Kansas City News Bubble: Holy Land Standoff, TikTok Survives & Pope Struggles

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Kansas City Pupper Spotlight Offered

Starlight searches for Kansas City dog to star in summer production

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Think you have the most adorable pup in town? This is your chance to prove it! Starlight is looking for a Chihuahua or Chihuahua mix to star with Elle Woods' in the upcoming production of "Legally Blonde The Musical."

Cowtown Cooks Stay Winning

Two Kansas City Favorites Named as James Beard Award Finalists - In Kansas City

If you're hoping to sample the wares from a few 2023 James Beard Award finalists (aka the Oscar nominees of the culinary world), you now have two options to choose from in the Kansas City metro: Yoli Tortilleria and Drastic Measures. Mark and Marissa Gencarelli operate Yoli Tortilleria in Kansas City's Westside neighborhood.

Downtown STILL Building Hype

D.C. developer nets new incentives to get AT&T building conversion to construction starting line - Kansas City Business Journal

The Bernstein Cos. was awarded its original incentive request - more than twice the public financing it was approved to receive last year - to help offset multimillion-dollar cost increases for its upcoming conversion of AT&T Inc.'s former downtown headquarters.

Baller Contingency Assured

Royals prepared if Bally Sports dissolves after owner bankruptcy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals have prepared for the dissolution of Bally Sports Kansas City if that happens, according to CEO John Sherman. Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.'s regional sports business, Diamond Sports Group LLC, entered chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 14, with more than $8 billion in debt, according to the Associated Press .

Toy Train Promises New Wrap

KC Streetcar Authority announces new Worlds of Fun streetcar

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - KC Streetcar Authority announced a new Worlds of Fun streetcar will make its way through Kansas City, to celebrate the amusement park's 50th anniversary. The Worlds of Fun Streetcar wrap will be revealed Friday afternoon at the Union Station streetcar stop at 30 W Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri.

Celebrity Shows Off Good Side

Kim Kardashian Looks Amazing in Unedited Thong Bikini Pics

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Kim Kardashian just hit the beach in Malibu for what appears to be a new Skims campaign and looked amazing in seemingly unedited photos feat. neon pink thong bikini bottoms and a matching zip-up top: The bad news?

Missouri Can't Stop China

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate

WASHINGTON -- Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley tried to force a Senate vote Wednesday on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States, but he was blocked by a fellow Republican as lawmakers in both chambers are still trying to figure out what action, if any, is appropriate against the social media app.

Bibi Gets In Face Of Prez Biden

A non-invite, a mind-your-own-business response - Biden and Netanyahu tensions rise

JERUSALEM - Israel accused the United States of inappropriately intervening in its internal affairs as the fallout continues from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempt to increase his far-right coalition's say in how judges are chosen. The comments widened simmering tension between the two close allies that has built for months.

Far East Reach Around

Zelensky invites China's Xi to visit Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Ukraine during an interview on Tuesday. "We are ready to see him here," Zelensky told The Associated Press. "I want to speak with him. I had contact with him before full-scale war. But during all this year, more than one year, I didn't have."...

New Biz Behind The Scenes

Angry Fox News chief said fact-checks of Trump's election lies 'bad for business'

The top executive at Fox News was furious one of the network's reporters was fact-checking Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election, writing in a December 2020 email that it was "bad for business". Suzanne Scott, the chief executive of Fox News, was responding in early December 2020 to an on-air fact-check by Eric Shawn, one of the network's anchors.

Guess We Have To Egg-spect Price Gouging?!?!

Egg producer reports 718% increase in profit

You already know that egg prices are at crazy-high levels because of bird flu, which caused millions of hens to be put down. But that won't leave you feeling over easy when I share that the country's top egg producer, Cal-Maine Foods, just reported a massive increase in quarterly profit.

El Papa Can't Breathe Easy

Pope Francis being kept in hospital for checks

The Pontiff, 86, attended a scheduled appointment on Wednesday, and is now staying in hospital.

Winds Of Change

Wind advisory, fire watch issued for parts of Kansas City region on Thursday, Friday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It's going to finally feel like spring Thursday and Friday across the Kansas City region. It's also going to feel like walking in front of a giant fan. RELATED | KSHB 41 Weather Starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, the Kansas City area is included in a wind advisory.

Latest Local Forecast

First Alert: Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium will be windy, but should remain dry

If you are heading out to Kauffman Stadium for Opening Day on Thursday, it should remain dry during the game. However, be prepared for some gusty winds. A Wind Advisory will be in place for the next 48 hours. Sustained winds between 25-35 mph are expected for Kansas City.

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