Voters in seven local school districts on Tuesday chose board members and approved ballot measures addressing school finances. The districts with school board elections this year included some of the ...

Soccer fans react to the official FIFA World Cup host city announcement on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Kansas City Power and Light District in Kansas City. (Zachary Linhares/The Beacon) The ...

Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in. I’ve curated this weekly list of events, ...

Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball, Minnesota homered three times in the ninth inning to break open a close game, and the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Thursday to avoid a ...

Seven amendments to the 2027 budget were adopted during the finance committee meeting on March 24, including increased ...

It should have been easy. Valentine’s Day 2020 was a Friday—guaranteed money for any restaurant with a shred of ambience. Port Fonda, Kansas City’s nationally lauded Mexican restaurant, was hosting a ...

Will Berndt is not a salesman. The founder of Marion Milling, a small flour mill that opened in the West Bottoms last year, is a baker by trade and by temperament. He’s soft-spoken—maybe a little ...

On Saturday and Sunday night, California country rockers Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real took over Knuckleheads for two sold-out shows. Multi-instrumental wizard Talia Keys opened both nights. Our ...

Lil String. // photo by Eli Ralls Lil String with Burst and Last Generation Westport Bowery Thursday, February 12 Performing a sold-out show at Westport Bowery, rapper Lil String delivered a mix of ...

In September 2020, percussionist Josh Jones became the first Black tenure-track musician in the Kansas City Symphony’s history, founded in 1982. Jones was denied tenure earlier this spring, sparking ...

Billy Tipton was a jack of all trades. A jazz musician, recording artist, booking agent, dedicated father to three, and husband. He lived an honorable life, offering his musical virtues up to the ...

If you’re on the hunt for the best chicken wings in Kansas City, you’re in luck. From smoky BBQ to bold international flavors, these local gems are redefining what it means to serve unforgettable ...