Kansas City Illuminated: Local Schemes & Political Consequences

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Hype Machine Still Running Inside The Loop

Downtown businesses anticipating Roy Blunt Luminary Park

A $200 million urban park is coming to Kansas City by 2028. Roy Blunt Luminary Park is set to be built over I-670, part of the Downtown Loop.

Draft Daze Latest

The Chiefs-Titans L'Jarius Sneed trade is now complete

With Kansas City's third-round selection, we now know all the players involved in the trade.

Tagged In Legal Ruckus

Spa on State Line Road inked with paint days after court appearance

Window washing is underway at a spa on State Line Road in Kansas City, Missouri, after it was a target of vandalism.

JoCo Dumping Ground Emerges

Public health advisory in Olathe neighborhood after sanitary sewer line break

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, along with Johnson County Wastewater, issued a public health advisory for an Olathe neighborhood.

WAGS Fashion Carer

KC Royals wives team up with Wild Collective to launch women's clothing line

The Royals teamed up with Wild Collective to launch a women's clothing line: "Women of The K."

All Bunnies Matter

Holly Madison reveals which Girls Next Door co-star she does NOT like

Her reality TV show costars were Kendra Wilkinson, 39, and Bridget Marquardt, 51. Girls Next Door ran for 91 episodes from 2005 to 2010.

Increasingly Broke-A$$ Plebs Still Feel The Bern

Opinion | How Trump's tax announcement handed a win to Bernie Sanders and AOC

After President Trump told reporters that he opposed increasing taxes on the rich to pay for extending other tax cuts, Democrats could breathe a sigh of relief.

CCP Coalition Exposed?!?

'Are You Not Embarrassed?': Author Calls Out Fellow CNN Panelists For Siding With China Over Trump

Author and journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon called out CNN panelists Thursday for blatantly trusting China more than President Donald Trump.

MAGA Dude Under Siege

Pentagon Insiders on Hegseth Leak Hypocrisy: "Full On Shit Show"

Department of Defense officials painted a portrait of a Pentagon resentful of being accused of leaking while their boss breaks rules.

Progressive Fact Check

Chris Cuomo Blasts '80-20 Loser' Ocasio-Cortez, Warns Dems Not To Pick Her In 2028

NewsNation host Chris Cuomo blasted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during a Thursday broadcast, warning Democrats not to get behind her as she tours the country with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) - and appears ready to potentially mount a presidential campaign in 2028. Cuomo, in addition to criticizing Ocasio-Cortez' thin Congressional resume, referred to the Bronx ...

'Fake It Till Make It' Regret

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sobbed as he is sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

Santos admitted he deceived donors and stole the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign.

Full Stop For Vlad Attacks?!?!

U.S. envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump demands Russia stop Ukraine strikes

This is their fourth meeting, and it comes with Russia claiming it's ready to make peace.

Holy Land War Worsens

UN food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade

The World Food Program says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's nearly 8-week-old blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the territory.

Desperate Times Cont'd In Africa

Sudan war: People eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns

People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.

Royal Connection Remembered

Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivor dies

Her family said in a statement that "the toll of abuse" became too heavy for her to continue lifting.

El Papa End Game

Pope Francis' Coffin Sealed in Private Ceremony After 250,000 Mourners Paid Their Respects

Pope Francis' casket has been sealed in a private ceremony ahead of his funeral on Saturday, April 26

Paddy Legacy Hits Market

Mahomes on the market: Star quarterback's childhood home is up for sale

After Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his wife Brittany and brother Jackson recently bought his mother a new house in Texas, Patrick's childhood home is for sale.

Spin Helps Happy Rock

Gladstone record fair hits all right notes with music lovers

Vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers gathered this weekend for the Gladstone Vinyl Fair, a lively celebration of all things musical that proved there's still magic in physical formats.

Springtime Win Streak?!!

Lugo dominates, offense sacrifices in 2-0 win against Astros

Royals played some extreme small ball to get the victory.

Savor Season Of Spiciness

Q39 releases new menu items alongside new Director of Culinary Operations

Kansas City barbecue staple Q39 is bringing some sweet spring heat to its menu with 13 new food items and 11 new cocktails.

Rough Weather Ahead

Kansas City weather: Light rain this weekend will lead into Monday's severe risk

Things remain cloudy Saturday with highs in the mid-60s. Light showers are possible Saturday night into Sunday morning, which will lead to a cloudy Sunday.

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