President Trump on Monday reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, undoing protections established by former presidents on public lands that are sacred among many Native Americans.
A month after Downtown Days ended early over safety concerns, Lee's Summit police say seven juvenile cases are now under family court review.
Nolan Xavier Wells was found dead two days after leaving for a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. The 18-year-old's parents say what happened is a mystery riddled with conflicti
Vision loss isn't stopping young people from taking leaps of faith at this Kansas City-area summer adventure camp.
There is a rain chance showing up for Thursday as some mid level moisture wraps through the region during the afternoon. Some locally heavy downpours are possible Thursday afternoon before the heat settles in a bit more for the weekend
Court records say a Chiefs hoodie helped investigators identify a Kansas City, Kansas, man accused of robbing a Country Club Bank branch at gunpoint before he later confessed.
Social media users spread conspiracy theories about Mitch McConnell after photo release
The proposal aims to align Kansas City's rules with state laws.
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that a major stretch of Interstate 70 will be closed for 11 months in 2027 as Project I-70 continues.
A heat dome is becoming locked in place over the Lower 48, and that includes Kansas City. Temperatures will drop into the upper 60s tonight before climbing back into the lower 90s on Tuesday
As the World Cup nears its final, a new study raises questions about whether long-term soccer head impacts could affect brain health.
A federal immigration officer fatally shot a person in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. Advocates say the victim was a 26-year-old man.
The three children who died in a Wisconsin lake after a boat capsized on July 3 have been identified.
Typical July heat to start the week leads to potentially the hottest temperatures so far this year this weekend. While rain chances remain few, our best chance will be Thursday.
President Donald Trump says ships will be charged 20% of their cargo’s value in exchange for U.S. protection in the Strait of Hormuz, but the administration has not explained who would pay, how the fee would be collected or what would happe
Lionel Messi has had a successful stay in Kansas City.
Lucas said one option to fund the structure is the city’s requirement that one percent of funding for city projects go toward art.
The war in Iran takes another violent turn as the U.S. and Iran both ramp up attacks.
Lucas said Kansas City’s ambitions do not stop with the Women’s World Cup. He expressed confidence that the city could compete with other major U.S. markets for future events.
About a dozen states offer “medically tailored meals” to people with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease who get their insurance through Medicaid. Such programs significantly improve the health of the people in them, according to
Democrat Laura Kelly, nearing the end of her two terms as governor, embraces the merit-selection process in filling a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday he would like the South Carolina governor to select the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill the Republican’s seat for the remainder of his term. “I recommended, to Governor Hen
A friend of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is now speaking out about what he saw on the Fourth of July.
On Monday, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law the only significant anti-abortion bill Republicans were able to pass this session as they faced heated debates with Democrats and fractured opinions over what to include in the final pare
A potentially life-saving airbag is standard in most new European vehicles but largely unavailable to American drivers, with federal regulators and safety raters declining to make it a priority.
The Kansas City International Airport broke its all-time outbound travel record Sunday, July 12. More than 24,000 people screened through security.
Kansas City, the smallest host city on the world's biggest stage, delivered a tournament that may redefine its place in global sports.
The department said at least three firefighters, who are also EMTS or paramedics, will provide 24/7 emergency service from the new location.
A man has been sentenced for hitting someone with his car after an argument and fight outside Rhinestone Cowgirls in Independence, Missouri, last year.
The pilot of a crop duster aircraft appears to have survived without serious injury after a crash on Monday in northeast Kansas.
A Kansas City, Kansas Board of Public Utilities (BPU) worker killed on the job Sunday has been identified.
Kansas City International Airport had one of its busiest days ever as travelers left the city after the World Cup quarterfinal match.
Pregnant women on Medicaid could see a doula more often and anyone using birth control could obtain a year’s supply of contraceptives under a bill that expands women’s and maternal health coverage signed into law Monday by Gov. Mike Kehoe.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump “acted in bad faith” when he swiftly dropped his tax return lawsuit and directed his Cabinet members to establish a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, a federal judge in Florida ruled Monday. Federal
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WASHINGTON — Young Democratic and Republican state lawmakers from across the country found common ground Friday on the need to regulate artificial intelligence and kids’ online safety. Legislators at an annual conference hosted by Future Ca
During Monday's media availability, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford talked about his experience meeting Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the first time.
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The FIFA 2026 World Cup still has three matches to go, and yes, two of the teams still playing have base camps here. But for everything else, the World Cup footprint in Kansas City is winding down.
After a memorable few weeks in the Heartland, Kansas City's two remaining host teams, England and Argentina, are set to depart the metro to face off in the semifinal round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this week.
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WASHINGTON — Students pursuing several advanced degree programs can now access higher loan caps, but the temporary relief has ushered in a wave of uncertainty amid an ongoing legal battle. Graduate-level programs such as nursing, occupation
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Lethan Candlish performing “Who Am I, Again?” // Photo by Anna Isaeva At 17, Lethan Candlish suffered a traumatic brain injury, a lifelong recovery event that changes a person’s abilities, personality, and even their likes and dislikes. He
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates in contested races address leading up to the Aug. 4 primary election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the iss
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates in contested races address leading up to the Aug. 4 primary election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the iss
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates in contested races address leading up to the Aug. 4 primary election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the iss
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a July 2 panel decision requiring bond hearings for immigrants held under the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. For now, that means many immigration prisoners from all over
Household water costs could nearly double in some American cities, new research suggests, as climate change further stresses municipal water systems. Researchers at Stanford University and other institutions studied how a hotter, drier clim
Earlier this summer, the Post asked our readers what issues you wanted to hear candidates in contested races address leading up to the Aug. 4 primary election. Based on that feedback, we developed a five-item questionnaire centering the iss
Workers set about dismantling Kansas City's World Cup Fan Fest site, Costco plows ahead with plans to reshape Midtown Store, stamp costs on the rise again and more ... Source
Two Kansas City-area blood donation agencies are sounding the need for donations following an "alarming drop" in supply.
Police in Lee's Summit have submitted seven cases involving juveniles to the Jackson County Family Court for possible charges in connection with an incident on June 6 at Downtown Days in Lee's Summit.
Former University of Kansas men’s basketball player Lagerald Vick has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with an incident earlier this month in Memphis, Tennessee.
In Colorado, New York City and Pennsylvania, Democratic Socialists have been having a big moment. Melat Kiros recently beat 15-term Democratic Congresswoman Diana DeGette in a primary for a Denver-area seat. Chris Rabb won a heated three-wa
Colin McRoberts is a Lawrence attorney seeking the Democratic Party's nomination in the 1st congressional district — a seat held by GOP Rep. Tracey Mann.
As World Cup festivities in the Kansas City area slow down, Johnson County United transportation options are shifting.
Lee's Summit Police Department submits juvenile cases to court after investigating disturbances at the Downtown Days Festival
A 3-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, girl drowned late Saturday night, July 11, 2026, in southwest Missouri.
Dan Stacy knows exactly what he’s up against, down to the dollar. “I will not be able to match in any way his resources as far as the dollar value he has amassed,” the former state representative said of his opponent in the Aug. 4 Republica
Photo by Rosy He Earlier this month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of so
