Your Guide to Catching World Cup Soccer at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium in 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City, and if you like to plan ahead while everyone else scrambles at the last minute, this is your moment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City, and if you like to plan ahead while everyone else scrambles at the last minute, this is your moment.

Early-morning house fire leaves 1 dead in Kansas City Fatal overnight fire damages two-story home in the 1600 block of Elmwood Avenue in Kansas City; investigation is underway.

Fatal overnight fire damages two-story home in the 1600 block of Elmwood Avenue in Kansas City; investigation is underway.

Royals GM gives vote of confidence to manager Matt Quatraro and his staff Here is what Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said about manager Matt Quatraro and the coaching staff.

Here is what Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said about manager Matt Quatraro and the coaching staff.

‘Absolute honor.’ Taylor Swift dancer Kameron Saunders receives UMKC alumni award The UMKC alumni association honored Saunders ahead of his May commencement address.

The UMKC alumni association honored Saunders ahead of his May commencement address.

Bobby Witt Jr. hopes boos from Kansas City crowd will wake up the Royals “If you’re the worst team in baseball,” Bobby Witt Jr. said, “you might deserve to get booed every once in a while.”

“If you’re the worst team in baseball,” Bobby Witt Jr. said, “you might deserve to get booed every once in a while.”

Don’t let visa delays hold Académie Lafayette students back | Opinion The Kansas City French immersion school relies on international teachers, who are having trouble getting their work visas renewed. Speak up. | Opinion

The Kansas City French immersion school relies on international teachers, who are having trouble getting their work visas renewed. Speak up. | Opinion

KC Tenants says Royals stadium will lead to higher rent and displaced residents “Across the country, stadium developments drive up rents, accelerate displacement, and reshape neighborhoods for wealthier residents and tourists,” the tenant union said in a statement.

“Across the country, stadium developments drive up rents, accelerate displacement, and reshape neighborhoods for wealthier residents and tourists,” the tenant union said in a statement.

Roger Marshall, Kansas needs a senator to put our state, not Trump, first | Opinion The prices of gas and health care keep going up. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is running for Senate to listen to the people. | Opinion

The prices of gas and health care keep going up. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is running for Senate to listen to the people. | Opinion

New Kansas City-area restaurant serving cheesesteaks opens: ‘The real deal’ The brand says its cheesesteaks are “the real deal. If you’re looking for some soggy, bland imitation — keep it moving.”

The brand says its cheesesteaks are “the real deal. If you’re looking for some soggy, bland imitation — keep it moving.”

Platte County attorney who called colleague N-word needs to pay the price | Opinion The Missouri Supreme Court should use the strongest professional punishment for using the “filthiest, dirtiest, nastiest word in the English language.” From Toriano Porter:

The Missouri Supreme Court should use the strongest professional punishment for using the “filthiest, dirtiest, nastiest word in the English language.” From Toriano Porter:

Roger Marshall and Pete Buttigieg both in one day. Lucky me | Opinion Where do our current Kansas senator and the former U.S. transportation secretary stand on Iran war and higher gas prices? | Opinion

Where do our current Kansas senator and the former U.S. transportation secretary stand on Iran war and higher gas prices? | Opinion

‘It’s definitely been rocky.’ Inside a Black student’s experience at Mizzou | Opinion Amaya Morgan, president of the Legion of Black Collegians, describes culture shock and funding cuts at the University of Missouri. From Toriano Porter:

Amaya Morgan, president of the Legion of Black Collegians, describes culture shock and funding cuts at the University of Missouri. From Toriano Porter:

Mizzou’s Bryson Tiller ‘extremely ready’ for Border War after transfer from KU Bryson Tiller explains why he wanted a “fresh start” with the Missouri Tigers after playing for KU basketball.

Bryson Tiller explains why he wanted a “fresh start” with the Missouri Tigers after playing for KU basketball.

Johnson County fine-dining restaurant closed. Now, another is in its place A restaurant with James Beard acclaimed closed, but its space isn’t going unused.

A restaurant with James Beard acclaimed closed, but its space isn’t going unused.

Influencer Clavicular Shuts Down ‘60 Minutes’ Interview Over Andrew Tate Question “Too bad I didn’t have time to look into, you know, anything about potentially, you know, who your wife cheated with.”

“Too bad I didn’t have time to look into, you know, anything about potentially, you know, who your wife cheated with.”

How the Royals offense turned a pitching gem into a gut-punch loss vs. Baltimore The Royals could’ve won this game with two runs — in 10 innings.

The Royals could’ve won this game with two runs — in 10 innings.

K-State Wildcats will return just one basketball player after latest transfer Andrej Kostic will serve as the only link to the 2025-26 basketball team when K-State takes the floor next season.

Andrej Kostic will serve as the only link to the 2025-26 basketball team when K-State takes the floor next season.

Caller thought man was coming ‘to kill her’ at Blue Springs school: court documents The man accused of bringing a gun to a Blue Springs elementary school is charged with unlawful use of a weapon in Jackson County court.

The man accused of bringing a gun to a Blue Springs elementary school is charged with unlawful use of a weapon in Jackson County court.

Haunted by 'Dark Thoughts,' Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children Eight children were killed and two other people were gravely wounded in a shooting spree that spanne...

Eight children were killed and two other people were gravely wounded in a shooting spree that spanne...

Trial date set for former Lawrence school employee accused of child sexual abuse A Douglas County judge scheduled a January 2027 jury trial for former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist Mark Gridley.

A Douglas County judge scheduled a January 2027 jury trial for former Prairie Park Elementary School speech pathologist Mark Gridley.

Missouri House passes bill restricting trans people’s use of public restrooms The bill would allow lawsuits against government entities that fail to bar transgender people from sex-specific spaces that don’t align with their sex assigned at birth.

The bill would allow lawsuits against government entities that fail to bar transgender people from sex-specific spaces that don’t align with their sex assigned at birth.

A ‘chronic’ shoulder injury sidelines Jonathan India. Here’s how Royals will adjust The Royals are dealing with a key injury to one of their everyday players.

The Royals are dealing with a key injury to one of their everyday players.

Former Kansas mayor accused of voting illegally reaches deal to avoid jail time Joe Ceballos has maintained that he mistakenly voted because he believed he was authorized to do so as a legal permanent U.S. resident.

Joe Ceballos has maintained that he mistakenly voted because he believed he was authorized to do so as a legal permanent U.S. resident.

Kansas State Wildcats add 4-star prospect to 2027 football recruiting class One of the nation’s best high school tight ends has decided to play college football at Kansas State.

One of the nation’s best high school tight ends has decided to play college football at Kansas State.

100 people went to the wrong Overland Park Farmers Market based on false AI info Here’s when the new site is actually supposed to open.

Here’s when the new site is actually supposed to open.

Family Discovers Lost 1897 Film in Old Trunk — and It Features Cinema's First Robot “It was just this trunk of films that seemed too good to throw away. But I had no idea what they were or how to show them.”

“It was just this trunk of films that seemed too good to throw away. But I had no idea what they were or how to show them.”

New KC pedestrian bridge was open over the weekend. It wasn’t supposed to be When the Grand Boulevard bridge opens to the public in May, it will directly and safely connect the River Market with the riverfront.

When the Grand Boulevard bridge opens to the public in May, it will directly and safely connect the River Market with the riverfront.

Scientists Discovered a Tiny New Species Hiding in Plain Sight in Shanghai’s Water In the brackish waters of the world’s largest alluvial island, scientists found an organism no one had ever seen before.

In the brackish waters of the world’s largest alluvial island, scientists found an organism no one had ever seen before.

Supporters call for worldwide fast for ousted IHOPKC founder. Here's what to know Concerns that Mike Bickle, former leader of IHOPKC, is trying to orchestrate a comeback have enraged sex abuse survivors and former church supporters.

Concerns that Mike Bickle, former leader of IHOPKC, is trying to orchestrate a comeback have enraged sex abuse survivors and former church supporters.

A Bear Family Moved in Under a New Jersey Home — and the Science Behind Why Is Fascinating “The cubs are very intrigued by our central air unit, and so they’re using that as a climbing gym.”

“The cubs are very intrigued by our central air unit, and so they’re using that as a climbing gym.”