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Fans decked out for the NFL Draft walk through the Crossroads Thursday on their way toward Union Station and the NFL Draft event grounds.

Small Businesses Shocked by Low NFL Draft Sales, Now Wary of World Cup

By Matthew Gwin, Startland News | May 4, 2023

A massive surge in visitors and foot traffic as Kansas City hosted its first NFL Draft failed to generate sales for small businesses outside the event grounds.

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A crowd begins to gather in front of Union Station for the start of the NFL Draft.

Spend a Day at the NFL Draft

By Brad Austin | April 28, 2023

Flatland attended the first day of the NFL Draft in Kansas City to capture the fan experience in pictures. Here is a pictorial gallery.

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Chiefs flag waves in Arrowhead Stadium.

A Love Story: Football, the NFL, the Chiefs and Kansas City

By Brian Burnes | April 27, 2023

The history of football in Kansas City stretches back to the late 1800s, long before Lamar Hunt brought the Chiefs to town, let alone the NFL Draft.

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A view of the downtown skyline from the property assembled by interests of the Merriman family in North Kansas City.

North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark

By Kevin Collison | April 26, 2023

North Kansas City has emerged as the most likely backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site.

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A bottle of J. Rieger & Co.'s special edition wheat vodka honoring the Chiefs sitting on a bar.

Tap List | J. Rieger & Co. Honors Chiefs With Limited Edition Super Bowl Vodka

By Alex Andujar | February 28, 2023

J. Rieger & Co. has released a special edition wheat vodka in honor of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

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