Kansas City Throwback: Local Transitions & Sanctuary From MAGA

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Local Ink Therapy Debuts

Kansas City tattoo artist helps self-harm survivors find beauty in brokenness

In a small tattoo shop in North Kansas City, a local tattoo artist is helping clients regain their strength and confidence one design at a time.

Sharking Collective Coping Skillz

UAW Local 31 members make time to decompress amidst layoffs, changing economy

Members of UAW Local 31 are facing uncertain times as layoffs and economic challenges loom over the automotive industry.

Toy Train Path Cont'd

KC tees up $15.4M construction contract for bike-pedestrian bridge to Berkley Riverfront - Kansas City Business Journal

The cost to build a bike-pedestrian bridge from the River Market to Berkley Riverfront jumped about $3 million, but Kansas City officials appear primed to advance the project.

Golden Ghetto Cost Of Living Spikes Again

Johnson County, Kansas residents 'outraged' over property tax error

The Johnson County Clerk's Office sent a letter to hundreds of residents, apologizing for an issue on the property taxes.

Community Drama Curtain Call

A home at last - KC STUDIO

Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City will move to permanent quarters at the renovated Booke Theater in the 18th and Vine District.

Celeb Shares Sneak Peek

Carmen Electra 'Causes A Little Chaos' In See-Through Underwear

Carmen Electra is stunning in her sheer undies as she shows off her Easter and birthday curves with cake and "chaos."

MAGA Messages Vlad

In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to 'STOP!' after a deadly attack on Kyiv

President Donald Trump has offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian president to "STOP!"

Meet New Progressive Bosses

The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party

Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018.

Political Traveling Music Emerges

Meet the new American refugees fleeing across state lines for safety

Americans have often moved between states for opportunities. Now they're being forced to uproot themselves to escape hostile forces under Trump

Trans Troop Movements

Trump administration pushes appeals court to enforce military's transgender ban

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday urged an appeals court to let it enforce its ban on openly transgender service members in the military.

MAGA Loses Legal Fight

Judge finds Trump's 'sanctuary city' order likely unconstitutional

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that President Trump's executive order that seeks to crack down on "sanctuary cities" is likely unconstitutional, blocking the administration from enforcing it against 16 cities and counties that sued. U.S. District Judge William Orrick said Trump's order mirrors one he issued during his first term, which Orrick at the...

GOP Talks Midterms

'This Is Life And Death For The House Republican Party': Newt Gingrich Says GOP Must Get Act Together Before July 4

Newt Gingrich said on Fox Business Wednesday that House Republicans are facing a crucial moment that could determine their political survival.

Rich Get Richer

Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson shoot down millionaire tax hike

Some Republicans had debated breaking from party orthodoxy by allowing taxes to go up on wealthy Americans to help pay for a massive bill for Trump's agenda.

War In Europe Blowup?!?

Russia wields nuclear threat as it attacks Ukraine and Trump says Zelenskyy 'inflammatory'

The Kremlin said it reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if it faces aggression by Western countries. Overnight, Moscow attacked Kyiv, killing at least eight people.

Holy Land Stateside Protest

Palestinian supporters confront far-right Israeli security minister as he leaves an event near Yale | CNN

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was confronted by some pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday night in New Haven, Connecticut, according to a statement and videos shared by Ben Gvir's office.

Far East Forgiveness?!?

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be cancelled on Thursday, as signs emerged that the Trump administration may de-escalate its trade war with Beijing.

Old School Technique Offered

This raunchy habit might help you delay menopause - you don't even need to do it that often

Research suggests that women who have sex more frequently are less likely to experience early menopause compared to those with less active sex lives.

Local Survivor Story Triumphs

He stayed in a KC homeless shelter. Now he could be a 1st-round NFL Draft pick

Aireontae Ersery, a Ruskin High graduate, had a tough upbringing in Kansas City but now projects as a top NFL Draft prospect as a left tackle.

Hipsters Remember Recent Past

Photos: My Morning Jacket at The Uptown

My Morning Jacket. // photo by Kylee Gregg My Morning Jacket with Grace Cummings Uptown Theater Monday, April 21 Touring in support of their latest album, is, released last month, My Morning Jacket brought their dreamy rock 'n' roll to the Uptown on Monday night.

Home Team Downpour Decision

Royals fans frustrated over rain delay without rain. Here's why it happened

A rain delay at Kauffman Stadium left Royals fans puzzled as the rain didn't start for over 90 minutes, sparking criticism of the team's decision-making.

Fond Foodie Memories

Chef, restaurateur Lidia Bastianich shares memories cooking for Pope Francis

Renowned television host, cookbook author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, who has a restaurant in Kansas City, has cooked for not just one Pope, but two.

Katie's Springtime Forecast

There's a chance of shower and storms overnight

Morning rain showers are moving out

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