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KC puts $1M toward new homelessness strategy

City leaders say the flexible fund will help move people experiencing homelessness indoors faster.

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Kansas City leaders are launching a $1 million <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Housing Gateway Program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2898/1746" data-vars-content-id="5360b410-406a-4697-bf7a-1ec7b006171d" data-vars-headline="KC puts $1M toward new homelessness strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2898/1746" target="_blank">Housing Gateway Program</a> to move people indoors more quickly as homelessness rises.Why it matters: The effort relies on flexible local dollars that aren&#x27;t tied to federal restrictions, giving the city more control over how quickly and where the money is deployed.

Olympic fever packs the ice at KC Curling Club

Nearly 600 people signed up to try curling during the Winter Olympics surge.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Kansas City Curling Club" data-vars-click-url="https://kccurling.com/" data-vars-content-id="8651eaec-21c1-41d4-9a2f-e88329246674" data-vars-headline="Olympic fever packs the ice at KC Curling Club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kccurling.com/" target="_blank">The Kansas City Curling Club</a> has signed up hundreds of new people to try curling since the Winter Olympics began, flooding its facility with first-timers eager to slide a stone.Why it matters: The club is the only dedicated curling facility within 350 miles of KC, and Olympic buzz is boosting interest in the niche winter sport.

Health coverage hits harder in Kansas than in Missouri

Kansas families spend nearly 10% of income on employer coverage, slightly more than Missouri households.

Health

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Employer health coverage" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/charted-health-insurance-coverage-family-income" data-vars-content-id="c429a5f5-7d49-4bd8-aca6-42b912e2a71e" data-vars-headline="Health coverage hits harder in Kansas than in Missouri" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/charted-health-insurance-coverage-family-income" target="_self">Employer health coverage</a> eats up nearly one-tenth of a typical family&#x27;s income in both Kansas and Missouri, with Kansas households facing a slightly heavier burden, a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Commonwealth Fund study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2026/is-employer-coverage-affordable-how-states-stack-up" data-vars-content-id="c429a5f5-7d49-4bd8-aca6-42b912e2a71e" data-vars-headline="Health coverage hits harder in Kansas than in Missouri" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2026/is-employer-coverage-affordable-how-states-stack-up" target="_blank">Commonwealth Fund study</a> shows.

Fed World Cup funding to pay for officers, drone defense in KC

Kansas City is getting more than $79 million from the federal government.

Kansas City is getting more than $79 million from the federal government for public safety ahead of the World Cup, leaders announced Thursday.Why it matters: Organizers and public officials want to be ready for anything ahead of the city&#x27;s massive fan influx this summer, although leaders say there are no specific threats at this time.

Ping-pong balls fly at new Ricochet game bar

Trying to catch your errant ping-pong ball is part of the experience.

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A new bar in the Crossroads will send you running across the room chasing your ping-pong ball, but that&#x27;s all part of the experience.The big picture: It&#x27;s one of the many games at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ricochet" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ricochetsocial.com/locations/kc" data-vars-content-id="55a0092a-06ef-4863-94f0-396dbb1d9e8a" data-vars-headline="Ping-pong balls fly at new Ricochet game bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ricochetsocial.com/locations/kc" target="_blank">Ricochet</a>, a social lounge hosting its grand opening Tuesday at 1720 McGee St.

Parisi company launches new era with downtown HQ

Paris Brothers' seven-year lease plants a flag in KC's busiest neighborhood.

Kansas City&#x27;s largest family-owned coffee brand and its sister logistics company are planting their flags downtown this spring.Why it matters: The move by Paris Brothers establishes a seven-year lease at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long vacant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2025/12/16/mythical-games-kc-live-lease-lawsuit-judgment.html" data-vars-content-id="5a777ea9-3bcd-40a1-a0dd-6e64a68a63cc" data-vars-headline="Parisi company launches new era with downtown HQ" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2025/12/16/mythical-games-kc-live-lease-lawsuit-judgment.html" target="_blank">long vacant</a> space in the Power &amp; Light District, one of KC&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="busiest neighborhoods" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/08/14/power-light-district-kc" data-vars-content-id="5a777ea9-3bcd-40a1-a0dd-6e64a68a63cc" data-vars-headline="Parisi company launches new era with downtown HQ" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/08/14/power-light-district-kc" target="_self">busiest neighborhoods</a>.

Red envelopes tease new Asian Glow Fest

The City Market is marking the Lunar New Year next Saturday.

Culture

The City Market is marking the start of the Lunar New Year with traditional red envelopes next Saturday — and teasing a new Asian street festival coming to Kansas City next month.The big picture: The envelopes kick off the countdown to the first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Asian Glow Fest KC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1257934742949273/1257934749615939" data-vars-content-id="c36c405b-e28d-4a9f-b3d4-aa7f11867b9d" data-vars-headline="Red envelopes tease new Asian Glow Fest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1257934742949273/1257934749615939" target="_blank">Asian Glow Fest KC</a>, an event in March that will gather Kansas Citians in celebration of South Asian culture with food, art, and shopping.

Google confirms $10B Project Mica in KC

The $10B campus will cover its own energy costs under a deal with Evergy.

Google confirmed Thursday it will build its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive Project Mica data center campus" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/07/29/port-kc-google-data-center" data-vars-content-id="d270a40b-1697-4b47-a904-e47e92e32b4e" data-vars-headline="Google confirms $10B Project Mica in KC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/07/29/port-kc-google-data-center" target="_self">massive Project Mica data center campus</a> in Kansas City — and it will cover the full energy costs under an agreement with Evergy.Why it matters: The confirmation of the project in the Northland cements one of the largest development packages in the city&#x27;s history.

KC warehouse owners won't sell to the federal government

ICE's presence at the site prompted backlash from local leaders and the public.

The owners of a warehouse in south Kansas City will not sell it to the federal government, the company said in a statement Thursday.Why it matters: Federal immigration officials <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="toured the site" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/01/15/ice-detention-expansion-kansas-city" data-vars-content-id="1d9f7cb6-dfd9-4022-a2fc-90c5d24dcbf4" data-vars-headline="KC warehouse owners won&#x27;t sell to the federal government" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/01/15/ice-detention-expansion-kansas-city" target="_self">toured the site</a> as ICE said it seeks to expand its detention capacity, prompting backlash from local leaders and the public.

Exclusive: Sports ticket prices soar as teams chase premium clientele

Ticket prices rose significantly more than inflation across leagues over the past 10 years.

Sports ticket prices rose significantly more than inflation across leagues over the past 10 years, with premium seats skyrocketing, according to data that ticketing platform Gametime shared with Axios.Why it matters: Going to a game is becoming increasingly unaffordable for some fans, even as demand continues to drive premium pricing.

A run in the underground world of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt

This sprawling underground complex is home to one of KC's most distinctive races.

What began as a limestone mine boring into the cliffs above the Missouri River has become a sprawling underground complex — and home to one of Kansas City&#x27;s most distinctive races.The big picture: The annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Groundhog Run" data-vars-click-url="https://abilitykc.org/event/groundhog-run/" data-vars-content-id="4b267a73-7223-427e-876d-5a7a8038b902" data-vars-headline="A run in the underground world of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://abilitykc.org/event/groundhog-run/" target="_blank">Groundhog Run</a> winds through miles of tunnels reaching under Worlds of Fun, blending a long-running charity event with a glimpse into the scale and ambition of the Hunt family — one of the richest in America.

The snow has arrived at Snow Creek

Recent KC temps in the 40s and 50s have made for muddy hills.

Sports

The hills are open at Kansas City&#x27;s ski resort, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Snow Creek" data-vars-click-url="https://www.skisnowcreek.com/" data-vars-content-id="01de9aaf-23f7-473f-827d-574cdf91db3e" data-vars-headline="The snow has arrived at Snow Creek" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.skisnowcreek.com/" target="_blank">Snow Creek</a>, which finally has snow that&#x27;s set to last through the week and beyond.Why it matters: Snow sports are hit and miss here, where winter temps have a tough time staying below 32 degrees.

Take Care debuts new Crossroads breakfast program

The menu is built around a popular biscuit with a ravenous following.

Food and Drink

There&#x27;s a new breakfast option in the Crossroads that&#x27;s producing a biscuit sandwich in high demand and coffee sourced from individual farms.The big picture: Take Care by Oleo (419 E. 18th St. in KCMO) officially launched its expanded food program Wednesday.

Stadiums are becoming more like micro-cities

These complex real estate deals pose high risks for taxpayers and government officials.

Big stadium projects are becoming less like standalone destinations and more like micro-cities with teams trying to create year-round neighborhoods, not just game-day traffic.Why it matters: That shift turns new stadium projects into complex <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="real estate deals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/08/business/sports-stadiums-real-estate-cities" data-vars-content-id="5ccf67d9-574c-4d4a-8a96-8bb1eb18b3ab" data-vars-headline="Stadiums are becoming more like micro-cities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/08/business/sports-stadiums-real-estate-cities" target="_blank">real estate deals</a>, posing high risks for taxpayers and government officials while promising more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="revenue for teams" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/06/mixed-use-development-sports-teams-owners-stadiums" data-vars-content-id="5ccf67d9-574c-4d4a-8a96-8bb1eb18b3ab" data-vars-headline="Stadiums are becoming more like micro-cities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/06/mixed-use-development-sports-teams-owners-stadiums" target="_blank">revenue for teams</a> and development for cities.

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Ping-pong balls fly at new Ricochet game bar

Parisi company launches new era with downtown HQ

Red envelopes tease new Asian Glow Fest

Google confirms $10B Project Mica in KC

KC warehouse owners won't sell to the federal government