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Toy Train Double Down

Streetcar extension construction moves into second year as NFL Draft looms

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - KC Streetcar Constructors paused construction Monday in Segment 7 of the 3.5 mile extension in the area immediately surrounding the NFL Draft. That's on Main Street between Pershing Road at Union Station and 27th Street.

Cowtown Celebrates Legal Weed

Third annual Cannafest to be held in Kansas City this weekend

Residents in Kansas City's Crossroads District are preparing to host the third annual Cannafest event. It'll be the first event since recreational marijuana was legalized in Missouri. More than 100 vendors, artists and musicians are expected to be there this weekend. Organizers expect a record turnout in 2023.

Artsy Care Hits Perfect Note

'Sounds of Healthy' event brings health screenings to musicians in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - University Health partnered with the Jackson County, Missouri, Chapter of The Links Incorporated to host "Sounds of Healthy" at the American Jazz Museum. "It's our inaugural event, but this year we're focusing on the health and wellness of people in the artistic community here in Kansas City," Dr. Nicole Price, chapter president of the Jackson County (MO) Links, said.

JoCo Demands Grocery Cuts

Overland Park leaders consider plan to reduce or eliminate food tax

There's a new effort in Overland Park to reduce or potentially eliminate the city's sales tax on food.Councilman Faris Farassati says with inflation taking a major toll on residents, they need some tax relief."Middle income, lower income people are going to be much more sensitive to elimination of their food

Hipsters Toast To Good Life

A sugarcane and agave spirits cocktail bar is headed to the crossroads

Fern Bar, expected to open in August, will primarily focus on sugarcane and agave spirit-based cocktails.

Fashonista Double Take

I'm a model - there's a stigma to being sexy, I'm more than my body

GLAMOUR model Lindsey Pelas is sexy - and she's not hiding it. But the 31-year-old blonde bombshell tells The Sun that being so unapologetically hot means people often mistake her for being dumb or mean - and not only are they wrong, but they're being manipulated into thinking that.

White House Secrets Shared

Congressional 'Gang of 8' gains access to Trump, Biden and Pence documents

Congressional leaders known as the "Gang of Eight" have begun receiving access to classified documents found in the possession of former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence after they left office, a source familiar with the matter said.

Nepo Trips Counted

Hunter Biden's business partners, assistants visited White House over 80 times when Biden was VP

FIRST ON FOX: Four business partners, a vice president, and two assistants at Hunter Biden's now-defunct firm visited the White House more than 80 times when his father was vice president in the Obama administration, Fox News Digital has found.

Sweet Home For Progressives

Democrats pick Chicago to host 2024 convention - source

WASHINGTON - Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention, trying to keep the party's momentum going after last fall's midterm election success in the critical Midwest. The decision, confirmed by a Democratic official who spoke on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity before an official announcement, comes after President Joe Biden personally chose Chicago over finalists that also included Atlanta and New York.

Tragic Gunfire Postscript

As Louisville police investigate what led up to bank shooting that left 5 dead, several victims remain hospitalized | CNN

As Louisville investigators piece together what led up to a mass shooting inside a downtown bank that left five people dead, several victims remain hospitalized, including a police officer in critical condition after a shootout with the 25-year-old gunman.

Gamer Debate Exposed Dox

Pentagon leak traced to video game chat group users arguing over war in Ukraine

A damaging batch of documents leaked from the Pentagon appears to have been initially shared on the video game chat platform Discord in an effort to win an argument about the war in Ukraine, according to open-source intelligence analysts.

Swill Stays Losing

Bud Light suffers bloodbath as longtime and loyal consumers revolt against transgender campaign

Bud Light suffered a bloodbath this past weekend. Consumers nationwide revolted against the nation's top-selling beer brand after it stepped "recklessly" into the culture wars last week with its new spokesperson, transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney, according to bar owners and beer-industry experts around the country.

Irish Troubles Redux

Biden salutes a Good Friday Agreement that just isn't working any more

Press play to listen to this article BELFAST - President Joe Biden arrives in Northern Ireland on Tuesday to salute the 25 th anniversary of its U.S.-brokered peace accord. But it will be a hollow celebration. Power-sharing between British unionists and Irish nationalists, the central vision of the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, is failing.

Armed Double-Cross

Leaked intelligence document shows that Egypt, a longtime US ally, secretly planned to provide Russia with 40,000 rockets and gunpowder: report

Egypt negotiated a massive weapons and gunpowder sale to Russia covertly, per The Washington Post. The revelation was made public through a leaked top-secret document, which surfaced on Discord. The US has said there is no proof that Egypt sold the 40,000 rockets to Russia, per the Post.

Another Sign Of The Times

Taiwan bear badge punches back after China drills

The badge depicts a Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh, who often symbolises Xi Jinping.

Cleric Creeper?!?

Dalai Lama Apologizes for Asking Boy to 'Suck My Tongue'

The Dalai Lama apologized after a video of him kissing a child on the lips and asking him to suck his tongue went viral on social media.

Offer She Can Refuse

Nick Cannon, who's fathered 12 kids with 6 women, says he's 'all in' if Taylor Swift wants to have a baby with him

Nick Cannon says he's "all in" if Taylor Swift wants to have a baby with him. Cannon said he and Swift would "really understand" each other. Cannon added that his "Spidey senses" were tingling when he heard Swift and Joe Alwyn had split up.

Front To Back For TikTok

'World's sexiest volleyball star' makes bum and boobs bounce in 'yummy' video

Kayla Simmons - who has been dubbed as the 'world's sexiest volleyball player - has wowed fans on Instagram as she jiggled her sizeable assets in a barely-there bikini. The blonde bombshell wore a skimpy pink bikini top - with some sweatpants - as she happily danced on her Instagram reels.

Tattoo Shop Won't Let Ink Dry

'No time to cry about it': Grimm Tattoo open for business days after devastating fire

Grimm Tattoo still standing after a fire damaged their entire block. // Photo by Brock Wilbur Grimm Tattoo is open and looking for business only days after a fire wiped out their parlor. While they aren't entirely back up and running as they were before, Wes Grimm and his team have already rented a new space and are taking appointments....

Elite Baller Offerings

Marriott raffling off exclusive NFL Draft 'Inner Circle' tickets in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Dozens of football fans will have the chance to get as close as possible to future NFL Stars at the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station later this month. The fans will have to go through their own type of selection process to earn entry into the coveted area.

Deep Dive Into Pricey Project

Kansas City Zoo shares additional details about new aquarium

The Kansas City Zoo shared new details Monday night about its largest project yet. A new $75 million aquarium will be located next to the Helzberg Penguin Plaza. It will hold over 650,000 gallons of water, making room for more fish than The Zoo has ever seen before.

Hoping For Healthcare Upgrade

Saint Luke's East Hospital announces $52M expansion, renovation - Kansas City Business Journal

Saint Luke's East Hospital is about to kick off a $52 million expansion project and renovation of some of its facilities. The Lee's Summit hospital will hold a groundbreaking on Wednesday, when it will announce more details about what's involved.

Tech Logistics Stays Winning

Amazon opens 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center for large, bulky items in Liberty

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Amazon opened a more than 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center Tuesday in Liberty. The facility - which will focus on packing and shipping large and bulky items longer than 96 inches or heavier than 50 pounds, like exercise equipment and mattresses - will be located in the Liberty Commerce Center, which is located at 2361 S.

Heat Up For Now

A big warm up in the metro begins today

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