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World Cup in Kansas City: Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room turned Saturday’s 0-0 draw vs. Ecuador into history, making 15 saves and earning FIFA’s Michelob ULTRA Player of the Match honor. Local Culture & Diplomacy: In Lawrence, an Algerian-themed artwork by local artist Angie Pickman was gifted as a diplomatic offering tied to the World Cup visit. Public Safety Tech: Host cities are leaning on new public safety AI to handle crowd surges and emergency demand during the tournament. Matchday Results: The Netherlands routed Sweden 5-1 as Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo powered Group F; Germany also advanced with a 2-1 comeback over Ivory Coast. Kansas Courts: Sedgwick County sentenced Valerie Palace to 77 months for a fatal 2023 DUI crash that killed 71-year-old Billy Wineinger.

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Jun. 16, 2026

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2 hours ago

Kansas City police to Fan Festival crowds: Stop doing this

KCTV 5 - Kansas |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

KCTV 5 - Kansas

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kctv5.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Kansas, Fairway
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Kansas town embraces Algeria at World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

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TSN

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Owned By	BCE Inc. through Bell Media
Year Founded	1984
Website	www.tsn.ca
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Toronto
Owner Country	Canada

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2 hours ago

Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

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Owner: Cox Family info about owner

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia

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Owned By	Cox Family through Cox Enterprises
Year Founded	1868
Website	https://www.ajc.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Kansas City small businesses get World Cup spotlight in Union Station

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Owner: The Scripps Family info about owner

KSHB - Missouri

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Owned By	The Scripps Family through Edward W. Scripps Family trust, the E.W Scripps Company & Scripps Media Inc.
Year Founded	1970
Website	www.kshb.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

One week in the books: how Kansas City is handling the World Cup so far

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Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

KMBC 9 - Missouri

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kmbc.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Kansas board adopts definitions for DEI-CRT ban in courses

University World News |

Owner: Smuts Beyers info about owner

University World News

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Owned By	Smuts Beyers through Higher Education Web Publishing ltd.
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.universityworldnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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16 hours ago

Kansas City has turned into World Cup fans’ favorite stop

News Tribune - Missouri |

Owner: Walter E. Hussman Jr. info about owner

News Tribune - Missouri

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Owned By	Walter E. Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc. & News Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1865
Website	www.newstribune.com
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Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, Jefferson City
Owner Country	United States

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Jun. 21, 2026

World Cup brings national pride, global culture to Kansas City

WIBW 13 - Kansas |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

WIBW 13 - Kansas

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	https://www.wibw.com/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Kansas, Topeka
Owner Country	United States