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PortKC committee advances $1.49 billion bond plan for Country Club Plaza redevelopment

A PortKC committee approved a $1.49 billion bond plan for the Country Club Plaza redevelopment, the second of three approvals needed.

Kansas City, MO · 1d
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17 Must-Visit Antique Shops in Kansas City

Kansas City’s antique shops display dozens, even hundreds, of individual histories. The things you leave with—an armoire, a record collection, a stack of baseball cards—helps build yours. We explored the West Bottoms, Gillham Road, and beyond to find KC’s top spots for antique hunters. River Market...

Kansas City, MO · 23h
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The Kansas City Star

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Former Miss USA surprised by proposal in Kansas City, celebrates at 1587 Prime

When it comes to really great places to propose, Kansas City is fit for royalty. Just ask music queen Taylor Swift. Or now, Miss USA. Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert got engaged here last month in a surprise proposal. People magazine recently shared the details . Eckert, who represented her home state of Nebraska in the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants last year, has dated her high school sweetheart, Austin Schneider, for seven years. “There’s something really special about getting to marry the person who has been beside you through so many versions of yourself,” Eckert told People. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Audrey Eckert (@audreyeckert_) Schneider planned a proposal surprise with help from his sister, Kansas City commercial and sports photographer Sydney Schneider, who also does work for the Kansas City Chiefs. He planned the proposal for Oct. 24, one year from the day Eckert was crowned Miss USA. He honored that achievement by including a blue sapphire inside the band of the engagement ring. As Miss USA, Eckert wore the pageant’s new “Infinite Dreams Crown” featuring 602 lab-grown diamonds, 43 cultured pearls, 31 sapphires and a London blue topaz. “The crown represented such

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Brookside's Old Police and Fire Station Becomes a Luxury Antique Showroom

A century-old brick building that once housed Brookside's police and fire crews is about to be filled with vintage furniture, designer fabric and gilded mirrors instead. Hydrangea House, a luxury antique and homegoods store owned by interior designer Jessica Carpenter and her daughter, Abigail Gaughan, has leased the two-story Tudor-style building at 22 W. 63rd St., with a soft opening planned for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, timed to coincide with Holiday Spirits: A Brookside Cocktail Crawl.

Kansas City, MO · 2d
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Chiefs Kick Off 12th Annual Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive Benefiting Harvesters

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Early this afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs, in collaboration with Hy-Vee, kicked off the 12th annual Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive benefiting Harvesters Community Food Network. Chiefs players WR Rashee Rice and FB Ben VanSumeren worked alongside Kansas City Ambassadors Billy Baber, Bill Maas, Trent Bryant,...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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South KC to honor veterans at local events

Veteran’s Day is on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and the south KC area has no shortage of community events to honor local veterans — some lasting the entire day. From breakfast in Belton to raffles at Ward Parkway Center, take a chance to honor those who served. Belton Hy-Vee’s...

Belton, MO · 1d

northwestmoinfo.com

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MoDOT announces upcoming I-29 ramp, lane closures

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Officials from the Missouri Department of Transportation extended ongoing roadwork on Interstate 29 between Mexico City Avenue and U.S. Highway 69. Overnight striping will close the ramps connecting I-29 and U.S. 69 in both directions from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Nov. 15. Ramps from I-29 to U.S. Highway 152 and 112th Street will close for nightly pavement work from Wednesday to Nov. 20.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

Yahoo!

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Reformation clothing store coming to Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City's Country Club Plaza will soon welcome Reformation, a popular women's fashion retailer. The new store is scheduled to open in the winter of 2026. The Los Angeles-based retailer is known for its mission to make sustainable fashion more accessible without compromising on style or quality.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KCTV 5

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Steamboat Arabia Museum extends hours through Thanksgiving

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Steamboat Arabia Museum will stay open through Thanksgiving, past its previously planned Nov. 13 closing date. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum announced it will close because the lease on its River Market location expires in 2026. Matt...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Arkansas escapes with win to remain unbeaten

Arkansas remained unbeaten with a win on Monday night.

Fayetteville, AR · 1d

KCTV 5

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Kansas City Auto Museum leaving Olathe, seeking new home

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Automotive Museum plans to close its Olathe location and move to a larger space. KCAM opened in Olathe in 2014 and has been a gathering place for car enthusiasts, collectors and families for 12 years. The museum, known as KCAM, announced Tuesday it...

Olathe, KS · 1d

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Kansas City man takes on mission to clean up 36 blocks, one piece of litter at a time

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One Kansas City man is taking neighborhood cleanup into his own hands, picking up litter one block at a time and encouraging others to do the same. John Tancredi has spent years helping clean up Kansas City neighborhoods. He first got involved through the Blue River Cleanup before organizing a neighborhood cleanup sponsored by the Center School District to remove trash near bus stops.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Levant Bakery opens in Mission, serving Middle East-inspired treats

On Saturday, in a Mission space that once housed offices, customers eagerly lined up for sweet treats. Though the bakery is new, its owner is not new to baking. Abeer Jari has been whipping up breads and pastries for decades, for her family back home in Saudi Arabia and then for her neighbors in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mission, KS · 1d

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Cozy Up With A Dreamy Specialty Drink At This Charming Little Missouri Coffee Shop

Not every great coffee shop announces itself with neon signs and a social media strategy, and Scout Coffee in Blue Springs, Missouri is living proof of that. It sits in a converted house with a front porch and a big rooftop sign, looking like the kind of place that’s been quietly making people happy for a long time.

Blue Springs, MO · 21h

KCTV 5

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Newly elected Jackson County executive, legislators meet with South Kansas Citians

Several new faces will be representing Jackson County next year. At Monday night’s South Kansas City Alliance, several introduced themselves to residents.

Jackson County, MO · 1d

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VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on Its 251st Birthday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Nov. 10, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins a grateful nation in honoring the United States Marine Corps on its 251st birthday, celebrating more than two and a half centuries of distinguished service, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the country it defends.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

FOX 2

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Report says 38% of Missouri families don’t make enough to survive

The United Way says 38 percent of Missouri families don't make enough to survive in the current economy with rising inflation.

Missouri · 2d

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A new Kansas City fund is raising millions to help build more housing across the region

A new Kansas City housing fund hopes to address the region’s housing shortage by providing financial support for developers to build more affordable units. The Kansas City Regional Housing Fund, announced on Tuesday at Union Station, currently has about $25 million available, and civic leaders want to grow that fund to $100 million. The goal with that funding is to support 5,000 affordable housing units across the Kansas City metro.

Kansas City, MO · 13h

KSHB 41 Action News

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Blue Valley bans e-bikes, electric scooters for elementary & middle schoolers

The new rules take effect Jan. 1 after district officials raised concerns about speeding, property damage and collisions involving the devices.

Kansas City, MO · 11h