Kansas City News Blast: Locals Still Tariff-ied As MAGA Flexes On 60 Minutes

Right now diva, scienest and explorer hottie Katy Perry and her interstellar hotness inspires this quick morning collection of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Rough Trade

Kansas Citians remain cautious amid tariff changes

Kansas Citians react with caution as Trump's tariff shift sparks uncertainty across many industries.


River City Going To Pot . . . 

'Region's best potters' showcase art at Midwest Pottery Fest in Kansas City

12 of the region's best local potters showcase art, pottery with KC Urban Potters at 2025 annual Midwest Potters Fest in Kansas City


Holy Rolling Postscript

Kansas City Christians mark the start of Holy Week with Palm Sunday observance

People across the Kansas City metro gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, a significant day in the Christian faith marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem just one week before Easter.


Morning Traffic Tragedy

I-435 shut down after pedestrian struck

The crash happened on I-435 Monday morning in the Northland


Growing Season Starts Again

Conservationists hope to foster love of native plants with Kansas City sale

State and local conservationists hope to foster a love of native plants with an upcoming sale at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center.


Diva Gets Even More Flighty

Katy Perry says rocket trip was ordained by 'the heavens'

If Katy Perry had any doubts about going into space tomorrow with Blue Origin, they've been laid to rest with divine intervention.


Targeting Tesla?!?!

Elon Musk could be Democrats' secret weapon in 2026 midterms

Musk's growing influence in Washington may become a central factor in a Democratic resurgence in the 2026 midterms.


Talking Points Celebrated

Hakeem Jeffries Shreds Pete Hegseth With Blistering DEI Burn

Donald Trump's defense secretary was slammed by the House minority leader over a new "outrageous" book ban.


MAGA Threatens Network

Trump says CBS should lose license after '60 Minutes' segments on Ukraine, Greenland

President Trump railed against CBS on Sunday night, saying the network should lose its broadcast license after "60 Minutes" aired segments on Ukraine and Greenland that the president said cast him in a negative light. "Almost every week, 60 Minutes... mentions the name 'TRUMP' in a derogatory and defamatory way, but this Weekend's 'BROADCAST' tops...


Iran From Nuke Deal?!?

What is Iran's nuclear programme and what do the US and Israel want?

Donald Trump has suggested Iran could face military action if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal.


Rocketman Dives Deep

North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever, new satellite photos show | CNN

New satellite images show what could be North Korea's biggest warship ever - possibly more than double the size of anything in Kim Jong Un's naval fleet.


Probably Not The Smell . . . 

Here's what most people love about sex - and, no, it's not an orgasm

A recent study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital revealed that sex means a lot more to people than just having that big O moment.


Dead-Tree History Disclosed

Alligators were a popular attraction at early 1900s Kansas City amusement park

Discover the story of Electric Park, a 1900s theme park in Kansas City, featuring Alligator Joe, crocodile shows and a daring escape into Brush Creek.


Bitter 2025 Reporting

Easter chocolate is expensive this season. Here's why

A shortage of cocoa beans is driving up the cost to make chocolate - especially for small chocolatiers. That means people buying chocolate for Easter can expect high prices.


Temps Still In Flux

Cool air to start the work week

It will be cool and potentially wet this morning, with a few isolated showers possible as we transition into the late morning and early afternoon. Temperatures will start in the lower and middle 50s and slowly climb into the middle 60s this afternoon.

The MarĂ­as - Back To Me is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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