Kansas City Double Up: Storm Redux, Supreme Signs & MAGA Silence

For the mid-morning we're doubly inspired by model, actress, biz lady and hottie Lindsey as we take another peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Ladies Build Up Cowtown

Habitat KC women embrace and support home ownership

Women Build Kansas City, an initiative within Habitat for Humanity, is designed to break gender biases around construction and home ownership.


Rolling With Developer Hype

Bike shop owner says new development will make West Bottoms area more special

A building demolished Sunday in Kansas City's historic West Bottoms means room for more development. KSHB 41's Caroline Hogan spoke with a business owner about keeping the current vibe in the area.


Humorless KCUR Asks Hilarious Question Again

Why is it so hard to find Black sperm donors?

Black women hoping to conceive using donor sperm often have to choose a donor from a different race or put their fertility journey on hold because of a shortage of Black sperm donors. One woman tells us her story. Plus: Parts of Missouri, Kansas and other Midwest states are still in drought, despite recent rains.


Campy Architecture Endures

Overland Park's Campbell Dome House stands as a testament to family legacy

The 'Campbell Dome House' in Overland Park continues to captivate onlookers with its unique design and enduring family legacy.


Local Hero Launches

Ed Dwight, KCK native and retired U.S. Air Force Captain, finally reaches space at age 90

After waiting 60 years for his shot, a 90-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man is finally an astronaut.


Deep End Advice

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, YMCA of Greater Kansas City reminds people to swim responsibly

Drowning deaths are on the rise in America after years of decline, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


Bittersweet Story . . . 

Chiefs' Andy Reid reveals why he loves KC (including a certain milkshake and burger)

"Even though it's a big city, it's still got kind of a small-town presence," Andy Reid says.


Smootchies For Many Fans

Lindsey Pelas Sending Kisses In String Bikini Offers A Big 'Bang'

Lindsey Pelas is thrilling fans in her snakeskin string bikini as she sends "kisses" outdoors and goes full Bang.


Time Stamping White House

Bill Maher swipes Biden's speech to Black graduates: 'We're not living in that world that he's talking about'

Bill Maher called President Biden's remarks about racism at Morehouse College outdated, saying we should live in the present year during an appearance on Fox News.


MAGA Keeps Quiet For Once

Trump opts not to testify in hush money trial as defense rests

Former President Trump will not take the stand in his own defense during his New York criminal trial, after his attorneys rested their case Tuesday, shortly after prosecutors did the same the day before. "We'll be resting pretty quickly - resting meaning resting the case. I won't be resting," Trump said outside the courtroom Tuesday...


Supreme Flag Debate

'Not Good Judgment': GOP Senators Ding Samuel Alito Over Upside-Down Flag

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, chided Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to "think it through."


Eastern Europe Re-imagined

A Theory of Victory for Ukraine

With the right support and approach, Kyiv can still win.


Faux Tribunal Star Power

Amal Clooney played key role in decision on war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war

Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended that the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the militant Hamas group.


Latest Surrender

France backs ICC after prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu

France backs the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the 'fight against impunity', its foreign ministry said after the court's prosecutor sought an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others for alleged war crimes.


Second Fling Conclusion

Ben Affleck has 'come to his senses' about 'fever dream' Jennifer Lopez marriage: 'There is just no way this is going to work'

Ben Affleck has "come to his senses" about his marriage to Jennifer Lopez and realized "there is no way" their union will work, a source tells Page Six.


Cinematic MAGA Outrage

The Apprentice: Donald Trump film biopic causes a stir at Cannes

Critics broadly praise The Apprentice, but the former president threatens to sue over its content.


Trolls Stay Winning

Grinding our bums, flashing our boobs: the internet is making juveniles of us all | Martha Gill

When people were offered a window between New York and Dublin, puerile behaviour beat bridging worlds


Home Team Win Streak Cont'd

Royals are playin' some ball, smash Tigers 8-3

11 games above .500


Search Concludes At Front Door

'Best person for the job': Independence names Jimmy Walker fire department chief

Independence announced Monday the city's "vigorous nationwide search" for a new fire department chief is over after the candidate was found "just down the street."


Celebrate Another Local Mudhole

Jackson County lake beaches set to open May 25

Summer is around the corner and that means a lot more time spent outdoors at the lake in the Kansas City metro area.


Better Amongst B-List

Impractical Jokers and more join list of Big Slick celebrities

Newest Big Slick celebrities announced, Impractical Jokers among them.


Community Fabric Deets

KC Cares: Sewing solidarity

In this month's KC Cares column, we highlight Pioneer Women Quilting serving comfort to the Leavenworth community.


Meth Town Veggies Discounted

Independence store to bring fresh produce to location in 'food desert'

Dollar General plans to add fresh produce at an location near MO-291 and East Truman Road in Independence to bring more options to people living there.


Storm Danger Round II

Alert Day: Damaging winds and large hail possible in the KMBC viewing area on Tuesday

It's been a busy 24 hours for the Kansas City metro when it comes to weather. It could get even busier for some on Tuesday.

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