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City Hall Speed Dating: Meet the candidates for City Manager

6 days ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen

Forget reality TV — the real drama is unfolding at City Hall, and it’s packed with more twists than a Love Island season finale. With KC’s leadership up for grabs, Mayor Q has introduced some serious contenders, each bringing their own flair to the 29th floor. Meet the three contestants... ahem, candidates... vying for the top seat in KCMO’s Mayor-Manager setup.
Explore the KC Streetcar stop: Southmoreland, 43rd + Main

1 week ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen |Travis Meier |Patrick Sidwell

Hop on, KC — we’re pulling into Southmoreland, the fourth stop on the Main Street Extension tour, for fine art, funky bars, and more good eats than you can fit in a to-go box (plus, it’s walkable to Westport — so, yes, you can make it a twofer). If you’ve been riding with us since the beginning, you already how the original Kansas City streetcar got its start (and it’s end), so we figured it was time to catch a connection...
Order your last-minute, local Easter treats + basket fillers

1 week ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen |Travis Meier |Patrick Sidwell

If your Easter prep is looking more “fashionably late” than fully hatched, don’t sweat it — we’ve rounded up some last-minute egg-cellence to fill your baskets and brunch tables with local love.
Keep your street green with the Great Kansas City Cleanup

2 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen |Patrick Sidwell |Charmaine Merriweather |Dayten Rose

With Earth Day just round the corner, it’s the perfect time to roll up those sleeves and give back to our beautiful city — starting with a little spring cleaning. We’ve rounded-up a few options for locals to get their hands dirty for a good cause, including how to do it on your own time. First up: The Great Kansas City Cleanup on Saturday, April 19.
20+ upcoming concerts and live performances headed to Kansas City in 2025

2 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen

Drum roll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Kansas City is a stop on 30+ major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them. Katy Perry | Saturday, May 10 | T-Mobile Center | It’s “the Lifetimes Tour,” so we’re expecting “Eras Tour"-level spectacle with outrageous costumes, giant set pieces, and a decade of pop anthems. Jonas Brothers | Tuesday, Oct.
Finding farm fresh flowers in Kansas City

2 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen |Grace Powers

While spring hasn’t yet sprung, we’re ready to put the petal to the metal. And what better way to celebrate the season of growth and renewal than with a brilliant bunch of flowers? From u-pick experiences to CSAs and flower trucks, here are 10 local flower farms + subscriptions to explore. Colonial GardensWhile the fields are still being prepped for its June debut, this u-cut experience offers blooms by the bucket — literally.
Kansas City's official poster unveiled for 2026 FIFA World Cup

2 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Patrick Sidwell

In 431 days, the world’s biggest sporting tournament will arrive in Kansas City. Exactly how the 2026 FIFA World Cup will look in KC just got a little clearer. Missouri’s own Jadie Arnett created the design, beating out 100+ other entrants to claim the honor — and the $10,000 cash prize. Why did Arnett choose a scarf as the main focal point of the poster? “Missouri and Kansas are woven together in Kansas City just like the knitting of a scarf,” she said.
Join the sourdough revolution in Kansas City

2 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Patrick Sidwell

Starter your engines. Sourdough is soaring in popularity, according to Google Trends, and so is interest in making your own. And yes, it recently became more popular than it was in 2020. If you’re among those baking some new habits into your life via flour and yeast, here are a few ways to get in on the action in Kansas City:The Sourdough Spot hosts several classes per week for beginners who feel the knead to indulge their curiosity.
Teddy Bears, Cows + Five-ft Hearts: KC's sculpture parade fascination

3 weeks ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen |Travis Meier |Charmaine Merriweather |Dayten Rose

The Parade of Hearts is taking a breather before its grand 2026 return with a brand-new design — but KC’s love affair with larger-than-life sculptures? That’s been going strong for decades. Kansas City has been playing host to herds, bears, and hearts since the new millennium, turning the metro into a rotating gallery of fiberglass whimsy. And while some of these creations have found permanent homes (hello, Brookside’s Chiefs + Royals cow), others have vanished into the art history archives.
Everything you need to know about the Kansas City Royals' 2025 season

1 month ago | kctoday.6amcity.com | Madison McMillen |Charmaine Merriweather |Bella Rainey |Dayten Rose

While Midwestern weather has us wrapped up like foil-covered ballpark dogs, we’re rounding third on the wait for Royals baseball. If you’re feeling blue (in the best way) ahead of Opening Day, here’s the play-by-play before our boys take on the Cleveland Guardians at The K next Thursday, March 27. Feels like an eon since last season, right? After a long-awaited postseason return, the Royals’ offseason was a quiet one—aside from our shortstop’s “Witt-a-burger” wedding.