Kansas City Tuesday Night Pull Down

Inspired by the adventures of hottie Elsie we check community news, pop culture and items from across the nation and around the world . . .


Kauffman Foundation Commits TWO MILLION+ To Kansas City

Kauffman Foundation commits $2.8M to COVID-19 community response efforts in KC

Just over a week into a regional shutdown in Kansas City, the Kauffman Foundation affirmed its support for grantees, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions, tallying $2.8 million in already committed dollars to community response efforts across the metro.

KC Captivity Cont'd

Staff at KC Zoo working to make sure animals are fed, happy during closure

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Even during social distancing, life doesn't shut down at the Kansas City Zoo. Zookeepers and staff are working hard to make sure the animals that call the zoo home are well cared for during the time it's closed. "Just as the case with the rest of the city, the zoo has [...]

KCPD Good Deeds Persist Amid Harsh Times

Kansas City, Missouri, police officers buy groceries for woman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - This is one call for help Kansas City, Missouri, police officers don't need much training to handle. The officers found out a woman had no groceries and no way to buy any. They solved the problem Tuesday afternoon with a delivery of a bag full of food.

Avoding Curtain Call For Kansas City Performers

Kansas City Theater Artists Hope They Can Hold On Long Enough To Turn The Lights Back On

For live theater, the audience is essential. "You come to a show, you sit next to a stranger, you guys are laughing at the same thing, or you're intrigued by the same thing, or you're saddened or angry by the same thing," says actress Chioma Anyanwu.

American Crusing Explained

We're All on the Cruise Ship Now

What Happens on April 1 When Countless Americans Don't Pay Their Rent? The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Would Halt Evictions and Foreclosures Why There's So Much Construction Still Happening How Seriously Are New Yorkers Taking Social Distancing? Look at This Subway Data. Slate is making its coronavirus coverage free for all readers.

Amazon Complaints

'The policy is very flawed': Amazon worker leads protest against working conditions, is fired

Chris Smalls was fired after a walkout at an Amazon warehouse. Amazon says he violated quarantine; he says the company isn't protecting workers.

Talker Reveals Positive

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo diagnosed with coronavirus; he will continue working from home

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the network said in a memo to employees on Tuesday.

Mexican Class War Rages Amid Coronavirus

Mexico president ramps up rich vs poor rhetoric in coronavirus fight

As the outlook for Mexico's economy gets gloomier during the coronavirus crisis, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has driven home the message that his government is ready to help the poor to weather the storm - but that the rich can forget it.

Stock FAIL Persists

Stock futures fall slightly after market posts worst first quarter on record

U.S. stock futures moved lower in overnight trading and pointed to declines at the open on Wednesday, following the end of the worst first quarter on record for the Dow and S&P 500 spurred by the coronavirus sell-off. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.8%, indicating a loss of about 140 points.

Kansas City Dynamic Duo Exercise Love For Fans

Train like the MVP: Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend Brittany share what they're doing to stay in shape

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - If you've ever wanted to train like the MVP, now is your chance. Patrick Mahomes and girlfriend Brittany Matthews created a workout series on Instagram that you can follow along with and use to stay active while also social distancing. Matthews posted on Instagram that she's calling it the "P & [...]

Royal Offering

Royals donate more than 500,000 meals to Harvesters

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - Opening Day at the K should have happened this week, but while baseball is currently in the dugout waiting for the end of the COVID-19 crisis, the Royals still gave fans something to cheer about.

Weather Outlook Tonight

Wednesday will be even warmer

Temperatures will start out in the upper 40s and climb into the low 70s Wednesday.

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