Jackson CountyIndependence AI data center to move forward after city approves $6.2B tax breaksThe Independence City Council passed billions in tax breaks for Nebius, which will break ground on a 400-acre data center this year.Updated March 4, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Openings & ClosingsYemeni coffee is exploding in the U.S. Here comes another KC-area spotUpdated March 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Jackson CountyWhat Independence has said about health, environment risks of huge AI data centerMarch 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Openings & ClosingsThis KC burger joint will open its first standalone location with bigger menuMarch 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
University of KansasHow KU basketball flipped the script on Houston for a Big Monday win: TakeawaysUpdated March 4, 2026 at 1:59 AM
LocalIs one of the country’s best restaurants in a Johnson County strip center?Updated March 2, 2026 at 11:38 AM
University of KansasAmid stellar season, KU’s Flory Bidunga draws comparisons to Jayhawks legendUpdated February 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM
LocalKansas hasn’t told KC-area agencies how to enforce new trans ID law, they sayUpdated February 27, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Mará Rose WilliamsKansas is unsafe for trans people. Is it time to flee? Experts weigh in | OpinionFebruary 27, 2026 at 5:08 AM
OpinionCouple was banned from a restaurant after a dispute. All they wanted was a refund | OpinionFebruary 27, 2026 at 5:04 AM
KansasTrans Kansans appalled by bathroom, driver’s license law: ‘They’re punishing us’Updated February 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Johnson CountyJohnson County city creates penalties for sleeping outside in divisive moveFebruary 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalHow many people live in Missouri, Kansas? See latest Census dataUpdated February 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Government & PoliticsKansas governor declared a World Cup emergency. GOP senators may let it expireFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Openings & ClosingsA popular apparel brand is opening its second Kansas City-area locationFebruary 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Openings & ClosingsDowntown Overland Park will be home to new American restaurant, speakeasyFebruary 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Clay CountyClay County judge lowers bond for Jeffrey King, accused of killing his neighborUpdated February 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Sam McDowellThe most important thing the Chiefs can accomplish at the NFL Combine next weekFebruary 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM
David HudnallKansas City moved to close a downtown nuisance business. It hasn’t worked | OpinionFebruary 20, 2026 at 5:08 AM
LocalDog attack inside Independence home leaves man dead; officers fatally shoot animalFebruary 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Openings & Closings2 popular Westport nightclubs are closing at the end of FebruaryUpdated February 19, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Government & PoliticsOlathe arrest video, growing ICE presence raise fear in Johnson CountyUpdated February 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
LocalTo KC’s wannabe 2026 World Cup volunteers: Check your email. Offers are going outUpdated February 13, 2026 at 5:43 AM
LocalThese KC businesses are celebrating Valentine’s with events, deals & specialsFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM