Kansas city news

Here are some recent news stories from Kansas City:

Local News

• Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl LIV: The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020, bringing the team's first Super Bowl title to Kansas City. (Source: Kansas City Star)
• Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas Proposes New Budget: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has proposed a new budget for the city, which includes increased funding for public safety, infrastructure, and affordable housing. (Source: Kansas City Business Journal)
• Kansas City Streetcar Expansion Planned: The Kansas City Streetcar system is set to expand to the city's downtown area, with plans to add new tracks and stations. (Source: KCUR)

Crime and Public Safety

• Kansas City Police Officer Shot in the Line of Duty: A Kansas City police officer was shot and injured while responding to a call in the city's East Bottoms neighborhood. (Source: Kansas City Star)
• Kansas City Man Arrested for Murder: A 25-year-old Kansas City man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 22-year-old woman. (Source: FOX4 Kansas City)
• Kansas City Crime Rate Decreases: According to the Kansas City Police Department, the city's crime rate has decreased by 10% over the past year. (Source: Kansas City Star)

Business and Economy

• Kansas City-Based Cerner Corporation to Lay Off 1,000 Employees: Cerner Corporation, a Kansas City-based healthcare technology company, announced plans to lay off approximately 1,000 employees due to declining revenue. (Source: Kansas City Business Journal)
• Kansas City's Economy Grows: According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the Kansas City metropolitan area's economy grew by 2.5% in 2019. (Source: Kansas City Business Journal)
• New Development Planned for Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District: A new development project is planned for the Crossroads Arts District, which will include a mix of residential and commercial space. (Source: KCUR)

Sports

• Kansas City Royals Hire New Manager: The Kansas City Royals hired a new manager, Matt Quatraro, who previously served as the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. (Source: Kansas City Star)
• Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Named NFL MVP: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the 2018 season. (Source: Kansas City Star)
• Kansas City Sporting KC to Play in MLS Cup: Sporting KC, the city's professional soccer team, will play in the MLS Cup against the Seattle Sounders. (Source: Kansas City Star)