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Home Team Rallies

Kansas City Royals beat Cleveland Guardians for first 2025 win

The game was full of exciting moments on both sides of the ball, with big hits from Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, as well as some stellar catches in the outfield and good bullpe...

Local Social Media Tribute

'Her spirit is free now': Community gathers to honor KC social media star

Alysha Burney died the day before her 25th birthday while in Mexico with her brother. Burney's family, friends, and fans gathered Friday night to celebrate her life.

Road Work Required

Continuing concern about Highway 24 damage, potholes in Jackson County

On Highway 24 in eastern Jackson County, the speed limit can change a lot, it doesn't help when speed limit signs are damaged, either.

Commerce For Community

Kansas City G.I.F.T. to hold Pitch Black Business Summit 2025 event

Local nonprofit Kansas City G.I.F.T. will host Pitch Black Business Summit 2025, featuring a pitch competition with 10 Black-owned businesses that will compete for up to $60,000 in funding.

Dire Prediction For Summer

Scientists expect more drought this year in parts of the Midwest and Great Plains

Another year of dry conditions could hurt production for farmers growing crops and raising livestock in the region.

Hoping For Hottie Recovery

Emily Ratajkowski Reveals Results of the 'Worst' Haircut She's Ever Had: See Her 'Shocking' Look

Emily Ratajkowski posted a TikTok video seeking consolation after getting what she described as the "worst" haircut with bangs.

MAGA Seyz: Buy American!!!

Trump says he 'couldn't care less' if automakers raise prices due to tariffs, says he believes it will make people buy American-made cars

In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he "couldn't care less" if automakers raise prices on foreign cars following his imposed auto tariffs.

Progressively Worse Outlook

Gavin Newsom sparks backlash after calling Democrats "toxic"

California's Democratic governor made his blistering remark during an interview with "Real Time" host Bill Maher.

Resigned To American Vaxx Debate

Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting "misinformation and lies"

The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized the nation's top health official for allowing "misinformation and lies" to guide his thinking behind the safety of vaccinations.

Student Movement Redux

US judge halts deportation of Turkish student at Tufts

A federal judge in Massachusetts ordered on Friday that a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, who voiced support for Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza and was detained by federal immigration officials this week, should not be deported for now.

International Rescue Mission

Scramble to free survivors as death toll passes 1,600 after Myanmar earthquake

Woman pulled to safety after 30 hours trapped in building a rare glimmer of hope in midst of devastation

Holy Land Deals With War

Hamas reportedly agrees to release five living Israeli hostages for ceasefire

Militants release video of Israeli captive Elkana Bohbot pleading for freedom as they seek a 50-day halt to conflict

Actress Icon Reveals Interesting Cast Of Characters

Fran Drescher, 67, Candidly Admits She Has a 'Rotation' of Friends with Benefits

"I'm Fran Drescher. What do you think?!" the actress joked when speaking about her love life

Diva Debates Eiffel Tower Ethics

Sabrina Carpenter Is At The Center Of Sex Discourse Again, And It's Honestly Getting Exhausting

"a sex position you consensually partake in & enjoy isn't degrading just bc men are there."

Local Architecture Explored

The Emil Rohrer Home: A Landmark of Concrete Construction - Midtown KC Post

4425 Terrace today, viewed from the west. Captured March 2025. Like most American cities, Kansas City suffered a lull of private home-building throughout the decade of the 1930s. Outside of the impressive public construction projects associated with the Ten-Year Plan, a scant few neighborhoods saw extensive development during this period, and many commercial and industrial [...]

Artsy Offerings For Parents

Lyric Opera KC's performance of 'Maya and the Magic Ring' now playing across the metro

Lyric Opera of Kansas City announced the world premiere of "Maya and the Magic Ring" this week.

Grigs Gives Turbulent Forecast

Strong to Severe Storms expected overnight through Sunday morning

Much colder air moves in Sunday

Up From The Bottom (Official Music Video) - Linkin Park is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.