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Madison McMillen

City 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.

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Food
Kansas City’s 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists
See what awards local chefs, restaurants + bars may walk away with at this year’s “Food Oscars.”
January 24, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Sports
The Chiefs + Royals are one step closer to personal victory
The 3/8-cent stadium sales tax extension measure has made it onto Jackson County’s April ballot.
January 22, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the jury is out.
January 22, 2024
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Live
15 pizza shops in Kansas City
Dig into Kansas City’s must-try pizza shops including local legends, fancier fare + cross-country crusts.
January 19, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Travel and Outdoors
Experience KC like a tourist, without the travel
Major publications have listed KC as a top place to travel this year, so snap on that fanny pack and set out for a staycation — the itinerary is on us.
January 19, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Chiefs Game KCtoday
A timeline of the Chiefs, Royals, and Jackson County stadium drama
The months-long saga involving pro sports, county government, taxes, and a controversial new stadium has come to a head.
January 18, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Sports
The Chiefs + Royals sign new agreement to stay in Kansas City
A new installment of the saga concerning Kansas City’s sports teams has been released. Here’s what the agreement lays out.
January 18, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
Steamy romances top JoCo Library’s hottest books of 2023
A trip to the stacks never felt so good.
January 18, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Small Business
Living green in KC: 8 local buinesses helping you stay sustainable
Royal Blue, Red Kingdom...now it’s time to turn Kansas City green.
January 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Government
The Fountain Card — Your new pass for all things KC
The new photo ID hopes to make municipal and regional services more accessible to residents.
January 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Education
Kansas kids can now attend any public school district — Here’s what you need to know.
Starting this June, you can enroll you child in any public school district in the state. Read on to see what exactly Kansas’s new school choice laws mean for metro families.
January 12, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Nonprofits
Lumi Neon Museum — the next attraction lighting up Pennway Point
The new museum rescuing + restoring Kansas City’s luminous history will soon outshine the KC Wheel.
January 10, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Small Business
Raise a glass for Vita’s Place, your newest neighborhood wine bar
Nestle in Brookside’s Crestwood neighborhood, the newest wine bar to hit the metro serves up your evening apertif, family-style
January 8, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Chiefs + Royals propose new benefits package. Will the county accept their terms?
The Jan. 23 deadline to include the 3/8th stadium sales tax extension on Jackson County’s April ballots is fast approaching. Its professional sports teams are trying to sweeten the pot.
January 8, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Oh, snap — five Chiefs nominated for 2024 Pro Bowl Games
10 members, including alternates, were selected to represent the Red Kingdom leading up to Super Bowl LVIII.
January 4, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Events
Plan Ahead: January 2024
It may be cold, but that doesn’t mean your KC event calendar has to freeze up anytime soon.
January 4, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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City
2024 Vision: Predictions for Kansas City’s next year
Will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? What will happen with the Plaza? Here are our best predictions.
January 3, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
New year, new experiences at KCI
The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport has survived its first holiday season, now we get to look ahead at whats next in 2024.
January 2, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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City
Recycling your Christmas tree in Kansas City
Give your “Night of the Living Dead” tree new life.
December 21, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
Country Club Plaza
Good news comes from Mayor Q’s meeting with potential Plaza buyers
Mayor Quinton Lucas returned Tuesday night feeling optimistic about the Plaza’s future.
December 20, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Small Business
Create-Your-Own Cookie Tin: KC Holiday Sweets + Treats
Remember that metal tin full of sugar cookies your grandma kept on the kitchen counter? It’s time to take a bite and make your own, KC-style.
December 20, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Ring in 2024 Right: 10 KC New Year’s Eve celebrations
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 Sunday, Dec. 31.
December 18, 2023
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Madison McMillen
Small Business
Need sustainable swaps? Stock up at SOAP Refill KC
Weigh, fill, weigh, pay — the four steps to get your fix of locally-made, eco-friendly products.
December 18, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Nonprofits
Tap in to Kansas City’s premier chorus line troupe
The Kansas City Canaries aim to keep local jazz dancing tradition swinging through performances + workshops.
December 14, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Small Business
Pairing your neighborhood with a KC sommelier
Katie Hendley, head sommelier at NKC’s Sail Away Wine, offers up her best suggestions for local wine lovers.
December 14, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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City
Will the Chiefs + Royals soon be in KCK, not KCMO?
Mounting concerns over Royals + Chiefs stadium negotiations prompted discussion at a Jackson County town hall.
December 12, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
A guide to Kansas City’s best giftable experiences
We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 12, 2023
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City
Develop your own KC Castle
Grab your hard hats — the Kansas City Workhouse Castle is on the market once again. Now it’s your turn to transform this crumbling castle into treasure.
December 8, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Live
Winter 2024 weather forecast for Kansas City
Prepare for winter weather in KC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 8, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Food
Fa-la-lots of Kansas City’s holiday pop-up bars 2023
Shake the winter blues at these frosty fun wonderlands — no underage elves allowed.
December 4, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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