Kansas City Monday Night News: Court Comeback, Rocket Attacks And UFOs

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Court Date Coming Soon

Kansas City, Missouri, Municipal Court resumes some in-person cases

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The days of virtual hearings are slowly coming to an end at Kansas City, Missouri's Municipal Court. The city announced Monday that starting June 1, the court will start a mix of virtual and in-person hearings after conducting most business virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kansas City police K-9 dies at 9 years old

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Today, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department shared on social media that one of their K-9s died on May 14. The department said that K-9 Zina was 9 years old and was part of the interdiction unit.

Data Driven Crime Reporting

Jackson County among the first to receive new criminal justice data tool

The Commons dashboard, a new criminal justice database tool, is coming to Jackson County. // Image courtesy of Commons Jackson County is among the first counties in the United States to receive a new tool that makes criminal justice data more accessible.

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Bella Thorne Sizzles In A Pink Bikini With Over $100K In Diamond Watches In Flirty Miami Videos

Bella Thorne , 23, added some serious bling to her bikini! The Shake It Up alum shared a series of selfie videos to her Instagram account on Wednesday, May 12 rocking a pink two piece.

Prez Biden Confronts Holy Land Hot Mess

Analysis: Biden faces Israeli-Palestinian fight he didn't expect, prepare for

WASHINGTON - For President Joe Biden, the eruption of violence between Israel and the Palestinians is a crisis he not only did not expect, but was not prepared to confront.

Fight For Life Redux

How Trump and McConnell set the final pieces for the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade

Conservatives have been waiting decades for this moment: a transformed Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an abortion case that directly challenges women's reproductive rights tracing to the 1973 Roe v. Wade milestone.

GOP Still Loves MAGA

Analysis: The latest sign of Donald Trump's hold on the GOP

A vast majority of Republicans are still all in on former President Donald Trump -- and a new CBS/YouGov poll reveals just how deep the obsession within the party goes.

Congressional Waiting Game

How Joel Greenberg's Plea Deal Spells Trouble for Matt Gaetz

As Rep. Matt Gaetz's one-time "wingman" Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty to six federal charges on Monday, a plane flew above the nearby federal courthouse in Orlando with this banner attached to the tail: "Tick Tock Matt Gaetz."

SPACE INVADERS?!?

'Sightings all over the world.' Another former federal official discusses UFOs, upcoming congressional report

Another former federal official is acknowledging the possible existence of UFOs, just a couple of weeks before a government-sanctioned report on "unidentified aerial phenomena" is expected to be sent to Congress. Luis Elizondo, former director of the defense department's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, told "60 Minutes" that there are some reported sightings that don't have explanations.

Royals Old School Breaks Down

Danny Duffy placed on the Injured List with a flexor strain

The Royals announced today that pitcher Danny Duffy will be placed on the 10-day Injured List with a left forearm flexor strain. No corresponding move has yet been announced. Duffy last pitched on May 12 against the Tigers. He worked six innings, allowing four runs and throwing 100 pitches.

Building Back Local Biz

Reimagined Lightwell ready to take innovation hub mantle as KC's tech talent return to the office

"Kansas City is a vibrant and growing tech scene of venture capital-backed startups growing across a variety of industries," developer Ian Ross said. "What the tech scene in Kansas City doesn't already have is a really modern, forward-thinking home and a landscape for [startups] to excel."

Stormy Weather Update

Scattered T-storms possible Tuesday afternoon, evening

It will be mostly cloudy with light showers tonight and lows near 60. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-70s. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible during the afternoon into the evening. More rain showers are possible Wednesday morning and Thursday.

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