Kansas City Write-Up: Swan Songs, Tragic Teen Slice Of Life & Serving Midtown

This morning celeb, director, producer & hottie Syd starts our journey into local news by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Cash Concerns

Kansas City investors speak on worries as markets plummet

Local investors who spoke with FOX4 all expressed hesitation and uncertainty, echoing what the stock market showed earlier in the day.

Suburban Upscale Hopes

Blue Springs City Council gives green light to two luxury apartment complexes, commercial space

Two new luxury apartment complexes get the green light to build in Blue Springs. The city's director of development says this fills a gap in housing.

They're Still Together?!?!

Judge married to Kansas City Council member should recuse himself from plastics case | Opinion

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough is married to Councilwoman Andrea Bough, and he has shown past prejudice against the oil industry.

Decrying Another Local Dump

South Kansas City, Missouri, residents push back against decrepit 4-Acres Motel, Texas owner responds

Residents of the Marlborough neighborhood in south Kansas City, Missouri, are expressing growing frustration over the deteriorating condition of the 4-Acres Motel.

Kansas City Biz Talk

1 Million Cups relocating back to Kauffman Foundation, moving to in-house leadership

After more than six years connecting entrepreneurs in Midtown, 1 Million Cups Kansas City is returning to its roots - relocating the weekly event series April 9 to the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center where the now-coast-to-coast morning meetup series first percolated.

Unpacking Celeb Drama

Sydney Sweeney And Glen Powell Dating Rumors Have Gone Wild - Here's A Breakdown

The "Anyone But You" co-stars have been the subject of romance rumors even before their 2023 rom-com was released.

GOP Considers MAGA Pullback

Republicans weigh using the power of Congress to rein in Trump on tariffs

The fallout from President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs has spurred Congress into action, with a growing number of Republicans joining Democrats to express interest in using their power to restrain him.

Hollywood Traveling Music

Whoopi Goldberg signs off 'The View' with rallying call to anti-Trump 'resistance'

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg signed off Thursday's show with a rallying cry to the movement resisting President Trump, telling anti-Trump viewers they're "not alone."

Tragic Stabbing Sparks Nationwide Conservative Outrage

Texas high school football star Austin Metcalf stabbed in the heart, left to die in twin brother's arms at track meet: dad

A Texas high school star athlete was stabbed in the heart and left to die in his loving twin brother's arms following a fight over a seat at a track meet.

Morning Dive Redux

Stocks fall again as Trump tariff jitters continue

Traders are concerned the tariffs will increase prices and weigh on growth in the US and abroad.

Not Interested In Game Of Chicken

Exclusive: Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says

Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria after repeated Israeli attacks on military sites there undermined the new government's ability to deter threats, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Friday.

Vlad's Stall Ball Debated

Britain and France accuse Russia's Putin of delaying Ukraine ceasefire efforts

Britain and France have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine ceasefire talks and ramped up pressure on Moscow by insisting that he owes the United States an immediate answer.

Seoul Man Upstaged

South Korea court removes impeached President Yoon from office over martial law declaration

South Korea must within 60 days hold a snap election to replace the impeached president, who also faces criminal charges.

Old School Cinematic Collab

Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis reunite for 'Freaky Friday' sequel promo at CinemaCon: 'A lot of love'

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis had an affectionate reunion while promoting their upcoming "Freaky Friday" sequel at CinemaCon in Las Vegas Thursday.

TKC Sings Along With White Lady Probs

Lola Young Scores First Alternative Airplay No. 1 With 'Messy'

Lola Young's "Messy" reaches No. 1 on the Alternative Airplay chart.

Midtown Brunch Debuts

He started small, now Drue Stewart is bringing TikTok-famous food to former Westport Ale House

"Bigger, better, crazier. Never settle," Drue Stewart said of bringing Holy Brunch KC to the heart of Westport. "The building had a dark cloud but we are going to bring new life to it."

Soggy Springtime Starts . . . 

Wet and cold weekend

Temperatures will drop near freezing early next week

Lola Young - Messy is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.