Waterbird Coffee will return to downtown Kansas City in mid‑August under new owners Adraina and Matt Holopirek. Expect Scratch KC pastries, Foxen‑roasted coffee and new seating.

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach gave Lawrence, Roeland Park and Prairie Village 60 days to repeal local conversion therapy bans, citing the Supreme Court's Chiles v. Salazar decision.

Junah A. Sisney pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and aggravated assault in a Dec. 30, 2022 Baldwin City shooting. The plea recommends nearly 20 years behind bars.

A public hearing is set Monday, July 27 at Union Station to review a rezoning filing that would remake Crown Center into a multi‑billion‑dollar Royals ballpark district.

Bluhawk announced eight new tenants — led by a planned L.L.Bean — as the Overland Park complex builds toward a larger Phase 2 opening in 2027.

A ballot mistake left 251 Kansas City in‑person absentee ballots missing two Jackson County at‑large races; the election board says supplemental ballots will be provided.

A pedestrian was killed early July 22 when a vehicle being pursued by state troopers struck them near 18th and Prospect. Kansas City police are investigating and seeking tips.

Novella has taken over Garden House in Rosedale, keeping staff and adding pour‑overs, rotating guest roasters and a refillable‑tin program.

Federal officials say Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools must answer allegations it hid transgender‑related records from parents; the district has 14 days to respond.

All‑Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Monday’s game in the fifth inning with lower‑back tightness after two plate appearances; the Royals will evaluate his status.

KCK commissioners voted 6-3 to let staff explore a property‑tax increase that could add up to $11 million next year. Budget preview and hearings are scheduled in August.

A city committee advanced a plan to build a regional pool in south Overland Park that would retire Bluejacket and Stonegate; the full council will review it this fall.

KC BioHub landed a $34 million federal award to expand biomanufacturing capacity and workforce across the Kansas City region.