Kansas Bars Debate 23-Hour World Cup Hours

0:00It's April 22, I'm Cory with the story. This is Kansas News Today, driven by AI. Kansas just dropped a new law, letting bars stay open 23 hours a day during the World Cup, but only if local cities vote yes on it. Owners around Kansas City are split on jumping in, with some already teaming up with liquor suppliers and setting up watch parties for every match. One bar veteran in Marium sees it as a huge win, calling it a once in a lifetime shot to host fans safely around the clock, instead of pushing them to, sketchy after hour spots. Meanwhile, a longtime bartender at a classic Kansas City joint argues the math doesn't add up, saying 13 hours should be plenty and extra shifts. Late night just burn cash and staff. Cities haven't made their calls yet, but spots like Marium are prepping security boosts in staff training to handle it responsibly if they get the green light keeping the party going strong for soccer fans.