Missouri–Kansas Weather: Early Snow Flurries Possible Sunday as Sharp Cold Snap Hits Kansas City...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A gray November sky and a cutting northwest wind are early signs of what’s to come. Light showers and a few snow flurries may greet parts of the Kansas City metro Sunday morning, marking...
Man accused of killing woman outside her Kansas home
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A suspect in the November 1, death of a woman in Kansas City, Kansas has been charged. The Wyandotte County District Attorney's office has charged 22-year-old Kevin Calamaco-Morales with felony first-degree murder in the shooting death of 20-year-old Ana Juarez. Calamaco-Morales also is charged with...
KC seniors face hunger crisis as Meals on Wheels program cuts services in half
Federal funding cuts have forced Kansas City's Meals on Wheels program to reduce services by more than half, from 1,200 to 500 seniors served.
Lawsuit delays $12 billion Kansas City, Kansas, data center after community concerns
A protest petition and lawsuit have put the brakes on a proposed $12 billion data center after zoning was initially approved by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, in May. The developer of the hyperscale facility, Red Wolf DCD Properties, submitted plans for six buildings totaling...
Local groups step in to feed families as govt. shutdown hits day 40
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sunday marks day 40 of the historic government shutdown and for more than 800,000 families in Missouri and Kansas that receive SNAP benefits, that means more than a month of not knowing when their next meal will be. While the future of SNAP remains uncertain,...
Kansas City is in a mahjong renaissance. Here’s where to play and learn around...
This story was first published in KCUR's Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. The Chinese game of mahjong is having a moment. While its history goes back nearly two centuries, including in some American communities, during the last few years a whole new...
You’ll Find the Best Street Tacos in the Midwest at These 9 Kansas Mexican...
Street tacos are rewriting the flavor map of the Midwest. Kansas might be known for wheat fields and wide-open skies, but behind its humble exterior lies a secret: taco spots that could rival any taquería in the Southwest. From sizzling carne asada to perfectly spiced al pastor, each taco is a handheld burst of...
Family honors memory of Liberty barber who served those in need
Liberty barber Breann Hill is remembered for her compassion toward people with special needs, homelessness and those recently released from jail.
10 Legendary Kansas Steakhouses Worth Every Bite
Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary journey through the Sunflower State, where steaks are as legendary as the stories behind them. Whether you’re a seasoned carnivore or a steak novice, Kansas has a treasure trove of steakhouses that are guaranteed to tantalize your senses. From sizzling cuts to...
Kansas City community volunteers step up as traditional food banks face resource challenges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kaitlyn Austin has $20 left in her bank account after losing her job, but she continues leading KC Eats’ weekly grocery drive at The Ship in the West Bottoms. “I am down to my last 20 dollars in my bank account,” Austin said.
