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Austria and Algeria will square off in a matchup of teams looking to cement their place in the knockout rounds.
Soccer fans and Kansas Citians are gearing up to watch Algeria take on Austria on Saturday night at Kansas City Stadium.
The plaintiff said she was waiting in line to buy food at the festival on the evening of Saturday, June 6, when a stampede of teenagers trampled her.
Bonner Springs Animal Control says tiny lives are counting on them as staff fight to save 11 kittens.
Kansas City is expected to withstand isolated afternoon storms ahead of tonight's World Cup match.
Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday.
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A United Airlines passenger jet nearly collided with a drone as it was coming in to land in New Jersey, its pilot said.
KCPD said investigators believe an argument between several people led to shots being fired.
Northeast News On Friday evening, June 26, at 9 p.m., Kansas City Police officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of E. 7th St., in the Lykins neighborhood of Historic… The post June 26 Driveway Altercation Leads to Homicide first appeare
Voting rights have expanded and contracted throughout American history, and as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, that story is still being written.
The situation has grown more desperate in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble, knowing time is running out to find survivors.
Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack.
Chinese authorities say a small plane crashed into a building in Beijing on Friday, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others.
On June 27, 1996, Lollapalooza ’96 kicked off at Longview Lake in Kansas City, Missouri.
One man is dead after an argument led to an overnight shooting in Kansas City.
Warmer today with a slim chance for spotty PM storms. Summer heat & humidity move in starting Sunday.
Healthcare workers say ticks are making their presence known across the state.
A fisherman says he encountered more than he bargained for on a recent trip out on the Neuse River.
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies, who lost his life in the line of duty this week.
An argument Friday night between a group of people ended with one man dead from a gunshot wound and another man arrested for questioning.
The women are each facing charges that include endangering a child and injury to a child.
Algeria and Austria are set to meet on the pitch at Kansas City Stadium at 9 p.m. on Saturday. It's the city's last group stage match before the Round of 32 on July 3.
Friday stays mostly dry with highs near 80°. After a week of cooler-than-normal temperatures and frequent rain, we’re turning a corner this weekend.
Lawrence, Kansas residents and visitors joined together Friday evening to celebrate the Algerian National team ahead of their World Cup matchup against Austria on Saturday, June 27.
Algeria and Austria fans are gearing up for Saturday’s match at Arrowhead Stadium.
A man who shot and killed a friend in April while demonstrating what he called a "trick" was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a no-contest plea Friday in Leavenworth County Court.
For weeks, the connection between Algeria fans and the Lawrence community has been growing. Ahead of Algeria's second match in Kansas City, the two groups came together once again.
Austrian fans packed FIFA Fan Fest on Friday, buzzing with excitement ahead of Saturday night's World Cup match as the city prepares for another historic moment.
While city-sponsored watch parties were cancelled, Kansas City, Kansas, venues are still rolling out the welcome mat for World Cup visitors with watch parties and community gatherings.
Algerians and Lawrence residents gathered in green, red and white to celebrate at the earthwork. Unity was on display as the crowd sang Algerian chants and "Rock Chalk."
A man has been charged in connection with a woman's murder after he allegedly shot her following an argument Thursday as Kansas City, Missouri, police were at the scene.
A public records request reveals the proposed Royals ballpark site shifted from Washington Square Park to Crown Center and that Kansas City's financial commitment grew along the way.
The EPA is monitoring air quality around Kansas City's World Cup venues to ensure the safety of visitors, using detection equipment and sharing data with hazmat agencies and first responders.
The weather on Thursday presented challenges for KC2026 which had to delay buses and close Fan Fest very early as a result.
The famous Western Auto sign in downtown Kansas City experienced a brief partial outage Thursday evening, nine days after it was repaired.
Lingering rain chances are expected this morning with highs near 80 degrees, followed by isolated chances for storms on Saturday
Jackson County prosecutors have filed charges after a woman was killed in a shooting Thursday night in the city's northeast neighborhood.
The before- and after-school program, which serves nearly 600 students, operates at nine elementary schools and will mark its 30th anniversary in the 2026-27 school year. The post Kansas City Kansas Public Schools celebrates KidZone appeare
Photo by Emma Goulding Soccer fans can now support a special cause while watching their team during soccer summer and enjoying a draft beer. The Bars KC has a limited-edition commemorative pint glass available at all four metro locations wh
Clay and Fire // Photo by Sarah Sipple Earlier this month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our
An airport spokesperson said the expected number of travelers rivals major holiday travel days like Thanksgiving weekend. Netherlands and Tunisia played on Thursday, while Algeria and Austria will have their final group-stage match Saturday
Photo by Tarik Sykes After the weather shut down FIFA Fan Fest, KC watched the Netherlands team top Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday. Netherlands will face Morocco in the Round of 32, while Tunisia leave the World Cup without
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Kansas City’s 2024 gun homicide rate of 24.6 per 100,000 people ranked among the worst of U.S. cities. That stands in sharp contrast to the countries with teams based in the city for the World Cup — England, Argentina, the Netherlands and A
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