https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315303814.html https://img.connatix.com/8b098c0f-570d-40dd-aff4-bb396bb1d9ef/1_th.jpg The Parade of Hearts returns to Kansas City for 2026. Get a peek at this year's designs The 2026 Parade of Hearts kicked off with a public exhibition at the Overland Park Convention Center. 150 artists showcased their take on the new heart designs that will be placed around the city later this month. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315303814.html/video-embed 179 2026-04-05T00:47:01Z no https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article315315342.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c01feeba-29db-4f2a-9b26-3a08f4fa8778/1_th.jpg 11 things to know about the prestigious culinary awards from the James Beard Foundation The James Beard Awards, often called the “Oscars of the food world,” honor excellence in the culinary industry, with Kansas City chefs and restaurants regularly earning national recognition. https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/article315315342.html/video-embed 107 2026-04-06T16:31:48Z no https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mara-rose-williams/article315294764.html https://img.connatix.com/75a25af6-2b09-4093-a2c5-c8bb5cf7666b/1_th.jpg How Kansas City nonprofit G.I.F.T. is making a difference empowering Black business owners Senior columnist Mará Rose Williams discusses Generating Income For Tomorrow, an organization that hands out grants to allow Black people to start and grow businesses in Kansas City. https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mara-rose-williams/article315294764.html/video-embed 119 2026-04-05T00:55:38Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/article315239685.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/650007f8-c62d-4b18-9207-e334167654e7/1_th.jpg 'Bro, bro, there’s a helicopter:' Influencer captures chopper landing by AMC Olathe Station A helicopter landed Sunday night near the AMC Studio 28 and Courtyard by Marriott in Olathe Station. The aircraft, which took off from Kansas City Downtown Airport, circled the shopping center twice before touching down around 8:45 p.m., according to flight tracking data and social media posts. Passengers reportedly joked about stopping for dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Courtesy of Adriana Davalos @kclifestylegirl on Instagram. https://www.kansascity.com/news/article315239685.html/video-embed 110 2026-03-30T19:33:39Z no