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University of Kansas football fans will get their first look at the school's renovated stadium when the team takes on Fresno State on Saturday. Phase 1 overhauled the southwest, west and north sides of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. KU will complete a second phase at a later date. (KU rendering)

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Back to School Week Kansas students returned to the classroom last week, now it’s Back to School week for Missouri kids. Mayor Quinton Lucas was scheduled to greet students on the first day of class in the Kansas City school district today. In addition to the pain of getting up early, Missouri students will be…

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Gas might not be as cheap as it was when these pumps operated, but AAA is reporting that gas is about 24 cents a gallon cheaper than it was a year ago in the lead-up to the Fourth of July. (Mike_Birdy | Freerange Stock)

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Kicking the Can Down the Road on Stadiums A Kansas deal to fund up to 70% of the costs of new stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals expires tonight. But it looks like the teams and our political leaders have decided to kick the can down the road, yet again. Both teams have asked Kansas…

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Be aware: The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center on April 28, 2025, said threatening weather was possible in the Kansas City area. (Amanda Hill | NOAA Weather in Focus Photo Contest 2015)

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Brace for Severe Weather Be prepared for some bumpy weather today. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center says damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. The most severe storm activity is expected north of metro KC, but our local TV meteorologists say the volatile storm path could change quickly. Picking a New Pope…

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A view of Hazel Grove Elementary School in the Lee’s Summit school district. Local voters will see candidates for the Lee’s Summit school board on their ballot April 8. (Vaughn Wheat/The Beacon)

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Local Election Day is Tuesday Tuesday is local Election Day, and there are a lot of issues on the Missouri side of the state line. Voters are being asked to approve a new Kansas City jail. And Kansas City Public Schools wants voters to say yes to more than $400 million in building and classroom…

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A rendering of an aerial view of the mixed-used project planned west of the new KC Current stadium on the riverfront.

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Opening Day at the K Baseball is back… Thursday is Opening Day at the K. Is it too early to think World Series? The Royals take on the Cleveland Guardians at 3.10 p.m. Let the Voting Begin Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, ahead of April local elections across the metro. In Kansas City, voters are…

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