Kansas City Collection: Northland Rebuke & Royals Blanked

For the most loyal Kansas City readers we share a few more links & notes amid the late night & early morning prep for the week ahead.

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Presiding commissioners of Clay, Platte counties call on KCMO mayor to withdraw migrant plan

The presiding commissioners of Clay and Platte counties issued a joint letter over the weekend directed at KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas' plan to welcome migrants into the city's workforce.

Local Listening Session

Swifties gather in Power and Light District to celebrate Taylor Swift's latest album release

Kansas City's Swifties are congregating in the Power and Light District Friday to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

Seasonal Health Check Offered

Spring in Kansas City also brings free skin cancer screenings

As Kansas City heads into spring, a group of healthcare professionals are set to roll in just in time for free skin cancer screenings.

Champion Shares Suggestions

In 7 Words, Kansas City Chiefs Tight End--and Taylor Swift Boyfriend--Travis Kelce Gave Some Heartfelt Advice About Opportunity

Kelce was talking to new Chiefs player Louis Rees-Zammit, but he could have been talking to himself.

Home Team Losing Streak Starts

Royals shutout for the first time this year, fall 5-0 to Orioles

The Royals lose their second series against the Orioles this year.

Angels Can't Life Stock

Victoria's Secret: Don't See A Recovery Anytime Soon

White House Gaining On MAGA

Donald Trump leads new 2024 poll, but Joe Biden appears to be closing the gap

Six months out from the presidential election, Biden and Trump are polling nearly neck-and-neck.

Veep Leads Reelection Argument

After rocky start, Kamala Harris emerges as the Biden campaign's lead prosecutor on top issues | CNN Politics

Kamala Harris hadn't even started building up to her ending when the crowd in Las Vegas - more fired up than any poll would suggest - started chanting, "Four more years!" But she made sure everyone heard the line she's come up with: "Trump abortion bans."

GOP Remains Divided In 2024

Greene: Motion to vacate is coming 'regardless of what Mike Johnson decides to do'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday said her motion to vacate the Speakership is "coming" no matter what House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) decides to do, while also dodging questions about an alternative plan if he is booted. "Mike Johnson's Speakership is over. He needs to do the right thing and allow us to...

Holy Land Fights Wartime Criticism

US-Israel: Netanyahu to reject any sanctions on army units

Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.

Eastern Europe Cash & Caution

Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'

The House approved $61 billion in aid as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia's invasion.

Catholic Cleric Talks Trash

A world of plastic: A Chicago pastor's Earth Day message

Undoubtedly the widespread use of plastic has made life easier and made many products less expensive and therefore within the reach of more people. The problem is that plastic is not good for our planet.

Celebrate Cowtown Connection

Refugee family reunites at KCI airport after 20 years apart

Two Congolese refugee families separated for decades are finally together again after a local group helped reunite them.

Grigs Gets Us Ready . . .

A week full of rain chances will start with calm conditions

The weekend will close out with chilly overnight conditions that dip into the upper 30s and low 40s overnight Sunday heading into Monday.

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