Kansas City Friday News Link Lookout

An extended weekend for many that's about way more than just BBQ. Read more:

Kansas City Captivity Celebration

KC Zoo opening earlier for summer

Kansas City said it will open earlier in the morning for the summer. Starting Saturday, the zoo will open at 8 a.m. The zoo will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends through Labor Day.

Downtown Shots Fired

Photographer captures sounds of gunfire in downtown KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A 41 Action News photographer capturing video of overnight storms also captured the sounds of gunfire early Friday morning near downtown Kansas City. Photographer Jason Gould was grabbing video looking east from the Summit Avenue bridge over Interstate 670 around 5 a.m. when he heard at least two shots.

Weekend Terror War Tribute

8,000 flags placed in KCK in memory of those who gave their life defending our country in War on Terror

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A Memorial Day tradition continues this year in Kansas City, Kan., with thousands of flags planted in memory of the brave men and women who died defending our country in the ongoing War on Terror. Volunteers with the American Fallen Warrior Memorial Foundation placed the 8,000 American flags near Schlitterbahn Water Park Thursday.

Love Is A Losing Game In KC
Woman robs man she met on Tinder after he posts cash on Snapchat
Cotown Poultry Suggestions

Food Critics: The Best Fried Chicken In Kansas City In 2018

Kansas City might be known as a meat-and-potatoes town, but fried chicken has long been popular here. "Fried chicken is popular because it's inexpensive, usually, and it tastes good," Charles Ferruzza told guest host Brian Ellison on KCUR's Central Standard. Besides that, Ferruzza said, "It travels well - it's just as good cold as it is hot."

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