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Cowtown Chicken Crisis

Egg prices impacting everything from shoppers to local egg farms

The latest egg market report from the USDA shows the price of wholesale eggs fell sharply because of a lull in bird flu outbreaks this month and slowing demand because of those higher prices.

Midtown Dreams Of Warmer Weather

New Westport venue would add Vegas-style 'dayclub' - Kansas City Business Journal

A new entertainment concept seeks to bring a Vegas-style daytime club to a prime Westport corner where retail buildings were torn down after a 2023 fire.

Blaze In The Burbs

'We have nothing': Fire forces 14 out of Blue Springs apartment complex

Fourteen people are left without a home after a fire broke out at an apartment complex Tuesday night in Blue Springs

Traveling In Tears

Mecole Hardman's fiancée has emotional Chiefs goodbye after receiver signs with Packers

New Packers receiver Mecole Hardman's fiancée is heartbroken to leave their life in Kansas City, where she forged a bond with other Chiefs WAGs, including Taylor Swift.

Crying Fowl In Suburbs?!?

Blue Springs City Council considers backyard hens, ducks yet again

The Blue Springs City Council discussed the possibility of allowing backyard hens and ducks. It's been brought to the council multiple times, but more recently in the last two years.

Kangaroo Training Day

So you think you're CEO material? UMKC's 'CEO Academy' puts that ambition to the test

Aspiring executives with an eye on the C-suite need to be ready well before the opportunity arises, said Dan Hesse, leaning on his years of past experience as president and CEO of Sprint. It's not about just being the boss, he emphasized.

Newspaper Naively Imagines Trending Life Offline

Do we really have more in common? Study says Kansas City is craving connection | Opinion

KC values connection across lines of difference compared to 3 other cities. Residents are more likely to seek activities to build community.

Diva Shares Journey Of Hotness

Meet Charlotte McKinney, who went from 'Burger Babe' to Baywatch star

Charlotte McKinney may have had a tough time at school, but her Instagram content and an advert for a burger company propelled her to stardom - now she acts alongside The Rock and Zac Efron

MAGA Teachable Moment

Exclusive: Trump to sign order Thursday aimed at eliminating Education Department

Exclusive: President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.

Cackling Opposition

'The View' hosts squabble over Democrat infighting, whether Schumer pointlessly 'caved' to GOP

The co-hosts of "The View" feuded about the current infighting happening in the Democratic Party after Sen. Chuck Schumer worked with Republicans to avoid a government shutdown.

Republican Moment Of Doubt?!?

Senate GOP not planning to rubber-stamp DOGE cuts in 2026 funding

Senate Republicans aren't planning to be a rubber stamp for President Trump's sweeping operation to shrink the federal government as lawmakers look to fiscal 2026 funding. Conservatives in both chambers have been ramping up calls for Congress to codify cuts pursued by Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), particularly as the administration's efforts encounter roadblocks...

Progressive Self-Destruction?!?

Scoop: Chuck Schumer faces growing calls from House Democrats to step down

"There was desire for generational change before this ... Schumer is just fueling it," said one senior House Democrat.

MAGA Florida Fix?!?

DeSantis proposes solution as Trump's agenda is stymied by judges

As President Donald Trump's agenda is stymied by judges, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that Congress could strip federal courts of jurisdiction.

Here's Where DOGE Support Ends

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

The Social Security Administration's plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefit

Trolling Tesla Backfires?!?

Musk, White House diss Walz's 2024 election loss after Dem gov takes aim at Tesla stock

CEO Elon Musk hit back at Gov. Tim Walz after the Minnesota Democrat said he checks Tesla's sliding stock to get a "boost during the day."

Activists Suffer Consequences

Greenpeace ordered to pay hundreds of millions in damages to oil firm

Greenpeace had warned it could be forced into bankruptcy if it is ordered to pay the approximate $300m to Energy Transfer.

More Holy Land Fighting

Israeli army says it targeted Hamas military site with strikes, killing five in Gaza

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, health officials in the enclave said, and the Israeli army said it targeted a Hamas military site in the north.

Maybe Ceasefire In Europe?!?

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges

Russia and Ukraine say they have each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges of the war began.

Today's Federal Cut Metaphor

U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block DOGE 'takeover by force'

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent non-profit established by Congress 40 years ago, is asking a federal judge to immediately block the Department of Government Efficiency's attempted forced shutdown of the organization.

Culture War Cont'd

'Snow White' Is Like Being Stuck in the Most Controversial Disney-Adult Nightmare Ever

'Snow White,' the live-action Disney movie that burned up news cycles and had people ready to take to the streets is a Disney-adult nightmare

Royal Revalation

Prince Harry's US immigration files unsealed after he disclosed drug use in 'Spare' memoir

Prince Harry's United States visa records were made public after a conservative think tank pointed out that the British royal admitted to using drugs in his 2023 memoir, "Spare."

Pondering Pillow Talk

Why Do People Scream (Rather Than Talk) During Sex?

Although people use their voices to express themselves politely in society, many use bad manners, such as screaming and eye-closing, to enhance their sexual experience.

Cowtown Critter Guide

Top 6 Animal Experiences in Kansas City - IN Kansas City Magazine

Every day you meet a new animal is a good day, indeed. Kansas City has plenty of opportunities for just that, whether educational, philanthropic, or just plain fun. Here's a list of the top animal experiences in the metro. Stingray Bay at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium The entire Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is...

Springtime Confusion

Kansas City weather: Blowing snow could reduce visibility

On the last day of winter: Snow accumulations of less than 1 inch are expected around the Kansas City metro, primarily on rooftops and lawns, but wind gusts up to 60 mph could create visibility issues with blowing snow.

LUCKI - OverTh!nking is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.