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Kansas City Heroism Saves Day Amid Housing Crisis

3 kids rescued from fire at abandoned building in KC

Three kids rescued from illegal apartment at abandoned building in Kansas City, Missouri Friday night, Kansas City Fire Department said


Tribute This Weekend

Kansas City-area veterans carry memories of fallen soldiers ahead of Memorial Day

Ahead of Memorial Day, veterans walked in honor of family and friends who also served. But "Carry the Load" is much more than honoring fallen soldiers.


Old School Collection

KC's oldest cemetery hosts Memorial Day fundraiser

Union Cemetery is holding a fundraiser to honor veterans, and those buried at the cemetery, for Memorial Day in Kansas City, Missouri


Local Biz Connections

339: Family Ties Keep Custom Truck One Source in Northeast | Northeast News

This week we sit down with Chris Ross, Operations Manager at Custom Truck One Source located on the site of the old Armco steel plant. Custom Truck was founded in...


Political Playbook Awaits

Chiefs will visit White House on Friday, May 31

For the second consecutive year, the Kansas City Chiefs will be honored in Washington.


Struggle To Maintain Hotness Years NYT Feature

Emily Ratajkowski Can Take Care of Herself, but a Little Help Would Be Nice

Why the model and writer wants to blow up gender roles in dating, without chivalry having to die.


Prez Gives Marching Orders

President warns new army officers to be 'guardians of American democracy'

President entreats graduates at commencement to 'hold fast' to oath to US constitution in veiled reference to Trump's threat to democracy


MAGA Makes Case To Alt. Conservatives

Trump courts Libertarians amid mounting concern over third-party candidates | CNN Politics

Former President Donald Trump will address the Libertarian Party's convention Saturday, an unconventional stop for a presumptive Republican nominee but one that is illustrative of his campaign's intensifying concern over third-party candidates.


Old School Actor Works To Ruin Great Movies

Robert De Niro stars in Biden campaign ad attacking Trump | CNN Politics

Actor Robert De Niro is lending his voice to a new Biden campaign ad as part of a strategy to focus messaging around the close of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump hush money trial. CNN's MJ Lee reports.


Teachable Moments In Talking Points

How campus protests flip-flopped America's free speech debate

The battle lines over free speech on college campuses were largely entrenched before pro-Palestinian encampments rapidly spread across the country last month. Professors or speakers who broke...


Holy Land Street Fight

Gaza war: Israelis attack aid convoys sent for Palestinians

Israeli protesters have tried to block border crossings, or even attacked aid convoys bound for Gaza.


Vlad Works Saturday

Ukraine war: Russia attacks Kharkiv supermarket - authorities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.


Triangular Diplomacy Reemerges

The US defense secretary will visit Cambodia, one of China's closest allies, after regional talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to make an official visit to Cambodia, one of China's closest allies in Southeast Asia, after holding talks with his Chinese counterpart at an annual security conference in Singapore.


Changos Scorched

Mexico Is So, Hot Monkeys Are Falling to Their Death From Trees

Authorities and conservation groups are investigating the deaths of dozens of howler monkeys in Tabasco, where extreme heat and land-use change appear to be threatening the vulnerable species.


Crafting Comeback After Hate Crime Hoax

Jackie Robinson statue is rebuilt in bronze in Colorado after theft from Kansas park

The 275-pound sculpture of Jackie Robinson was taken in January from McAdams Park in Wichita, where hundreds of children play baseball in a league dedicated to the trailblazing player: League 42.


Legend Bounces Newsie

Sharon Stone hits out at Ed Balls for sex question in fiery interview

Sharon Stone shut down Ed Balls' line of questioning on Good Morning Britain with a cutting response, saying: "I'd like to restart with a new question somewhere else."


Home Team Stays Winning

KC Monarchs Update: Starting off with the best record in the league

Photo by Chad Cushing / Kansas City Monarchs KC Monarchs Update is our weekly look at what's happening with hometown baseball heroes, both at Legends Field and on the road. Check out their season schedule here. The Kansas City Monarchs have the best record in the league, and their pitching staff has been a huge reason why.


Meth Town Rides Dirty?!?

Questionable business practices by towing operators spark new regulations in Independence

Among other changes, businesses are now required to take payments by cash or card and have vehicles stored where owners can pick them up at any time.


Human Stew Guide Debuts

KC-area pools & waterparks opening up for the season. See when you can go for a swim

We've got the details on when local pools and splash pads open, how much they cost and their daily hours for 2024 season.


Ideas For Parents

KC family content creator shares Memorial Day weekend activities for whole family

If you're looking for last-minute fun with your family for Memorial Day weekend or looking into summer travel plans, there's a lot to do in Kansas City and the Midwest.


Katie's 'Weather Aware' Warning

Saturday is beautiful while the sun is up, but dangerous storms are possible overnight

Saturday will have high temperatures around 81 degrees; storms will start to roll in around 9:00 p.m. and threaten the metro through 6:00 a.m.

Twenty One Pilots - Midwest Indigo is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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