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Kansas City honors "father of KC barbecue" Henry Perry at free museum event
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (265+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " On Friday, July 3, the Museum of BBQ in Crown Center will celebrate Henry Perry Day, honoring the man known as the father of Kansas City barbecue. The event is free, and the first 100 people to arrive will…...
Alfredo sauce sold in Missouri, Kansas recalled over potential salmonella
2+ week, 3+ day ago (184+ words) (News Nation) " The Coffee Connexion Co. is voluntarily recalling 913 cases of Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states over concerns about salmonella contamination. The Tennessee-based company initiated the recall on May 6 because its sauce contains dry milk powder that its supplier previously…...
Overland Park $34 million revamped farmers market to open this weekend
3+ week, 3+ day ago (323+ words) OVERLAND PARK, Kan. " Overland Park is set to open its newly redeveloped farmers market in downtown Overland Park on Saturday, following a $34 million investment by city leaders. The project aims to enhance the market and create a community gathering space…...
El Caf" Cubano opens new location inside KCMO City Hall
3+ week, 6+ day ago (236+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Kansas City's first and only Cuban coffee brand is expanding. El Caf" Cubano has opened its newest location inside City Hall as part of the city's "Open Doors!" program. Thousands of people walk through the City Hall…...
Local window cleaner uses platform to help save small Grandview restaurant
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1421+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " One local window cleaner is using his platform to help small businesses across the metro, bringing attention to otherwise overlooked hidden gems and raising money for their causes. Since October 2025, Davis Roethler, known online as "Window Wolf,…...
Chipotle testing new menu item, company confirms
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (201+ words) (KTLA) " Chipotle's signature grilled chicken may soon have a crispy counterpart. A company spokesperson confirmed to Nexstar's KTLA that crispy chicken has been tested in select Chipotle restaurants. "We will use guest and operational feedback to determine whether to move…...
Pizza Shoppe reopens at new location nearly two months after Smithville Plaza fire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (318+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The Pizza Shoppe in Smithville, Missouri, has officially reopened Wednesday after its original location burned down earlier this year. According to a Facebook post, the new Pizza Shoppe opened at 11 a. m. at its new location, 14903 North U. S. Highway 169, Suite…...
13th annual Cook for Courage supports Child Protection Center
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Local chefs and brewers came together Sunday evening for the 13th annual Cook for Courage. It's their largest fundraiser of the year for The Child Protection Center, and money raised from the event allows the non-profit to continue…...
Noodles sold nationwide recalled for suspected peanut contamination: FDA
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) NEW YORK (WPIX) " Noodles sold nationwide are being recalled as the product may be cross-contaminated with peanuts, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. Single packages and four-packs of Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles, voluntarily recalled by Fly By…...
Kansas City to decide on extended alcohol sales for World Cup
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (415+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Kansas City leaders are set to decide Thursday whether the city will opt out of extended alcohol sales hours during the upcoming World Cup. This decision comes as state laws in both Missouri and Kansas allow bars…...