottle ban continues as shop owners pack City Hall

Published 14 hours ago

Clay County

Smithville community rallies behind local businesses destroyed by strip mall fire

Updated 10 hours ago

Openings & Closings

Popular Johnson County gourmet deli is opening another location

Updated 15 hours ago

Local

Black-owned club won’t open in KC’s Current Landing after outcry over name

Updated 16 hours ago

Johnson County

Photos capture fuzzy heads of 2 eaglets in southern Overland Park: ‘Neat to see’

Published 16 hours ago

Local

New Kansas City restaurant snags finalist spot in bid for prestigious award

Published 21 hours ago

Clay County

Kitchen blaze, high wind fuel massive Smithville fire that engulfed strip mall

Updated 15 hours ago

Crime

Elderly woman robbed at husband’s grave in Independence; card used soon after

Published 20 hours ago

Lee's Summit Journal

Rush Funplex proposes third KC metro entertainment center in Lee’s Summit

Published 21 hours ago

Kansas City Entertainment

How Black creators are reshaping cosplay culture in Kansas City

Updated 20 hours ago

University of Kansas

President Trump, golf legend Nicklaus, Chiefs QB Mahomes applaud Gary Woodland

Published 22 hours ago