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Cowtown Po-Po Politicking

Forum held to discuss future of the Kansas City Police Department

A meeting was held Wednesday to talk about the future of the Kansas City Police Department.Issues such as funding, control, and accountability were the focus of the discussion.The five panel members, with wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, disagree on just about everything except one area, local police control has advantages."Members of the police board other than the mayor are not elected and so you can't complain to them at the ballot box as you would for any other office," said Dave Helling, a reporter for the Kansas City Star."They are accountable only to the governor.

South JoCo Burning Mad

Residents fired up over fire damage at Olathe apartment building

OLATHE, Kan. - Charred stairs, soot-covered walls and the lingering smell of smoke is what Magali Cardoza and her neighbors are coming home to each day since Sunday's fire at the Millbrooke Apartments. Firefighters from the Olathe Fire Department broke into Cardoza's apartment to get her out.

KCBJ Satisfies Itself

Addressing the wealth and income gap: The time for hope and fundamental action has arrived

These times have tested our resilience and stamina. The pandemic made stark, everyday inequities drawn along racial, gender and geographic lines even more vivid. But we have also seen the magic of our resourcefulness, creativity and regard for one another.

Remembering Life Before Plauge

A Kansas City Memorial Day Classic Returns This Year - In Kansas City

After a two-year hiatus, Kansas City's plans for Memorial Day weekend are returning to normal with the comeback of the Bank of America Celebration at the Station. Holding to tradition, Kansas City's classic Memorial Day celebration will include a free performance from The Kansas City Symphony on the grounds of Union Station and the National...

Kangaroos Share Toy Train Schemes

UMKC ready to capitalize on KC Streetcar extension

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The University of Missouri - Kansas City will be a major beneficiary of the new KC Streetcar extension. It has the Roos hopping... with excitement. "For UMKC, this extension is not just a game changer, it is a life changer," Chancellor Dr. C. Mauli Agrawal said.

Internets Mostly Thirst Trap Lies

Hayley Madigan: Body-positive influencer reveals how models fake 'perfect' booty shots

Hayley Madigan, a social media star and body-positive influencer, has revealed how models take their 'perfect' booty shots. Hayley has over 488k Instagram followers and is best known for her candid postings. The fitness model uploaded two bikini photos, one of which was fully edited and the other revealed her real back.

PREZ OBAMA IGNORES PREZ BIDEN IN HISTORY'S MOST CRINGE-Y REBUKE!!!

Barack Obama's humiliation of feeble ol' Joe Biden

Someone in the White House must really hate Joe Biden. Who had the stupid idea to invite his charismatic predecessor back to upstage the president and humiliate him before the world? If the idea was to borrow the Barack Obama magic, it backfired. The president just looked feeble and ­ unpopular against his limelight-hogging former boss.

MAGA Motion Denied

Judge rejects Trump's demand he step back from suit against Hillary Clinton

"Every federal judge is appointed by a president who is affiliated with a major political party, and, therefore, every federal judge could theoretically be viewed as beholden, to some extent or another," Middlebrooks wrote. "As judges, we must all transcend politics."

Beltway Critter Put Down

Capitol Hill fox euthanized, will be tested for rabies as DC Health officials weigh kits' fate

The tail of the wild Capitol fox who bit a congressman, a reporter and at least seven other people in Washington Tuesday has come to an end after city health officials put her down amid concerns she may have had rabies.

Because We're All Plagued By Doubt

Why the WHO took two years to say COVID is airborne

Early in the pandemic, the World Health Organization stated that SARS-CoV-2 was not transmitted through the air. That mistake and the prolonged process of correcting it sowed confusion and raises questions about what will happen in the next pandemic. Early in the pandemic, the World Health Organization stated that SARS-CoV-2 was not transmitted through the air.

Wartime Atrocity Tagged

'The new Auschwitz': Russians accused of burning bodies to hide Mariupol atrocities

Russia has turned the city of Mariupol into a Nazi-style death camp, burning bodies and blocking humanitarian convoys to hide evidence of mass killings and other atrocities there, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.

Tomorrow's Kansas City Tradition

Here's what you need to know about the Royals home opener Thursday

The Kansas City Royals kick off the regular season against the Cleveland Guardians Thursday afternoon. Here's what you need to know.GAME TIME:The first pitch Thursday is set for 3:10 p.m. CT. STARTING PITCHERS:Zack Greinke will take the mound for the Royals. Last month, Kansas City signed him to a one-year deal.

Beloved Baller Discounted

Royals restructure contract for Whit Merrifield

The Royals announced they have restructured the contract of Whit Merrifield, picking up his club option for 2023 and adding a mutual option for 2024. According to Anne Rogers, Merrifield's 2022 salary increases from $2.75 million to $7 million.

Game Day Forecast

Cloudy, blustery, light rain possible for Royals Home Opener

Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE AREA. YOU WILL NOTICE AS WE HEAD FOR THE WILL NOTICE AS WE HEAD FOR EVENING, IT WILL BE WINDY. BUT NOT QUITE AS WINDY AS IT WAS EARLIER TODAY. YOU WILL NOTICE THAT BREEZE.

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