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Priceless Family Memories For Future Ingrates

Hop On Board The Easter Train

Posted: Updated: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Celebrate Easter at the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy new attractions while taking pictures with the Easter Bunny and riding on a miniature train.

Flop House Redux

Mac Properties pauses plan to close, renovate Midtown apartments - Kansas City Business Journal

Mac Properties recently sent lease nonrenewal notices to residents of the New Yorker Apartments, in connection with plans to close and renovate the Midtown building as a workforce housing project. The Chicago builder this week hit pause amid public pushback.

Cash Crop Cont'd

Legal cannabis sales in Missouri rose to over $125 million in March

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The popularity of adult recreational use of marijuana continues to grow in Missouri, with sales of cannabis products in March topping $125 million. Sales of legal adult use cannabis totaled $93.5 million in March, while medical marijuana sales were $32.7 million, according to the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulations.

Will Shiny New Toy Pay Out?!?

De Soto clears path for massive solar farm

DE SOTO, Kan. - The city of De Soto is figuring out how it'll handle what could be the largest solar farm in the nation, which city leaders expect to eventually pop up near Panasonic's $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant that is under construction right now.

Cowtown Scribe Endures After Suffering Censorship

This Kansas City author saw his children's books get banned. He's not giving up

In March, Shane W. Evans discovered that one of the more than 30 children's books he has illustrated had landed on the list of " Most Banned Picture Books Of The 2021-2022 School Year." It wasn't the first time.

Angel Fashions Sensible Shoes

Candice Swanepoel Is Ready for Beach Season in Schutz's Spring 2023 Campaign

Candice Swanepoel is welcoming spring with Schutz. The South African model stars in the brand's new campaign, which focuses on shoes with vibrant tones, various textures and modern silhouettes. In the campaign images, Swanepoel poses in the desert donning the brand's footwear styles. One image features her in a two-piece green knit ensemble in white lace-up wedges.

White House Talks Access

Biden slams Texas abortion pill ruling as 'political, ideological' attack

President Biden slammed the ruling by a federal judge in Texas rejecting the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of an abortion pill as a "political, ideological" attack. Biden said in a statement on Friday that the court has substituted its judgment for that of the FDA, which he called the "expert agency" on approving...

MAGA Makes Ratings

Indictment underscores media's Trump obsession

Wall-to-wall media coverage of Donald Trump's indictment this week underscores the former president's hold on the press and the challenges for rivals to break through. Cable networks breathlessly covered the indictment, even when there was little new to report. Local news helicopters followed as Trump left his Florida home for the airport, prompting comparisons to the O.J.

Political Pose Resonates Across The Pond

Why Britain is watching Biden's 'blue-collar blueprint'

If President Biden delivers on his promise to bring a new era of jobs and prosperity to blue-collar America, it could be a game changer with working-class voters in the U.S. and beyond. The Democrats may hold the presidency and, narrowly, the Senate, but their declining vote share among working-class voters and places means they face a much narrower path to victory.

50/50 Fight For Future

Same world, different planet: Trump's arrest lays bare US polarization

If the US needed a reminder that a rather large group of Americans completely disagree with another very large group of Americans, it got one this week. Donald Trump's arrest in New York City on Tuesday, when he was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in relation to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, was marked by diametrically opposed rallies, commentary and media coverage.

Chatter Remains Important

Sorry, Jon Stewart - America Needs Crossfire Again

Has any piece of media criticism had such an immediate impact - or such a lousy legacy - as Jon Stewart's famous takedown of Crossfire ? Back in 2004, the Daily Show host showed up on CNN's venerable Beltway debate program to denounce its hosts for "hurting America."

Veep Shares Expulsion Outrage

Watch Kamala Harris' fiery speech after Tennessee lawmakers ousted

During a speech at Fisk University in Nashville, Vice President Kamala Harris shared her support for the state representatives expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives after they protested with a bullhorn on the general assembly floor.

Trans Community Shuts Down Speaker

Riley Gaines 'ambushed and physically hit' after Saving Women's Sports speech at San Francisco State

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines was barricaded in a room at San Francisco State University Thursday night after she was physically assaulted following a speech to students about saving women's sports at a Turning Point USA and Leadership Institute event on the campus.

Losing Lady Votes?!?

The Republican Party is caught in an abortion trap

Going back to the 1990s, Gallup polling showed Americans divided roughly evenly between those who called themselves "pro-life" and "pro-choice." Exit polls from the 1990s and 2000s showed voters who said abortion or "moral values" were most important to their vote supported Republican candidates in greater numbers.

Still Looking For Leaker

Pentagon investigating how Ukraine war document marked top-secret appeared online

A document marked "top secret" that depicts the daily disposition of forces in Ukraine was leaked and has shown up on social media, a U.S. official confirmed. This official said that someone apparently took a picture of the document and posted it on Telegram, a social media platform that has over 500 million users, and from there, it was picked up on Twitter.

Deep Dive Against Axis

US deploys guided-missile submarine amid tensions with Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East, a spokesman said Saturday, in what appeared to be a show of force toward Iran following recent tensions.

Yet Another Far East Flex

China kicks off military drills around Taiwan after Tsai meets U.S. House speaker

China kicked off three days of military drills and "combat readiness patrols" around Taiwan on Saturday, just a day after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a trip through California that saw her meet with the U.S. House speaker.

Cultural Touchstone Sneak Peek

Barbie trailer featuring 'Barbie Girl' song called '100 per cent' better by fans

Earlier this week the trailer for the new Barbie film was released and promptly sent the internet into a frenzy of memes and foot fetishes. Yes, really.While the trailer for the film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling might have set the internet alight we couldn't help but feel that there was o...

El Papa Talks Tech Hookups

Pope Francis says sex is a beautiful thing and it's 'normal' to meet people on Tinder

Using dating apps like Tinder to meet potential partners is "normal" and the Catholic Church's teaching about sex is "still in diapers," Pope Francis said in a new documentary released this week. "Sex is one of the beautiful things God gave to human beings," the pontiff said in a conversation with 10 Spanish-speaking young adults for a documentary called "The Pope: Answers."

Kegger Earns Another Iconic Moment

WATCH: Kansas City Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Throws Awful First Pitch at Cleveland Guardians Game

I'm not sure what was worse, the Cleveland Guardians blowing a 3-0 lead during their home opener against the Seattle Mariners and losing 5-3, or, what happened before the game even started. That's right. Before the game even started, the Guardians tried to do the home opener right.

Easter Appetizers

A Kansas City deviled egg hunt: The best dressed eggs you can order at restaurants

This story was first published in KCUR's Adventure! newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. Easter is right around the corner, but usually it's kids who get to have all the fun: cute little Easter baskets full of fake grass and sweets, egg decorating, time with the Easter Bunny (although not every child sees this as a perk), and of course, an egg hunt.

Sound Of Comeback After Tragedy

Tin Roof's new live music stage open after 2021 Westport firetruck crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tin Roof is turning a tragedy in the community from rubble to new life in the Westport neighborhood with the addition of the Broadway Stage. On Dec. 15, 2021, a firetruck crashed into the side of a building.

Downsizing Local Fun Times

Worlds of Fun removing five rides during 2023 season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As thrill seekers head to Worlds of Fun for the first day of the 2023 season, they may notice a few rides have been taken out of commission. Worlds of Fun Communications Director Brian McGannon confirmed to FOX4 five rides will be removed from the park this year.

Weekend According To Katie

Saturday starts cold but warms up to a comfortable temperature

Hide Transcript Show Transcript AT 11. AND KATIE, NO MATTER HOW YOU WERE SPENDING THE DAY TODAY. EASTER EGG HUNTING, JUST ENJOYING BEING OUTSIDE. THERE IS A TON TO DO IN GREAT WEATHER FOR IT. YEAH, I STILL JUST KEEP SMILING AT THAT EGG DROP.

NF - HAPPY is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.