finance
S&P 500 Gains 1.24% as Global Markets Rally Higher
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Kansas City investors and retirement balances.
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wellness
Five Seasonal Recipes Using Local Produce Available Now
Kansas City home cooks can turn peak July harvests from area farms into straightforward meals that highlight tomatoes, corn and berries.
finance
Energy Costs and Equity Gains: What Tuesday's Markets Mean for Kansas City Workers
A broad rally in U.S. equities and surging energy prices landed differently in a city where logistics, manufacturing and agriculture sit at the economic core.
wellness
Kansas City Residents Launch Walking Groups to Build Community Fitness
Kansas City residents are launching small crews to walk together on local streets and paths for regular exercise and neighbor connections.
Politics
Kansas Bill Tracker: How Missouri Legislature's Energy and Housing Bills Hit Kansas City Wallets
Two major bills moving through the Missouri statehouse will reshape Kansas City's utility costs and rental markets, with working families and seniors facing the steepest changes.
Politics
Kansas City Property Tax Levy Rules Compared to Peer Cities in 2026 Budget
The revised assessment formula in the city budget projects an average annual property tax bill of $2,450 for Kansas City homeowners, a figure lower than the $2,890 recorded in St. Louis under the same state guidelines.
wellness
Kansas City Launches Free Senior Fitness Programs at Local Parks
Kansas City expands no-cost group exercise options for residents 60 and older at parks and centers starting mid-July.
Politics
Kansas City Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Ordinance Adjusts Local Sales Tax Collections
Residents will see higher costs on taxable purchases starting in August as the ordinance directs revenue to road and bridge repairs across city neighborhoods.