Kansas City Reflection Amid End Of An Era

Tonight we mourn the past and check pop culture, community news and top headlines with our fellow news junkies.

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Local Heroes Share Insight

First responders in Kansas City reflect on what their job means to them

Saturday, people across the country took the time to say thank you to police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders for their service and response during emergencies.

Second Spring Cleaning

"I say get rid of them," Residents dispose of unused medication for Drug Take Back Day

The Drug Enforcement Agency's Drug Take-Back Day prompted conversations on how to use prescribed medication and what to do with unused pills.

Traffic Trouble Tonight

Semi rollover crash closes westbound I-70 in Bonner Springs

The closure is on westbound I-70 from Kansas Highway 7 to 142nd Street.

Donkey Fans Want To Share Spotlight

Denver is on Taylor Swift watch ahead of Broncos v. Chiefs matchup

The last time she was in town was for her Eras tour. This time, she may be watching the king of her heart instead.

More Deets On Celeb Perspective

Morgan Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs Fan, Weighs in on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: 'I Don't Think About Them at All' (Video)

The Oscar-winning actor appears dumbfounded that "CBS Mornings" anchor Gayle King even asked about them The post Morgan Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs Fan, Weighs in on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: 'I Don't Think About Them at All' (Video) appeared first on TheWrap.

Goodbye To Friend

Matthew Perry, 'Friends' actor, dies of apparent drowning at 54

Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday of an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades home, a representative for the actor and a law enforcement source say.

Protecting Commander In Chief

U.S. fighter jets intercept civilian aircraft near Biden's Delaware residence

The civilian aircraft entered restricted airspace shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday.

MAGA Makes Suggestion

Trump on Pence's 2024 presidential race exit: 'He should endorse me'

Former President Trump said his former vice president should endorse him during a Saturday rally. "People are leaving now and they're all endorsing me," Trump said at an event in Las Vegas, referring to GOP candidates exiting the 2024 presidential race. "I don't know about Mike Pence. He should endorse me.

Holy Land Hard Road Ahead

Netanyahu says war has entered second phase as troops prepare for 'long and difficult' battle

"This is the second stage of the war, whose objectives are clear: To destroy the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas and bring the hostages home," the prime minister said.

Vlad Opts Out

Ukraine holds peace formula talks in Malta, Russia absent

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged a gathering of over 60 national security advisers on Saturday to make a global model out of his 10-point formula for peace with Russia.

Far East Still Flexing

After Years Of U.S. Passivity, China Faces New Resolve In The Pacific

As Western legal norms and Asian martial ceremony collide in the Western Pacific, the stakes are getting higher and higher.

Talk Show Scare Tactics

Joy Behar warns silent 'View' studio audience about World War III

Joy Behar warned a stunned and silent studio audience on 'The View' about World War III: 'That's the end of everything.'

Games Go On . . .

Kelly dominates on mound as Diamondbacks bounce back to rout Rangers 9-1 and tie World Series 1-all

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Merrill Kelly pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Saturday night to even the World Series at one game apiece.

Local Foodie Cooks Up Success

This gumbo hits The Spot: How Prospect KC's own students cooked up a prize-winning competition entry

Not only did the weekend event earlier this month raise money to support the Prospect KC's mission - empowering individuals and communities through increased food access, nutrition education and culinary job training - the Prospect KC's culinary students also took home the award for best gumbo.

Freeze Warning As Weather Newsies Pretend To Understand Cowtown Climate

Forget normal. Fall's not coming. Winter is here

There are only three seasons this year in the metro area: spring, summer and winter. A FREEEZE WARNING, that's right, a freeze warning is in effect from 11 Saturday night to 10 a.m. Sunday.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.