The Kansas City Tuesday Morning Peek

Right now we offer morning tribute to hottie Kelly as she claims that Britian's contest for the best boobies is actually empowering and newsworthy.

Similarly, we check the Kansas City morning news links for content that's nearly as captivating and essential to our daily struggle for survival.

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More KCMO Voting Machine Tech Debut

KCMO rolls out new voting machines for April elections

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City, Missouri is rolling out two machines as voters head to the polls. The first one is the OpScan. "The voter will come in, he will fill out a ballot once the ballot is filled out, he'll insert it exactly how they would've inserted in the old equipment and their vote is tallied right at that point," Director of Elections Shawn Kieffer said.

Pitch Reports On Flowers

Can Powell Gardens fight a CAFO and win?

wikipedia Situated on nearly 1,000 acres of land 40 miles southeast of downtown, Powell Gardens is one of the Kansas City area's most beautiful and serene spots. The botanical garden boasts thousands of plant varieties, a nature trail, an indoor conservatory. It hosts weddings, field trips, galas, and other special events.

Meth Town Suspect Showdown

First of four in Wagstaff shooting faces trial

The first of four defendants facing charges in connection with the shooting that injured Independence Police Officer Tom Wagstaff is scheduled to go on trial next week.Donald Nussbaum, 52, of Kansas City, faces charges of first-degree robbery, burglary and kidnapping and armed criminal action.

All Apologies In The Golden Ghetto

Hit-and-run driver apologizes to injured cyclist at Johnson County court sentencing

OLATHE, Kan. -- A Johnson County hit-and-run driver will spend the next three years and four months in prison. Kevin Hall, 40, was sentenced Monday afternoon for drinking and driving and hitting a cyclist then leaving the scene of the crash.

Local Traffic Trash Talk

The Rant with Brad Stephens: Viewers upset with "idiots" and "fools" on the road

Viewers call in to talk about drivers going fast in road conditions and the NCAA Tournament.

Rock Chalk Fossil Record

KU researchers find world's most complete young T. rex fossil

KU researchers have made a landmark discovery. The university says a paleontology team has unearthed a young Tyrannosaurus Rex, possibly the most complete and well-preserved ever. KU professor David Burnham led the trip the Hell Creek in Montana where the group made the find. "They're screaming, 'A tooth!

Home Team Losing Streak Starts 2018

Kansas City Royals fall to 0-3 after 6-1 loss to Detroit Tigers

Francisco Liriano pitched into the seventh inning in his Detroit debut and Victor Martinez drove in three runs to give the Tigers their first win of the season, 6-1 over the Kansas City Royals on a chilly Monday. The temperature was in the mid-30s at Comerica Park for a matchup between the last two winless teams in the American League.

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