Downtown news beat: World Cup; affordable housing; homemade pasta & more

The 2026 World Cup will flood Kansas City with thousands of fans, a welcome jolt of post-pandemic tourism. Local officials believe KC is prepared with its volume of hotel accommodations.

8 await: Your Downtown news beat

World Cup officials say KC has plenty of hotel rooms for fans

KC is climbing the list of leading Midwest startup cities

Mayor, Councilwoman create fresh approach to lag in affordable housing

Court clears sale of prominent Crown Center redevelopment site

City Manager optimistic that FFA will lift height restrictions

KCATA: Resignation won’t stop incentive development program

Block 15 sports bar set to open Friday in River Market

Couple opens handmade pasta shop opens on the Westside

P.J. Meacham, manager at Zero Zero Handmade Pasta, taste tests the final product.