Kansas City Golden Life: Local Contemplation Amid Trade Wars & Shutdown Threats

Right now we take notice of Kansas City's favorite heiress, fashionista & celeb hottie Gracie giving thanks for her good life as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Everything According To Heiress

Gracie Hunt reflects on 'the painful, the joyful' moments experienced during Chiefs' Super Bowl run

The Kansas City Chiefs heiress took a moment to reflect on her firsthand experience of the NFL franchise's recent season, which ended with a Super Bowl loss.


Toy Train Impossible Dream

KC Streetcar Authority looks ahead to possible expansion to 18th and Vine, Southwest Boulevard

The Kansas City Streetcar Authority revealed on Thursday they're starting to think about and discuss the future of the streetcar and public transit in Kansas City.


Pass Block Protection

Reports: Chiefs to place franchise tag on offensive guard Trey Smith

He gets a significant payday, likely in the neighborhood of one year for $23.4 million, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.


Golden Ghetto Tech Crackdown

Johnson County school districts enacted new cellphone rules this year. Are they helping?

Shawnee Mission passed its cellphone policy in January, following other Johnson County districts that took similar action at the start of the school year. How have they been working?


Worthwhile Local Reading

Revamped Kansas City book group's first pick aims to jump-start accessibility conversation

The book's author said she is "cautiously hopeful that this would actually lead to meaningful shifts in how we show up as a community in Kansas City." The KC Pop-Up Book Group will discuss it in March.


Dealing With War In Europe

Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin

The two leaders are set to sign a deal giving U.S. access to Ukraine's minerals.


Trade War Trending

Dollar firms as Trump's tariffs loom, yen set for monthly gain

The dollar drew safe-haven support on Friday ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's impending tariffs, though was still headed for a monthly loss as investors weighed those threats against a darkening U.S. growth outlook.


Dox Didn't Impress

Release of Jeffrey Epstein files sparks anger among MAGA faithful: 'The evil deep state LIED TO YOUR FACE'

Attorney General has alleged FBI didn't turn over all documents in its possession


Man-O-Sphere Arrives Stateside

What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers who face trafficking charges

A travel ban was lifted on influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate. The dual U.S.-British citizens are charged with human trafficking in Romania, along with two Romanian women.


The Next Impasse

Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds

Congressional negotiators racing to avert a government shutdown next month appear to have hit a wall on the question of whether to limit President Trump's powers to spend the money. On one side of that divide are Democratic appropriators, who are already hammering the White House for refusing to back programs previously funded by Congress -...


More Trade War Talk

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico will start Tuesday, doubles fees on China

President Donald Trump said tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go into effect March 4 and intends to double tariffs on goods from China.


Western Civ For Realz

Hundreds of thousands protest across Greece over deadly train crash | CNN

Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in cities and towns across Greece on Friday to demand justice on the second anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash, and striking workers grounded flights and halted sea and train transport.


GOP Fears MAGA Blowback

"It could be trouble": Republicans fear their big budget win is actually a 2026 time bomb

"We saw what happened in 2018," one House Republican said of growing constituent backlash.


Tragic Curtain Call Investigated

Gene Hackman's Wife Betsy Arakawa's Body Had Signs of 'Mummification' - Here's What That Means

The body of Gene Hackman's wife showed signs of "mummification in both hands and feet," according to reports. Here's what that means.


Old School Accessories

The 8 best sex toys for seniors, according to sex educators and experts

Sex doesn't stop when you get older. We spoke to sex educators and experts to determine the best sex toys for seniors, from vibrators to c*ck rings.


More Deets On Urban Carb Expansion

Beloved Blackhole Bakery Is Opening A Second Location

Blackhole Bakery will open a second location in the West Plaza antique district. The opening is slated for later this year.


Enjoy Friday Warmup

Warmest day of year, followed by cooler weekend

Very windy and warm Friday could pose a risk for fires

Quavo - Trappa Rappa is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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