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Madison McMillen

Newsletter Editor

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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A Tudor Revival home with three steep gabled roofs, half timbering and a red door.
Culture
The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: Tudor Revival
July 3, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A television frame overlooking the Asheville city skline
Culture
Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
We’re almost halfway through 2024 now (whoa), so we’re officially opening up the 2024 Picture of the Year contest.
July 1, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Country Club Plaza
Business
Meet the Plaza’s newest owners: Dallas-based HP Village Partners
Over its 100+ year history, the Country Club Plaza has exchanged a few hands. Let’s take a look at the iconic district’s newest owners + what they have in store.
July 1, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
KCtoday_POTY10
Culture
Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
Following the success of 200+ submissions in 2023, we are getting a jump on our 2024 contest.
June 28, 2024
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Madison McMillen
The Chiefs Super Bowl rings for LVIII and LVII side-by-side.
Sports
Answered: Which Chiefs Super Bowl ring takes the crown?
See which “diamond of the season” our readers picked.
June 19, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A toddler in a swimsuit is helped into the water at an indoor pool by a swim instructor.
Events
Dive in to the World’s Largest Swim Lesson
The international event aimed at promoting water safety is coming to multiple spots in the metro on Thursday, June 20.
June 18, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A bright orange KC Can Compost bin set in front of a rainbow mural.
City
Get your hands dirty with KC metro compost services
There are a lot of spots ready to turn your trash into nutrient rich treasure.
June 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Chiefs
Sports
Check out the Chiefs rings from Super Bowl LVIII...and LVII, LIV + IV
You’d think it’s a Midwestern winter with all this ice in Kansas City.
June 14, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KC_Jack Stack BBQ
Food
Help us create the definitive “Big Book of KC Barbecue”
We’re on the most Kansas City quest ever, except these epic proportions come with a side of baked beans and coleslaw.
June 12, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Slater St. Antiques
Small Business
Hunt for hidden treasure at these five local antique stops
Look no further for your diamond in the dust.
June 10, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Bookstore
Small Business
Our Summer Reading List, ft. seven local bookstores
Already burned through your BookTok recs? Check out this list crafted by local indie bookstores.
June 10, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Red Bull Ensemble
Sports
KC skateboarding team in the running to win Red Bull Ensemble
The competition asked teams from across the Midwest to create their own skatepark from geometric blocks and film the final results.
June 6, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Game of Shrooms
Arts
Mushroom mania is coming to KC during this worldwide art event
The Game of Shrooms returns to the metro with 10 participating artists.
June 6, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_MCPL
Education
Mid-Continent Library unveils two new metro branches
Crushing your summer reading list has never been so easy.
June 4, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_KC Streetcar Construction
City
Drive easier with these KC Streetcar construction resources
We’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve to make sharing the road a little less painful.
May 31, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_KC Shirtwaist
Real Estate
The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: KC Shirtwaist
We’re handing you the keys to the first part of our newest real estate series unpacking the history of historic architecture styles found in Kansas City.
May 31, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_College Metcalf
City
Mobility improvements are coming to a busy OP intersection
There’s a new vision for the College Metcalf Corridor that may utilize $1.35 million in public funds to make pedestrian and bicyclist traffic easier.
May 29, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Ellie-Maggie-Newlin-Mockup-scaled.jpg
Arts
Take a look at Art in the Loop’s 2024 lineup + schedule
The curated outdoor arts exhibition is back for its 11th year of tasking local creatives with transforming everyday KC scenes.
May 29, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Mavericks
Sports
The Mavericks are heading to KC’s first ever Kelly Cup Finals
After Monday’s win, there’s only one series left between us and the trophy.
May 28, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Messner
Food
Answered: Besides barbecue sauce, what condiment is king in KC?
Don’t get lost in the sauce.
May 23, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Disney100
Entertainment
Peek behind the (animated) curtain with Disney100
It’s only fitting that the city where its creator got his start, is the first stop for an immersive experience celebrating 100 years of Disney.
May 23, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Podcasts
Culture
Listen Local: 10+ podcasts in Kansas City
Whether you’re interested in local news, music, sports, or history, there’s a Kansas City podcast for you.
May 21, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Spicin Foods
Small Business
KC’s Spicin Foods has a solution for locals sweating the Sriracha shortage
You’re gonna want to make room for this spicy new sauce option created right here in KC.
May 20, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Picture of KC skyline at sunset with fall colors
City
Answered: Our readers’ neighborhood project wish-lists
From public safety measures to community gardens, here are KCtoday readers’ top priorities when fostering pride in place.
May 17, 2024
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Madison McMillen
A rendering of the proposed Hallmark Christmas Experience, lit with colored string lights and holiday vendors lining Crown Center.
Events
Experience Hallmark’s first IRL Christmas town square
Warm, cozy vibes incoming at the hometown company’s inaugural Hallmark Christmas Experience.
May 15, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Three vintage KCMO high school yearbooks side by side
Education
Find your high school yearbook in the KCPL archives
The Missouri Valley Special Collections is home to 1,000+ yearbooks from all over the metro, spanning the 1920s to 2000s.
May 13, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dives to catch the ball with the Ravens' #21 right behind him.
Sports
Chiefs announce 2024-25 season opener + individual game tickets
It’s an AFC Championship rematch coming to Arrowhead on Thursday, Sept. 5.
May 13, 2024
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Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Mother
Events
Mother’s Day ideas that aren’t just brunch plans
We’ve got an itinerary as unique as the mother figure in your life.
May 9, 2024
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Madison McMillen
An upside down Road Closed sign on Wyandotte Street
Culture
Midwestern Small Talk 101: Even our secrets are traffic-related.
Stick to the big three (weather, sports, roads), and you’ll do just fine.
May 3, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Renderings of KU's and Mizzou's football stadiums side-by-side.
Development
The Border War’s next frontier? Football fields.
This state line rivalry was more-or-less laid to rest in 2012, but a new contest is taking place between KU + Mizzou: Who’s got the shiniest new stadium?
May 2, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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