Kansas City News Step: Locals Wait, Greenland Destiny & MAGA Trade War Cont'd

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KCMO Line: All Bark & No Bite

Even after numerous 311 calls, KC residents concerned city hasn't removed dead tree that caused power outage

KSHB 41 News reached out to the city's 311 line and Forestry Department looking for answers on why there have been delays for two years cutting down a dead tree.

Cowtown Old School Tech Help

This Kansas City nonprofit will help you fix your TV so it doesn't end up in a landfill

Re.Use.Full not only provides drop off points where Kansas Citians can donate their gently used goods, but it also sponsors free, pop-up repair shops with volunteers who will fix your appliances and other household goods so they don't go into a landfill.

Kansas Snail Mail Crackdown

If you vote by mail in Kansas, you'll have less time to return your ballot starting next year

Republicans in the Kansas Legislature repealed a law that gives mail ballots three days after Election Day to arrive and be counted.

Show-Me Well Deserved Tribute

Missouri firefighters honored at state capitol following devastating natural disasters

Following an unprecedented amount of wildfires and deadly tornadoes earlier this month, Missouri honored firefighters Thursday at the state capitol.

Magazine Tradition Endures

It's time to vote for Best of KC: Voting ends March 30

Best of KC is Kansas City magazine's annual poll to recognize the best KC has to offer in over 300 categories.

Desperately Seeking Demi

Where is Demi Rose? As model pursues OnlyFans career

She has never been afraid to push the boundaries with her array of racy shots and revealing bikini snaps.

MAGA Stalls Carmakers

GM, Ford stocks reel after Trump announces 25% auto tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, certain parts

President Trump made good on his promise to impose tariffs on foreign automakers.

Legal Phone Fight

Senior Trump officials ordered to preserve Signal group chat

A lawsuit alleged that a Signal chat used by senior White House officals to discuss a US strike in Yemen violated federal records laws

American Expansion Expected

Trump says US will 'go as far as we have to' to get control of Greenland

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will "go as far as we have to go" to get control of Greenland, ahead of a planned visit to the Arctic island by the vice president.

Populists Vs. Progressives

Deluzio: 'Era of the spineless Democratic Party must end' to take on Trump, deliver for voters

Deluzio is inviting other Democrats to join a movement he calls the "New Economic Patriots" within his party, a group defined by "a fighting spirit of economic populism."

Conservative Court Strikes Back

WI Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel Talks Tackling Activist Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 is considered by many the most important race of 2025, with wide-ranging consequences not just for the battleground state, but for the nation.

Stopping Student Movement Before It Starts

Marco Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked, including detentions at Tufts, Columbia and more

The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.

Job Amputations . . . 

RFK Jr plans 10,000 job cuts in restructuring of US health department

Health secretary aims to close regional offices and establish new division called 'administration for a healthy America'

Vlad Demands Switcheroo

Putin suggests possibility of placing Ukraine under temporary administration, Russian news agencies report

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine could be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords with the aim of reaching a settlement, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday.

Holy Land Politics Cont'd

Israel parliament defies protests to pass law tightening grip over judges

Opposition parties say political control of appointments will make judges subject to politicians and undermine democracy

End Game Rules . . . 

I'm 49 and don't want kids. I mostly date older women because of my choice.

Brian Gross is 49 and dates older women than him. He says it takes the pressure of having "the talk" about whether or not to have kids.

Golden Ghetto Talks Care

JoCo survey aims to address needs of seniors for next 4-year aging plan

The county wants to hear from seniors, caregivers, and professionals to help develop their Area Plan on Aging for seniors from 2026 through 2029. The survey is open through the end of April.

Road Work Redux

Closures at Midland Dr. and I-435 in Shawnee recommence

After a three-month winter hiatus, work to rebuild the I-435 bridge at Midland Drive in Shawnee starts again this week. Here's what drivers need to know.

South Side Inferno Postscript

KCFD battled 'heavy fire' Wednesday night at maintenance building of Suburban Lawn & Garden in south KCMO

The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department fought a "heavy fire" in a maintenance building Wednesday night belonging to Suburban Lawn and Garden.

Chubby Hipster Jitters

KC Sipps: Big weekend for ice cream fans, half-price sammies, and a coffee-centered dance party

Food Editor Sarah Sipple shares timely restaurant news and events for Kansas City.

Forecast For Time Off . . . 

Kansas City weather: Multiple storm chances this weekend

Severe storms are possible in Kansas City late Saturday with a sharp cooldown and lingering showers Sunday.

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