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Welcome To Kansas City's Working-Class Refuge

Waldo Week comes just in time as winter weather takes a hit on business

Waldo Week came at the perfect time for many businesses that took a hit from the snow.

Springtime Awaits

How to watch the Royals on TV in 2025

Put the Royals on your eyeballs.

Kansas Cash Skyfall?!?

Are billions in federal EV incentives for Panasonic plant in limbo?

KSHB 41 has been covering the impact of Panasonic's electric vehicle battery facility scheduled to open in April.

Cowtown Celeb Connection

A Kansas City fixture for 39 years, famed 'Connie' airplane now belongs to John Travolta

Kansas City airplane is now registered to Constellation Productions, a company owned by Oscar-nominated actor and pilot John Travolta.

Show-Me Time Running Out

Missouri lawmaker urges local leaders to develop plan to keep Chiefs, Royals

Patterson said that Jackson County leaders "needed to develop a stadium funding plan -- and fast -- before Missouri officials commit to anything."

Good Life Glimpse . . . 

Kara Del Toro Shows Off Amazing Body in New "Lush Dominican Republic" Photos

Join Kara Del Toro on her dreamy adventure in the Dominican Republic as she flaunts her stunning figure and shares her health secrets. From green tea to tennis, find out how she stays fit and balanced. Are you ready to take on her wellness routine and embrace a healthier lifestyle?

Allies No More . . . 

Trump says he's 'sick' of how Zelenskyy has handled Ukraine's war with Russia: 'He has no cards'

"I don't think he's very important to be at meetings, to be honest with you," Trump said days after Zelenskyy said Ukraine was not invited to peace talks with the U.S. and Russia.

Nullification For Assasin?!?

Luigi Mangione's CEO murder case raises concerns activist jurors may ignore evidence

Legal experts say voir dire, or jury selection, could be the key to deciding the fate of suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione.

X Checks Coming Soon?!?

Users on Musk's X want to use DOGE savings to send $5,000 checks to Americans. Trump 'loves' the idea, but can he do that?

If Musk's target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.

Cash Fight Cometh

Senate begins 'vote-a-rama' to advance $340 billion budget for Trump's agenda

Senate Republicans began a series of votes Thursday on a party-line vehicle to pass a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production and the military.

Out With A Bang

South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused 'excruciating' pain

SCOTUS Reconsiders History

Supreme Court unanimously sides with Hungary in Holocaust survivors' lawsuit

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with Hungary on Friday by rejecting a group of Holocaust survivors' legal theory that sought to haul the country into American courts to pay compensation. The court's decision rebuffs the survivors' claims that they are entitled to funds from the Hungarian treasury for the government and national railway confiscating their assets...

Refuge Rescinded

Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians

The move comes amid deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean country.

Disaster Vacay Deplored

'Someone cooked a sausage on a lava rock': Mount Etna's growing problem with tourists

Sicilian mountain police are urging people to keep their distance from Mount Etna's lava flows and to follow the local rules, as tourists flock to the volcano to witness its ongoing explosive eruption.

Lawyer Leaves Diddler

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer quits sex-trafficking case: 'Under no circumstances can I continue'

One of Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense lawyers quit the disgraced music producer's criminal sex-trafficking case, new court papers show.

Friday Fashion End Game

Kim Kardashian Rocks Tiny Bikini for Bahamas Photoshoot

Kim Kardashian Rocks Tiny Bikini for Bahamas Photoshoot

Local Biz Connections

Meet KCSourceLink's trio of 'navigators' now embedded in KC business support hubs

A new initiative from KCSourceLink that places three experienced business leaders in strategic locations across Kansas City will help aspiring entrepreneurs better connect with the resources and answers they need to start and grow businesses and side hustles, said Becca Castro.

Northeast Slice Of Life

Pizzeria Opens in Pendleton Heights, Brings East Coast Flavor to Neighborhood - REVIEW - Northeast News

Dorri Partain Managing Editor Bringing a taste of New York-style pizza to Kansas City diners, Northeast Pizza offers a variety of signature pies for dine-in and carry out. This new eatery officially opened to customers at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Local Collector Conclusion

After 50 years in the junk business, Kansas City vintage veteran is closing up shop

Terry Sanchez has been collecting motorcycles, furniture, signs and antiques since the 1970s. He's closing his store and going online-only.

Kansas City Cafe Backstory

Revocup: Local Coffeehouse Chain

I first heard about Revocup in the late 2010s when Daniel Fikru, owner of the Blue Nile Cafe, told me about the coffeehouse. I have worked with the Blue Nile Cafe for around 15 years, so I'm very familiar with Ethiopian coffee and the origins of coffee in that country.

Winter Finale Today?!?

WEATHER BLOG: Warmup on the way in Kansas City over the weekend

After a week of dangerous wind chills, this weekend will be great to get some fresh air.

HUGEL, Diplo - Forever (feat. Malou & Yuna) is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.