Kansas City Shade: Local Trucking, Warship Warning & MAGA Hugs

They call her Saweetie and her recent newsworthy success in the realm of hip-hop & social media inspires another extensive peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Cowtown Ford Tough Debut

Ford Shipping New F-150, Ranger in Unprecedented Truck Offensive | Ford Media Center

Never in the storied history of Ford has the company mounted a truck offensive like the one about to hit U.S. dealerships and highways.

Artsy Exhibit Ahead Of Pause

Parade of Hearts will feature 101 displays

The Parade of Hearts Reveal kickoff event takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Toast To Community

'Changing the game': Black brewers unite for screening of documentary in Jazz District

"I think it just makes sense for us to be the ones who show this movie. We want to tell the story of the beer scene to be told by a brewery."

Inferno Aftermath

9 people displaced after apartment fire on Tracy Avenue in Kansas City

The fire, which was heavy on all floors, was brought under control with no reported injuries.

Sacrifice Amid Dogged Fight

Unleashed Pet Rescue to sell building in Mission

Unleashed Pet Rescue confirms it plans to sell its animal shelter property just southeast of Metcalf Avenue and Johnson Drive.

Show-Me Faux Numbers

How Kansas and Missouri pollsters measure public opinion - and what you need to know

As November 2024 nears, Kansas and Missouri pollsters say that transparency is one key factor for determining a poll's quality.

Rock Chalk Remuneration

Kansas is set to increase benefits for injured workers starting this July

Kansas will increase what have been among the lowest benefits in the U.S. for workers who are injured or killed on the job under bipartisan legislation that Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law Thursday.

Middle-Class Burnout Redux

VIDEO | Bystander captures power lines fall, set cars on fire in Brookside

Video captured Thursday night by a bystander in Brookside shows power lines falling at least two vehicles, leading to a fire and power outages.

About This Weekend

Weekend Possibilities | KC Film Fest, Mini Golf Masters, Holi Fest

Filmmakers from around the world will have their work on the big screen this weekend during the KC Film Fest International.

Hip-Hop New Hotness

Saweetie Drops Debut EP 'High Maintenance'

The Bay Area artist introduces her very first project.

Prez Shares Attack Warning

White House says it is watching Iranian threat 'very, very closely' and is in 'constant communication' with Israel | CNN Politics

There remains a "real," "credible" and "viable" threat of Iranian retaliatory strikes against Israel, the White House said Friday, as President Joe Biden receives constant updates on the situation from his national security team.

MAGA Meets Community

A Trump campaign stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A offers a window into his outreach to Black voters

Donald Trump's visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant location in Atlanta near the campuses of prominent historically black colleges and universities electrified conservative media at a moment when Republicans hope to make inroads with Democrats' most committed voting bloc.

Arguing For White House

Will Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in 2024 debates? Former president calls for earlier events

Trump, who refused to debate Republican opponents during the nomination fight, has taken a decidedly different tactic with regard to the general election.

Veep Fears Future Crackdowns

Harris to warn in Arizona after abortion ruling a second Trump term would mean 'more bans, more suffering'

Vice President Harris will rally supporters in Arizona on Friday, where outrage is brewing among Democrats over a court ruling that upheld an 1864 law and made performing abortion a felony. Harris will take direct aim at former President Trump in her remarks, according to excerpts shared by the Biden campaign.

Former Prez Earns Love

Supporter who hugged Trump at Atlanta Chick-fil-A says media isn't honest about Black community's support

One Trump supporter who met him at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A slammed the media, accusing mainstream outlets of "warping" the perception of Black voters' support of the 45th president.

Drone Wars Escalate

DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line

The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones as early as 2027.

Navy Alert Heightens

US changes 'force posture' over 'imminent' threat of Iran attacking Israel

Aircraft carrier deployed alongside cruiser and two destroyers sails north through Red Sea as US increases presence in its Middle East bases

Political Spy Games Persist

House approves bill renewing FISA spy program after GOP upheaval threatened passage

The bill reforms and extends a portion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as Section 702 for a shortened period of two years.

Phone Friends Fade

Influencer fatigue finds its next victim: Coachella 2024

"We built a full city in the desert, and now, it's a little too big," an event ticketing expert told Yahoo Entertainment about Coachella.

More Hipster Sounds Celebrated

In Kansas City, musicians are building an experimental scene that is 'underground' by design

Seth Andrew Davis and Evan Verploegh know their music of choice will never be mainstream, so the pair have cobbled together a set of spaces where their Extemporaneous Music and Arts Society can thrive.

Celebrate Local Small Biz Cash

Meet the winners of KC's first grants for micro-businesses; $55K awarded to women of color

A newly launched collaboration between entrepreneur support efforts announced Thursday its first batch of grant winners - positioning four Kansas City micro-businesses for greater success amid a near-universally challenging start for the year.

More Captives In Kansas City

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium welcomes 2 baby Arapawa goats

Chug the goat took Kansas City by storm on Monday after he was trapped on the ledge of a bridge near Swope Park.

Cowtown End Game Options Offered With Compassion

A Kansas City nonprofit wants more people to prepare for dying. How KC End of Life is helping

Death is inevitable, so why don't more people plan for it? The nonprofit KC End of Life is teaching people how to prepare for passing, and how a doula can support everyone through the difficult times.

Spring Arrives In Bloom

We are getting you prepared for a weekend with soaring temperatures

We will get a break in the wind before it ramps back up this weekend

Kodak Black - Stressed Out is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.