The Kansas City, Missouri, Public School District is one of several local districts grappling with a federal funding freeze.

Kansas City has hosted its share of major sporting events, but the FIFA World Cup 26 quarterfinal on July 11, 2026 — one year from Friday — will be the biggest sporting event the city’s ever seen.

The Jackson County and Kansas City, Missouri, election boards filed a lawsuit Thursday to stop a special Aug. 26 election on ...