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Parkville loosening restrictions on short-term rentals ahead of World Cup 2026
PARKVILLE, Mo. – Next year's World Cup 2026 matches will be here before you know it. At least one Kansas City metro city is getting a head start on cashing in on this worldwide event. KC leaders looking to fill vacant businesses ahead of KC2026 World Cup , like Air BnBs, hoping to attract fans to that neighboring city. Parkville sits about 20 minutes from the heart of downtown Kansas City. For a three-month window next summer, Parkville municipal leaders will allow an unlimited number of short-term rentals, hoping to bring visiting soccer fans here. Parkville is presently home to nearly 9,000 people, and a thriving downtown. Present ordinances allow for four short-term rentals per city ward. Those restrictions will be loosened beginning May 1, 2026. 'I would stay here because it's real cozy and comfy,' Annette Hagen, , said. Hagen knows hundreds of thousands of World Cup soccer fans are expected to crowd into the metro for soccer's biggest show next summer. Property owners will still need a city permit to open a short-term rental. Hagen is considering transforming another apartment into a second short-term rental property. 'It's like a full apartment,' Hagen said. 'I think it will be really good for the city. I heard there will be a lot of people who are going to be here.' Parkville Mayor Dean Katerndahl supports loosening those regulations. The mayor likes that this will allow property owners to rent their homes and rentals to others, and that permission to do so won't be permanent. Council authorizes KC Current to negotiate park along levee near CPKC 'We want to expose people, and we want our people to have a good time while the World Cup is here. It's quite an honor to have as many games as we're going to have here,' Katerndahl said. Fans of short-term rentals say they appreciate the extra space, and room for multiple people that most hotels don't offer. Adam Bernero, a father of five from Chicago, prefers short-term rentals. Bernero and his son are staying in a nearby rental during a baseball trip. 'You might be able to have your family come stay with you, if you can split it with another family. That's always nice,' Bernero said. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Katerndal said Parkville is the metro's second-fastest growing city. It's also a short distance to Riverside, Missouri, where a World Cup team could potentially make its headquarters at KC Current's training facility. Kansas City's series of World Cup matches are scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-05-2025
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Second person charged with murder in KC sports reporter Adan Manzano's death
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man who was originally arrested for fraud and burglary has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of Adan Manzano – a Kansas City sports reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. According to the Kenner, Louisiana, Police Department, Rickey White has been charged with second-degree murder. The charge comes nearly two months after officers arrested White at a hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Franklin County crash kills 8 people, including high school student from Oklahoma White was originally charged with simple robbery, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud and computer fraud. However, he is now the second person to be charged with the murder of Manzano. The first person to be charged with his murder was Danette Colbert – the woman who investigators say drugged Manzano, which ultimately led to his death. She was also initially arrested on lesser charges, including property crimes and theft, but has since been charged with second-degree murder. Following the announcement of Manzano's death, police released surveillance footage showing Manzano entering his hotel with Colbert. Shortly after, the same video showed Colbert leaving his room alone. Investigators have continued to dive into Colbert's criminal history, claiming she had previously been arrested for similar crimes that involved , stealing money and fraudulently using their credit and debit cards. Manzano's indicated that he may have died from complications related to a toxic combination of alcohol and benzodiazepine or alprazolam, also known as Xanax, which resulted in asphyxiation. , the 'rising star' reporter's medical records did not indicate that he was prescribed Xanax or other depressants. But when , the same drug was reportedly found inside. 10 Kansas City metro residents hurt in trolley crash near Hermann, Missouri Despite investigators claiming the toxic combination was Manzano's potential cause of death, the coroner's office said his death is currently classified as 'undetermined.' Colbert and White are being held in the Jefferson Parish County Jail. The investigation into Manzano's death is ongoing. Stay with FOX4 News for the latest updates and City sports reporter dies while in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX Louisiana woman arrested following Kansas City reporter's death in New Orleans New details show Xanax found in Kansas City sports reporter's autopsy Super Bowl sports reporter found dead in hotel had sedative in his system: authorities Woman charged with murder, man arrested in connection to KC sports reporter death KC Current honors sports reporter who died while covering Super Bowl LIX Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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KC Streetcar celebrates completion of track work for Riverfront project
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The KC Streetcar is celebrating a major milestone at its future streetcar stop near Riverfront Drive and Berkley Plaza. One-hundred percent of the track work for the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension is now in the ground and complete. KCATA's Adopt-A-Stop program addresses Kansas City's litter Passengers can't ride quite yet, but next year it could be a game changer for KC Current fans. Just 14 months ago, crews broke ground on the Riverfront Extension Project. Spokesperson Tayler Ngo said the project is 73% done. She expects the Riverfront Extension will be passenger ready by early 2026. 'I actually live in Columbus Park, so I ride my bike to the Current Stadium. So for me, it's exciting because I'll be able to go a little bit further than I can now,' Ngo said. 'But also just being able to be part of a cool project that's just the start of the Riverfront development. There's going to be so many cool things around here and we'll be able to have easy transportation to it.' Next steps include shelter and installing the overhead catenary system, which involves arms and wires that deliver power to the streetcar. She said the poles are already in place. 'Right now we're not open, so people can just use that downtown line from the 3rd to Union Station,' Ngo said, 'When streetcar opens people will be able to get on at 3rd and Grand and come down here to Berkley Riverfront Park.' The Riverfront Extension connects the downtown Main Street starter line to Kansas City's Riverfront. The nearly three quarter-mile extension starts at 3rd and Grand in the River Market, crosses the Grand Boulevard Bridge and ends near the midpoint of Berkley Riverfront, which is about a 5-minute walk to the KC Current Stadium. 'The streetcar coming right to the doorsteps basically of CPKC Stadium is going to make our match day experience that much more enriching for our fans,' Jocelyn Monroe, head of marketing with the KC Current, said. Kansas City Zoo to launch thrilling 'Flying Flamingo' zip-line Monroe said the streetcar offers easy access to a growing area and fans score. 'It's going to be a game changer, especially for Current games, for folks to be able to get on anywhere along the line, and be able to come straight to the stadium,' Ngo said. 'It's going to really change the game, eliminate some of the parking congestion down here and ultimately just providing better transportation to the city.' The Grand Blvd Bridge, which closed about two months ago for streetcar construction, is expected to open by the end of this week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-03-2025
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KC Current breaks ground on Riverfront development project
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One year after the opening of CPKC Stadium, the KC Current and its partners are taking the next step toward transforming the Riverfront area. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said its plans will fundamentally create a new district in the city. Brian Platt speaks publicly for first time since suspension 'Indeed, I think you could say almost about 100 years, where Kansas City wasn't invested in new development activity here,' Lucas said. The project will create a new waterfront neighborhood, totaling $1 billion. President of Port KC Jon Stephens said Wednesday's groundbreaking includes a $200 million phase with more than 400 multi-family homes, 48,000 square feet of retail and two-plus acres of gathering space, including a new town square, riverfront promenade and street parking. 'You're seeing the incredible next phase of development that will, over the next decade come online through multiple phases and connect the rest of our 55 acre riverfront, to the origin hotel, to the union apartments, to the other apartments and ultimately the streetcar,' he said. 'There will be parking; it will be integrated into this walkable riverfront neighborhood in the months and years to come.' Stephens said to expect to hear from partners from all over be a part of the development. One project partner that's already entertaining ideas is Leavenworth, Kansas native Melisa Etheridge. 'We're going to bring some midwestern Hollywood right here going to make it a studio city right here,' Etheridge said. See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri Stephens said to expect to hear more announcements and openings within the next year. The area will also connect to the rest of downtown with the new streetcar extension. The Riverfront Streetcar Line Extension is expected to begin service next year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences
Trinity Rodman has returned to the U.S. women's national team roster for the first time since winning gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Head coach Emma Hayes named her 24-player roster, and two training players, on Tuesday for the team's upcoming friendlies against Brazil. While the deep dive into player evaluation has continued, there is slightly less turnover in this roster compared to others with 19 players returning from the SheBelieves Cup. Advertisement The only field player on this roster without a national team cap is Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson, earning her first senior team call-up. After being listed as a training player for SheBelieves Cup, Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made the full roster for April and may get the chance for her first cap. There are also multiple notable absences. Center-back Naomi Girma is still out after she left her Chelsea debut match injured earlier this month. Last week, Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor continued to confirm Girma was out but did not share a firm timetable for her return at club level. Rose Lavelle continues to recover after ankle surgery in the offseason, and Mallory Swanson's return remains uncertain. She has missed the first two weeks of the NWSL season with no further update provided by the Chicago Stars since March 12. The final third of Triple Espresso, Sophia Wilson, announced her pregnancy earlier this month. Two players will join the camp as training players, with Mia Fishel joining the environment for the first time since she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ahead of the Concacaf W Gold Cup in February 2024. Hayes also tapped Angel City FC goalkeeper Angelina Anderson as a training player, marking her return following a call-up to the January camp. 'This roster has Olympians returning, less experienced players continuing to try to prove themselves, a few uncapped players and some players who have seen and done it all. The mix of players along with two games against a dynamic Brazil team who we last saw in the gold medal game means this event will be a lot of fun,' Hayes said in U.S. Soccer's press release. 'All of the players know they have to earn every roster spot, every starting spot and every minute they get as a finisher off the bench.' Goalkeepers (3): Jane Campbell (Houston Dash), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United) Defenders (8): Alana Cook (KC Current), Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC), Crystal Dunn (Paris Saint-Germain), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC) Advertisement Midfielders (6): Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Lindsey Heaps (Lyon), Claire Hutton (KC Current), Jaedyn Shaw (NC Courage), Lily Yohannes (Ajax) Forwards (7): Michelle Cooper (KC Current), Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Yazmeen Ryan (Houston Dash), Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals), Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC) We know you've heard it before, but 2025's major theme is player evaluation at the start of the cycle. Nothing has changed here, even with two 'fun' games against Brazil and the extra spice of the Olympic gold rematch. Hayes has a couple of uncapped players to look at in Tullis-Joyce, finally promoted to the full roster, and Patterson as potential attacking-minded outside back depth. Patterson was part of January's Futures Camp which featured under-23 players alongside the senior team. Hayes has also opted to bring in two veteran players, Alana Cook and Ashley Hatch, for fresh looks in 2025. Their inclusion comes as questions remain around Girma's return and forward options without the entirety of Triple Espresso available. Hatch was called up to the USWNT January camp, but both she and Cook haven't made an appearance for the team since 2023. There are fewer brand new names from Hayes, but she's still working her way through the pool on her own time — and the year remains about as free from pressure as this team experiences, even as the USWNT looks to bounce back from the loss to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. Hayes still appears to be in individual evaluation mode with a side of tinkering — outside of the midfield which remains unchanged from SheBelieves Cup. Eventually, the switch to building meaningful chemistry will happen across the board ahead of next summer's World Cup qualifiers, but there's still no need to worry about it just yet. Advertisement —Meg Linehan The trade-off for evaluating younger players is that those spots don't exist in a vacuum, and player selections inevitably come at the cost of more experienced players' call-ups. This squad is no exception. Many expected to see Wilson and Swanson miss out again. Girma is also an understandable omission as she settles in with Chelsea and deals with a possible minor injury. Other veterans missed out for various reasons. Lynn Biyendolo has been listed as 'day-to-day' by the Seattle Reign due to a lower leg injury. Abby Dahlkemper has played all 180 minutes of Bay FC's young season but missed this U.S. squad as younger center-backs like Tara McKeown are vetted. Goalkeeper Casey Murphy seemed like a logical successor once Alyssa Naeher retired, but she's missed successive camps as other goalkeepers get assessed. Midfielder Hal Hershfelt seemed to be one of the new regulars for Hayes but hasn't played for the USWNT since the December win against the Netherlands. The midfielder picked up a knock in Washington's regular-season opener and was moving around after the Spirit's loss last weekend in a walking boot. Defender Casey Krueger has been in fine form for Washington but hasn't featured for Hayes since December. She spoke to the Hey Spirits podcast last month, saying she had a conversation with Hayes that indicated the team is moving forward without her. 'It sounds like things are moving forward, which I understand. And I'm happy that the player pool is so deep. Getting everybody experience, giving people the recognition that they deserve, I think that's huge,' Krueger said. 'But it also stinks. I wanted to continue playing with them for as long as I could and continue to push the pool forward and just give the experience that I have, and help in any way that I can. But it looks like that's not the case, so I'll be supporting from afar.' Advertisement Midfielder Ashley Sanchez was part of Hayes' January training camp but hasn't played for the national team since October. The scale of changes plays an obvious role, as Hayes is fully committed to exploring the deep end of her player pool. For more veteran players like Krueger, Murphy, Dahlkemper and even Sanchez, however, each missed squad only leaves more reason to wonder how, if at all, they fit into Hayes' planning ahead of 2027. —Jeff Rueter
