LocalFamily mourns mother killed at Pleasant Hill Price Chopper: ‘Amy is in heaven now’“She truly was a light in this evil and cruel world we live in,” a niece posted about her aunt, Amy Coon, 45, killed on Memorial Day in her Missouri hometown.Updated May 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Government & PoliticsIs the KC Parks and Rec department costing the city millions? What an audit claimsMay 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM
LocalWill Independence councilmember face a recall vote? Where the petition effort standsMay 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Government & PoliticsTrump made his pick for Kansas governor. Did he give GOP a ‘powerful weapon’?May 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Guest CommentaryKansas City World Cup ticketing is a mess. Here’s how not to get scammed | OpinionMay 28, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Government & PoliticsHow Denny Hoskins and his red jacket reshaped Missouri’s top elections officeUpdated May 21, 2026 at 1:24 PM
LocalDeputy’s shooting of Lee’s Summit teen was ‘completely unjustified,’ attorney saysMay 21, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Government & PoliticsFired city official files suit against Kansas City, alleges retaliation from city leadersUpdated May 21, 2026 at 6:52 AM
LocalCrown Center kicks off World Cup fun for kids beginning Memorial Day weekendMay 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Government & PoliticsKC official retiring amid FBI investigation into him and his wife, the Mayor pro temMay 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
LocalDeveloper pitches tax incentives for large senior living complex in Lee’s SummitMay 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Openings & ClosingsChicken, seafood restaurant opening in downtown KC. ‘Make people’s day’Updated May 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
University of MissouriMU coach Drinkwitz shares update on Ahmad Hardy, who’s recovering from being shotUpdated May 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Wyandotte CountyKCK tiny houses provide stability after life in the streets. They’re building moreUpdated May 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Government & PoliticsWhy there is a glimmer of hope for Democrats in Missouri gerrymandering rulingsUpdated May 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Openings & ClosingsFormer Kansas City store will soon become this boba tea shopMay 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Lee's Summit JournalLee’s Summit sets punishments for verbal, physical abuse of sports officialsMay 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Jackson CountyFamiliar faces Manny Abarca, Dan Tarwater join race for Jackson County executiveUpdated May 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Openings & ClosingsKC-area restaurant closing after more than 60 years. ‘We have no choice’Updated May 7, 2026 at 9:43 AM
FIFA World CupLee’s Summit students help KC welcome international World Cup guests with appsUpdated May 7, 2026 at 6:16 AM
FIFA World CupLive jazz. Swimwear. Handcrafted cupcakes. See 19 new storefronts coming to Kansas CityUpdated May 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Johnson CountyDeveloper yanks plan for huge Johnson County data center after resident backlashUpdated May 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
LocalKansas City area gas prices crack $4 a gallon. See the average in your countyMay 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
FIFA World CupWeeks before the 2026 World Cup, here is where KC’s spirit is on full displayUpdated May 6, 2026 at 1:58 AM