Kansas City Look: Local Offerings, Speechifying & Tesla Exit

Apropos for #TBT, timeless actress, producer & hottie Heather inspires our morning peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Serving Local Hungry

Northeast Native Fights Kansas City Food Insecurity - Northeast News

Carter Galloway Editorial Assistant Joe Cedillo and his family do not spend their Friday nights like the average person. While some will kick-off their weekend by going out or grabbing dinner, Cedillo and his family drive from Northeast Kansas City down to Washington Square Park.

Show-Me Legal Fight

Sandra Hemme's 43-year fight for innocence reflects pitfalls in Missouri's justice system

A St. Joseph woman convicted of murder fought the justice system to be exonerated. She was interviewed after being released from prison.

Smoothing Over Toy Train FAIL

Road resurfacing begins along KC Streetcar's Main Street Extension

Throughout the month of April, crews will resurface Main Street along the KC Streetcar's route extension. This is an important step before the streetcar begins operations on the new route.

Local Tech Collab

DoorDash Accelerator opens applications to local businesses through KCMO partnership

Independently-owned brick-and-mortar businesses - think restaurants, flower shops, mom-and-pop supermarkets, and more across Kansas City - that partner with DoorDash for deliveries can now apply to join a new-to-KC entrepreneur-focused accelerator.

Dearth Of Affordable Housing Confronts Kansas City

Cloverleaf tenants face continued uncertainty after month of living in hotel rooms

A month after being forced to evacuate their homes at the Cloverleaf Apartments in Kansas City, former tenants are still grappling with uncertainty and challenging living conditions.

Local Expression As La Migra Looms

As immigration crackdown looms, concerns brought to life on canvas in Kansas City

At the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center, the featured exhibit for the month of March is Mujer, women telling stories for Women's History Month.

Early Morning Road Report

Westbound I-70 reopens near I-470 after overturned tractor-trailer

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says there were injuries, but the extent of those injuries is unknown at this time.

Hipsters Savor Springtime

21 Dishes & Drinks To Devour in Kansas City Now - IN Kansas City Magazine

One of the best ways to experience a city is through its food and drink, and in Kansas City, that means seeking out the perfect combination of craft cocktails and exceptional dining. This town is a haven for those who appreciate a well-balanced drink made with house-infused spirits, fresh ingredients, and a touch of creativity-paired...

Hottie Actress Endures

Heather Graham, 55, hasn't aged a day since 1997's Boogie Nights

When on the set of a remake of the 1980s horror film The Entity, Graham looked shapely as she was seen in a sexy pale pink nightie. The sleepwear was skimpy showing off her chest

Tesla Booted After Election FAIL?!?

Trump tells Cabinet, others that Musk will leave soon, Politico reports

U.S. President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet and other close contacts that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing three people close to Trump.

Tell-All Seyz Former Prez Was Fading In Office

Top Aide Finally Admits Biden Was Rapidly Declining, Falling Asleep By The Pool

One of former President Joe Biden's aides admitted that the 82-year-old couldn't grasp debate and would fall asleep by the pool while they prepped.

Marathon Talk Might Not Help Progressives

Cory Booker gave a 25-hour speech. That's great! But Democrats, it's not enough. | Opinion

Sen. Cory Booker stood up for Americans who can plainly see Republicans are letting Trump crash the government. Will Democrats finally take action?

GOP Gender Fight Cont'd

'Satan's Lie To Vulnerable Children:' MTG Talks Transgender 'Spiritual Warfare' With Congresswomen

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and two of her fellow GOP congresswomen discussed her bill banning transgender medical services for children and the "spiritual warfare" surrounding gender ideology. Greene claimed that one of Georgia's biggest megachurches trains youth pastors to affirm teens' new gender identities and pronouns.

Holy Land War Expands

Israeli airstrike targets Barzeh neighborhood in Syria's Damascus, state news agency says

An Israeli airstrike on Wednesday targeted the vicinity of the scientific research building in the Syrian neighborhood Barzeh in the capital Damascus, Syrian state news agency (SANA) said.

Vlad Orders Reinforcements

Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war | CNN

One of the largest rounds of conscription to Russia's military for several years is underway, as President Vladimir Putin pushes ahead with an expansion of the country's military at a crucial moment in the war in Ukraine.

Caribbean Chaos Cont'd

Thousands of Haitians take to streets to protest surging gang violence

Thousands of Haitians took to the streets in Port-au-Prince on Wednesday to express their anger against armed gangs that control nearly all of the capital and surrounding areas and the government's failure to hold them off.

Actor Confronted Curtain Call Alone

Val Kilmer's list of A-list lovers was as impressive as his film credits - but here's why he was single when he died

The late Val Kilmer leaves behind a dating history that is as star studded as his biggest movies "Top Gun", "Tombstone" and "Batman Forever." Although the square-jawed heartthrob - whose family announced he died of pneumonia Tuesday, following an 11 year battle with throat cancer - romanced Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie, Ellen Barkin and, most notably, Cher, he was single in his final years.

Techno History Still Plays Well

Photos: Kraftwerk celebrate 50 years of Autobahn at The Midland

Kraftwerk. // photo by Daniel Fuchs Kraftwerk The Midland Monday, March 31 Legendary German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk returned to Kansas City for the first time in nearly a decade when they played the Midland on Monday night. In addition to playing a nearly two and a half hour set which drew from their entire catalog, Kraftwerk celebrated 50 years...

Old School Rules The Stage

Arts News: Moth StorySLAM comes to Kansas City - KC STUDIO

Lately Kansas City has been enjoying a raft of new entertainment options.

Eternal Cash Requests

100-year-old Hale Cook Elementary School needs repairs, hopes voters will approve KCPS bond issue next Tuesday

The 100-year-old Hale Cook Elementary School in Kansas City is hoping to get $12.5 million from the proposed KCPS bond issue to pay for much-needed renovations and modernization.

Local Foodie Memory Lane

Dish & Drink KC: Good energy at Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. and Café Gratitude

Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. // Photo by Tiffany Watts Growing up in the Northland, Parkville was a special kind of backdrop to my childhood, especially around the holidays. The historic buildings, twinkling lights, and small-town charm always made it feel like something out of a Hallmark movie.

Spring Dip To End This Week

Kansas City weather: Cooler temperatures, more rain on the way

Clouds increase Wednesday night across Kansas City with rain chances rising Thursday through Saturday.

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