A Ring doorbell recorded a FedEx driver using a racial slur while delivering to a Black‑owned Kansas City brokerage; FedEx says the worker is no longer providing service.

ICE arrested a man after federal agents seized his drone near Arrowhead Stadium during a World Cup match. The case comes amid dozens of drone seizures in Kansas City.

A new sports‑film festival will debut in Kansas City Aug 28–29 with screenings, panels and the world premiere of Chasing Goals in 18th & Vine.

The Missouri State Auditor has opened a review of Holden's books after prosecutors flagged more than $100,000 in suspected personal charges on city cards.

Jon Batiste said Kansas City "feels very very close" ahead of his Friday Starlight performance, promising an uplifting, high‑energy set.

An 18-year-old was sentenced to 30 years in Clay County for an armed Waffle House robbery; prosecutors say the term will run alongside a 23-year sentence for a fatal shooting.

Cynda Rader submitted her resignation to city officials on Wednesday, saying colleagues and constituents’ views weren’t being respected. The council will appoint a temporary replacement under city rules.

Jackson County held a closed meeting after Chairman Manny Abarca accused a legislative aide of offering campaign money to sway a housing vote; the staffer is now on leave and the sheriff has been notified.

William R. Terreau, 61, was arraigned July 17 after a Platte County search warrant reportedly turned up meth and numerous glass smoking pipes; bond was set at $100,000.

Kansas City’s BPU and unions are mourning lineworker Joshua McKee after a fatal on‑the‑job incident; authorities and the utility say an investigation is underway.

A Springfield mother was charged after police found two 1‑year‑old twins and a 4‑month‑old unattended for nearly 24 hours; one twin suffered a closed‑head injury.

A man trapped in the holding tank beneath a portable toilet was freed by Kansas City firefighters after a viral rescue video circulated following a World Cup watch party pickup.

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