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Kansas City

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A lively marketplace at Kansas City's Union Station filled with local vendors and shoppers during a World Cup event, highlighting community and commerce.
Business Spotlights

Kansas City small businesses thrive at Union Station World Cup marketplace

Union Station leaders report that 15,000 visitors flocked to the World Cup marketplace in its first five days, creating an immediate boom for Kansas City small businesses and local entrepreneurs.

Marco Alvarez·June 22, 2026
Kansas City skyline under stormy clouds with a torn tax form and falling coins, representing budget cuts and financial uncertainty due to Missouri's tax overhaul.
Services

Kansas City, Greenacres Face Cuts as Tax Overhaul Looms

If Missouri voters approve eliminating the state income tax, the state sales tax rate would need to increase from 4.

Marco Alvarez·June 3, 2026
Frustrated citizens protest outside a city hall building, demanding transparency in local government urban development decisions.
Community

Local governments hide urban development plans from citizens

Anti-data center protests erupted in downtown Kansas City and Independence, Missouri, revealing widespread citizen frustration with urban development decisions made without adequate public input.

Sophie Nguyen·May 6, 2026
Elegant interior of Anjin restaurant in Kansas City, featuring soft lighting, modern decor, and a subtle James Beard Award statuette, symbolizing its prestigious nomination.
Best in City

Kansas City's Anjin Named James Beard Best New Restaurant Finalist

Anjin restaurant in Kansas City has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, placing it among the nation's top new eateries. This nomination brings immense national prestige to both Anjin and Kansas City’s growing food scene.

Hannah Pierce·April 1, 2026