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Local Bennies Reported
From stairlift to wheelchair ramp, Northland woman shares impact senior tax levies have had on her life
Jackson County voters passed a senior services tax levy in November, but counties like Platte County and Clay County have already had them and say they're seeing the positive impact.
Show-Me Fight Ahead
Abortion, insulin prices and period products: Here are the Missouri health bills to watch in 2025
The Missouri General Assembly will be considering a range of legislation related to health in 2025 including abortion, insulin prices and tax exemptions for period products.
Recession Bright Side
Good news for holiday travelers; gas prices remain low in Kansas and Missouri
With the holiday season among us, travelers are gearing up to hit the roads and this year, and there's a bonus: gas prices in both Missouri and Kansas are at their lowest in recent years.
Rock Chalk Shelter Suggestions
Housing prices in Kansas have exploded. Here are three ideas to make homes affordable
Home and rental prices have skyrocketed in recent years because of a housing shortage. That's leading to a rise in homelessness and could be hurting the economy.
Dead-Tree In Praise Of Pop Star
He was a heartthrob of the 2000s. Now he's back on tour and in Kansas City this week
Pop star Justin Timberlake brings The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City Friday. Here's how much tickets cost
Counting Diva's Cash
Paige Spiranac net worth: How much is the viral golf star worth?
It would be difficult to discuss the virality of golf without mentioning Paige Spiranac The 31-year-old retired from playing the game professionally back in 201
MAGA Mandate Reconsidered
Warning signs for Trump as Republican rebels defiant
Trump has shown he can kill legislation, but can he rally the support to get his proposals over the finish line?
White House Deception Exposed
Lies about Biden's age, health during his presidency is a 'scandal of epic proportions,' Scott Jennings says
CNN's Scott Jennings criticized the White House for hiding President Biden's health and age issues from voters despite concerns.
MAGA Talks Gubmint
Donald Trump says if US government shutdown happens, ‘let it begin now’ – US politics live
Capitol Hill gripped by uncertainty after House rejects temporary funding deal that was hastily assembled after Trump and Musk tanked bipartisan agreement
Assassin End Game
Mangione faces federal murder and stalking charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
A new federal charging document reveals that the suspect in CEO Brian Thompson's shooting death was found in possession of a notebook containing hostile writings about the health insurance industry.
Fight For Spotlight Starts Now
Donald Trump responds to "President Musk" talk growing
The president-elect has been accused of helping tank a bipartisan spending bill Musk is opposed to.
Vlad Barrage Begins
At least one killed and several embassies damaged in 'barbaric' Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, Ukraine says | CNN
At least one person has been killed and several embassies have been damaged in an early morning Russian missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv.
Cache & Then Kaput
Exclusive: US to announce final package of new arms for Ukraine in coming days
The package includes air defense interceptors and artillery munitions.
Holy Land Losing Fight For Population?!?
Thousands of Jews have left leave Israel since the October 7 attacks
There's concern about whether emigration after Oct. 7, 2023 will drive a "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and tech.
Far East Bets Big
China's Xi urges bigger international role for gambling hub Macau
China's President Xi Jinping urged Macau's new government to have the "courage" to diversify the economy of the world's biggest gambling hub as the former Portuguese enclave swore in its first city leader born and raised in mainland China.
Celeb Legal Battle Gets Dirtier
Diddy and Jay-Z Accusers' Attorney Allegedly Gave Woman Venereal Disease, Lawsuit Claims - But He Says It's a 'Conspiracy'
Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing Diddy and Jay-Z's sexual assault accusers, has been sued in the New York Supreme Court by a woman who alleges he gave her a venereal disease after they met in 2018.
Exit Strategy Unpacked
ICE removed largest number of people in US illegally since 2014: Report
U.S. immigration authorities in 2024 removed the largest number of people in the country illegally in a decade, according to a new report.
Social Media Weakness Exposed
Cancel culture is dead. The mob just hasn't noticed
Countless writers, actors, comedians and musicians have been 'cancelled' in 2024 - and embraced by the public. Is the witch hunt over?
Data Dive Between Sheets
How better data could lead to better sex
What we don't know about human sexual behaviour is scandalous | Christmas Specials
Kansas City Star Emerges
Sources: K.C. to activate Brown, barring setbacks
The Chiefs will activate wide receiver Hollywood Brown from the injured reserve list and play him in Saturday's game against the Texans unless he has any setbacks, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Help Across Metro
Local nonprofit nearing goal to purchase new space in Bonner Springs
For people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, life after their school years can be difficult.
Cowtown Ink'd Up
Kansas City tattoo artist gives back by creating beautiful works of art
As we've been showing you all month through our special series, there are all kinds of ways people can give back and make a difference.
Carbs For Kansas City
Eat This Now: Cookies at Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro
Cookie at Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro // Photo by Sarah Sipple These cookies are less like a sweet kiss and more like a giant smooch! Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro bakes large, filled cookies in classic and creative flavors. But what is a brigadeiro? The Brazilian sweet is a truffle, known as brigadeiro.
Forecast For Shopping Spree?!?
Frigid Friday but a warming trend into the weekend
Just below freezing this afternoon with feel-like temperatures closer to the middle 20s and a gradual climb in temps through this afternoon into the weekend
Yola - Future Enemies is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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