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Local Cash Crop Retrospective

An inside look at the thriving cannabis industry in Kansas City

Marijuana sales are booming in Missouri, with over $3 million worth of products bought every day. As the state prepares to expand licenses to microbusinesses, we get a behind-the-scenes look at one thriving cannabis manufacturing business in Kansas City.

Show-Me Neighborhood News

4 The People: Missouri's 'Veto' session, KC Westside challenges

The Missouri legislature wrapped up a quick and mostly uneventful "veto session," but that doesn't mean there isn't action happening in Jefferson City

Golden Ghetto Aviation Upturn

No serious injuries after plane flips over at Johnson County Executive Airport

Authorities were called to the area shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Rock Chalk GOP Promises

House Speaker Hawkins plans to reduce property tax next year - The Sentinel

Speaker Dan Hawkins wants to reduce property tax collected for school funding and replace it with other tax revenue.

Dressing Up Tonight's Show

'It's like a holiday': Overland Park boutique owner brings out silver for Beyoncé

Tonya Winston owns B. Royal Boutique and has plenty of silver and shine ready for fans going to Beyoncé's concert.

Angels Across Globe

Video Victoria's Secret goes from the runway to a world tour

Five years after its last iconic fashion show, the brand is back with a new event aimed at redefining "sexy."

White House Defends Ukraine Funding

Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco

Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.

MAGA Case Worsens

'Fantasy world': Donald Trump faces New York trial Monday for damages after judge finds fraud in real estate empire

Donald Trump has a New York civil trial starting Monday, when a judge will determine damages from real estate fraud.

Infighting Anticlimax Pledged

House GOP members seek to expel Gaetz amid renewed threat to vacate House Speaker McCarthy

House Republican members are seeking to expel Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is moving to call for a vote of no confidence in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Speaker Works Job

Speaker McCarthy Responds To Ouster Threat: 'I'll Survive'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) flashed confidence in his ability to prevail over an effort to remove him as speaker following the passage of a short-term spending bill that averted a government shutdown. During a CBS News interview on Sunday, "Face the Nation" anchor Margaret Brennan asked McCarthy to respond to Rep.

USA Today Reprints Vlad Theory

'That won't fly': Former Defense secretary warns Vladimir Putin is hoping Donald Trump wins reelection

Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper also criticized Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over his hold on military promotions.

Justice For Language Shift

He, She, They: The Pronoun Debate Will Likely Land at the Supreme Court

And the trend doesn't look good for transgender kids.

Money Pause Postscript

Shutdown averted: Political winners and losers

The House and Senate cleared a "clean" stopgap spending bill on Saturday, averting a government shutdown and capping off a chaotic three weeks in the Capitol that brought Washington hours away from a lapse in funding. The continuing resolution funds the government at current spending levels until Nov.

Cash Over Country?!?

China escapes unscathed following world leaders UN summit: 'Exhaustion has set in'

Critics allege that China's hypocrisy goes unchecked because of the hunger for the Chinese market and its value to the global economy, even as it commits alleged human rights abuses.

South Of Border Myth-busting

Opinion | Invade Mexico? The GOP has learned nothing from Iraq or Afghanistan.

What Republican presidential hopefuls do not realize is that an Intervention in Mexico would draw the U.S. military into a quagmire.

El Papa Switches Power

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals - including an American - to help reform Catholic Church

Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago, is among the 21 new "princes of the church" that were elected by the pope to help govern the Catholic Church.

Another Guest On Deck

Aaron Rodgers expected at Chiefs-Jets game Sunday night

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be at the Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets Sunday Night Football game as he recovers from torn Achilles injury

Designing Cowtown Connection

Estately, a Kristin Holton Collection, is Our New Favorite Follow - IN Kansas City Magazine

Kristin Holton, owner of Estately, is allowing many hostesses a bit of relief with the launch of Estately, a full-service tabletop design service. Holton launched her new career as her youngest child started school full time. She has an extensive collection of chargers, china, glassware, and flatware, in addition to tables, chairs, and linens.

More Queen B Deets Emerge

Beyonce in Kansas City: When do parking lots, stadium gates open?

Beyoncé and her "Beyhive" are ready to celebrate the end of the Renaissance World Tour at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 1.

Losing Streak Nearly Complete

Royals strand nine runners in 5-2 loss to the Yankees

Bobby Witt Jr. tries to swipe #50, but is caught stealing.

Summer Hotness Endures

Fall weather will come someday, but not Sunday

Sunday will have high temperatures around 91 degrees; cooler weather comes near the end of the week.

Young Rising Sons - Sunday Sunshine is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.