Child killed by Amazon truck, World Cup hotel bookings down: Top KC stories
From a fatal crash involving an Amazon delivery truck in Kansas City’s Northeast to questions around local hotel bookings ahead of the World Cup, here’s a roundup of what’s making news in the Kansas City region. These are the top stories from The Kansas City Star.
Here are the key takeaway:
Child struck and killed by Amazon truck
A child under 5 years old died Monday evening after being struck by an Amazon delivery truck in the 1800 block of East Third Terrace in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood. The driver initially stopped but drove away before officers arrived, and later denied involvement when confronted by a family member who followed the vehicle.
Hotel bookings down ahead of World Cup
Kansas City hotels are seeing lower-than-expected bookings ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with more than 85% of local hotel association members reporting fewer reservations than a typical summer. Visit KC still projects 650,000 soccer fans will visit the metro area, potentially generating more than $600 million in economic activity.
Royals fans claim free meals
Royals fans have claimed more than 42,000 free meals through Hawaiian Bros’ Plates for Plates promotion, which gives loyalty members a free classic plate lunch the day after the Royals score six or more runs at home. The team has hit that mark in 7 of 17 home games — a 41% rate, far above the expected 20%.
Urban Egg opens new location
Urban Egg, a Colorado-based brunch chain founded by Kansas City native Randy Price, opened its second metro-area location in Liberty on Friday. A third location is planned for Lenexa City Center by year’s end, with Price aiming to grow to five or six restaurants in the Kansas City market.
Tiffany & Co. closes at Plaza
Tiffany & Co. will close its Country Club Plaza store at 301 Nichols Road on June 30 after 22 years, ending the luxury jeweler’s only presence in the Kansas City area. The company did not provide a reason for the closure.
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