Bruce Charles Thomas, 24, was shot and killed by a KCKPD officer after he came at officers with a knife. His mother says she sought help for him before the shooting and is now demanding answers.
Health officials in Douglas County say measles virus has been detected in wastewater. However, there are no confirmed cases of the disease in the county.
Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it
Next stop: Atlanta. Argentina departed Kansas City International Airport on Monday night ahead of its World Cup semifinal against England.
Dozens of dolphins stranded on Cape Cod Monday in what rescuers say is Massachusetts' largest known bottlenose dolphin stranding.
A coalition of 23 state governors and the governor of Guam, all Democrats, submitted a joint comment to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on Monday objecting to a proposed rule that would drastically change the federal grantmaking pr
Kansas City wants to keep Fan Fest's giant heart. The question is how to pay for it.
"I feel like it's been great for the city": The World Cup business bump may not have been universal, but many KC-area businesses say the influx of visitors has made a major impact.
After hosting six World Cup matches, Kansas City leaders are targeting the 2031 Rugby World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup and other global events.
As lawmakers mourn the sudden loss of one of their colleagues, Republicans must also grapple with the political implications of his death.
A mountain rescue took an unforgettable turn when a hiker proposed to his injured partner
A new state law hopes to reduce pregnancy-related deaths as about 70 women die each year during or after pregnancy.
Daniel J. Young, 41, was charged in federal court last week with bank robbery and use of firearm in furtherance of crime of violence.
A federal immigration officer fatally shot a person in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. Advocates say the victim was a 26-year-old man.
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities and KC's electrical union are mourning the death of lineman Joshua McKee.
Kansas City’s run as a World Cup host city is over, but two of its base camp teams are still alive in the tournament.
Kansas City’s role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to a close and leaders are setting their sights on hosting future sporting events.
A possible road rage shooting injured one man Monday afternoon in Raytown. He was taken to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
More than 1,000 homes were set for the Jackson County delinquent tax sale in August, but now the County Executive has canceled it.
The shooting happened near 55th Street and Blue Ridge Cutoff around 4:15 p.m. on July 13.
A man was shot Monday in what Raytown police officers believe was a road rage shooting.
England will face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta.
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
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.
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.
Lionel Messi has had a successful stay in Kansas City.
Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri has yet to refund dining pass holders after announcing the passes will no longer be valid for use at the theme park.
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.
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
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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
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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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
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
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.
Lee's Summit Police Department submits juvenile cases to court after investigating disturbances at the Downtown Days Festival
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
