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Kansas lawmakers slashed taxes for tycoons and bigwigs. Now the budget won’t balance. Whoops!

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City Council approves Kansas City 2027 budget with amendments to add to KCPD and partially fund bus routes

KC bars and restaurants prep for World Cup boon with April 22 service industry hiring fair

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69 days out from FIFA World Cup, the KC2026 Fan Festival and other major city plans remain unsettlingly vague

KC Sipps: New waterfront eateries and the return of patio dining

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Sampler Platter: A double-header of Roland SP-404 tribute shows at minibar, Replay on 4/04

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Kansas City Visitor Center hosting a free "Culture & Hospitality Training Series" ahead of FIFA World Cup

Cory Swieczkowski,

14 hours ago

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Ban on THC seltzers, other intoxicating hemp products heads to Missouri governor

Rebecca Rivas,

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After narrow 2024 loss, Missouri abortion opponents reorganize for 2026 vote

Anna Spoerre,

April 3, 2026

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Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Ray McKinnon re-releases his films Randy and the Mob and The Accountant

Abby Olcese,

April 3, 2026

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Rising pop artists Natalie Jane, colby! take KC on an upbeat emotional rollercoaster at Truman

Eleanor Leslie, Daniel Fuchs,

April 3, 2026

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Photos: Royals lose 1-5 to Twins in series Game 3 [April 2, 2026]

Tarik Sykes,

April 2, 2026

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Photos: bbno$ sells out the Uptown Theater on his 'Internet Explorer' tour

Tommy Vean,

April 2, 2026

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Photos: Royals take rainy 13-9 victory over Minnesota Twins [April 1, 2026]

Tarik Sykes,

April 2, 2026

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Screenshot 2026 04 06 At 93730am

Kansas lawmakers slashed taxes for tycoons and bigwigs. Now the budget won’t balance. Whoops!

KC bars and restaurants prep for World Cup boon with April 22 service industry hiring fair

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After narrow 2024 loss, Missouri abortion opponents reorganize for 2026 vote

Screenshot 2026 04 02 At 65110pm

69 days out from FIFA World Cup, the KC2026 Fan Festival and other major city plans remain unsettlingly vague

KC Sipps: New waterfront eateries and the return of patio dining

Screenshot 2026 04 02 At 125129pm

Sampler Platter: A double-header of Roland SP-404 tribute shows at minibar, Replay on 4/04

Simpsons writer Bill Oakley to share rare dishes at Kansas City Bier Co.—and you're invited

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Chelsea Handler requests fans bring her a joint at Midland show

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KC's public budget hearings prove the people and the City are not on the same page

KC Sipps: Sandwich Week is underway, plus Hood Dude Food Reviews invites us to Pound Town

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Supernatural fever dream The Serpent's Skin is a deliriously queer ouroboros

Pop icon Tiffany hits up Knuckleheads Saloon after All This Time

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Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Ray McKinnon re-releases his films Randy and the Mob and The Accountant

Screenshot 2026 04 02 At 64755pm

Rising pop artists Natalie Jane, colby! take KC on an upbeat emotional rollercoaster at Truman

Screenshot 2026 04 02 At 112132pm

Photos: Royals lose 1-5 to Twins in series Game 3 [April 2, 2026]

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69 days out from FIFA World Cup, the KC2026 Fan Festival and other major city plans remain unsettlingly vague

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Photos: bbno$ sells out the Uptown Theater on his 'Internet Explorer' tour

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KC bars and restaurants prep for World Cup boon with April 22 service industry hiring fair

KC Sipps: New waterfront eateries and the return of patio dining

Simpsons writer Bill Oakley to share rare dishes at Kansas City Bier Co.—and you're invited

Dish & Drink KC: A new pairing at Buffalo State Pizza and authentic Spanish food at The Paella Mix

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Kansas lawmakers slashed taxes for tycoons and bigwigs. Now the budget won’t balance. Whoops!

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Ban on THC seltzers, other intoxicating hemp products heads to Missouri governor

City Council approves Kansas City 2027 budget with amendments to add to KCPD and partially fund bus routes

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After narrow 2024 loss, Missouri abortion opponents reorganize for 2026 vote

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