Kansas City Cuddle: Puppers, Foodies & Missile Command

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Local Healing Tech

New AI technology gives KCU medical students leg up in workforce

New artificial intelligence technology at Kansas City University is giving medical students a leg up as they enter the workforce.

KC Butcher Shop Review

These are the most unsafe hospitals in the Kansas City area. See if yours is on the list

Leapfrog's best & worst medical centers for patient safety near KC include KU Hospital, University Health, Olathe Medical Center, St Luke's.

Show-Me Bad Kill

MDC investigating after deer hunter kills mountain lion in Iron County, Mo.

Missouri conservation authorities are investigating after a hunter killed a mountain lion.

Kansas Journalism Endures

Publisher of raided Kansas newspaper delivers advice to journalists: 'Make democracy great again' * Kansas Reflector

Eric Meyer, editor and publisher of the Marion County Record, delivered remarks as he was inducted alongside his mother, Joan, in the Kansas Press Association Newspaper Hall of Fame.

Local Low-End Pop Star Appearance

Post Malone announces stadium tour stop in the Ozarks

Singer Post Malone announced his biggest headlining tour on Tuesday. And he added the Ozarks to his lineup.

Hottie Maintains Standards

Lindsey Pelas Unbuttoned In Thigh-Highs 'Never Disappoints'

Bikini bombshell Lindsey Pelas is thrilling fans in her unbuttoned Daisy Dukes and thigh-highs as she parts her legs and "never disappoints."

Prez Opens Up European War

Biden draws support - and GOP worry - in shift on US missiles in Ukraine war

Lawmakers in both parties are generally offering support for President Biden's decision to authorize a major shift in U.S. policy to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles to atta...

Veep Earns Revenge?!?

Harris lost to Trump. She may have one last chance to defy him.

Fresh from a devastating loss to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris may now head to Capitol Hill to defy him in what could be her last major act in office.

MAGA Pushes Back Prez

In reversal, Thune seeks to slow down Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to dedicate hours of floor time in coming weeks as a last-minute effort to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary.

Reality Star Politics

A look at Dr. Oz's health care record as he's nominated to key post by Trump

President-elect Trump has named two more people to his administration: investment banker Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary and Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The noted TV personality and heart surgeon will oversee programs that provide health care coverage to about half of all Americans.

Prez-Elect Pushing Agenda

Trump 'heavily working the phones' to drum up support for Matt Gaetz nomination

President-elect Donald Trump has been making calls to bolster his pick to lead the Justice Department - Matt Gaetz - who is already facing skepticism from some Republican senators, according to sources familiar with his push.

MAGA Against New AG

Marjorie Taylor Greene: GOP Covered Up 'Sexual Harassment and Assault' Claims

The MAGA firebrand made the allegation as Republican lawmakers expressed doubt about Trump pick Matt Gaetz.

Europe Fight Gets Serious

Ukraine attacks Russia with U.S.-made longer-range ATACMS missiles, Moscow says

Ukraine has fired six ATACMS into Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry said. If confirmed, it would mark the first attack using the U.S.-made long-range missiles in 1,000 days of war.

No Catch For Tesla Today

SpaceX abandons attempt to catch Starship booster as Donald Trump watches on

Test was a setback for owner Elon Musk, who has become an influential figure in president-elect's transition team

Baller Agenda Unpacked

Chiefs Playoff Picture: Losing to the Bills hurt - but Kansas City is still in charge

Let's see how Kansas City's postseason possibilities line up following Week 11's NFL action.

Hipsters Savor 2024

Best of KC 2024: A full-time food editor favors these highlights from an overstuffed year of flavor

The Pitch's Best of KC 2024 votes are in and winners have been crowned, but here is a look at who we thought won 2024 in KC.

Upscale Chicken Check

A Kansas City Buffalo Wing Breakdown - IN Kansas City Magazine

Barbecue is the heavy hitter in Kansas City, sure, but there are some banger Buffalo wings here, too. If you're hankering to turn some napkins orange, try one of the spots below. Is your favorite spot missing? Send us an email at digitaleditor@inkansascity.com. The Peanut The Peanut, by many accounts, has the best Buffalo wings...

Spicing Up Suburbs

Xaboo Mephaa brings traditional flavors of Guerrero, Mexico, to Lee's Summit

The family-run establishment began as a food truck in 2021 and just celebrated its one year anniversary at its brick-and-mortar location at 1196 Douglas Street. The restaurant specializes in traditional homestyle dishes from the state of Guerrero, Mexico.

Cold Comes To Kansas City

Multiple hard freezes expected this week

The change to winter-like temperatures is not far off

Tate McRae - 2 hands is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.