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February 19, 2026

• Lenexa approves plan for 50 affordable homes despite hours of testimony, lawsuit
• Fighting even the rarest cancers boosts every Missourian’s health | Opinion
• KC Mavericks host Military Appreciation Night this week after Florida sweep
• In progressive Lawrence, ICE comes to town. These community members aren’t happy
• Reset Kansas City’s future. Build a new Royals stadium at Truman and Troost | Opinion
• Olathe arrest video, growing ICE presence raise fear in Johnson County
• Amid Chiefs rumors, receiver Tyreek Hill apparently is back in Kansas City
• Don’t sleep on KU Jayhawks’ Bryson Tiller. He, too, is having a fine hoops season
• Kansas City receives nearly $80M in federal money for World Cup efforts: details
• KC Current co-owner Brittany Mahomes to receive ‘Champion for Change Award‘
• Owner explains how crafty dog escaped and became viral star by crashing Olympic event
• Chiefs’ Chris Jones had a terse two-word response in defense of Travis Kelce
• Basketball pundits sound off about latest twist in ‘Darryn Peterson drama’ at KU
• I-70 east of downtown Kansas City to shut down all weekend. Here’s a timeline
• Traffic alert: North loop of KC’s downtown reopens after temporary closure
• Independence firefighters worry about department exodus as contract talks drag on
• Going to see country star Eric Church in KC? Here’s what to know before you go
• When Meat Loaf brought ‘overwrought odes to love and animal magnetism’ to KC
• Two rooftop restaurants coming to downtown Olathe. Here’s when they may open
• KC has been snowless this February. Will weekend spoil attempt to tie record?
• Relatives of woman killed in KC nightclub seek help. ‘Our family is heartbroken’
• JoCo Catholic school teacher placed on leave no longer works there, archdiocese says
• Kansas babysitter pleads guilty in fentanyl-related death of 3-year-old boy
• GOP carved up Kansas City district. But who’s running to unseat Cleaver?
• First responders battle blaze affecting ‘several structures’ in Ray County
• Johnson County woman convicted in fentanyl death of pregnant woman, unborn child
• Dog attack inside Independence home leaves man dead; officers fatally shoot animal
• Kansas City high school student detained after bringing firearm on campus
• Discovering the Black engineering greats behind Kansas City’s biggest landmarks
• A viral coffee shop by luxury brand will open its first Midwest location in KC
• Gracie Hunt to join Erika Kirk at Turning Point conservative women’s event
• A Rare Six-Planet Alignment Will Light Up the Sky This Month — Here’s What to Expect
• Researchers Discover Bulging-Eyed Antarctic Dragonfish That Had Been Overlooked for Decades
• Why Your Next Flight Might Be the Perfect Time to Put Your Phone Away
• One Day in Boston With Kids: How the Freedom Trail Turns History Into Adventure
• 2026 Winter Olympics Ran Out of Condoms — Here’s How Fast Athletes Went Through 10,000
• AI Decoded the Rules of an Ancient Roman Board Game No One Knew How to Play
• A Total Lunar Eclipse Will Turn the Moon Red on March 3. Here’s What You Need to Know
• Meet Nazgul, the Wolfdog Who Stole the Show at the 2026 Winter Olympics
• Massive Sleeper Shark Filmed for the First Time in Antarctica’s Deep Freezing Waters
• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Durable, Family-Friendly Blankets
• Eileen Gu Says She Was Assaulted, Robbed and Threatened After Choosing to Ski for China
• These are the best Kansas City-area companies to work for in 2026, Forbes says
• Famous KCK diner changes hands after 50 years: ‘We just loved it’
• Historic building on KC streetcar line will house 52 new lofts, rooftop lounge
• ‘We miss him a lot’: Mike Moustakas reflects on Terrance Gore’s life and legacy
• KC Royals announce starting pitcher for Friday’s Cactus League opener vs. Rangers
• Jac Caglianone is known for elite power. Now, he must expand his overall game
• Three things I’m hearing at Kansas City Royals spring training this week
• What Kansas City Home Inspections Actually Reveal And Why Buyers Need to Know
• Condo or House in Kansas City? A Smart Buyer’s Guide to Making the Right Choice
• Algeria officially picks Lawrence, Rock Chalk Park for base camp during World Cup
• Darryn Peterson plays 18 minutes in KU’s win at OSU. Cramping issue ‘a concern’
• Three takeaways from KU Jayhawks’ Big 12 basketball road win at Oklahoma State
• 2 popular Westport nightclubs are closing at the end of February
• ‘This is gonna be the spot.’ Coffee shop that’s a first for KC area opens
• How the Mizzou Tigers survived No. 19 Vanderbilt, keeping NCAA Tourney hopes alive
• Missouri Tigers take care of business at Mizzou Arena, edging No. 19 Vanderbilt