https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079684.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3ac6fb85-7d55-45d7-a1f7-6f84f583b512/1_th.jpg Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk shares first impressions of Kansas City Netherlands team captain Virgil van Dijk and coach Ronald Koeman met a group of reporters with half of the interview conducted in English and half in Dutch to share their first impressions of Kansas City. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079684.html/video-embed 90 2026-06-10T20:05:08Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079918.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f10105b-ffaf-47ea-9a88-83add4e142a6/1_th.jpg Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joins Dutch fans for iconic “Links, Rechts” chant Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas attended the Dutch national team's open practice ahead of the World Cup. He joined supporters for their iconic "Links, Rechts" dance and chant. The song by Snollebollekes is the unofficial anthem of the team. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316079918.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-10T20:05:48Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316079694.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/335c7425-9900-404f-b75f-83f21f0f4437/3_th.jpg The Netherlands' World Cup stay in KC is a dream come true for some At The Netherlands' national soccer team's practice at CPKC Stadium on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, KC Dutch Club president Patrick Bakker explains how his group was founded and the joy of the team being in Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316079694.html/video-embed 178 2026-06-10T20:03:45Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316080598.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9347a6b3-7008-4ca3-9f40-0184352a2e01/1_th.jpg Toriano Porter: What Independence needs in new police chief As Independence looks for a new chief for the fifth-largest police department in Missouri, Toriano Porter shares his ideas for criteria to guide the search. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316080598.html/video-embed 54 2026-06-10T20:46:25Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316078026.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e2d3060c-530e-4299-b18d-2b637fb74688/1_th.jpg Kansas Citians react to mass shooting before World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup has yet to start, but Kansas City’s summer violence already has. Following a weekend mass shooting, we asked Kansas Citians what they think international visitors should expect. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316078026.html/video-embed 181 2026-06-10T18:12:01Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316078641.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/17699af8-679f-486e-b852-ff9067e83977/1_th.jpg Kansas City fans celebrate Netherlands arrival for World Cup Go inside the open practice featuring the Dutch team, the team's signature dance and KC personalities in Riverside on June 10. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316078641.html/video-embed 61 2026-06-10T19:51:58Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316068626.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6d56ba67-cd3d-4970-9ab1-bbdb1af427e5/1_th.jpg Fan Fest is about ready to welcome visitors. Leaders applaud KC's enthusiasm Pam Kramer of KC20206 and Mayor Quinton Lucas say Kansas City's passion for the World Cup is apparent and that the soon-to-open free festival will be a great gathering place for local pride. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316068626.html/video-embed 55 2026-06-10T00:28:23Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316067233.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b5b74259-7811-4289-8141-f0992a287bf1/1_th.jpg Josh Simmons aims to be a flat 300 pounds by Chiefs’ first snap Josh Simmons, a slimmed-down second-year Chiefs tackle from Ohio State, details wrist rehab, technique work and his goal to add weight ahead of the season. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316067233.html/video-embed 66 2026-06-09T22:20:31Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316067152.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0dc3905d-39d1-45a2-a830-cc8690be96f1/1_th.jpg Chiefs Harrison Butker on his World Cup pick and favorite player Harrison Butker talks rooting for Team USA and his favorite player Ronaldo as the FIFA World Cup arrives in Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316067152.html/video-embed 48 2026-06-09T22:18:52Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article316067007.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a6bad48d-203e-4f4f-8a36-a62acf29ccc5/1_th.jpg Royals GM J.J. Picollo on the importance of getting top sluggers back in lineup The Royals got good news as Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone returned to the lineup. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article316067007.html/video-embed 35 2026-06-09T22:01:36Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316067195.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c05c3fb8-69c9-4cb3-9382-c4b888da8267/1_th.jpg Chiefs Harrison Butker on offseason recovery and focusing on family Harrison Butker is the third-leading scorer in Chiefs history and will be looking for a bounce-back year after a slow start to 2025 last season. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316067195.html/video-embed 68 2026-06-09T22:19:24Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316066762.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c8d1f69e-6dde-443c-bc14-fa992abe0589/1_th.jpg New coffee shop opens in burgeoning downtown Shawnee Current State Coffee Roasting officially opened at 11217 Johnson Drive from Josh Greenlee, David Weber and Nick Robertson. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316066762.html/video-embed 74 2026-06-09T21:50:22Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article316065990.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8a47d869-45a6-42a8-87c6-00b55d8b72b0/1_th.jpg Bobby Witt Jr. shares how he’s recovered after leaving Royals game early Royals shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr., left Sunday’s game early. He spoke with media about how he rested on the Royals’ off day Monday. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article316065990.html/video-embed 12 2026-06-09T21:07:18Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316053874.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0f3c11af-7efa-493d-a0d8-d4dd368567de/1_th.jpg Algerian fans gather in Lawrence for a glimpse of World Cup team’s practice Algerian fans rushed to Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas, to get a glimpse of their team's practice ahead of the World Cup. Fans heard about the practice on Facebook and in WhatsApp groups and came to try and see players through a covered fence. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316053874.html/video-embed 56 2026-06-09T00:29:46Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article316066932.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6d7ca8ad-cce5-4f12-a06c-8845e4866a8a/1_th.jpg Royals GM J.J. Picollo on Kris Bubic’s upcoming rehab start in Triple-A The Kansas City Royals expect left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic to throw three innings during his first rehab start in Triple-A. This is the fourth season that Bubic has spent time injured and in recovery. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article316066932.html/video-embed 26 2026-06-09T21:58:56Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316064584.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/20a5b7ce-1fa9-4648-8796-ba655cca1333/1_th.jpg Netherlands arrives in Kansas City for World Cup The Dutch national team flew into the Kansas City Downtown Airport before heading to the Cascade Hotel on the Plaza. KC is the team's home base for the World Cup. They will train at the KC Current's facilities in Riverside, Missouri. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316064584.html/video-embed 67 2026-06-09T20:54:34Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316052672.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/74c2b535-4090-4202-84c5-8c940e2eedd4/1_th.jpg Mass shooting is latest trouble for KC nightclub, neighbors say After a mass shooting in Kansas City made headlines around the world because of an exaggerated association with the World Cup, frustrated residents and nearby shop owners said they know all too well what goes on at “Big Mama’s Play House.” https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316052672.html/video-embed 33 2026-06-08T22:23:14Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316053821.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a25c4c59-8f52-45e0-ba50-1dde3404061e/1_th.jpg See how Arrowhead Stadium has changed into Kansas City Stadium for the World Cup GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium has undergone a makeover for this summer's World Cup matches. See some of the changes. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316053821.html/video-embed 105 2026-06-09T00:28:20Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316052501.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1f4e18d5-a20c-483f-a3a4-892d6da6663a/1_th.jpg New shuttle between KCI and JoCo launches. Will it be permanent? Johnson County has a new shuttle between two popular locations and the Kansas City International Airport. While it is marketed for FIFA World Cup visitors, locals can utilize it too and enjoy more convenient airport trips using the Lenexa City Center and Overland Park Convention Center pick-up and drop-off points. The county will consider whether to make it permanent in the future. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316052501.html/video-embed 36 2026-06-08T22:19:33Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316052495.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ff6bfe6f-3457-4464-9501-771854a69e98/1_th.jpg Algeria natives ‘shocked but excited’ to see Algeria based and playing in KC A crowd of proud fans wearing jerseys and sporting Algerian flags basked in the moment outside the main terminal building as Algeria arrived in Kansas City. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316052495.html/video-embed 89 2026-06-08T22:08:39Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316052290.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eac88dd1-6bbb-4459-b301-274850ce323c/1_th.jpg Excelsior Springs baseball team wins first baseball state title while head coach is deployed In March 2026, first-year manager Cale Lyons announced shortly after the team’s tryouts he would be deployed overseas to the Army Reserves and wouldn’t coach the team that season. Despite being deployed, Lyons continued to keep up with the team all season and watched virtually as the team won their first baseball state title. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316052290.html/video-embed 27 2026-06-08T21:58:31Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316052089.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0c778b95-3102-4e93-8ce8-fcbc470232a1/1_th.jpg Video: Toriano Porter talks weekend violence at Troost club After a mass shooting at an unlicensed after hours Kansas City club on Troost Avenue, this weekend, columnist Toriano Porter is discouraged about the violence. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316052089.html/video-embed 62 2026-06-08T21:45:05Z no https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316043839.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0918c4ca-bb3d-40a6-8266-8a8225f1dc6a/1_th.jpg Pickup soccer players in Kansas City love relaxed games Soccer KC is a local group that offers leagues and pickup soccer for Kansas Citians or World Cup visitors who might want to try the game themselves. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316043839.html/video-embed 25 2026-06-08T10:58:01Z no https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316047473.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d0ff5d4f-5866-4ed3-b9fd-4a7282f47bdf/1_th.jpg David Hudnall on Missouri and kratom, 7-OH restrictions Missouri has moved to restrict the sale and advertising of the drug kratom and its derivative 7-OH. But David Hudnall notes that companies like American Shaman who make these substances are always developing new ones to get ahead of regulation. https://www.kansascity.com/video/article316047473.html/video-embed 134 2026-06-08T16:21:18Z no https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316047078.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d5c58d4c-5d63-4bfb-a8fd-4793a99e4769/1_th.jpg Algeria arrives in Kansas City for the World Cup The northern African team, which will call the region home during the FIFA World Cup this summer, arrived Sunday evening, and players and staff quickly exited the plane after a 10-and-a-half hour flight across the Atlantic Ocean and jumped on a charter bus bound for a hotel in Lawrence. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article316047078.html/video-embed 21 2026-06-08T16:06:27Z no