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Madison McMillen

Newsletter Editor, KCtoday

Madison McMillen is a journalist born and based in Kansas City. She has previously worked as Assistant Director of Photography for the Columbia Missourian and as a Digital Ambassador for the Courier-Tribune. She enjoys tasting her way through KC’s food scene and exploring Loose Park with her dog, Nelson.

Ring in the Year of the Snake.
KC Bier Co. is building out 29,200-sqft of indoor/outdoor bier-drinking goodness for its second metro location.
For more than a decade, the Epperson House — a 24,000-sqft castle-like estate — has sat empty on university grounds.
All aboard the second installment of our series about the history, food, and fun found just around the corner from each new streetcar stop.
New private clubhouses, grab-and-go markets, and an entertainment-centered turf-covered tailgate zone are just a few of the Red Kingdom renos on the docket.
Check out these 15+ yoga studios around KC nickname, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
Does the sound of -23° temps send a chill down your spine?
The county has decided how to spend its remaining COVID-19 relief funds just in time, saving $70 million from returning to the federal wallet.
Need some new places to pop the bubbly? Don’t worry, KCtoday has the scoop on the 10 best spots to watch the ball drop on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
2024’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Kansas Citians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
Kansas City is working towards a greener downtown with the South Loop Project. Check out renderings of the project + its 2026 completion goal.
A fresh new look is coming for the city’s award-winning farmers market.
Prepare for winter weather in KC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Since its humble beginnings in 1925, the Country Club Plaza’s annual lighting ceremony has grown to be one of the region’s biggest celebrations.
The 25-story tower at 800 Grand Boulevard will transform current parking garage into 300 units and 24,000 sqft of retail space.
One of Kansas City’s most recognizable buildings has found itself at the center of controversy and national conversation once again.
KCtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.
KC Live! Block will stay open while construction brings new features to the entertainment district, ahead of expected spring 2025 completion.
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Kansas City?
The proposed project promises ~1,500 apartments, 280,000 sqft of retail, a 168-room hotel, convention center, grocery store, and 30-acre solar grid.
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 16 museums in Kansas City have it all.
Major players are in talks with the league to bring an expansion team to the metro by 2028.
Hit the road and head to Tulsa — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
Three local nonprofits are sharing in the sweetness thanks to the Brookside ice cream shop’s newest monthly initiative.
The West Bottoms biz known for its restaurant-style crafting can’t help but recreate itself with exciting new offerings.
We’re starting a new series about the history, food, and fun found just around the corner from each new stop.
Between total bans + tighter rules, metro-area cities are determining whether they want short-term rentals (like Airbnb and VRBOs) in their neighborhoods.
It’s that time of year. Check out these Halloween-themed pop-up bars around Kansas City this season.