https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315337345.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b2bf211d-8716-44a4-a047-7947baa7bbbb/1_th.jpg KC Mayor Quinton Lucas applauds city for passing earnings tax, asks for change While celebrating the approval of Kansas City's 1% earnings tax, Quinton Lucas also asked the Missouri Legislature to change state law and eliminate the requirement to have to renew the tax every five years. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315337345.html/video-embed 121 2026-04-08T10:15:49Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315320139.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/88980569-3875-4486-9047-1f51a4d06118/1_th.jpg Here’s what you need to know about the April 7 local election The April 7 election covers mayoral, city council and school board races in Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties, as well as the Kansas City earnings tax ballot question. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315320139.html/video-embed 185 2026-04-07T13:53:17Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315303814.html https://img.thecontentserver.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/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mara-rose-williams/article315294764.html https://img.thecontentserver.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/business/article315292984.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/254cb10a-9e56-4f8c-8351-ca1c7b255e4d/1_th.jpg DJ behind Sundown HiFi responds to name controversy that stopped bar's opening Casio McCombs was hoping to open a hifi lounge on Current Landing until a social media torrent over his business's name led to the project being halted. Some called the name racist, due to its association with violent, discriminatory sundown towns. https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/article315292984.html/video-embed 82 2026-04-03T20:02:19Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article315276507.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c3d33dce-332a-48a5-8b9f-97722f797aac/1_th.jpg Car drives in Overland Park storefront. See the damage Bubble Cup Tea Zone in Overland Park has been forced to shut down after a car drove through its front window and wall. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article315276507.html/video-embed 23 2026-04-02T16:05:52Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315263225.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/edce99c7-40b5-48de-8af5-0b2c99bdf5da/1_th.jpg New coffee shop drawing inspiration from Middle East opens in JoCo The latest coffee shop selling Yemeni coffee — as well as other drinks from Arabic nations — has opened in Overland Park. Check out Turath coffee and its wide-ranging menu. https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315263225.html/video-embed 62 2026-04-01T17:17:33Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315242623.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/10e148c6-1686-4671-9cbf-d7f330ef2016/1_th.jpg Royals fans make bold predictions for 2026 season At the Kansas City Royals' home opener against the Minnesota Twins, we asked fans what we should expect from their home team this season. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315242623.html/video-embed 135 2026-03-30T23:21:48Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315256047.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f597756-d69b-4568-a54e-63d2b3633514/1_th.jpg Massive Smithville fire burns down strip mall with 5 shops The fire that demolished a Smithville strip mall started in a local restaurant’s kitchen and spread rapidly due to strong winds Monday afternoon, the chief of the Smithville Fire Department said. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315256047.html/video-embed 91 2026-03-31T22:12:11Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315239410.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/94b8f458-cec6-4986-959d-a207a3b11783/1_th.jpg Bobby Witt Jr. signs autographs for young fans at Royals' home opener The Kansas City Royals play for the first time at home in 2026 against the Minnesota Twins Monday afternoon. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315239410.html/video-embed 28 2026-03-30T19:28:58Z no https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mara-rose-williams/article315224273.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/85fc1f3e-0175-44cb-8619-4194b3f395e5/1_th.jpg Star columnist Mará Rose Williams reports from Kansas City's No Kings rally Senior columnist Mará Rose Williams was at the No Kings 3.0 rally on KC's Plaza speaking to protesters about what it was like to be out demonstrating and which of the Trump administration's actions they took issue with. https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mara-rose-williams/article315224273.html/video-embed 97 2026-03-29T00:12:15Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315222176.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a1a62346-8fd6-4c08-a345-7bbe5d543223/1_th.jpg See the scene at No Kings protests in the Kansas City area Thousands of protesters flooded the Plaza area on Saturday, March 28, as part of more No Kings rallies against the Trump administration. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315222176.html/video-embed 120 2026-03-28T19:56:35Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315217597.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b8016eaf-af4a-4c7f-a953-3254a170b2cb/1_th.jpg Screenland Armour Theatre debuts 70mm projector Projectionist Ethan Foster gives an inside look at how 70mm film is projected for a screening of “Sinners” at Screenland Armour Theatre in North Kansas City. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315217597.html/video-embed 99 2026-03-28T10:00:00Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315202891.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7bf69287-623a-402f-89a7-88d739572db4/1_th.jpg 5 things to know about KC Royals in 2026 season The Kansas City Royals are hoping to make the playoffs again after missing them in 2025. Royals reporter Jaylon Thompson breaks down what to know. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315202891.html/video-embed 153 2026-03-26T23:40:50Z no https://www.kansascity.com/living/food-drink/article315199833.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cd901a01-0be8-410a-ba65-0e1e094e2bad/1_th.jpg A James Beard love story: Johnny and Helen Jo Leach of The Town Company Chefs and James Beard nominees Johnny Leach and Helen Jo Leach of The Town Company at Hotel Kansas City share how they met in New York and built a life together in Kansas City. https://www.kansascity.com/living/food-drink/article315199833.html/video-embed 161 2026-03-27T10:00:00Z no https://www.kansascity.com/living/food-drink/article315199751.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d0fb5811-e0b4-4719-ac43-ff564a75ef29/1_th.jpg James Beard nominees Johnny and Helen Jo Leach on life at KC's Town Company restaurant Executive chef Johnny Leach and executive pastry chef Helen Jo Leach of The Town Company at Hotel Kansas City react to their 2026 James Beard nominations and share what inspires their work. https://www.kansascity.com/living/food-drink/article315199751.html/video-embed 198 2026-03-27T10:00:00Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/article315210193.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/04f9a6da-ce34-43b0-a2fa-5a886ced597a/1_th.jpg KC proposal to ban mini liquor bottles draws pushback from store owners, customers A proposal in Kansas City to ban mini liquor bottles, single-can beer and 40-ounce malt liquor in certain areas aims to curb crime, but store owners and customers say it will not work and could lead to larger purchases. https://www.kansascity.com/news/article315210193.html/video-embed 183 2026-03-27T19:02:56Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315204176.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d8ad4f98-d78f-41e9-9803-abedb33b9a15/1_th.jpg KC Glory, Kansas City’s women’s tackle football team, kicks off seventh season Kansas City’s women’s tackle football team wants to empower young girls to play the sport. They start their 7th season in Women’s National Football Conference. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315204176.html/video-embed 132 2026-03-27T10:00:00Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/jackson-county/article315199622.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4e501267-9cb4-43c8-ac64-6c359f7d61f4/1_th.jpg Jackson County launches plan for future of Truman Sports Complex Jackson County leaders announced a new task force to guide the future of the Truman Sports Complex, focusing on redevelopment and long-term economic impact. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/jackson-county/article315199622.html/video-embed 93 2026-03-26T19:56:42Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315188332.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/60fd1587-8482-4b0d-8356-abf70165f64b/1_th.jpg North Kansas City High School is celebrating 100 years. See how it has evolved North Kansas City High School, fondly referred to as "Northtown," is recognizing the milestone this year with various celebrations. See how the century old school has evolved over the years. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315188332.html/video-embed 73 2026-03-26T14:53:25Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315360615.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dcafe0a6-7ba5-4d5a-ab59-fb7bf0ea4f10/1_th.jpg See inside a restored Victorian home in Pendleton Heights Bethany and Ben Bezanson give a tour of their restored Victorian home in Pendleton Heights, highlighting standout features and personal touches throughout the space. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315360615.html/video-embed 161 2026-04-12T10:00:00Z no