Kansas City News Lights: End Game, Monarchs & New Bosses

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Cowtown Tradition Cont'd

KC Monarchs host home opener, beginning 20th Season

The Kansas City Monarchs will host its home opener today and will also be celebrating its 20th season in Wyandotte County. The team will be taking on the Sioux Falls Canaries at 7 p.m., gates open at 6p.m.

Breathe Easy?!?

Industrial fire in Kansas City, Kansas, extinguished; air quality level 'moderate'

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, said on Friday that the air quality level is at an acceptable level for most residents after a massive, hours-long fire at a recycling facility prompted public health and environmental concerns.

Downtown Hotel Safety Check

Kansas City's Hotel Phillips working to fix fire escape issue; no guests currently allowed above 4th floor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - No guests are allowed to occupy rooms above the fourth floor at the 22-floor, 450-room Hotel Phillips in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, as officials work to bring a fire escape up to working order. The order comes after the hotel's annual inspection on April 23, 2023.

Local A.I. Sign Of The Times

Seven massive parking gates wave goodbye to drivers at KC's tow yard.

Seven massive parking gates wave goodbye to drivers at KC's tow yard.

Spicy Springtime Content

'Hot Ones' teases guest from Kansas City for YouTube show's 21st season premiere

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The popular YouTube show "Hot Ones" announced its Hot Sauce lineup this week for its 21st season. For eight years, millions of viewers have watched as host Sean Evans interviews celebrities while eating 10 scorching hot wings.

Celeb Turnaround Support

Fans Are Freaking Over This IG Of EmRata's Epic Booty As She Showers In A Bikini

Emily Ratajkowski just dropped some super sculpted, steamy shower photos on Instagram, and everyone is freaking out. The actress and model, 31, posed for photos in a thong bikini, showing off her toned legs and booty. Emily loves taking group workout classes and makes sure her diet is all about balance.

Debt Deadlines Looms

Debt ceiling talks hit a snag, negotiators press pause for now | CNN Politics

Debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy'a office have hit a snag, and negotiators have put a pause on the talks, multiple sources tell CNN.

MAGA Meets Challenge

DeSantis' weakness as Trump slayer has GOP rivals smelling blood

No seasoned, successful politician runs for president without a theory of the case - a detailed and plausible path to victory. And as more prospective candidates surface, it's becoming clearer what's at the heart of those plans: a growing belief within the party that DeSantis is a paper tiger.

American Tech Power Escalates

Ukraine war: US to support providing F16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The US would "support a joint effort with our allies and partners to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter aircraft, including F-16s, to further strengthen and improve the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force", the official said.

Far East Coalition Strengthened

China's Xi meets Central Asian leaders, calls for trade, energy development

BEIJING (AP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised to build more railway and other trade links with Central Asia and proposed jointly developing oil and gas sources at a meeting Friday with the region's leaders that highlighted Beijing's growing influence.

Remembering The Legend

Jim Brown, one of the NFL's all-time greatest players, a social activist and actor, dies at 87

The football world lost an all-time great on Thursday, as Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown died at the age of 87. Brown, widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, had a long and distinguished post-playing career life as both an actor and a civil rights activist.

Fashion Statement OR Flex?!?

I wear 'booty shorts' to the gym but I don't want male attention

A woman hit back at trolls who claimed she wears tight 'booty shorts' and sports bras to the gym for attention. Deanna O'Donnell, from Lutherville, Maryland, took to her TikTok @deannaodfit to share a work out video. She donned light blue shorts and a white sports bra as she positioned herself near the squat rack.

Home Team Drops Another

Royals manage just one hit against White Sox in 2-0 loss

The Royals managed just one hit in a 2-0 loss to the White Sox in the series opener on Friday. Chicago starter Michael Kopech dominated the Royals over eight innings, retiring the first 16 hitters of the game, and ending with ten strikeouts and no walks.

Spring Into This Weekend

Rain moving out, warmer temperatures this weekend

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