Kansas City Letters: Taxes, Freebie FAIL & MAGA Comeback

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Locals Dizzy Over Tax Crisis

'My head is spinning': Property owner wants Jackson County assessment chaos to end

Property owners in Jackson County have a lot of questions about the latest developments with 2023 property assessments.


Rock Chalk Slight Discount

Kansas Gas Service agrees to smaller rate hike for customers * Kansas Reflector

Kansas Gas Service and state regulators reached an agreement to impose a smaller rate hike on customers than the company initially proposed.


Show-Me Weed Take Back

Missouri Cannabis Division recalls over 2,000 marijuana products

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has recalled over 2,000 marijuana products from NGWMO, LLC due to inadequate testing and advises patients and consumers to stop using them.


Successful Local Screeching Toward Road Trip 

This Kansas City bagpiper is about to test his sound in Scotland

Kansas City bagpiper extraordinaire Griffin Hall has been nerding out on Scotland's national instrument since he was 12. This month, he'll have a chance to play and compete with a world-class pipe and drum band there.


Digging Up Facts From Friends

Four Inane Questions with Green Dirt Farm Founder Sarah Hoffmann

Diving in with Green Dirt Farm Founder Sarah Hoffman to hit her with our classic, funky Four Inane Questionnaire.


Smells Like Money

Ariana Grande debuts campaign for new LOVENOTES fragrance line

Ariana Grande is spreading love across the world in the form of her latest business venture.


Free Cash Shut Down For Now

Appeals court blocks Biden student debt plan as Supreme Court battle brews

A federal appeals court on Friday blocked President Biden's new student debt relief plan, teeing up a potential expansion of the legal fight already brewing at the Supreme Court. The 8th U.S...


The Don Lands Safely

Trump's plane diverted to Billings, Montana, over mechanical issue while flying to rally

Former President Trump's plane was diverted to Billings, Montana, on Friday due to a mechanical issue.


Podcast Under MAGA Attack

Trump fires back at Rogan over praising RFK Jr.

Former President Trump shot back at podcaster Joe Rogan after he praised Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week. "It will be interesting to see how loudly Joe Rogan gets...


More Deets On Assassination Attempt Postscript

'I told them': police body-cam reveals warning days before Trump shooting

Local police said they told Secret Service the building the 20-year-old opened fire from needed to be secured


Hard Time For Insurrection Panty Raid Gone Horribly Wrong

Jan. 6 rioter who attacked numerous officers sentenced to 20 years

A California man convicted of carrying out some of the most brutal assaults on police during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.


For The Better?!?!

Michael Brown's death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson

Michael Brown's death was the catalyst for massive change starting in Ferguson, Missouri. Ten years later, those in the community cite significant progress, but say challenges remain.


Desperate Fighting In Europe

Battles rage in Russia as Kremlin struggles to repel surprise Ukraine incursion

The unprecedented assault entered its fourth day Friday with Moscow rushing reinforcements and bombing its own territory to try and contain the Ukrainian advance.


Gaza Ruins Democratic Party

Anti-Israel voters warn Harris won't get their vote without a cease-fire: 'This is our leverage'

Uncommitted anti-Israel voters in one swing state say they are unenthusiastic about Vice President Harris' campaign and want a Gaza cease-fire before voting for the VP.


Sharing Toys With New Friends

US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say

The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, reversing a three-year-old policy to pressure the kingdom to wind down the Yemen war. The administration briefed Congress this...


Lady Finds Tools For New Life

How A Dildo Party Helped Me Leave Behind Everything I Knew And Find My Place In The World

"My sex education had consisted of a variety of lessons at church ... I had learned that losing my virginity before marriage was akin to murder."


Kicker Cash Deets Exposed

Harrison Butker's new contract doubles his 2024 earnings, but reduces his cap hit

The details for Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker's new contract extension are good for both parties.


Downtown Switcheroo

National Association of Basketball Coaches seeks to move KC office - Kansas City Business Journal

The National Association of Basketball Coaches may be able to change offices if it agrees to stay in the Kansas City downtown area.


Old Friends Always Hurt

How ex-teammate could hurt KC Royals playoff chances

Scott Blewett left the KC Royals after the 2021 season. He's returning to the majors and could hurt his former club's playoff chances.


Toast To Weekend

The minds behind a longtime Kansas City wine bar have opened a second location

"It kind of screamed 'intimate Mediterranean wine lounge' to us."


Katie's Shares Autumn Goodness

Beautiful weekend weather ahead in Kansas City, and the Perseid meteor shower is happening

Outdoor plans? Enjoy them!

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