Kansas City Worldwide: Local Bounce Back & MAGA Détente

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Cowtown Hoop Dreams Realized

Big 12 Championship tips off 5 years after pandemic brought it to screeching halt

The Big 12 Men's Championship tournament tipped off Tuesday. But 5 years ago on March 11, 2020, things looked very different.

Toy Train Back On Track

Saturday marked 1st day of increase in KC Streetcar schedule for 2025

Riders of the Kansas City Streetcar now have more options to get around as of Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Show-Me Petite Bourgeoisie Prices

How much do you need to make in Missouri to be middle class? New study lists range

The study used information from the U.S. Census American Community Survey to determine what separates the middle class and upper middle class in Missouri.

Suburban Tech Pumps Gas

Transportant picked a lane; now the Lenexa bus tech startup wants to conquer even more of the road

From the driver's seat, Martin Staples is steering Lenexa-based Transportant toward rapid growth with its real-time, tech-driven approach, he said, bringing greater safety, communication, and efficiency to school buses and expanding the startup's reach beyond its Midwest home region.

Maybe The Most Important Story Of This Week's New Cycle

Are 'masked bandits' dangerous or 'misunderstood'? Lenexa man wants raccoons as pets in Kansas

A Lenexa man is trying to legalize pet raccoons in Kansas. Stephen Kaspar is one step closer after testifying before the Kansas Legislature last month.

Hard Core Workout Advice

Kindly Myers In Pink Bikini Teases 'The Best Ab Exercise'

Former soldier and model Kindly Myers teased "the best ab exercise" while smooshing her chest down to check out her own abs in a pink bikini!

Trade War Respite?!?!

Trump reverses new tariffs threat on Canada after Ontario rescinds electricity charges

President Donald Trump backed down from an extraordinary trade war escalation Tuesday that had threatened a massive surge in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and new tariffs on Canadian electricity. In turn, Ontario paused surcharges on electricity to US customers.

Progressive State House Gains?!?

Democrats win Minnesota state House special election, setting up shared control of the chamber

Democrats won a Minnesota state House special election Tuesday night, The Associated Press projected, restoring a tie in the chamber and putting an end to a months-long power struggle in the state legislature.

GOP Makes Deal

House passes spending bill as government shutdown looms

In dramatic fashion, House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025.

American Student Protest Movement Redux?!?

NYPD arrests at least a dozen pro-Mahmoud Khalil demonstrators as 'pro-Hamas' Columbia graduate faces deportation

At least a dozen protesters were cuffed as they clashed with NYPD officers during a demonstration in support of former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil Tuesday afternoon, law enforcement sources said.

MAGA Life Lessons

US education department to lay off 1,300 people as Trump vows to close agency

Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as 'detached from how Americans live'

Name Game Crisis In Congress

House Republican adjourns hearing after exchange over misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, recognized McBride, D-Del., to speak and misgendered her in the process. McBride is the first openly trans member of Congress.

Tech King Bounces Back

Tesla shares climb as Trump shows off a line of the vehicles in front of the White House | CNN Business

It was almost an extraordinary scene in front of the White House. As Tesla shares have been tanking since the year began, President Donald Trump held remarks outside of the White House with the company's CEO and Department of Government Efficiency Head Elon Musk - all in front of a line of shiny Tesla vehicles.

Eastern Europe Respite

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by US

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.

Rocketman Dives Deep

North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time

North Korea has unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction. It's a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S.

Prêt-à-Porter Double Take

A Pair of Boobs Got a Lot of Attention at Paris Fashion Week

Emerging designer Duran Lantink sent a jolt through his audience, but online, not everyone appreciated his stunt.

Off-Season Double Down

Chiefs awarded two compensatory picks for 2025 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs' fans had anticipated getting one comp pick, but the team will actually receive two.

Home Team Stumbles Again

Ragans sharp, Erceg shaky in 3-2 loss to Diamondbacks

Michael Massey enjoys a 3-for-3 day

Jackie Brown Comes To Cowtown

Pam Grier, coming to Planet Comicon KC, launches streaming channel honoring Black cinema

Helen Hunt of "Twister" and "Mad About You" fame will also appear at the annual pop culture convention later this month.

Social Media Tribute After Tragedy

Family, friends honor life of Kansas City social media star Alysha Burney

The family and friends of social media star Alysha Burney are honoring her life.

Forecast Going Forward

Kansas City weather: Feeling like May, but strong winds will return

Kansas City will see increasing clouds tonight with lows in the mid-40s.

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