The Kansas City News Stroll

An afternoon glimpse at all things local as we admire hottie Gigi and her newsworthy NYC fashionista strutting from afar . . .

KCMO Spy Cam Push Back

Cameras used to catch illegal dumping being stolen, tampered with

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City is fighting a problem that is costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The city is not only battling trash piling up at illegal dumping sites, but it's also trying to keep its equipment from being trashed in the process.

Heartland Gender Wage Gap???

See how Missouri and Kansas fare for equal pay - Kansas City Business Journal

Women in Missouri may have to wait almost 50 years - or until 2066 - to see equal pay, according to the most recent report of Status of Women in the States. The amount of time is almost the same in Kansas, whose women won't see equal pay until 2074.

Local Power Play

KCTV5's Project Warmth telethon to help those in need with rent, utility assistance

The summer heat will be here before we know it. But, as temperatures climb, so does the need for some in our area to stay cool. That's why we're hoping you Take 5 to Care and join us for Project Warmth - No Matter the Season on Wednesday.

Rock Chalk Implication

Kansas, North Carolina State newly mentioned in NCAA case

NEW YORK (AP) - Kansas and North Carolina State are the latest schools to be swept up in a bribery scandal involving college basketball. A rewritten federal indictment released Tuesday in New York alleges that an Adidas officials paid parents of athletes willing to commit to the schools.

New Hipster Outlet Coming Soon

Made in KC launching Plaza marketplace with taproom, food, makers

A new Made in Kansas City retail concept on the Country Club Plaza will offer local makers and food vendors space to grow their product lines, as well as a prominent showcase in one the city's busiest shopping destinations, said Made in KC co-founder Tyler Enders .

Kansas City Booze News Double Down

Tap List | Stockyards Brewing Celebrates Two Years on the Trail

Stockyards Brewing (1600 Genessee St., #100) kicks off its two-year anniversary celebration from April 12 to 15 with beer releases, a vinyl record release, and events (see calendar). Ahead of the festivities, Stockyards brewer Micah Weichert reflected on Stockyard's first two years of operation.

Two Decades For KC Movie Party

KC FilmFest 2018 starts Wednesday. Here's the lowdown.

Over the past 22 years, KC FilmFest has managed to bring Sundance favorites like Me and Earl and the Dying Girl to town months before they hit local screens, but it has also helped bring people like Oscar-nominee Don Cheadle back to this cowtown.

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