Kansas City Morning News Workout

In this post we always try to focus on somewhat nicer news that's SOMEWHAT inspiring, informative and current . . . And so, we start another day inspired by hottie Kendall and her dedication to fitness, fashion and the good life as we check pop culture, community news and info across the nation and around the world . . .

KC Builds Gamer Careers

Push Start: How Kansas City creators are making indie games the world won't fly over

During Sunday Study Hall events, game makers and players gather to test local creations and give feedback. // Photo by Reb Valentine Charlotte Trible hates the term "flyover," as in "flyover states." As in how states like Kansas and Missouri are often described derisively by those who don't live here.

Show-Me Tesla Proposition

A Joplin business leader asked Elon Musk to consider Missouri for the Cybertruck factory

JOPLIN, Mo. - Tesla is looking for a location to build its planned Cybertruck, and at least one Missouri business leader is vying to be in the running. CEO Elon Musk disclosed via tweet late Tuesday that he is scouting locations to build the truck and that it "will be central US," likely thousands of [...]

Northeast Trash Course Explained

Trash University

Welcome to trash University where new hires with the city's Solid Waste Department get a crash, er, trash course in picking them up and putting them down. Trash bags that is.

EPIC Fashion Deal Revealed

Kendall strips down to her underwear in sexy new Calvin Klein campaign

SUPERMODEL Kendall Jenner was sure to command attention in an array of skin-flashing looks for Calvin Klein's new Spring 2020 global campaign. The 24-year-old showcased her statuesque frame in a black T-shirt bra and panties by the designer in one shot that was sure to sizzle. In the picture, the E!

Kendall Clowns Sisters

See Kendall Jenner's Solid Joke About Being the Only Childless Kardashian

Kendall Jenner is the only Kardashian sister who does not have kids, and the 24-year-old seems to be completely fine with that fact. On Saturday, she was at what appeared to be Kris Jenner's pool and took an Instagram video of what looks like her nieces running and playing in the water behind her.

Right Wing Advises Team Trump

Coronavirus travel ban makes sense, but Team Trump needs to step up communications

President Trump was prescient in restricting travel to the United States from China on Jan. 27. And he's wise to widen those restrictions again now, as the coronavirus continues to spread, with cases continuing to rise exponentially. Targeting the European Union's Schengen Area makes sense: These 26 countries allow free travel within the zone, with no passport or border control.

Iraq War Redux

U.S. Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes In Iraq After Missile Attack

The United States on Thursday evening launched a series of airstrikes in Iraq, against an Iranian-backed militia group suspected of firing an earlier rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops. "The United States conducted defensive precision strikes against Kata'ib Hizbollah facilities across Iraq," the Pentagon said in a statement.

Canadian COVID-19 Connection

Sophie Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister, tests positive for coronavirus

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, has been placed in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

Speaker Nancy Seyz: No Deal

Pelosi and Mnuchin fail to reach deal on coronavirus aid package

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin came up short of agreement Thursday night on a sweeping aid package for Americans affected by the coronavirus, although the two sides hope to reach a deal by Friday morning. "We have, or are near, to an agreement, subject to the exchange of paper.

Local Ladies Talk Crime

In conversation with the girls of popular true crime podcast Wine & Crime

Photographer: Nichole KarlinChildhood friends Lucy Fitzgerald, Kenyon Laing and Amanda Jacobson grew up spending their time together on the couch, curtains drawn, binge-watching '90s-era Forensic Files episodes. Today, the BFFs are touring the country for their devotedly followed podcast, Wine & Crime, which launched in February 2017.

Kangaroos Teach Relaxation

Roos Try: Musical Meditation

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Weather For Friday

Friday will be cooler, chance for rain in evening

OUT OVER CALIFORNIA. THAT'S WHAT'S GOING TO MOVE TOWARD US FOR THIS EVENING THOUGH WINDY CONDITIONS. THAT'S FOR SURE MILD 58 DEGREES IN THE NEXT HOUR PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES MOVING THROUGH BY SEVEN O'CLOCK WILL BE AT FIFTY-SIX AND WENDY'S STILL AT NINE AS WELL DROP TO 50 DEGREES EVEN WITH SOME CLOUDS STARTIN ROLL BACK IN HEADING INTO AFTERNOON HOURS ON YOUR FRIDAY, BUT IT STARTS OFF IN THE 30S WITH THAT COOLER FLOW COMING IN FROM THE NORTH.

Coldplay - Trouble In Town is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .