Kansas City Lookup: Harsh Times, Conflicts & Local Offerings

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Cowtown Cuts Back

Kansas City Residents Spend Strategically Amid Economic Concerns

New data shows that spending was unexpectedly strong last month, despite ongoing economic anxiety. Kansas Citians say they're becoming more intentional about their purchases.

Golden Ghetto Discounted

OP committee approves rebate for Fortune 500 company's 'Project Turtle'

An Overland Park campus recently rumored to be a potential new home for the Kansas City Royals will likely be getting a Fortune 500 company instead.

Local Solutions After Tragedy

Kansas City, Missouri, installs traffic signal at 51st Street, Troost Avenue after deadly crashes

After four deaths in 10 years, Kansas City, Missouri, is installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of East 51st Street and Troost Avenue.

Millennial Memories Endure

Behind The Lens: Kansas City Loves Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand put on an incredible show at The Midland - read cameraman Todd Zimmer's review of the show.

River City Kindness For Sale

Kansas City's holiday Giving Machines raise $265,000 for local charities

Thanks to the generosity of the Kansas City community this holiday season, several local charities got a funding boost to help them further their missions.

Celeb Shares Backstory

Sofía Vergara wears cheeky bikini in poolside selfie and more star snaps

Sofía Vergara soaks up some sun, David Arquette clowns around and more snaps...

MAGA Deals With Impending Recession

Trump says '100%' chance US will strike trade deal with Europe as Meloni visits DC

President Donald Trump visited with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Thursday to hash out a trade deal with Europe.

Everybody Feels The Bern?!?

Bernie Sanders and AOC Inject New Anti-Trump Energy Into the Democratic Party

Bernie Sanders and his apparent heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party.

Another American Tragedy

FSU shooting suspect ID'd as deputy's son; gunman killed 2, injured 6: Live updates

There is an active shooter on Florida State University Campus, according to an alert sent from the university.

Holy Land Fights Forever Amid Holy Week

Hamas rejects ceasefire offer as far-right Israeli lawmakers call for escalation in Gaza | CNN

Hamas has rejected the Israeli ceasefire offer presented earlier this week, according to a senior Hamas official, instead calling for a "comprehensive" proposal to end the war.

Eastern Europe Commerce Amid Conflict

Memorandum on Ukraine-US minerals deal could be signed Thursday, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine and the U.S. could sign online a memorandum of intent on Thursday on the minerals deal currently being negotiated by the two countries, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Harder To Keep Things Casual

'Sex isn't the problem - it's the lack of honesty': It's time to rethink hookups

As a hot new play raises a fresh set of questions about casual encounters, author Olivia Petter says it's time we start learning to communicate better about pleasure

Party Time Across Bridge

Look inside: North KC brewery adds game bar to the block (plus one of KC's favorite sandwiches)

When a dance club recently closed next door, Cinder Block first planned to expand the brewery. But that proved unnecessary, so they regrouped, planning a concept that would be more active, where customers would be able to "mosey the block, drink in hand."

Forecast For Faithful

Kansas City weather: Showers move in Friday; widespread rain on Easter

Storms are expected to develop in the Kansas City metro late Friday afternoon, marking the beginning of a rainy Easter weekend.

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