How the World Cup could give KC a long-term boost
With about five months till the start of the World Cup, KC2026 is counting on visiting teams and their fans to boost Kansas City's reputation on the global stage. Why it matters: KC2026 chief executive Pam Kramer says major visiting teams, like Argentina and the Netherlands, will give the city a level of visibility...
Boarded buildings, displaced families: KC’s Olive Park Village residents forced out
Olive Park Village residents confront displacement as Kansas City cracks down on federally debarred Millennia Housing Management over deteriorating conditions. The post Boarded buildings, displaced families: KC’s Olive Park Village residents forced out appeared first on The Beacon .
Kansas City takes first steps toward safer pedestrian crossings
Kansas City leaders are proposing an ordinance that could change how pedestrians cross streets, potentially reducing button pushes and creating safer walking conditions throughout the city.
Mattie Rhodes Expands Violence Prevention Outreach to Independence Plaza with City Investment
Mattie Rhodes Center is expanding its community-based violence prevention efforts deeper into Historic Northeast Kansas City, announcing this month that its ParateXPaz program will now serve the Independence Plaza neighborhood. The expansion builds on the recent opening of the ParateXPaz Violence Prevention Center at...
Kansas City, Kansas, expands trash cart pilot program despite resident pushback
Kansas City, Kansas, is expanding its trash collection pilot program despite resident concerns about switching from unlimited pickup to a two-cart system.
KCK mother says EBT account drained, leaving family without food assistance
A Kansas City, Kansas, mother discovered her entire EBT account was drained by hackers overnight, leaving her wondering how she will feed her children for the rest of the month.
Former Winnetonka High School employee charged with federal gun crimes
Federal charges filed last month allege a former Winnetonka High School employee participated in a conspiracy to sell machine guns during the school day.
Death investigation underway after man found dead in lake near Gregory, Lakeside
A death investigation is underway by the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department after a man was found dead in a lake Tuesday afternoon.
EBT cards emptied, leaving Kansas City families without food benefits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Multiple Kansas City-area families say they have been victims of EBT card fraud, leaving them without food benefits for the rest of the month after federal funding to replace stolen benefits lapsed last year. KCTV5’s newsroom received numerous calls from residents reporting fraudulent...
Culinary Center of Kansas City to open second location
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Culinary Center of Kansas City plans to open its second location in March 2026 at The Village at Briarcliff after nearly 30 years of business. The Center hosts nearly 600 classes and events annually at its Overland Park location. “From making memories in The...
