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Home Team Gut Check

Kansas City Royals announce new ballpark food beginning Opening Day 2025

A new season brings new food items to the concession stands.

Another Third World Sport Debuts

Soccer tennis comes to KC ahead of World Cup; here's how a weekend street festival is kicking it across the map

Ryogoku Soccer Academy - with the help of local businesses like MADE MOBB, Café Ollama, and Café Cà Phê - is taking soccer from the pitch to the streets of Kansas City's historic Northeast, Brad Leonard shared.

JoCo Hopes For Fed Cash

'Playing the waiting game': Some federally funded projects uncertain in Mission

The city of Mission said it had to wait for confirmation from the government for 12 of its projects, programs and services that rely on federal loans or grant funding.

Dead-Tree Reviews Heaven's Waiting Rooms

Here are the worst-rated nursing homes in the Kansas City area from federal scorecard

Federal agency running Medicare and Medicaid published ranking, with facilities in Independence, Raytown, Lee's Summit & Overland Park.

Cowtown Broadcast Tech Fix

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.

Celebrity Up-selling

Elsa Hosk SHOCKS fans by going completely nude to sell shoes

The model's brand Helsa worked with Gia Borghini. 'This exclusive collection seamlessly blends GIA BORGHINI's expertise in luxury craftsmanship with Helsa's Scandinavian-inspired designs.'

MAGA Demands Voter IDs

Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order attempting a major overhaul of American elections, requiring individuals to prove their citizenship when registering to vote.

Server Turnabout Fair Play

But her e-mails? Here is how Trump's team reacted to a Hillary Clinton security breach

Years before their Signal chat about Houthi war plans, top Trump aides said security breaches are a firing -- and prosecutable -- offense.

Capitol Rewards?!?

"Treated very unfairly": Trump says compensation fund being discussed for Jan. 6 rioters

The rioters caused an estimated $1.5 million in damage at the U.S. Capitol and about 140 police officers were injured on Jan. 6.

Progressively Defunding

Republican lawmakers seek to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat

A House subcommittee led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and named after Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has set its sights on the public broadcasters.

Legal Power Move Abound

US House Speaker Johnson says Congress can 'eliminate' district courts

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday warned that Congress' authority over the federal judiciary includes the power to eliminate entire district courts, as the White House rails against "activist" judges blocking Republican President Donald Trump's agenda.

Holy Land Arguments Cont'd

Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes

Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in northern Gaza to demand an end to war and chanting "Hamas out," social media posts showed, in a rare public show of opposition to the militant group that sparked the latest war with its October 7, 2023 raid on Israel.

European Double Cross

Ukraine 'doesn't trust' Russia, Zelenskyy warns as strikes follow ceasefire progress

The success of an apparent agreement between Ukraine and Russia to pause naval and energy infrastructure attacks will depend on Moscow, Zelenskyy said.

Actually, White House Is Right

In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.

Drug deaths are declining but the Trump administration's intelligence team has issued a new report describing street fentanyl as a top threat to the U.S.

Royal Brunch Moderation

Gwyneth Paltrow shuts down Meghan Markle feud rumors with tongue-in-cheek video

Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle teamed up on Tuesday to shut down rumors that the two women are feuding with each other over their lifestyle brands.

Suburban Java Joint Debuts

Blue Springs may soon get jolt as coffee shops plan to brew up new business

Blue Springs planning commission gets updates on 7 Brew, Tim Hortons and Hyper Energy Bar plans.

Latest Local Forecast

Kansas City weather: Warmer weather continues Wednesday

A warming trend is taking hold across the Kansas City region this week, but increasing rain chances could impact weekend plans.

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