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Locals Count Backwards

Negro League scores are now in MLB's record books, a 'triumphant' story for Kansas City museum

Major League Baseball's record books were officially updated Wednesday to include Negro Leaguers who played in one of seven leagues from 1920 to 1948.

Cowtown Negotiations Underway

Police in armed standoff with 'known violent offender' in east Kansas City

KCPD was reportedly attempting to serve an arrest warrant when the man barricaded himself inside his residence

Fountain FAIL Amid Thievery 

Iconic Kansas City fountain taken down after vandals cause disruption

An iconic fountain in Kansas City had two of its statues taken down after vandals stole parts of it.

Kansas City Midtown Crime Surge Requires Attitude Adjustment

Atomic Cowboy in Westport says safety is top of mind following fatal shooting nearby

Levi Johnson, supervisor at Atomic Cowboy in Westport, said his staff's safety awareness has heightened since the fatal shooting early Sunday morning just to the east of the entertainment district.

Local Roundup Report

8 arrested during overnight efforts made by Cass Co. Sheriff's Office

Eight individuals were arrested during an overnight effort held by law enforcement officials south of Kansas City.

Serious Consequences For High School Fight

Teen pleads guilty in attack on Black female student at Shawnee Mission East High School

A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty Wednesday in Johnson County Court to one count of aggravated battery/great bodily harm in the assault of a Black student at Shawnee Mission East High School.

Suburban Burnout This Week

Lee's Summit business heavily damaged by fire

A Lee's Summit manufacturing business is heavily damaged by fire, and its roof partially collapsed, after a fire in the company's paint room.

Growing Kansas City

Pendleton Heights Community Orchard volunteer: Potential grant would be 'impactful for many generations'

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) applied for a five-year, $200-million federal grant with the EPA to invest in reducing greenhouse gas, adding jobs and saving energy in the Kansas City area.

Latina Share Shares Spectacular Self Awareness

Sofia Vergara says her breasts are too big for her to play a scientist

She made light of her abilities in a new interview, insisting she was 'almost playing myself' during her acclaimed run on Modern Family and does not in fact 'know anything about acting.'

Prez Losing Community

Biden campaign seeks to halt slide with Black voters with new initiative

The Biden-Harris campaign on Wednesday launched a new "Black Voters for Biden-Harris" initiative to reach out to Black voters as polls show Biden is losing ground with that group.

MAGA Moment Of Truth

What happens if Trump is convicted? Legal experts break it down

If former President Trump is convicted in his New York criminal case, he could face jail time, home confinement or be at the mercy of a probation officer, legal experts say

Supreme Denial

Alito tells congressional Democrats he won't recuse over flags

Justice Samuel Alito has come under pressure from congressional Democrats to recuse himself from cases involving the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack and former President Donald Trump.

Prez Claps Back Against Succession Plans

Biden snaps at reporter over question about handing over power to Kamala Harris during second term: 'Did you fall on your head?'

President Biden lashed out Wednesday at a reporter who asked if he planned to complete a full second term or hand over power to Vice President Kamala Harris sometime before January 2029.

Keystone Prediction Against MAGA

Fetterman: Trump has 'strong position' in Pennsylvania, but won't win state

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said on Wednesday he thinks former President Trump is a strong candidate in his home state but that he is confident the presumptive GOP nominee will not defeat President Biden in a rematch this fall. "I fundamentally believe that it's going to be a close race," Fetterman said in an interview...

Politico Postscript Or Veep?!?

Nikki Haley writes 'finish them' on Israeli artillery shell: A look at her trip to Israel and her past comments on the war in Gaza

Nikki Haley was visiting an Oct. 7 attack site in Israel and signed the shell less than 24 hours after an Israeli strike killed 45 Palestinians at an encampment in Rafah.

End Game As Vlad Moves In

Hard choices as Ukraine faces worst crisis since war began

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains why there could be a dangerous summer ahead in Ukraine.

Far East Outlaws Flexing

China is banning 'wealth-flaunting' behavior on social media

The accounts of multiple users who posted about their luxurious lifestyles are blocked amid a government crackdown on conspicuous displays of wealth.

Inferno On Subcontinent

India swelters in record 126F temperatures: heatwave in maps

Local outlets have reported record highs in parts of Delhi.

Wayback Tech Calls It Quits

We'll Miss You: Pioneering instant messaging program ICQ is finally shutting down after nearly 30 years

ICQ will stop working on June 26.

Watch Winning On Ice

KSMO-TV to air first two home games of KC Mavericks in the Kelly Cup Finals

The Mavericks' opponent will be the Florida Everblades, winners of the 2023 Kelly Cup and this year's champions of the ECHL Eastern Conference.

Crucial Testimony For Troops

St. Michael's Veteran's Center resident understands need for affordable housing

St. Michael's Veteran's Center (SMVC) is preparing to break ground on the third phase of a project that began over 10 years ago.

Dead-Tree Done Right

KC Zine Con marks its ninth annual DIY adventure with signature spirit June 22-23

June 22 and 23, "zinesters" will be hosting their Ninth Annual Zine Con at Goofball Sk8boards-This year's will be the biggest one yet.

Local Biz Cash Success

Social venture's pet grooming grads now empowered to earn microloans thanks to trio of KC backers

Graduates of Kansas City-based Pawsperity's pet grooming training programs are now eligible to apply for RISE Microloans to launch or grow their businesses - an opportunity boosted by an economic equity initiative to provide microloans to fledgling entrepreneurs.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Storm chances return to the forecast on Thursday

Clouds will increase throughout the next 24 hours, leading to storm chances tomorrow evening

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