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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.

KC Current opens Riverside stadium, training complex

The new campus expands youth development and will host the Netherlands in 2026.

Sports

<figure><img alt="Group of people in business attire cutting a teal ribbon at a ceremony with a microphone and audience visible, indicating an official opening event." height="720" id="9e1a3037-8ee1-45c2-995e-9ffc8ecfb3dc" src="https://images.axios.com/XUi1vDAaKkES3W4Z9EF7tTkhN-4=/2026/02/24/1771971363224.gif" width="1280"/><figcaption>Riverside Stadium &amp; Performance Center unveiling. GIF: Abbey Higginbotham/Axios</figcaption></figure>The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kansas City Current" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/11/26/womens-sports-kansas-city-ranking" data-vars-content-id="51e9f77e-c7b7-4bbf-8b77-617bcb013a5f" data-vars-headline="KC Current opens Riverside stadium, training complex" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/11/26/womens-sports-kansas-city-ranking" target="_self">Kansas City Current</a> opened a 2,000-seat stadium and new training complex in Riverside on Tuesday, completing a $52 million expansion of its player facilities.The big picture: With the Riverside campus now open, the Current has a dedicated development home separate from CPKC Stadium, where the club plays its NWSL matches on the riverfront.<ul><li>The campus will serve as a year-round base for the club&#x27;s second team and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="youth development programs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/news/kansas-city-current-introduces-teal-rising-alliance" data-vars-content-id="51e9f77e-c7b7-4bbf-8b77-617bcb013a5f" data-vars-headline="KC Current opens Riverside stadium, training complex" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/news/kansas-city-current-introduces-teal-rising-alliance" target="_blank">youth development programs</a>.</li></ul>

How ICE enforcement stress affects kids — and what parents can do

As federal immigration enforcement ramps up, Kansas City therapists report rising anxiety among children. Here's what parents should watch for and how to help.

As the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="d0c3670a-7ce3-4159-a68f-c0e8a3893184" data-vars-headline="How ICE enforcement stress affects kids — and what parents can do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a> administration ramps up federal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/15/twin-cities-occupied-by-federal-agents-turmoil" data-vars-content-id="d0c3670a-7ce3-4159-a68f-c0e8a3893184" data-vars-headline="How ICE enforcement stress affects kids — and what parents can do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/15/twin-cities-occupied-by-federal-agents-turmoil" target="_self">immigration enforcement</a>, experts say <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="children across the country" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/ice-trump-children-mental-health-parents-immigration" data-vars-content-id="d0c3670a-7ce3-4159-a68f-c0e8a3893184" data-vars-headline="How ICE enforcement stress affects kids — and what parents can do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/ice-trump-children-mental-health-parents-immigration" target="_self">children across the country</a> may be absorbing the fear and uncertainty of ICE operations.Why it matters: Experiencing traumatic events in childhood can create lasting physical and mental health challenges that extend into adulthood, Sita Patel, a clinical psychology professor at Palo Alto University, tells Axios.

How to navigate Johnson County's new express lanes

The $572 million project wraps up roughly three years of construction.

Johnson County drivers will see new express lanes on U.S. 69 open this Saturday as part of an effort to reduce congestion.Why it matters: The $572 million project wraps up roughly three years of construction and is intended to address an increasing number of cars on one of the busiest highways in the metro, per the Kansas Department of Transportation

Court ruling looms over Missouri's congressional map

A judge will decide whether Missouri's new map splitting Kansas City can stand for 2026 elections.

A judge will decide whether <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Missouri&#x27;s 2025 congressional map" data-vars-click-url="https://budplan.oa.mo.gov/redistricting-office/2025-us-congressional-house-maps" data-vars-content-id="9128d60c-e3db-41a5-93de-315c828a5a33" data-vars-headline="Court ruling looms over Missouri&#x27;s congressional map" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://budplan.oa.mo.gov/redistricting-office/2025-us-congressional-house-maps" target="_blank">Missouri&#x27;s 2025 congressional map</a>, which splits Kansas City into three districts, violates the state constitution.Why it matters: The map will shape Missouri&#x27;s 2026 midterm elections and could affect the partisan balance of the state&#x27;s congressional delegation.

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>.

What to do this weekend in KC

KCRep, Reel Black Film Fest and Brew Fest top this weekend's local lineup.

<figure><img alt="Illustration of a cassette tape with the tape unspooling to spell weekend. " height="720" id="051904f6-624c-4a0e-aee7-a8a23815b64c" src="https://images.axios.com/GLRqKQredoUT2gYQDT2Jjw3oMtY=/2025/03/05/1741218472258.gif" width="1280"/><figcaption>Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios</figcaption></figure>There&#x27;s plenty to do in Kansas City this weekend, but we whittled down three that scream local.

⌚️ Apple Watches tattle on KS, MO

⌚ Apple Watches tattle on KS, MO

A scatterplot showing average resting heart rate and daily exercise minutes, by state, based on a study of 146k Apple Watch users with five or more VO2 max readings between January 2021 and February 2025. States with residents that spend more time exercising tend to have lower average resting heart rates. Mississippi and West Virginia had the highest resting heart rates, and Hawaii the lowest. Mississippi had the fewest exercise minutes and D.C. the most. Missouri had an average of 29.7 minutes of daily exercise and an average resting heart rate of 64.3.

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KC Current opens Riverside stadium, training complex

KC puts $1M toward new homelessness strategy

How ICE enforcement stress affects kids — and what parents can do

How to navigate Johnson County's new express lanes

⌚ Apple Watches tattle on KS, MO