Sunday's Kansas City Chiefs game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which will decide which team goes to the Super Bowl, is a windfall for local businesses. Read moreThe Chiefs have enjoyed 5 straight AFC Championships at home. ‘It's nuts’ for Kansas City businesses
Royals leadership told about 350 people at a hearing Tuesday about the plans to build a new stadium closer to Kansas City's urban center. Read moreRoyals declare 'our conclusion is clear' on downtown ballpark
Bars, restaurants and soccer stores are seeing more business brought their way from local interest in games. Read moreCashing in on the Cup: Missouri businesses see boost from soccer excitement
After months of haggling, St. Louis, St. Louis County and the board that oversees the Dome announced an agreement Tuesday night on how to divide the $519 million settlement over the Rams leaving. Read moreSt. Louis, county and Dome board reach agreement to split $519 million Rams settlement
Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman has officially announced that he intends to move the team downtown as part of a $2 billion redevelopment plan. Read moreRoyals envision $2B downtown ballpark district, ‘largest public-private investment in KC history’
The Regional Arts Commission will distribute $10.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to artists and arts organizations in St. Louis. Read moreRAC to direct $10.6 million in ARPA funds to St. Louis artists and groups
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A new era of NFL broadcasting kicks off Thursday night in Kansas City. The Chiefs’ home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on Amazon Prime Video marks the NFL’s first broadcast airing exclusively on a streaming service. Read moreChiefs-Chargers Thursday Night Football game kicks off first year of exclusive NFL rights for Amazon
Kansas legalized wagering on sports just in time for football season. At Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas, fans filed in to place bets. Read moreNFL season kicks off with a Chiefs win and, in Kansas, legal sports betting
Officials anticipate a boost in tax revenue with legalized sports betting in Kansas, but experts also expect issues due to problem gambling. Read moreWho loses – and by how much – with legalized sports gambling in Kansas?
The Truman hosts both concerts and special events. It has become a big part of the Crossroads neighborhood and the Kansas City music scene. Read moreThe Truman celebrates five years of bringing music, community to Kansas City
Columbia is among many cities expanding programs for residents who enjoy online video gaming. Read moreColumbia opens new eSports league for residents embracing online games
Efforts to legalize sports wagering in Missouri fizzled this year when a dispute over video lottery led to an impasse in the state Senate. Read moreKansas plans Sept. 1 ‘soft launch’ of sports wagering for start of football season
Six mountain biking parks have opened in Missouri in the last three years with the help of a nonprofit group. Backers say the parks boost local economies. Read moreA growing number of Missouri communities are opening mountain biking parks. Meet a trail enthusiast encouraging the growth.
While oppressive heat swept through the state, there were fewer places for people to cool off in Kansas City. Read moreAs heat waves persist, most public pools in Kansas City, Missouri, are closed
Despite a worker shortage impacting small businesses across the country, some downtown businesses have had little trouble hiring. Read moreAgainst enduring worker shortage, Columbia businesses hire, retain employees ahead of fall semester
Trying to keep a fully stocked inventory has been difficult for local bike retailers amid lingering effects of COVID-induced shortages. Read more'Still really wonky': Two years since cycling surge, supply challenges continue
