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Rick Atkinson — a renowned historian and former Kansas City Times reporter — is coming to Kansas City later this month for an event with the Harry S Truman Presidential Library and Museum at Unity Temple on the Plaza. He joined Up To Date to discuss the history of the Revolutionary War.

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Kansas City fans can now register for tickets to the FIFA Fan Festival at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, which will host viewings and entertainment during the World Cup. The majority will be general admission and free, but capacity is limited.

Missouri Attorney General says voters don’t have the authority to overturn gerrymandered map

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The Kansas City Royals play their first series at Kauffman Stadium of the year this week against the Minnesota Twins. From the ballpark on Opening Day, KCUR's Up To Date was joined by Royals owner John Sherman, the team's head groundskeeper Trevor Vance and more.

Fran Sutton is reshaping Wyandotte County’s housing landscape by turning vacant lots into affordable homes that cater to a variety of needs.

This season, Royals fans will see a new face on the team's television broadcasts: Bridget Howard. The Kansas City native joined KCUR's Up To Date on Friday to talk about her new role on the Royals broadcast team and look ahead to the team's 2026 season.

Kansas City is exploring ways to manage stormwater naturally, using parks, gardens, and special pavement to soak up rains. The effort could reshape neighborhoods, improve water quality, and create more green space across the city.

Dr. Bradley Poos, the associate director of the Institute of Urban Education at UMKC, joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss his book “Urban Education: Kansas City’s Central High School and the Enduring Legacy of Racism.”

A decade of sports success continues with the World Cup. Kansas City is pushing for more

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Kansas University Cancer Center is making available a one-time CAR T-cell therapy that could free blood cancer patients from the injection cycles of chemotherapy and radiation.

Christal Watson, the mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, joined Up To Date on Friday to discuss the Chiefs moving to her county, concerns from her constituents about property taxes and much more.

The earnings tax provides nearly half of Kansas City’s overall budget. Voters will decide April 7 whether to extend it for 5 years.

AI photos and videos are flooding the internet. A Kansas City library shares how not to be duped

"The World in KC" explores city's global identity beyond World Cup

Tips were once reserved for hospitality services like bars and restaurants, but now more businesses are adding tip options — and the suggested amount has increased. University of Kansas associate professor Rob Waiser discusses the change tip culture and what businesses should consider before making the ask.

Johnson County Commission Chair Mike Kelly joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss rising property taxes in his county, preparations for the 2026 World Cup, and the Chiefs' new headquarters and practice facility coming to Olathe.

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Sincere Davis, a Kansas City high school junior with an intellectual disability, used to doubt that she’d be able to achieve her passion. The Transition Academy offered her job training and connected her with a media internship, as she pursues her career goals of making documentaries.

A historic Kansas City railroad bridge is set to open as a unique entertainment destination across the Kansas river. The redevelopment will provide pedestrian crossings as well as and area for dining, music and special events. 

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Citizen scientists across Missouri are helping researchers catalog the state’s vast fungal diversity. Their findings could lead to discoveries with applications ranging from medicine to eco-friendly materials.

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In Katy Schamberger's book "Oldest Kansas City," readers can learn about the history behind the city's oldest barbecue restaurants, oldest brick house, oldest neighborhood and so much more.

World Cup games will be underway here in Kansas City in just over three months. Author Simon Kuper joined Up To Date to discuss the history of the biggest sporting event in the world and how it became the spectacle it is today.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Kansas Citians can view some of the nation’s founding documents. The Freedom Plane National Tour is bringing the artifacts that shaped America’s government to the National World War I Museum and Memorial.  

Kansas farmers have faced significant challenges due to the Trump administration’s tariffs, which drove up equipment costs and caused crop prices to fall. The Kansas Farmer’s Union says the tariffs contributed to the closure of hundreds of farms and added stress to an already unpredictable industry.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is moving closer to a major expansion, with renovations underway and plans to break ground on a new wing in 2028. Director and CEO Julian Zugazagoitia shares updates on fundraising, breaks down the construction timeline and discusses how the museum aims to become more transparent, accessible and community-centered in preparation of its 100th anniversary.

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Mark Alford, a Republican congressman who represents Missouri's 4th district, believes that President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran was the right one. Meanwhile, many Democrats have argued that the war was unjustifiable and that Trump did not have the authority to take these actions without a declaration of war from Congress.

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Breaking down the Kansas City Current's offeseason moves

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