Kansas City Glance: KCFD Fights Inferno & Passion Of The MAGA

More than a few things to consider for late night & early morning denizens of the discourse as we check in one more time by way of pop culture, community reporting & top headlines.

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First Responders To Rescue

Kansas City firefighters battle large blaze at 18th and Woodland

A massive fire damaged a townhome on Sunday night, leading to a large response from Kansas City firefighters.

Local Discounts Announced

Kansas City food service company lowers prices amid tariff concern

A Kansas City-based home food service company says it's responding to the recent tariffs put in place by lowering food prices across the board.

Home Team Hits Stride??!?

Ragans career day leads Royals to 4-2 victory over Guardians

Ragans continues his brilliance, and the offense showed some juice!

Angels Skirt Big Apple Regs

Massive Victoria's Secret 'very sexy' billboard in NYC tourist hot spot is also 'very illegal': city

A massive Victoria's Secret sign in a bustling Midtown Manhattan tourist hotspot shows sultry models in bras with the slogan "very sexy" -- but the city said it's also "very illegal."

Chipping Away At Trade War

Trump plans separate levy on exempted electronics amid trade war, Lutnick says

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said these new levies would fall outside Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs, under which levies on Chinese imports climbed to 125% this week.

Meet New Boss?!?

Stephen A. Smith says he has 'no choice' but to consider a run for president

Stephen A. Smith, Host of ESPN's "First Take," hammered the Democratic Party and suggested he has "no choice" but to consider a run for president.

Arrest After Fire Bombing

Pennsylvania police arrest suspect after governor's mansion set on fire while Gov Josh Shapiro, family slept

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family are safe after authorities say an arsonist set fire to the governor's residence while they were asleep. Cody Balmer, 38, was arrested.

Labor Hopes For Homecoming

'Companies Will Bring Work Back': UAW President Defends Trump Tariffs In Verbal Slugfest With Befuddled MSNBC Hosts

UAW President Shawn Fain had a lengthy verbal battle with Alicia Menendez, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Michael Steele over tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

Holy Land Fighting Forever

Gaza hospital hit by Israeli strike, Hamas says

The group said the attack on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital was a "horrific crime" committed by Israel, which said it was looking into the reports.

More Deets On Vlad's Attack

At least 32 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city

Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles.

Gen X Gathers Nostalgia

All 5 Stars of 'The Breakfast Club' Reunite for First Time in 40 Years: 'Very Emotional and Moved to Have Us All Together'

'The Breakfast Club' main cast reunited for the first time in 40 years at a C2E2 panel in Chicago on April 12, 2025. Costars Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall and Emilio Estevez reflected on their time on set of the coming-of-age film.

MAGA Reassurance

White House renews promise to defend Christianity in US during Holy Week - Washington Examiner

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both joined the nation in recognizing the start of Holy Week and the sacrifice Jesus Christ made.

Party District Backstory Exposed

When Westport was a dry town

Founded in 1833, the town sometimes considered "the mother of Kansas City" banned the sale of alcohol at several points in its history.

Grigs Talks Springtime

Kansas City weather: Cooler temperatures, spotty showers possible

A few sprinkles are possible early in the morning, with the best chance for light showers in northern Kansas and Missouri.

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