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Johnson County officially launched its World Cup branding umbrella — Johnson County United — Wednesday with a rally full of optimism and hope that the international recognition and enhanced services will become a permanent part of the county’s legacy. “It’s...

The city of Prairie Village turned 75 years old on Feb. 19, but the city’s year-long celebration kicks off later this month. Prairie Village’s 75th anniversary celebrations begin at the end of March and continue throughout the year until the...

Overcast conditions and a chilly wind didn't keep hundreds of people from flocking to downtown Overland Park to watch the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. The parade began at 79th and Floyd streets. From there, it moved west...

Alex Omorodion is a lifelong soccer fan who is looking forward to the Kansas City area making its mark on the 2026 World Cup this summer. A semi-pro soccer player himself, Omorodion was also recently selected to serve as a...

By Gabe Rosenberg FIFA probably couldn’t have made the World Cup ticket process more complicated if they tried. I’ll give you a peek behind the scenes, but I can’t promise it’ll make any more sense. Like millions of other people around...

A family of Argentina natives in Johnson County is celebrating their home country's national soccer team setting up its base camp in Kansas City for this summer's World Cup. Last week, Argentina's national football team, the reigning World Cup champions,...

As the countdown clock ticks toward this summer’s World Cup, pieces are beginning to fall into place around Kansas City, which is hosting six matches. Bus routes have been announced, local watch parties are set and other festivities are...

For the fifth year in a row, the city of Prairie Village honored the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday. Stand Up for Black Lives+ Prairie Village, the city of Prairie Village’s diversity committee and the...

A nearly 20-year Fourth of July fireworks display put on annually by three northeastern Johnson County cities has come to an end. The cities of Fairway, Roeland Park and Westwood announced on Wednesday that the long-standing show put on at...

Happy holidays, Johnson County! While the holidays are often centered around kids and families, sometimes we just need some time away from the hubbub. We've found more than enough events in Johnson County for adults to enjoy themselves. Beyond the family...

Happy holidays, Johnson County! After the presents are unwrapped and the family finishes up their dinner, you might want some places to go to take in some holiday splendor or just get out of the house. In that case, we...

By Madeline Fox FIFA has opened up the next round of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, for the first time since fans found out who is playing where and when in the first round of matches. Kansas City will...