Kansas City Refresh: Local Kicks, Artsy Honors & MAGA In Contempt

Today, billionaire celeb, model and reality star hottie Kylie inspires our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Walkabout

With shoe prices rising local man gathering donations for unhoused

Amid these rising costs, a local artist, Ray Hill, is determined to ensure that vulnerable individuals can still access shoes.

Cowtown Cash Claw Back

KC attorney, law firm ordered to pay developer $18M over failed hotel project

A jury found that a local attorney and his Missouri firm made fraudulent misrepresentations about a third-party lender for a hotel that was supposed to be built in downtown KC.

Toy Train Artsy Tour Debuts

On Track with KC | Streetcar extension serves as catalyst for Midtown art walk

Now that the KC Streetcar is on track to open in the fall 2025, Midtown and local art leaders are sharing an update on the famous art walk, which they're now calling the Arterie.

Local Takeaway Report 

Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News - March - April 2025

Cafe Gratitude is closing its Crossroads District location on April 27th after 13 years of operation. The restaurant has been struggling for the past year. The owner shared: "While we've been finding our footing again after a challenging winter, a number of other signs have pointed us toward the path of closing.

Tagger Tribute Starts

Muralist Sike Style tapped to bring Buck O'Neil's legacy to life along bridge honoring KC baseball icon

A new mural project honoring legendary baseball player Buck O'Neil not only helps capture the spirit of a Kansas City icon, artist Phil "Sike Style" Shafer said; it bridges a cross-generational legacy for the barrier-breaking sports icon.

Diva Fashions Merch

Kylie Jenner's latex mini dress is a true spring statement

The youngest Jenner sister showed off her love for latex at Coachella weekend one, and fashion lovers are obsessed- See photos

MAGA Court Fight Cont'd

Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights

WASHINGTON - A federal judge said in an order Wednesday that he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt over the deportation flights that it sent to El Salvador.

Progressive Prognostications

Who is the future of the Democratic Party?

The party has been struggling to find new leadership since Trump took office in January.

Ivies Vs. MAGA

Harvard sets up showdown with Trump as more universities rally in support

President calls elite university a 'joke' and threatens to strip it of tax-exempt status as $2bn in funding frozen

Iran From Ultimatum

Iran says its right to uranium enrichment is non-negotiable

Iran's right to enrich uranium is not negotiable, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday, ahead of a second round of talks in Oman this weekend with the United States about Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.

Vlad Double Take

Russia could repeat Ukraine invasion on NATO countries-War analysts

There are "multiple options for Russia to test the cohesion of the alliance," the ex-head of NATO's Multinational Corps Northeast said.

In Defense Of Space Stunt

Gayle King Responds to Backlash Over 'Expensive' Blue Origin Flight: 'I Wish People Would Do More Due Diligence'

Gayle King has responded to backlash over her Blue Origin flight, which saw an all-female crew take an eight-minute trip into space.

Midtown Confronts MAGA World

Westport International Food Week brings out supporters of local restaurants grappling with global tariffs

Westport International Food Week is a great opportunity for customers to expand their palates and eat local as restaurant owners face uncertainty with international tariffs.

Katie's Forecast For Now . . . 

A brief midday shower today, but stronger storms expected overnight

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

My Morning Jacket - Time Waited is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.