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Cowtown Contemplates Pontiff

How Catholics in Kansas City will remember Pope Francis: 'He embraced everyone'

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday at age 88. Around the world and in Kansas City, Catholic faithful are mourning his loss.

More Kansas Tech FAIL

New Kansas instant verification of car insurance disappoints. Keep those cards handy | Opinion

A new system will let police and the DMV directly access your auto insurance info, but you'll still get ticketed if you don't have proof on you.

Show-Me Progressive Trade War Doubt

Trump's tariffs won't get him what he wants, Missouri supply chain expert says

Haitao Li, chair of the supply chain analytics department at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, says that the Trump administration's rollout of tariffs in recent months appears to neglect the ways modern supply chains operate.

Today's Hipster Offering

KC Sipps: A weekend of feasting festivals, plus two new ice cream shops

Food Editor Sarah Sipple shares timely restaurant news and events for Kansas City.

Kansas City Salad Daze Start

Annual Tomato Days plant sale offers low-cost plants and seeds to support family gardens.

Discover how KCCG's affordable plants and seeds help local families grow their own vegetables and fruits, making fresh produce accessible to all.

Diva Offers Fashion Statement

Miley Cyrus stuns in knee boots after news her dad is dating an A-list beauty

SINGER Miley Cyrus goes swell for leather on a photoshoot. The Flowers and Wrecking Ball star, 32, was in leather boots, mini skirt and jacket. Miley was filming a promo for cosmetics brand Maybell...

MAGA Talks Territory

Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump says "Crimea will stay with Russia." It's a definitive statement about the need for Ukraine to cede territory to end the war.

More Marching Orders After Election Defeat

Democratic senator urges party to adopt "goddamn alpha energy": Report

Senator Elissa Slotkin says that the party is perceived by the American public as "weak and woke."

Red State Rejects Revival

State Sen. Jason Pizzo says Florida Democratic Party is 'dead,' steps down as minority leader

Pizzo said he had sent in a voter registration form to change his party affiliation to "no party affiliation."

Fair Play Against Former Talker

Jimmy Kimmel on Hegseth bringing his wife to meetings: 'Maybe she's his designated driver'

Late-night hosts discuss the defense secretary's many scandals and Musk's alleged screaming match outside the Oval Office

Rough End Game Confronts CEO Assassin Suspect

Formal notice filed to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

It comes ahead of the 26-year-old's plea hearing on federal charges in New York on Friday.

SCOTUS Debates Teachable Moment

Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum: Judges or school boards?

At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.

Holy Land Pauses On El Papa

A deleted condolence after pope's death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican

Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without explanation.

Team Vlad Takes Hit Overnight

Russian general killed in car blast just outside Moscow ahead of Witkoff-Putin meeting | CNN

A senior Russian general has died in a car bombing in the Russian city of Balashikha on Friday, according to authorities, with news of the blast breaking just before US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Far East Shares Space Rocks

China shares rare moon rocks with US despite trade tensions

Two US institutions have been granted access to samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission in 2020.

Numbers Game Keeps Blues Away

Scientists reveal how many times you should have sex per week to avoid depression

There's supposedly a certain amount of times a week that you should be having sex if you want to lower the odds of getting depression

KC Cuts In Line

Local barber inspiring next generation

Fred Dantzler, who is known for his philanthropy including the Feed KC Thanksgiving event, is set to host the second annual "Fishing for Success" event this Sunday at Shawnee Mission Park.

Neighborhood Political Chat

363: Women Speak - Indian Mound Resident Shares Career as Northeast Community Activist - Northeast News

On this week's episode of Women Speak - a segment on Northeast Newscast - hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Active Northeast Community Member Patricia Hernandez to continue our series on women who influence policy.

Creative Biz By Numbers

Arts summit's three-year move to KC celebrates flyover country creatives (and the entrepreneurs who make it)

A coming event - 2025 Artists Thrive Summit - is set to bring together artists, arts leaders, educators, and funders from across the United States May 6-8 at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City.

Don't Discount Future Friends

Wayside Waifs offers $20 pet adoptions this weekend in KC

Wayside Waifs is hosting a spring Adoptathon this weekend, offering all pet adoptions for just $20.

Katie's Spring Forecast For Now

The next few days it will feel a little cooler

Monday is a First Alert Weather Alert Day

Miley Cyrus - End of the World is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.