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Cowtown Tactics

Kansas City area cattle ranchers see beef marketing opportunity in trade war

Kansas City area livestock producers are closely watching the economy as the United States navigates an international trade war.

Golden Ghetto Offerings

Overland Park Farmers' Market opens for the season at Matt Ross Community Center

The Overland Park Farmers' Market kicked off its 2025 season Saturday, bringing the community together for another year of farm-fresh fun.

Carb Reporting

OMG! Her gooey butter cookies saved the family home; now this KC shop is baking even more believers

"It's more than dessert, it's about connections, making life's everyday moments sweeter," said Oh My Gooey KC founder Tennille Lampe. The rich, indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth treats come from a St. Louis family recipe - one that helped her family survive boredom, then life's downturns.

Building Up Amid Trade War

Kansas City homebuilder creates affordable homes amid looming tariffs

Ashlar Homes is in the process of building a housing community with prices starting at $320,000. A few years ago, Ashlar's base home sold for $280,000.

Home Team Troubles Cont'd

Royals offense tells familiar story in 7-3 loss to Tigers

Lucas Erceg exited the game after getting hit on the foot.

Angel's Latest Fashion Statement

Candice Swanepoel, Joan Smalls Are Ultimate Bestie Goals in New Tropic of C Campaign

The supermodels posed for the latest drop in partnership with Victoria's Secret.

SCOTUS Overrules MAGA

Supreme Court orders Trump administration not to deport Venezuelans for now

The justices said no action should be taken to pursue the deportations of any alleged Venezuelan gang members in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.

Progressives Pushed Back

Democratic leaders get worst polling result in over two decades

A political strategist told Newsweek that negative views of the party resulted from "a combination of Democratic failures."

Tribute After Tragedy

The Story Behind 'Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror'

What a Netflix documentary about the Oklahoma City Bombing reveals about the attack's continued devastation

Wartime Break

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin said he assumed Ukraine would follow Russia's example.

Iran From Nuke Deals

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday.

Hop To It . . .

Why Easter weekend is the time to reignite your sex life & an expert's best tips

CHOCOLATE isn't the only thing that you can treat your partner with this Easter weekend. It turns out that there's something else that Brits will be just as happy with over the long weekend. ...

Community Threads

This (still) ain't luck: How a decade of grit proved these urban heroes are 'more than just clothes'

"We tell everybody, 'We can't write big checks to anybody, but we can give our time, our talent, our knowledge, and give back to the community that way, especially through the youth and up-and-coming small entrepreneurs," said Vu Radley. "Collaboration is community. Community is collaboration. Without the two, it doesn't work."

Weekend Forecast For Now . . . 

First Warn Forecast: Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected to move in

A soggy and active Easter weekend is on tap with on-and-off showers today and widespread showers and thunderstorms expected tomorrow.

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