Kansas City News Stretch: Local Love & MAGA Pinches Pennies

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Sweet Treat For Defeat

Donutology tries to fill holes in fans' hearts after Chiefs Super Bowl loss

Donutology made Chiefs-themed donuts Monday morning to support fans and help ease their Super Bowl blues.


Pedaling Local Love

Florist Laura Mohamadi of Flower House KC talks the ups and downs of the unpredictable Valentine's Day business

Florist Laura Mohamadi of Flower House KC talks the ups and downs of the unpredictable Valentine's Day flower business.


Crafting Local Sound

KC music shop crafts custom instrument for Trombone Shorty

Mike Corrigan from BAC Music in Kansas City sent us this awesome video of him giving a customized, hand-crafted trombone to Trombone Shorty - aka Troy Andrews.


Suburban Spring Cleaning

City of Lenexa offering grants to help homeowners spruce their home exteriors

"The program strengthens existing neighborhoods and assists homeowners who may not be able to make needed repairs," the City of Lenexa stated.


Funny Lady Shares Love

Heidi Gardner's glam Valentine's Day party honored KC's iconic Peppercorn Duck Club

The Peppercorn Duck Club was one of the most romantic restaurants in Kansas City in its day. "SNL" star Heidi Gardner has fond memories.


Zuck Sends Celeb Shout Out

Mark Zuckerberg Wears Hoodie That Playfully Nods to Kim Kardashian's Legal Aspirations

Mark Zuckerberg posted an Instagram photo of himself wearing a hoodie that nod to Kim Kardashian's legal aspirations. The moment comes after Kim's mom Kris Jenner starred in Meta's Super Bowl commercial alongside Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt.


MAGA Change For Better

It takes nearly 4 cents to make a single penny. Here's why Trump wants them gone.

Trump says he'll order the Treasury Department to halt penny production to save money. Costly nickels, however, could cancel out savings.


Progressive Plan For Midterms

Democrats unveil state legislative map for the next election cycle, with eyes on opposing Trump's agenda and redistricting

The arm of the Democratic Party focused on state legislative races announced its initial target map for the upcoming election cycle Tuesday, identifying 10 states where they will seek to combat President Donald Trump's agenda and prepare for the next redistricting cycle at the end of the decade.


Prez Steels Show Again

Trump announces steel and aluminium import tariffs

The move threatens have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US.


Diss Track ALMOST Explained

Kendrick Lamar Bores Americans To Death By Using Super Bowl Halftime To Settle His Personal Beefs

Football fans that are unfamiliar with Kendrick Lamar had no idea what they were watching during Sunday night's game at Caesars Superdome.


Holy Land Hot Mess Latest

Why the Israel Hamas ceasefire is under growing strain

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.


Eastern Europe Compromise?!?

Ukraine 'may be Russian someday', Trump says ahead of Zelenskyy meeting with Vance

US president also says he wants a return on US aid given to Ukraine such as rare minerals, in interview with Fox News


MAGA Geo-Tag Enacted

'Gulf of America' arrives on Google Maps | CNN Business

The body of water formerly known in the United States as the Gulf of Mexico is now listed for US-based users of Google Maps as the Gulf of America.


No Love For Far East

Marriages in China plunge by a record in 2024, fanning birthrate concerns

Marriages in China plummeted by a fifth last year, the biggest drop on record, despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and have children to boost the country's declining population.


Rename Game

Hegseth says Fort Bragg is coming back, but with a twist

On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo that orders the Army to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, this time in honor of a different soldier.


Testimony: Off Her Chest

I'm told I'll 'burn in hell' for flaunting my G-cup boobs - here's why I do it

A VOLOPTUOUS woman was told she'll "burn in hell" for showing off her G-cup breasts in tiny tops - but claims there's a good reason for it. Aniela Yellz hails from...


Dead-Tree Collab Deets

The Star and the Kansas City Public Library launch the KC Pop-Up Book Group

We're relaunching the long-running community meetings under a new name. You can read the book and join other Kansas Citians for a discussion with the author next month.


Even More Weather Worries . . . 

First Warn Forecast: Winter storm eyes Kansas City area, heavy snow expected

A First Warn Weather Day has been declared for Wednesday as an impactful storm rolls through. This second system is more potent than the first resulting in 4-9+ inches.

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