Kansas City Wingspan: Lady Soccer Winning, Campaign Money & MAGA Measuring

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Local Victorious Finale

KC Current historic first regular season at CPKC Stadium ends with a win

The historic first regular season at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City ended with a 4-1 win, led by National Women's Soccer League MVP candidate Temwa Chawinga.

Rock Chalk Fight Against Cow Farts

Kansas scientists say they've found a cheap fix for a source of potent greenhouse gases on farms

New research suggests silage has been overlooked as a substantial producer of nitrous oxide. A team at K-State figured out why - and a potential way to tackle the problem.

Show-Me Tacit Admission Of Defeat

Opponents of Missouri sports betting amendment pull TV ads in campaign's homestretch * Missouri Independent

The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri's ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday

Golden Ghetto Gets Nicer To Young Families

Lenexa approves permit for in-home daycare over HOA's protest

Despite an in-home daycare center going against the rules of its homeowners association, the Lenexa City Council granted it a special use permit.

Life Saving DEI?!?

New KU research center will focus on health equity and access

The research center is part of the University of Kansas' School of Social Welfare, where scholars will study health equity and access issues from a social worker's perspective.

Angel Offers Forgiveness

Gigi Hadid reunites with boyfriend Bradley Cooper in NYC after he misses Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Gigi Hadid reunited with her boyfriend, Bradley Cooper, in New York City after the actor missed the model's appearance in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

As Always: Economy, Stupid!!!

Biden's economic legacy could decide the presidential race in Scranton

The politically split Pennsylvania town shows why the race is so close - and it's unclear whether the president's legacy will be enough to carry Harris over the line

Locker Room Talk Redux

Trump's ribald remarks on Arnold Palmer draw scrutiny

CNN's Jake Tapper asked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday to explain former President Trump's ribald rally remarks about Arnold Palmer's genitalia. At a Saturday campaign event in Palmer's Pen...

Veep Celebrated Yet Again

Opinion | Kamala Harris is turning 60 - and she hasn't even peaked yet

Happy birthday, Kamala Harris. Donal Trump's age and fatigue makes him seem too old to be president. But Mika Brzezinski argues Harris makes 60 looks young.

RINO Criticism Forever

Sen. Lindsey Graham to Republicans supporting Harris: 'What the hell are you doing?'

South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday slammed members of his own party who are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid, telling them, "What the hell are you doing?" "You're supporting the most radical nominee in the history of American politics," Graham said, addressing Republicans backing Harris during an appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press."

Election Cash Questions

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro: Law enforcement should 'take a look at' Elon Musk voter payments

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday said that tech mogul Elon Musk's plan to give money to registered voters in Pennsylvania is "deeply concerning" and "it's something that law enforcement could take a look at" during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press."

Money Favors MAGA

'Influenced': Handful Of Bettors Dump Millions On Trump, Massively Skewing Betting Odds

A handful of people bet millions that Trump will win the election, skewing what some consider a metric for predicting the election massively to one side.

Reasonable Wartime Doubt

Ukraine's 'victory plan' receives mixed reactions from Western allies

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plan to end Ukraine's nearly three-year war with Russia is getting mixed reactions from Western allies

Holy Land Fighting Cont'd

Israeli strike kills at least 73 in northern Gaza, medics say

Israel says it hit a "Hamas terror target" and the number of casualties is "exaggerated" and does not match their reports.

Castro Legacy Lingers

Attempts to restore electricity in Cuba fail, as millions enter third day without power | CNN

The majority of Cubans remain without power for the third day in a row after fresh attempts to restore electricity failed overnight

Catholic Scheme Reconsidered

Israeli, Palestinian ex-ministers present peace plan to Pope Francis

After meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier this week, former Israeli and Palestinian ministers said they presented him with a joint peace plan that involves an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the drafting of a two-state solution.

Finding Cowtown Common Ground

Voters try to look past political attack ads, look for candidates to compromise

Voters around Kansas City said they crave information about issues instead of political ads full of personal attacks.

Local Tech Earns Honors

Kansas City-built Boddle earns $500K Yass Prize Finalist Award, hits 2M monthly users

The Yass Prize is a competitive award that recognizes and supports innovative and transformative education models. It is known to many as "the Pulitzer Prize of education."

Flip Side Achievement

Whole Foods grows distribution with Yoli Tortilleria - Kansas City Business Journal

A local James Beard Award winner now stocks its products in 31 Whole Foods stores across the U.S.

Artsy South Side Celebration

Pastor creates welcoming community with the language of art

By Jeanne Beechwood On May 1, the United Methodist Church voted on changes to make the church more welcoming. Some bans of exclusivity were over 40 years old. In Kansas City, the Red Bridge United Methodist Church, located at 636 E. 117th street, has a brand new senior pastor who has found creative ways to...

Forecast For Now . . .

FORECAST: First Warn in place for Monday evening with off-and-on showers

There is a First Warn in the forecast on Monday evening for rain and a few rumbles of thunder.

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