Kansas City News Watch-list Tonight

Quick look at how Americans really view politics . . .

TMZ: Stormy Daniels' New Porno Is Killing It

Closer to home, we take a look at these local news links:

Kansas City Po-Po Cleanup

KCPD conducts sweep at homeless camps in Kessler Park

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- More than two dozen Kansas City police officers trekked through Kessler Park Thursday in search of homeless camps hidden in plain sight. "We're looking to see what individuals we can find inside, what camps they have set up," KCPD Captain Ryan Mills said.

More Of A JoCo Takeover

Exclusive: T-Mobile, Sprint make progress, aim for deal next week -...

(Reuters) - U.S. wireless carriers T-Mobile US Inc () and Sprint Corp () have made progress in negotiating merger terms and are aiming to successfully complete deal talks as early as next week, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Library Free Speech Conclusion

Two years of legal battles over Kansas City library arrest

On May 9, 2016, Jeremy Rothe-Kushel asked a question during a public talk at the Kansas City Public Library's Plaza location then was arrested by off-duty police and private security. He recently filed a federal civil rights lawsuit over the arrest.

Show-Me The Guv's Soap Opera

Thursday's important developments in the Greitens case

Governor Greitens is continuing to fight back against criminal charges he says are the result of a political witch hunt On Thursday, a private investigator refused to answer anything about how he handled the case. Taking the 5th Amendment means you don't want to say anything that could possibly incriminate yourself and lead to charges.

More Deets On JoCo Suspect

JOCO DA files capital murder charge in the death of pregnant woman in Olathe

Olathe, KS - Devonte Dominique Wash, 26, of Kansas City, Kansas, has been charged with Capital Murder for the death of Ashley Harlan in January, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's Office. Bond is currently set at $5,000,000. Wash is expected to make his first appearance in District Court Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Local Ford Lucky Break

KC plant dodges a bullet as Ford launches plan to cut costs by $25.5 billion - Kansas City Business Journal

Ford Motor Co. said it plans to halt production of virtually all sedans and focus on production of more profitable trucks, vans and SUVs. The move is part of plan to cut $25.5 billion in costs by 2022 and boost the company's margins. That's up from the $14 billion in cuts Ford announced last fall.

Fanboy Rebuilding Year Outrage

Royals Review Radio: Episode 34 - The Bullpen Meltdown Episode

What is there to say? Misery isn't always bad, and sometimes it comes with both company and benefits. In life, Misery can lead to a life change. In baseball, Misery leads to a higher draft pick, and much like draft picks, life can be a total bust too. Eat at Arby's.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .