On Thursday morning, federal officials raided a food manufacturing facility in Kansas City. The operation is an extension of federal efforts to ramp up immigrant arrests during the World Cup.

Switzerland faces Argentina, the Messi-led juggernaut and returning World Cup champions, this Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival hopes to close with a bang, offering big-name headliners like Sheryl Crow, Tech N9ne and The All-American Rejects.

Gov. Mike Kehoe is requesting President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster after severe weather in Missouri in June.

The majority of tornadoes this year have blasted through states in the Midwest and Southeast, including Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Iowa. Tornado activity has been increasing east of the Great Plains in recent decades.

In a Facebook post, Ramsingh said living in Mexico allows his family to be closer to friends and relatives in the U.S.

The housing industry saw a sharp drop in construction starts nationwide in May, both compared with the previous month and with the same period a year earlier.

Scott Simon and Azar Nafisi reflect on the enduring power of literature.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.

Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from?

Our “District After Dark” series takes us to The Blue Note where Mike Nolan, senior market director, tells us how the nearly 100-year-old iconic venue and its sister space, Rose Music Hall, host everything from concerts and weddings to memorials and major touring acts like Modest Mouse and Pixies. Mike reflects on 15 years of memorable shows—including a life-changing Gary Clark Jr. performance—and looks ahead to upcoming seasons packed with versatile indoor-outdoor events. July 10, 2026

Season 32 of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series features another full lineup of concerts, from the kickoff party on August 23rd through the April 29th Perez-Mesa Memorial Concert (honoring Cuban music) with Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. Josh Chittum gives us the full rundown on today's show! July 9, 2026

Consumer advocates want to ensure power-hungry AI data centers pay their fair share.

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new ingredient for sunscreen — the first in twenty years. One local dermatologist feels it could be a beneficial addition to the market for consumers.

A section of Columbia's East Ash Street will close for about a month for mural painting, according to a city of Columbia news release.

A new steering committee that was formed July 1st plans to address homelessness issue in Columbia