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Local Extinction Clawback

'Bintang', Sumatran Tiger at KC Zoo, leaving to help save species

In an effort to save a species, a tiger living at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium since 2022 is heading to a new home.

Wildcats Grow Future

A drought-tolerant crop used in western Kansas could help fight food insecurity in other countries

Kansas State University will be sharing sorghum-growing strategies with farmers in Madagascar with help from a federal grant.

Show-Me Bacon Friendship

'Operation Pig Therapy' brings smiles, joyful tears to nursing facilities in south central Missouri

HUGGINS, Mo. - Mark Bengtson's pig brought a woman to life, which brought him to tears. The owner of BF Farm in south-central Missouri, one of the largest Kunekune pig breeding farms in the Uni...

Meth Town Cleans Up

Independence trash-cleaning program receives funding to continue operating

Following the success of Independence TOGETHER, funding has been secured to keep the program alive through September 2024. It will also now operate through the winter months.

Metro North Foodie Revival

New Northland restaurants announced at site of former mall

Kansas City's Metro North Crossing prepares to open new businesses in 2024 as the development brings more entertainment, restaurant options to the Northland.

Starlet Also Serves As Producer

Margot Robbie flashes the flesh in a polka dot dress

On Wednesday new images of the blonde beauty from Australia in the magazine surfaced where she looked like a Hollywood siren. Robbie flashed the flesh in a polka dot dress.

White House Out Of Juice

Biden's billion-dollar plan to build 500,000 EV chargers has yet to yield a single charger

President Biden's landmark 2021 infrastructure legislation included billions of dollars to fund 500,000 electric vehicle chargers, but just eight chargers are under construction.

MAGA Turns Dictator?!?

Trump allies craft plans to give him unprecedented power if he wins the White House

Trump insiders are working behind the scenes on detailed plans to amass his power so that he can carry out an unprecedented restructuring of the U.S. government and expand executive authority.

Prez Proves Unpopular

CNN Poll: Biden's job approval has dropped since start of the year as economic concerns remain prevalent | CNN Politics

Americans' views of President Joe Biden's job performance have ebbed since the start of the year, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. The public's views of the national economy remain lackluster, with more than 4 in 10 saying they're seriously concerned rising costs could push them out of their own communities.

GOP Checks Out

Kevin McCarthy to depart House at end of year

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday said he will depart the House at the end of the year. "I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways. I know my work is only getting started," McCarthy wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed....

Campus Shooter Report From Sin City

Las Vegas police respond to active shooter report at UNLV

Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.

Progress Standstill After Town Obliterated

A flaming train derailment sparked political demands for a new safety law. That's gone nowhere

After February's freight train derailment and chemical fire in East Palestine, Ohio, Democrats and Republicans - including Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley - joined to push for the Railway Safety Act of 2023. But the legislation is likely dead, says one industry expert who calls it "a political stunt."

Retreat Underway?!?

Ukrainian leaders head to the US as Kyiv prepares for winter fighting

Uncertainty over aid is looming as the country seeks to rebuild its defense industry.

Holy Land Hot Mess Report

'Chaotic' meeting with Israeli war Cabinet fuels hostage families' anger and fear

A meeting between the families of those still being held hostage by Hamas and Israel's war Cabinet became "chaotic," a participant at the meeting told NBC News.

Sorry, But Russians Always Stay Winning Winter

Ukrainians prepare for a long war. Will the West stay the course?

Oleksii Tilnenko hoped this would be the year Ukraine drove Russian forces out of swathes of occupied land. As 2023 draws to a close, his southern hometown of Kherson is still being pounded by shelling and the front line has barely budged.

South Of Border War Coming Soon

Venezuela-Guyana dispute: Maduro mobilizes the army and announces annexation of Essequibo

Via a law announced Tuesday, Venezuela will create a new province or state in the disputed territory, having already appointed a single provisional authority: Major-General Alexis Rodríguez Cabello

Reggaeton Aspires Preacher Life

'Jesus lives in me': Puerto Rican pop star Daddy Yankee retires to focus on faith

Retirement brings to an end one of the most successful and influential careers in Latin American pop

Already Old School

How 'Mr. Brightside' Became a Generation's Anthem

Overlooked at its release, the Killers' signature hit has become one of the most inescapable rock songs of its time.

Group Thing Guide

Like The Couple Next Door, my wife and I tried polyamory - here's what we learned

Therapist Lucy Fry says she's a better lover, partner, and friend since opening up her marriage. As new Channel 4 show The Couple Next Door explores the dynamics of open relationships, she explains why we should all question the relationship blueprints we grew up with

Cowtown Concerts Slated

Concert Presales This Week: Bleachers, Adam Ant, Hot Water Music

Bridge listeners can access tickets to a few 2024 concerts before they go on sale to the public this week - find more info & grab those tickets!

Great Cause Should Inspire Help & Snarky Snickers Regarding Unfortunate Name

Starfish Project Foundation in Olathe provides free food, clothes, basic needs for thousands each month

An organization in Olathe, Kansas, has been making waves of positive change by providing free essential services to thousands of families across the Kansas City metro each month.

Faith In The Dotte Endures

Do you know what this old Masonic temple in KCK is today? Bet you've seen it before

The old Scottish Rite Temple at 7th & Ann is now a different kind of gathering place.

Savory Autumn Offerings

Eat This Now: Roasted Duck Panang Curry at Pad Thai Restaurant

Pad Thai Restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall in Overland Park. Mar'Che Boggess recommends the Roasted Duck Panang Curry.

Cold Spell Coming Soon

WEATHER BLOG: Nick Bender says next storm system could bring rain, rumbles, and maybe even light snow

There is still considerable uncertainty with the track of the storm.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.