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First reported in early June, FIFA was planning to ban reusable plastic water bottles in stadiums as a last-minute policy change ahead of the World Cup. spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/kan…
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According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, the contract now ties the superstar quarterback to the Chiefs through the 2033 season and adding a total value of the contract to $504.75 million. spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/kan…
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Mayor Lucas has announced a proposed ordinance to give Kansas City stronger non-law-enforcement tools to shut down unsafe, unlicensed, or repeatedly violative business operations. spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/kan…
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"Team Algeria, welcome to Lawrence, Kansas!" That's the message to Algeria from Johnny's Tavern. Alongside the city, the local sports bar has embraced the Algerian men's national team during this World Cup.
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Nature's natural lawn mowers are back in the Kansas City metro! For the fourth year in a row, over 40 goats can be found off the Heritage Riverfront Trail for the next month, grazing away at overgrown weeds.
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas will introduce a proposal after a violent shooting at 79th and Troost. Hundreds of shots were fired and multiple people, including minors, were wounded.
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FIFA Fan Fest at the World War I Memorial and Museum opens tomorrow. One of the first things people will see is the 65-foot tall heart gateway that welcomes fans as soon as they are past security. Further back, fans can find a stage where they can gather for musical guests.
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Kansas City has been preparing for months to welcome hundreds of thousands of international visitors for the World Cup. The work has included improving infrastructure, supporting local businesses, health preparedness, enhancing public safety and more. specne.ws/iRQ5D7?cid=twitter…
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The deployment includes three sites: one in the stadium primarily for patrons arriving at the stadium; one at Fan Fest expected to be the busiest; and another with a small footprint near Power & Light. specne.ws/WkUQdD?cid=twitter…
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For those traveling on I-70, I-135 and other north central Kansas highways, numerous traffic signs including stop signs and regulatory signs are missing or damaged. specne.ws/erczdM?cid=twitter…
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Check out "Kansas City" Stadium. The stadium's World Cup makeover is nearly complete, with hundreds of Chiefs and KC signage and sponsors swapped out for FIFA-approved partners.
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Take a walk through FIFA's new Kansas City Stadium. That's what the Chiefs invited us to do yesterday ahead of Arrowhead hosting six World Cup matches.
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The Algeria national team is the next World Cup team to land in Kansas City ahead of the world soccer tournament. The team’s plane landed at Kansas City International Airport just after 10 p.m. on Sunday night.
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The KC Pride Parade took to the streets between Westport and Theis Park Saturday.
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