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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>

KC's World Cup Fan Fest: Dates and themes

Fan Fest won't be open every day during the World Cup.

World Cup organizers have unveiled Fan Fest dates and themes and are asking those planning a visit to register in advance.Why it matters: Outside the stadium, Fan Fest will be Kansas City&#x27;s largest World Cup gathering, designed to hold up to 25,000 people at once.

KC's first pro softball team launches ticket sales

The KC Diamond's home opener is at Legends Field on June 17.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kansas City Diamonds" data-vars-click-url="https://thekcdiamonds.com/" data-vars-content-id="1671c7f2-7daa-4ef7-8b6d-8e4bc66d2b03" data-vars-headline="KC&#x27;s first pro softball team launches ticket sales" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thekcdiamonds.com/" target="_blank">Kansas City Diamonds</a>, KC&#x27;s new pro softball team, opened general ticket sales today for its inaugural season as part of the Professional Softball League (PSL).Why it matters: Women&#x27;s sports are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surging in popularity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/08/22/kansas-city-womens-sports-capital" data-vars-content-id="1671c7f2-7daa-4ef7-8b6d-8e4bc66d2b03" data-vars-headline="KC&#x27;s first pro softball team launches ticket sales" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/08/22/kansas-city-womens-sports-capital" target="_self">surging in popularity</a>, and the KC Diamonds are building on that momentum after a successful 2025 invitational <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="helped launch the team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/06/12/kc-softball-powerhouse-events" data-vars-content-id="1671c7f2-7daa-4ef7-8b6d-8e4bc66d2b03" data-vars-headline="KC&#x27;s first pro softball team launches ticket sales" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/06/12/kc-softball-powerhouse-events" target="_self">helped launch the team</a>.

Rental demand soars in KC for the World Cup

Kansas City is one of the most in-demand World Cup host cities.

Kansas City is one of the most in-demand World Cup host cities right now, with the city leading in occupancy rates and new listings, according to AirDNA, a short-term rental data company.The big picture: With four months left until the tournament, fans are booking rooms before it&#x27;s too late, which is squeezing the market and driving up prices.

Team Netherlands will make its home base in KC

We got another one. The Netherlands and the KC Current announced Thursday that the Dutch national team will make its base camp in Kansas City for the World Cup this summer.Why it matters: That makes three top-10 teams coming to the smallest host city, setting KC up for a summer of soccer pandemonium.

Team England confirms KC as its World Cup home base

The reveal comes after Argentina also announced it would be here.

England will make its home base in Kansas City, choosing Swope Soccer Village for its training site, the team <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2026/Feb/11/england-men-to-play-new-zealand-and-costa-rica-in-USA-pre-world-cup-20261102" data-vars-content-id="a4d14bbf-5415-4bee-8579-b35588ea6c03" data-vars-headline="Team England confirms KC as its World Cup home base" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2026/Feb/11/england-men-to-play-new-zealand-and-costa-rica-in-USA-pre-world-cup-20261102" target="_blank">announced</a> Wednesday.The big picture: The reveal comes after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Argentina also announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/02/06/argentina-base-in-kansas-city-thousands-fans" data-vars-content-id="a4d14bbf-5415-4bee-8579-b35588ea6c03" data-vars-headline="Team England confirms KC as its World Cup home base" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/02/06/argentina-base-in-kansas-city-thousands-fans" target="_self">Argentina also announced</a> it would be in KC. Both teams, ranked No. 4 and No. 2, respectively, are likely to bring large delegations of fans.

Argentina's base in KC expected to bring "tens of thousands"

Here's how Kansas City wooed the reigning World Cup champs.

Kansas City&#x27;s hospitality, facilities and location were major factors in Argentina choosing Kansas City for its World Cup base camp this summer, Sporting KC president and chief executive Jake Reid says.Why it matters: The reigning World Cup <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="champions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/18/world-cup-2022-messi-argentina-france-win" data-vars-content-id="08ade710-1ea4-4f11-9bdb-c425163c2906" data-vars-headline="Argentina&#x27;s base in KC expected to bring &quot;tens of thousands&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/18/world-cup-2022-messi-argentina-france-win" target="_self">champions</a>&#x27; announcement <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.afa.com.ar/es/posts/la-seleccion-argentina-hara-base-en-kansas-city" data-vars-content-id="08ade710-1ea4-4f11-9bdb-c425163c2906" data-vars-headline="Argentina&#x27;s base in KC expected to bring &quot;tens of thousands&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.afa.com.ar/es/posts/la-seleccion-argentina-hara-base-en-kansas-city" target="_blank">last week</a> will bring increased global attention, a massive delegation of fans and maybe some &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Messi mania" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/15/messi-transforms-inter-miami-florida-mls-appletv" data-vars-content-id="08ade710-1ea4-4f11-9bdb-c425163c2906" data-vars-headline="Argentina&#x27;s base in KC expected to bring &quot;tens of thousands&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/15/messi-transforms-inter-miami-florida-mls-appletv" target="_self">Messi mania</a>&quot; to the heart of America.

Who Kansas Citians should root for in Super Bowl LX

Here's how to pick whether to root for the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Super Bowl" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/01/30/super-bowl-ticket-prices-soar" data-vars-content-id="3f9af0cb-c02f-48b2-81ed-3ca388463b72" data-vars-headline="Who Kansas Citians should root for in Super Bowl LX" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/01/30/super-bowl-ticket-prices-soar" target="_self">The Super Bowl</a> is this weekend, which means… not a lot for Kansas City this year, unfortunately. (Womp womp.)Why it matters: It doesn&#x27;t for most of us. Still, if watching the big game is an annual tradition, here&#x27;s how to decide whether to root for the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots.Zoom in: There are three former Missouri Tigers and two Kansas Jayhawks between the two teams, the Kansas City Star <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article314477806.html" data-vars-content-id="3f9af0cb-c02f-48b2-81ed-3ca388463b72" data-vars-headline="Who Kansas Citians should root for in Super Bowl LX" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article314477806.html" target="_blank">reports</a>.<ul><li>Mizzou&#x27;s Drew Lock and KU&#x27;s Bryce Cabeldue and Logan Brown play for Seattle but are unlikely to see action.</li><li>For the Patriots, Mizzou&#x27;s Marcus Bryant played in 12 games this season; Yasir Durant is injured.</li><li>The most likely local-ish player to see time on the field is Jalen Sundell from Maryville, Missouri, a Seahawks center.</li></ul>The winner? Seattle has the most players from Kansas and Missouri, so hometown pride favors the Seahawks.<ul><li>Tiger fans and Chiefs fans with AFC loyalty might choose New England.</li></ul>💭My thought bubble: As a member of Marching Mizzou during the Drew Lock era, I&#x27;ll probably root for Seattle — definitely unrelated to them being favored to win.Keep reading: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Super Bowl&#x27;s most outrageous eats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/02/05/super-bowl-lx-levis-stadium-menu-bay-area-food-sf" data-vars-content-id="3f9af0cb-c02f-48b2-81ed-3ca388463b72" data-vars-headline="Who Kansas Citians should root for in Super Bowl LX" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/02/05/super-bowl-lx-levis-stadium-menu-bay-area-food-sf" target="_self">The Super Bowl&#x27;s most outrageous eats</a><ul><li>And <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="these Super Bowl ads" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/early-super-bowl-ads-2026-gary-vee" data-vars-content-id="3f9af0cb-c02f-48b2-81ed-3ca388463b72" data-vars-headline="Who Kansas Citians should root for in Super Bowl LX" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/early-super-bowl-ads-2026-gary-vee" target="_self">these Super Bowl ads</a> were released early.</li></ul>

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.

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KC Current opens Riverside stadium, training complex

Olympic fever packs the ice at KC Curling Club

KC's World Cup Fan Fest: Dates and themes

KC's first pro softball team launches ticket sales

Rental demand soars in KC for the World Cup