Kansas City News Tribute: Yellow Truck Kaput, Russian Strikes & Goodbye Pee-Wee

Right now rumors of war and the death of a legend inspire this peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Patrick Mahomes Talks About Chiefs Contract and Legacy Goals

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes opened up to SI's Albert Breer about his current contract structure and his long-term career goals in football.

Cash After Inferno Tragedy

Kansas City jury awards $11M to mother of man killed in 2017 house fire

Earlier this month, a Jackson County jury awarded $11 million to the mother of a then-32-year-old man who died in an apartment fire in December 2017 in the West Plaza neighborhood.

Political Life Lessons

'Scare tactics,' a censure and a lawsuit: Crowded Olathe school board race heats up

Five candidates are running for an at-large Olathe school board seat in the August 1 primary, including a woman who is suing the district.

MO Parents Work To Keep Cash

Missouri's Back to School tax holiday pauses all local taxes for the first time * Missouri Independent

This year, for the first time, no local government can opt out of Missouri's Back-to-School sales tax holiday.

Low Rent Candidates Explained

It's election time for Johnson and Wyandotte County voters

Tuesday is a primary election in Kansas. Voters in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties are heading to the polls to narrow the field for area city councils, county commissioners and school boards.

Lightning Pix From Locals

GALLERY: A look at this weekend's severe weather in Kansas City

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Last Stop

99-year old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work | CNN Business

Yellow Corp., a 99-year old trucking company that was once a dominant player in its field, halted operations Sunday and will layoff all 30,000 of its workers.

End Of An Era

Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70 | CNN

Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, according to an announcement on his verified social media.

Prez Offers More Free Money

Biden opened a new student debt repayment plan. Here's how to enroll in SAVE.

The new income-driven repayment plan could cut borrowers' monthly payments in half, while some could see their monthly payments go down to $0.

MAGA Down In Georgia

Georgia judge skewers Trump's bid to derail potential charges

The judge declined to halt the Fulton County district attorney's investigation into 2020 election interference.

Former Fixer Fires Off Rebuke

Michael Cohen: Trump moves are 'right out of "Mein Kampf"'

Michael Cohen, former personal attorney of Donald Trump, compared the former president's rhetoric and demands for unquestioning loyalty to the language in Adolf Hitler's Nazi manifesto in an interview Sunday. "Right out of 'Mein Kampf,'" Cohen said, agreeing with MSNBC host Ali Velshi, "which allegedly Donald used to keep on the side of his table."...

Family Ties Explored

Hunter Biden's former business partner to testify behind closed doors for GOP-led committee | CNN Politics

Hunter Biden's former business partner Devon Archer is scheduled to give closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill on Monday, the latest development in the Republican-led investigations into the president's son.

Vlad's Answer To Counterstrike

Ukraine says Russian missiles hit another apartment building and likely trapped people under rubble

Ukraine's interior minister says Russian missiles have slammed into a central Ukrainian city and killed at least one person and likely trapped others beneath rubble

Clout Chasing Kills

French daredevil falls to his death from Hong Kong skyscraper

A French daredevil reportedly fell to his death in Hong Kong after apparently trying to get help from a worker in a penthouse apartment on the 68th floor of a skyscraper.

Diva Remembers Legend

Lady Gaga Pays Tribute to Tony Bennett

Lady Gaga has finally broken her silence on the passing of Tony Bennett, with whom she was incredibly close ... and that's reflected in her moving tribute to the legend himself.

Scribe Pens Latest Ode To Terrifying Lonely Hearts Club

Swedish author goes undercover in the incel community

Swedish author Pascal Engman, 37, has made shocking discoveries about the 'incel' community, members of which consider themselves unable to attract women sexually.

Hyping Kansas City Carbs

Donutology Rolling Into River Market 1940s Streetcar

By Kevin Collison Donutolgy is rolling into the River Market, replacing the Made in KC outlet inside a historic Kansas City streetcar permanently parked at Fifth and Main. "That location was appealing to us," said Andrew Cameron, Donutology founder. "When we first opened in Westport (2016), we were attracted by the uniqueness and history behind...

Baller Leadership By Example

KC Royals need more Salvador Perez at first base

The franchise's star made his living behind the plate, but more work at first base will help Salvador Perez and the KC Royals alike.

Socialites Smile At Us All

Truman Library Institute - 24th annual Wild About Harry

Truman Library Institute's 24th annual Wild About Harry was held on April 20th. More than 1,000 guests gathered in-person and live streamed the event. Leigh and Tyler Nottberg were the event chairs, and Ursula Terrasi and Jim Miller served as the honorary chairs.

Kansas City 80s Comeback

Berlin's Terri Nunn on 40+ Years of riding the New Wave-and why she's stoked to rock KC again

Terri Nunn live. // Photo by Erica Vincent The last time Terri Nunn and her Berlin bandmates were in Kansas City, they played to a packed, uh, parking lot. It was November 2020, and pandemic restrictions turned Berlin's Leawood performance into an outdoor, pseudo-drive-in concert.

More Rain Awaits . . . 

Weather Blog: Nick Bender unpacks Sunday's storms with more possible Monday night

A 76 mph wind gust was measured at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport and gusts up to 80 mph were estimated near Riverside, MO.

Post Malone - Mourning is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.