Kansas City Newsstand: AOC Warned & Europe Unites To Challenge MAGA

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Celebrating Local Switcheroo

'Saint Luke's saved my life': Arkansas man receives life-saving heart transplant in Kansas City, Missouri

63-year-old Michael Sewell started running in 2004. He's run 27 marathons. Running is his second love, with his wife, Jill, his first love

Local Retail Winning Reported

How this founder's hobby (plus a little trouble) became Oak Park retail incubator's biggest success story

"Big Chunky Blankets" - soft as a baby's cheek and custom knitted in any color of the rainbow - folded into the foundation of what would become Maryann Nzioki Hult's resilient, nearly pandemic-proof foray into entrepreneurship.

Federal Real Estate Fear Factor

With at least one federal office lease nixed in KC, it's unclear what happens if more follow - Kansas City Business Journal

How will nationwide GSA office reductions, combined with federal workforce mandates, affect KC properties? Veteran brokers fall back on a wait-and-see approach.

Northland Clean Food Suggested

Clay County's food standards are among the best in the country, and fewer people are getting sick

Clay County Public Health Center's environmental health program has been recognized among the nation's best for food safety. The Food and Drug Administration certification assesses work to ensure inspections, emergency response and food storage are all up to code.

Cowtown Hipster Debut

Bridge Exclusive: Kristopher Bruders ft. Danny McGaw - 'Frenemies' Video Premiere

On this particularly frigid, unyielding winter Monday morning, it feels so nice to wrap up in the cozy blanket of an affectionate melody.

Beautiful Progress . . . 

Naomi Campbell and the black models who changed the face of fashion

As a new exhibition opens in London exploring the career of Naomi Campbell, Britain's first black supermodel, a look at the women who forged a path in fashion.

MAGA Seeks Supreme Relief

Trump administration turns to US Supreme Court in bid to fire agency head

The case could offer a preview of how the Supreme Court will view Trump's aggressive moves to remake government, including by removing heads of independent agencies.

AOC On Notice

Homan: AOC's Actions Possibly Illegal 'Impediment' to Law Enforcement

Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" Trump border Czar Tom Homan said that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) could be prosecuted if the Department of Justice determines her webinar on avoiding deportation was an "impediment" to law enforcement. | Clips

Republicans Doubt Tesla King

GOP lawmakers divided on Musk, seen by some as a liability

Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over tech billionaire Elon Musk being the public face of President Trump's aggressive bid to shrink the government, with some souring on Musk's prominent rol...

Europe Dictates Terms To Holy Land

Gazans must return home, EU plans to tell Israel

The EU plans to tell Israel next week that Palestinians uprooted from their Gaza homes should be ensured a dignified return and that Europe will contribute to rebuilding the shattered territory, according to a document seen by Reuters.

New Alliance Against MAGA?!?

European leaders scramble ahead of Trump Ukraine summit with Putin

European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.

Faith Leader Loses Life

Muhsin Hendricks: World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa

He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

Hip-Hop Hatertion Postscript

Kid Rock: Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance was 'DEI' for 'in the hood Black people'

Kid Rock, an ally of President Donald Trump and country star, called lyricist Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 59 halftime show "DEI" in a new interview.

Curvy Celeb Suffers Setback

Shakira hospitalized, postpones concert Sunday in Peru

Shakira said on X that she is hospitalized and will have to postpone her scheduled concert Sunday in Peru.

Nasty President's Day Perspective

JFK infected Jackie Kennedy with multiple STDs including chlamydia

Jackie Kennedy 'almost certainly' contracted multiple sexually transmitted diseases from her husband, a new book reveals. JFK likely infected her with asymptomatic chlamydia.

Local Pupper Mourned

Family speaks after fire claims the lives of beloved pets

A fire on Saturday took the home of Crystal and Gabriel Arroyo and their 7 kids over the weekend.

Grigs Gives Weather Warning

Kansas City weather: National Weather Service issues multiple warnings for region

The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter weather alerts for the KMBC viewing area.

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