https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315831679.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2d64457b-ca3e-465b-8e61-8f5f41fbf1f9/1_th.jpg New United Market grocery store opens in Kansas City’s urban core, expanding food access United Market, a 36,000-square foot grocery store, opens on Prospect Avenue in Kansas City, bringing fresh groceries, new jobs and expanded food access to a neighborhood long considered a food desert. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315831679.html/video-embed 146 2026-05-20T23:11:57Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315837066.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/64d09b71-7121-4d64-acb2-d77e79e6b634/2_th.jpg Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. discusses loss to Boston Red Sox The Kansas City Royals' star shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr., discusses KC's series-ending 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on May 20, 2026. The Royals have lost 9 of 10. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315837066.html/video-embed 90 2026-05-21T04:36:00Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315837107.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/967db40b-d9bb-4591-b796-8bc9b838f1c0/2_th.jpg Royals' Salvador Perez assesses KC's struggles, loss to Boston Kansas City Royals star catcer Salvador Perez, who played first base May 20, 2026 in a 4-3 loss to the Red Sox, assesses his team's situation after being swept in 3 games by Boston at The K. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315837107.html/video-embed 64 2026-05-21T04:38:35Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315830208.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cf9de9c5-1f0b-4f2e-9596-a4482eeaafe6/1_th.jpg Olathe South hoops star Eve Long picks Notre Dame as college destination Olathe South High School girls basketball player Eve Long, a rising senior, commited to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during a college decision ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315830208.html/video-embed 48 2026-05-20T18:29:03Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315827296.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/60ad5a9d-4c59-4a73-bcbe-fa9eca473b14/1_th.jpg Beloved KC BBQ restaurant opens a new concept 'next door' to original location Joe's Kansas City is famous for their barbecue and the long lines of those seeking it. Take a look at their newest location, just across the street from the original. https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315827296.html/video-embed 95 2026-05-20T17:19:29Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315826460.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1cfe4916-e224-4893-8171-17c873abf770/1_th.jpg Toriano Porter on the KC Chiefs' Rashee Rice Rashee Rice is a talented football player, but in the wake of his legal troubles stemming from marijuana and a Dallas car crash, the Kansas City Chiefs should break their ties with him, says Toriano Porter. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315826460.html/video-embed 43 2026-05-20T14:37:39Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315828797.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4c3096f3-cfcf-4174-97e4-e4ac374aeea7/1_th.jpg Anthony Estrada talks about Kansas City United Market Anthony Estrada, owner of the newly-opened United Market at 31st Street and Prospect Avenue, in the former Sun Fresh location, discusses the refreshed store, which features a new parking lot, high-quality shopping carts and fully stocked shelves. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315828797.html/video-embed 64 2026-05-20T17:17:35Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315813986.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2a470d66-efa6-4192-a9ac-8782444d0d4c/1_th.jpg First Fridays are a beloved KC experience. Here's how to enjoy them Each month, Kansas City's Crossroads becomes a celebration of art, culture and food. The Star's Rashad Alexander shows you around the monthly festival with tips on how to enjoy it to the max. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315813986.html/video-embed 98 2026-05-19T22:01:57Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315814649.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/98ffabfd-2b79-41c8-a3d8-0784e624cd7e/1_th.jpg Toriano Porter discusses the death of Saveion McConnell Saveion McConnell, a 19-year-old from Lee’s Summit, was fatally shot by a Lafayette County Sheriff’s deputy on May 1. Toriano Porter says his family deserves transparency as the Missouri Highway Patrol investigates. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315814649.html/video-embed 38 2026-05-19T20:35:56Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315813881.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2ab2d649-e51d-4d87-82ef-16040d9bb4df/1_th.jpg The FIFA Fest is taking shape on the grounds of the World War I Memorial in Kansas City A drone view from May 14 shows how a Kansas City landmark is transforming ahead of the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City. A free event for fans will be held on the memorial's grounds starting June 11. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315813881.html/video-embed 22 2026-05-19T22:09:54Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315817202.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/10860838-5c55-438c-a96d-f9e969d8e625/1_th.jpg Memories of Erica Green, Kansas City's Precious Doe Alvin Brooks, founder of the AdHoc Group Against Crime, and retired Kansas City police Sgt. Dave Bernard reflect on the 2001 murder of Erica Green, known as Precious Doe during the investigation. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315817202.html/video-embed 161 2026-05-19T21:36:29Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315745207.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d9fb20b7-61e7-49e3-aaa8-65a143f8da61/1_th.jpg Sporting KC shares who they think will win the World Cup Kansas City and the surrounding area is playing host to base camps for four international soccer teams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina, the defending FIFA World Champions, will also be using Sporting KC’s facilities during the 2026 World Cup. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315745207.html/video-embed 75 2026-05-19T17:45:53Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315806086.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8c104a00-0e47-4084-9650-4921cd698464/2_th.jpg Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino discusses KC's loss to Boston Red Sox Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino discusses KC's loss on Monday, May 18, 2026 to the Boston Red Sox in a series opener at Kauffman Stadium. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315806086.html/video-embed 30 2026-05-19T02:34:36Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315814272.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5ca9db7c-2b42-4e89-bf8a-2e1bfb9fd13e/1_th.jpg UMKC's women's & men's basketball teams are entering a new era In 2026-27, the Roos men’s team will play its home schedule at the downtown Municipal Auditorium for the first time since 2019. The women’s team will play at least two games at Municipal and the remainder on campus at Swinney Recreation Center. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315814272.html/video-embed 67 2026-05-19T18:39:25Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315801695.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/840413ed-442a-420c-a718-3aaa9bcabaed/1_th.jpg Kansas City crowd and Eric Schmitt welcome JD Vance to Missouri Vice President JD Vance spoke about the need for greater investment in manufacturing during a visit Monday, May 18, in Kansas City. He spoke at Milbank Manufacturing, which builds electrical engineering equipment. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315801695.html/video-embed 50 2026-05-18T20:50:31Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315806039.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/90c986e0-2a6e-4c7e-9688-a3f7a53f985b/2_th.jpg On playing time, Royals' Jac Caglianone defers to KC managerial staff Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone was held out of the lineup on Sunday, May 17, in St. Louis. On Monday, he talked about that decision. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315806039.html/video-embed 54 2026-05-19T02:33:34Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315813774.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1c5ee2fe-9cc7-4465-9b62-6e58f4ab6d74/1_th.jpg New KC Streetcar Riverfront extension now open to ride The Riverfront Streetcar extension is open after 10 years of planning and two years of construction. The opening occurred less than six months after the inauguration of the streetcar’s Main Street extension. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315813774.html/video-embed 39 2026-05-19T18:36:16Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315801729.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/324938c3-672f-4106-96aa-795d99864644/2_th.jpg KC Royals pitcher Kris Bubic discusses current health, past injuries Now healthy, Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic talks about his injuries the past couple of MLB seasons on May 18, 2026. Not the frequency, so much, but severity. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315801729.html/video-embed 93 2026-05-18T19:58:12Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article315800688.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43bfbaf5-6e16-4e5c-92a4-a0d738a9c27b/1_th.jpg Jackson County prosecutor announces charges against Missouri trooper in towing scheme Melesa Johnson said in a press conference Monday morning that Missouri Highway Patrol trooper Charles "Nate" Bradley faces 13 charges related to a kickback scheme involving KC-area towing companies. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article315800688.html/video-embed 41 2026-05-18T18:46:25Z no https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/kansas-city/article315800934.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2d742100-b66e-4f05-8f43-157ca406578b/1_th.jpg Check out Charlie Puth’s first show in KC in 8 years Charlie Puth performed at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City on May 13th. Star reporters talked to fans about the show. https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/kansas-city/article315800934.html/video-embed 96 2026-05-18T19:05:05Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/platte-county/article315769044.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a0bd9a95-5f5c-4f52-9344-0430c9c79c6a/1_th.jpg A look inside Parkville’s newest shops Two new locally owned boutiques have opened on Main Street in Parkville. Ave and Liv, opened by mother-daughter team Avery and Melissa Taylor, offers dresses, bathing suits and everyday styles. Aubrey Larkin’s Larkin Home features clothing, home goods and a custom embroidery bar. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/platte-county/article315769044.html/video-embed 64 2026-05-18T18:45:21Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315802120.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b3aa3fa0-6e31-42ed-b225-e0fd0093dac2/1_th.jpg KC Royals reliever Lucas Erceg 'shocked' to have own bobblehead Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg said he was 'shocked' to learn he'd have his own bobblehead night. "In the little-kid-version-of-me's eyes, I made it." https://www.kansascity.com/video/article315802120.html/video-embed 77 2026-05-18T20:28:27Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article266988476.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ffe7c80a-c456-43d8-bdeb-c76cdd014bfe/1_th.jpg Manor Records shares its profits to help local musicians and support the Strawberry Hill neighborhood Owner of Manor Records Shaun Crowley speaks about his experience on owning a non-profit business to help local musicians and give back to the Strawberry Hill community. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article266988476.html/video-embed 132 2025-07-25T21:09:47Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315800637.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/532f4de4-6880-461c-bd07-fd08c618d5b3/1_th.jpg What will happen to historic mansion near Nelson-Atkins? New buyer emerges A mansion in the Southmoreland neighborhood of Kansas City that was the subject of a fierce preservation fight could soon have a new owner, after a bid from the KC Art Institute emerged. The Star's Eric Adler explains what we do and don't know. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315800637.html/video-embed 153 2026-05-18T18:43:51Z no