Kansas City Stretch: Taylor Swift's Red Dress & MAGA Admits Pain

For the late night & early morning we're inspired by model, presenter, biz lady and angel Adriana to take one more peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines..

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Tay-Tay Shows Her Colors

Taylor Swift stuns in Kansas City Chiefs red minidress on Grammys red carpet

Pop megastar Taylor Swift may have paid homage to boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs on the Grammys red carpet.

Local Dives Cash In

Kansas City businesses have you covered for the perfect Super Bowl party

If everyone's coming over to your house to watch the Chiefs play next Sunday, there are businesses in Kansas City that can help you host a winning Super Bowl party.

Heroes To The Rescue

One injured in afternoon house fire that left home significantly damaged

A house fire in Kansas City caused one person to evacuate and left a home seriously damaged.

Angel Lives Low-Key Good Life

Adriana Lima's secret wedding to Andre Lemmers: See her stunning ring

The celebrity couple prefer to keep their personal lives private

MAGA Pain Quote & Context

Trump says Canada, Mexico and China tariffs 'will all be worth it' - but may cause 'some pain'

President Trump acknowledged that the across-the-board tariffs he ordered into effect Saturday on imports from Canada, Mexico and China might cause "some pain," but argued that they will pay off in the long term.

DOGE Cuts Despite Resistance

Senior USAID security officials put on leave after refusing Musk's DOGE access to agency systems | CNN Politics

Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave Saturday night after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to access systems at the agency, even after DOGE personnel threatened to call law enforcement, multiple sources familiar told CNN.

Elon Claps Back

Musk calls USAID a 'criminal organization' that should 'die'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he believes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is a "criminal organization" that should "die." "USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to d...

South Of Border Deals Underway

Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit

Panama's José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road Initiative following a visit from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Winter 2025 Forever . . . 

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, predicting longer winter

Woodchuck's weather forecast is an annual ritual that goes back more than a century in western Pennsylvania

Missouri Native Pop Star Lashes Out After Grammy Win Threatens To Ruin Her Career

Chappell Roan celebrates win for best new artist by calling out record labels

Roan, known for being outspoken, stayed the course with her acceptance speech for best new artist.

Holy Land Fighting Cont'd

Israeli military destroys buildings in the West Bank

The Israeli military destroyed more than a dozen buildings in Jenin, a city in the occupied West Bank, as Israel turned to the territory since withdrawing some of its troops during the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza.

Odd Man Out In Eastern Europe

AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that excluding his country from talks between the U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be "very dangerous."

Catholic Veep Reconsidered

For him or against him, VP Vance brings national attention to Catholic Social Teaching

Say what you will about the first two weeks of the second presidency of Donald Trump, it has certainly put the focus on Catholic Social Teaching.

Gates Earns Accolades

20 Great Black-Owned Restaurants in the Midwest

Looking for the best Black-owned restaurants in the Midwest? These 20 options serve up soul food, barbecue, vegan food, tea and coffee, Cajun cuisine, Southern food and more. Several of these Black-owned restaurants are also award-winning.

Grigs Talks Warmup

Kansas City weather: Spring temperatures for Monday

Expect a transition from mild spring-like temperatures to much colder conditions starting Tuesday, with rain possible midweek and next weekend.

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