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Andy Reid said he addressed Harrison Butker's struggles and hasn't ruled out signing Justin Tucker as the Chiefs prepare to bounce back against the Broncos at Arrowhead (stadium).

Kansas City Zoo announced 17-year-old Zuri is pregnant and the zoo expects its first-ever elephant calf in late 2027; the father is 21-year-old Tamani and this will be the first offspring for both adults.

Joe’s KC was named one of 15 organizations recognized Oct.

28 for its role in the Mahomies Foundation’s food-allergy effort, a partnership the foundation highlighted for expanding allergy-safe meal access and resources in the Kansas City area.

The Federal Trade Commission sued a San Diego company nearly two weeks ago, alleging Reps & Co. used bots to buy tickets to Beyoncé's 2023 Arrowhead Stadium show (more than 1,300 accounts bought 7,600+ tickets and generated $833,000), leaving Ticketmaster users stuck in queues.

Evergy said Oct. 26 that planned data centers will not raise residential rates, explaining it models new load and funds grid upgrades through large-customer contracts and federal incentives.

The company said regulatory oversight and cost-tracking mechanisms will make sure customers only pay the utility's approved share.

Winter shutoff protections start Nov.

1 across the metro, blocking water disconnections during cold weather; Missouri's rule runs Nov. 1 through March 31 when temperatures fall below 32 degrees, and Kansas bars shutoffs when forecasts show under 35 degrees within 48 hours with required payment-plan options.

NewsMorning is asking readers to send photos of their Halloween costumes and decorations for possible publication, with submissions due by Halloween.

Cybersecurity expert Aaron Weissenfluh warns Lee's Summit residents that scammers use social media posts (like vacation photos and hobby updates) to build profiles and target individuals.

He urges users to adjust privacy settings and delay sharing real-time locations to protect their information.