Kansas City Cover: Local Weekend Coffee, MAGA Moves & Holy Land

This morning we're inspired by author, model, fashionista and angel hottie EmRata to take another dive into pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Inspired Community Grind

Mise en Place: Good Karma's Brian Roberts on elevating Kansas City through coffee, community, and culture

Brian Roberts, owner of Good Karma Coffee // Photo by Sarah Sipple Good Karma Coffee's grand opening was a momentous occasion, a celebration of culture, community, and creativity. Kicking off on the first day of Black History Month, the café's debut felt like more than just an opening-it was a statement.

Latest Local Discount

Free admission to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum extended through March 7

The Kansas City Royals and the Royals Foundation announced Friday that Free February at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will be extended through March 7.

Cowtown Options Cont'd

As winter homeless shelters close for season, Kansas City moves to keep some beds available

The city's winter shelters close March 1. Some will keep going with plans to expand next year until a permanent low-barrier shelter opens.

Survivor Story In The Dotte

'Thank the Lord that I'm still here', man carjacked by Manning in KCK speaks out

Andrew Myers was leaving his friend's house near 11th and Rowland in KCK around midnight when a man ran up to him.

Foodies For Community

KC's culinary elite unite in 'feast for a cause' to support Della Lamb

Wandering Vine at The Castle // Photo courtesy of Wandering Vine The noise of everything going on these days can feel like a recipe for hopelessness. But for Wandering Vine Executive Chef Bryan Sparks, food has always been a way to fight back.

Newsworthy Hotness Trending

Emily Ratajkowski is the ultimate it-girl in lowrise baggy jeans and iconic ski jacket

The style mogul wore the street style look to attend an intimate NYC dinner on Thursday night - See photos

MAGA Enforces Priorities

Trump cut lifesaving foreign aid as State Department planned to buy expensive art for embassies

The intended purchases, which total nearly $2 million, were described by a U.S. government official with information about the State Department's spending plans.

Progressive Pouting

Jared Golden: Democratic Party 'As Weak As I've Ever Seen'

Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who's won in a district that voted for Donald Trump, has a message of tough love for his party

Icon Aftermath

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, worried family by not calling dementia-stricken mother for 'months'

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, had grown distant in the months leading up to her and her husband's tragic deaths, a housekeeper for the late classical pianist's mother claims.

Peak MAGA Trolling

MTG's Boyfriend Dresses Up as 'Reporter' to Confront Zelensky

Brian Glenn took a moment to insult the Ukrainian president's choice of clothing following heated discussions about ending Russia's war on Ukraine.

Allies Against US?!?

European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy's stormy meeting with Trump

Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.

Holy Land Power Moves

Exclusive: Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in a 'weak' Syria, sources say

Israel is lobbying the United States to keep Syria weak and decentralised, including by letting Russia keep its military bases there to counter Turkey's growing influence in the country, four sources familiar with the efforts said.

Rough Truce Survives For Now

Gaza ceasefire deal at critical moment

The first six-week phase of the ceasefire ends on Saturday and negotiations on phase two have barely begun.

More Than One Billion In Prayer

In pictures: Muslims around the world observe Ramadan | CNN

Friday, February 28 marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The tradition is observed by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts from sunrise to sunset. The Ramadan fast is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Saving The Planet Isn't Such A Bad Thing . . . 

Nations salvage funding deal to reverse wildlife decline

Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity

Eternal Debate That Ends With Another Unplanned Dilemma

Is Sex Actually Better Without A Condom? Or Are Men Being Dramatic AF

'Love is Blind' S7 has brought us another man who - shocker - thinks birth control isn't his problem. Why does condom sex have a bad rap?

Home Team Tragedy Explained

Snap me perfect: The Darrell Porter story

The catcher's autobiography reveals the demons that haunted him.

Off-Season Rebuild Deets

Chiefs officially place franchise tag on Trey Smith

Thursday brought word that the Chiefs were going to use a franchise tag to keep right guard Trey Smith from hitting the open market and Friday brought confirmation.

Sneak Peek At Kangaroo Accommodation

In Culinary News: UMKC's Epperson House - IN Kansas City Magazine

In 2023, 100 years after the Epperson home was built, the University of Missouri-Kansas City began the hunt for a developer to engage in a public-private partnership to restore and reopen the historic house located on Volker Campus. The Gothic Revival-style mansion was designed by the architect Horace LaPierre and constructed from 1919 to 1923...

Another Serving Of Local Java

Drink This Now: Latte at Garden House Cafe

Garden House cafe has perfected the intersection of boutique, bakery, coffee, and plants with it's vibrant space.

This Weekend's Cool Down

Kansas City weather: Cooler weekend ahead before showers next week

As we say hello to March, conditions become much more seasonable. Saturday will see highs in the 40s and lows near 32.

Anyma - Hypnotized is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.