Kansas City Sunday Smile: Springtime & MAGA Makes Tech Exceptions

Right now, once again, we take a moment to share our reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Growing Local Community

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.

Demonstration In The Dotte

Peace Walk: KCK Police, community pound the pavement in a fight for safer streets

On Saturday, April 12, dozens of residents, community leaders, and the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department participated in a Peace Walk as a sign of unity in the joint effort to decrease crime.

Kicked To Curb Backstory

Why Peter Vermes' exit traces back to preseason. And what's next for Sporting KC

Sporting KC parted ways with Peter Vermes after 16 years. Here's why and an update on their MLS coaching search and what is next for SKC.

Activists Still Using Outdated & Disputed Term For Advocacy

Nonprofit founder working to put more Latino teachers in classrooms. Here's how

Edgar Palacios, founder of the Latinx Education Collaborative is aiming for better outcomes for Latino students through equity-focused programs. Here's how.

Springing Forward After Tragedy

Kansas City rallies around 2 brothers for a prom night to remember after tragic loss

Today's Tech Carve Out

US excludes smartphones, computers from reciprocal tariffs

The United States has excluded certain electronics like smartphones and computers from President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, according to a list of items published by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection late Friday.

Progressively Frustrated

Disney heiress and Democratic megadonor laments lack of liberal unity, leverage in Trump era

Liberal megadonor Abigail Disney mourned the Democratic Party's lack of political or cultural leverage after President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Debating Return Trip

US State Department says deported Maryland resident 'alive and secure' in El Salvador

A State Department court filing gave the update on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was sent to El Salvador on March 15 despite an order protecting him from deportation.

Vlad Strikes Back

Russian missile strike kills at least 20 in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says dozens killed on 'ordinary city street' while heading to church for Palm Sunday

Holy Land War Cont'd

Gaza hospital hit by Israeli strike, Hamas says

The group said the attack on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital was a "horrific crime" committed by Israel, which said it was looking into the reports.

Tragedy Hits Africa Again

Sudan war: Dozens killed in attacks on famine-hit Darfur camps

One charity says nine workers at one of its clinics died as medical facilities were targeted.

El Papa On The Mend

Period of Rest for Pope Francis is getting very active

When Pope Francis left the hospital on March 23, his doctors said he was going to observe a two-month period of rest and abstain from meeting groups and having particularly strenuous meetings.

Kansas City Inspiration

Spire Chamber Ensemble Performs "Mozart: Requiem & Marianna Martines: Dixit Dominus" - KC STUDIO

Spire Chamber Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra concluded their 15th season with a magnificent concert of legendary works.

Springtime Spike In Temperatures

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Temperatures continue to climb Sunday

Our temperature roller coaster continues, climbing even more for Sunday.

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