Kansas City News Party: MAGA Trade War, GOP Skips Town Halls & Progressive Protest

Right now angel Candice helps us celebrate yet another Catholic feast that's mostly for American boozing as we pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for the midday. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Last Supper At The K?!?

Joe's Z-Man sandwich coming to Kauffman Stadium for Royals 2025 season

The Royals today announced that Joe's will be coming to right field near the fountains at Kauffman Stadium for this coming baseball season, including the Z-Man sandwich.


Suburban Ladies First

Prairie Village women investing in community with new wellness center

Sheryl Vickers is a commercial real estate agent who is working with others to invest in a community wellness center in Prairie Village.


Building Cowtown Biz Roster

Kauffman-backed tech coalition gains runway (and funding) to help fill KC's talent pipeline, leader says

A new talent-focused coalition led by the KC Tech Council envisions a reality where all of Kansas City's tech jobs can be filled by Kansas City, said Kara Lowe, unveiling new details of an initiative made possible by the Kauffman Foundation's new "Collective Impact" funding pathway.


New Digs Down The Road

Nonprofit seeks new home amid Olathe's I-35/Santa Fe update

As property acquisition progresses for the I-35 Santa Fe Project, the Starfish Project Foundation urgently seeks support to relocate and continue serving those in need


More Deets On Tourist Trap

Parade of Hearts will have a new look in 2026. See the shape set to pop up all over KC

The executive director said an adjudication committee, comprised of eight architectural designers, reviewed 35 submissions for the newest design and took several months to select what artists will use as their canvas.


Angel South Of Border

V Magazine & Ray-Ban Host Exclusive Soirée in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the Mega Balorama - V Magazine

A star-studded bash including the likes of Ashley Graham to Candice Swanepoel lit up Rio's Carnival weekend with glamour


MAGA Trade Talk Tonight

Trump to address Congress amid tariff war backdrop

Trump address preview White House's guest list Retaliatory tariffs shock U.S. markets GOP senators 'disappointed' over Ukraine   Why must these addresses happen...


Great White North Advice

Trump tariffs live updates: Tariffs are a very dumb thing to do, Canada's Trudeau tells Trump as stock markets fall

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says the US has launched a trade war against Canada and announces retaliatory tariffs.


Progressive Protest Planned

Far-left Dems plan protests, disruption at Trump's speech to Congress: report

Democratic lawmakers are divided on how to show their disapproval of Trump's opening weeks in office at his speech to Congress on Tuesday.


MAGA College Crackdown?!?

Trump threatens to pull federal funds for US schools allowing 'illegal protests'

US president also claims he will imprison 'agitators' a day after administration called for review at Columbia University


Republicans Out Of Public Confrontation

Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls after confrontations over cuts go viral

The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee advised Republicans in a closed-door meeting that there were other ways to reach constituents.


MAGA Strategy Proves Effective

Zelensky describes Oval Office meeting as 'regrettable,' says he is ready to negotiate peace | CNN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement Tuesday that his Oval Office meeting last week with US President Donald Trump "did not go the way it was supposed to," describing it as regrettable and noting that Ukraine is ready to negotiate.


Holy Land Offers Deal

Israel demands Hamas commit to free hostages to extend Gaza truce

STORY: "We are ready to continue to phase two..."Israel's foreign minister said on Tuesday his country was ready to proceed to the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal - as long as Hamas was ready to release more of the 59 hostages it is still holding.Fighting in Gaza has


Even More Chaos In Europe

Serbian MPs set off flares and smoke grenades inside parliament

Injuries reported as opposition MPs disrupt session in show of support for anti-corruption protests


El Papa Struggles To Breathe

Pope Francis had two episodes of 'acute respiratory failure,' says Vatican | CNN

Francis is being treated with supplemental oxygen to assist him with breathing, the Vatican said Tuesday, a day after he suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure.


French Quarter Coverage

Photos: Creative, dazzling costumes are on display with the Society of Saint Anne on Mardi Gras

These two things are true during Carnival: 1.) Float riders will throw beads 2.) Beautifully handcrafted costumes will fill the streets on Mardi Gras.


Hipsters Share Meal Plans

Next Stop: Where we'll be ordering in 2025

Looking for some new restaurants to head to as the weather clears up? Here are a few restaurants we have on our list for 2025.


Run-In This Week

Construction truck hits building near Country Club Plaza Monday afternoon

No injuries were caused when a cement mixer struck struck the exterior wall of a structural engineering firm office near Country Club Plaza.


Local Roots Explored

How an east side community garden gives Ruby Jean's namesake her storybook ending

While market expansion for Ruby Jean's harvests the big headlines, Chris Goode's grassroots health initiatives are staying firmly planted in Kansas City's east side, the juice brand's founder said - announcing plans to launch a one-acre community garden this spring on Wabash Avenue.


Carbs On Kansas Side

Eat This Now: Cinnamon Roll at Cleo and Leo on Elm Street

Cleo and Leo on Elm Street, a new Lawrence bakery, offers an upscale take on the classic cinnamon roll that is a fan favorite.


Another Blizzard Update . . . 

First Warn: Heavy rain today, snow and extreme wind tonight into tomorrow

Temps mild today, near 60, but high winds and a blizzard warning are on tap tonight into tomorrow

All On A Mardi Gras Day - The Wild Magnolias is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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