Kansas City News Stroll: MAGA Arrest Anti-Climax & Local Life Goes On

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Kansas City Legal Weed Fest Moves Forward

420 Fest setting stage for Missouri's Smokey River Entertainment District

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Work has already started on a music festival that likely wouldn't be possible if Missouri voters didn't legalize recreational marijuana in 2022. 420 Fest on April 20, 2023 will introduce the public to the land that organizers hope to one day turn into the Smokey River Entertainment District.

Super Bowl Icon Well-Remembered

Kansas City Chiefs legend Otis Taylor remembered at visitation

A visitation was held for legendary Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor. Taylor, 80, died earlier this month. He was a key player for the franchise when they won Super Bowl IV. Among those attending the visitation were family members of former Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson and head coach Hank Stram.

Double Down After Tragedy

2nd civil lawsuit tied to 2021 Westport crash may soon be settled

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A second civil lawsuit tied to the deadly 2021 Westport crash involving a Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department pumper truck may soon be settled. In November, the driver of the KCFD pumper truck involved in the crash, the fire union, and the families of the three victims teamed up seeking more than $32 million from the city in a lawsuit.

Local Rescue Bad News Revealed

Search for Kansas City father, son missing while kayaking declared a recovery mission

It's been five days since a father and son were reported missing while kayaking on Beaver Lake.The father and son have been identified as 47-year-old Charles Morris and 20-year-old Charley Morris and were last seen near Lost Bridge.The Benton County Sheriff's Office started its search on March 16 but had to suspend its efforts due to the weather.A spokesperson said that they were now considering it a recovery mission.

Design Skillz Earn Metro Attention

Overland Park gamer, inspired by city's look and architecture, designs Kansas City in Minecraft

There's a good chance you know what the game Minecraft is. It's the world wide popular online game that helps you build new worlds to explore. Now, you can go for a walk through Kansas City and never leave your home.

More MAGA Dox Exposed

Trump Lawyer's Emails to Stormy Daniels Given to Manhattan Prosecutors: Report

Stormy Daniels' attorney has turned over communications between his client and Joe Tacopina, Trump's current personal lawyer, to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office, according to CNN. The records, which neither CNN nor The Daily Beast has seen, reportedly date back to 2018, when the adult film star was seeking legal representation.

So-Called 'Meatball Ron' No More

Ron DeSantis opens fire on Trump's character, chaotic leadership style

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally taken the gloves off and launched a blistering attack on his former mentor President Donald Trump. In an exclusive wide-ranging interview with me at the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee, he said "stay tuned" about his widely expected announcement that he's running for president and declared: I have what it takes to be president and I can beat Biden.

Fox New Pledges Allegiance

Tucker Carlson 'enraged' private texts revealed; 'I love Trump'

Fox News host Tucker Carlson said he is angry that his private text messages about former President Trump to fellow network employees were made public as part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit facing the company. "And I think this is in the text, and those were all grabbed completely illegitimately, in my opinion um in...

Access To Education Rules

Supreme Court rules for deaf student in education case

AP WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. The case the justices ruled in involves Miguel Luna Perez, who attended public school in Sturgis, Michigan.

Top Doc Turned Away

Fauci, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser rejected trying to sell vax door-to-door: video

Dr. Anthony Fauci and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser got roundly rejected when they went door-to-door pitching the COVID-19 vaccine at the height of the pandemic, newly unearthed video shows. A clip from the upcoming episode of PBS' "American Masters" series shows Fauci, 82, and the Democratic mayor making the rounds in the Anacostia neighborhood in June 2021, Fox News reported.

Did Bluetooth Foil Doc In This Sketchy Scrape?!?

Colorado dentist arrested for allegedly poisoning his wife had ordered arsenic and searched for 'how to make poison,' affidavit says | CNN

A Colorado dentist is accused of fatally poisoning his wife by allegedly putting arsenic in her protein shakes after ordering it online and making a number of suspicious internet searches in the weeks leading up to her death, including "how to make poison," according to an arrest warrant affidavit.

Global Economy Decided By A Few Points Either Way

The US interest rate decision the world is watching

The global economy is facing a slew of problems - and all eyes are looking in one direction: America. Two banking failures in the US this month have raised fears about the health of the financial system.

Prez Betrays Reformers

Biden signs legislation nullifying DC criminal code changes

President Biden signed legislation on Monday that nullified the overhaul of the Washington, D.C., criminal code. While the president did not issue a statement accompanying the signing, he tweeted earlier in the month that while he supported statehood for the district, he "[does not] support some of the changes D.C.

Will Axis With Far East Decide Fate Of Europe?!?

China bills itself as a Ukraine peacemaker but US says Xi's talks with Putin provide 'diplomatic cover' for war | CNN

Xi Jinping sits down for a second day of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday but Western allies remain skeptical of any breakthrough over the war in Ukraine with Washington saying the Chinese leader's visit provides "diplomatic cover" for Moscow.

Deciding New Course Of Action

US flying surveillance drones farther south over Black Sea after collision with Russian fighter jet, officials say | CNN Politics

The US is flying surveillance drones farther south above the Black Sea after a Russian jet collided with a US drone last week, according to two US officials.

More Than Handful Of News

My 52 inch boobs are so massive they actually put men off

A WOMAN whose boobs are 52 inches across has admitted they're so big that they actually put men off. Erika took to TikTok to share a video of herself sporting a cropped white T-shirt. "Guys want to date me until they find out... my chest is 52 inches," she wrote over the top of the clip.

I'd Be TERRIFIED If Anyone Answers

Olathe man builds phone booth for grievers to 'call' loved ones who passed away

OLATHE, Kan. - An Olathe man has created a phone booth where people can go and speak to loved ones who passed. The concept of a "wind phone" comes from a Japanese practice used for processing grief. "The phone is not connected to anything," Jeff Ratzlaff said.

Sharing The Past

Family trying to return lost mementos found in old Northland house

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Lost but not forgotten - the search for the owner of several sentimental items continues. "Irene is the name I see on a lot of it," Valencia said. Some of the items found include baby shoes, pictures and what looks like a hospital bracelet with a name on it, Irene Lee Maurer.

Lucky Local Lives Nearby

$1 million Missouri Lottery scratchers ticket won in Raytown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A player won a $1 million Missouri Lottery scratchers ticket in Raytown, Missouri, earlier this month. The ticket was purchased from the Minit Mart at 6204 Blue Ridge Blvd., according to the Missouri Lottery. The $1 million prize was claimed by the player on March 16 at the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City.

Cowtown Geek Out Pix

Photos: Planet Comicon Kansas City 2023 celebs, cosplay, and man-eating plants

Ninja Turtles cosplay at Planet Comicon Kanas City 2023. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Our own Chris Ortiz hit up Planet Comicon Kansas City over the weekend, and here's a batch of shots from the floor of the show, as well as some of the celebs in attendance, as well as vendor booths with everything from droids to an Audrey...

Soggy Start To Springtime Persists

More rain is on the way, storms possible on Wednesday

KANSAS. SO YOU'LL KNOW. FIRST, THIS IS FIRST ALERT WEATHER AND THINGS SEEM TO DRY UP A LITTLE BIT THIS AFTERNOON, BUT WE'RE NOT DONE YET AND IT WAS A NASTY DAY TO DAY. NEVER SOUNDS LIKE WE GOT MORE DAYS KIND OF LIKE THIS IN OUR FUTURE. WE DO.

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