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Tasty Appointment

BBQ Fest to return to GEHA Field at Arrowhead in June

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The scent of barbecue will return to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium a little sooner this year. Instead of waiting for preseason to enjoy Kansas City barbecue at the home of the Chiefs, fans can dive in when Q BBQ Fest returns in June.

Finding Inflation Leverage

Kansas City-area credit union encourages people to take advantage of saving account interest rates

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There's not a lot of good connected to inflation. One exception is high yield interest savings accounts. CNBC reports savings interest rates have hit a 15-year high. The result is high returns for account holders. Despite the benefits, not everyone has a high-yield savings account.

Show-Me Rolling With Cash

Despite animosity between legislature and MoDOT, I-70 funding moves forward * Missouri Independent

Earlier this month, Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, said frustrations with MoDOT shouldn't be what stops the expansion of the state's main east-west corridor. The state road fund was established in the early 1900s, the time of the Model T Ford, to build and maintain Missouri's state highway system.

Rock Chalk Politics

Kansas planning state presidential primary for March 2024

TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas plans to hold a presidential primary in March 2024 rather than leave it to political parties to decide whether they want to have more exclusive caucuses or state conventions instead. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill into law that schedules the election for March 19, 2024, for the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian parties.

Savor Saucy Report

'He's OK!' Reporter tries this Kansas City hot sauce and sees why it's called 'Da Bomb: Beyond Insanity'

FREE. YOU JUST NEED TO HAVE THAT DOWNLOADED. AS KANSAS CITY PREPARES FOR THE DRAFT, COMPANIES ARE LOOKING TO CASH IN AND ONE IS LOOKING FOR SOME SWEET AND SAVORY SALES. KMBC9 ROB HUGHES IS LIVE AT SPICE AND FOODS AS THEY DEBUT A NEW SOURCE ALL FOR THE DRAFT.

Hottie Influencer Fashions Following

Hilde Osland: Fans react to gorgeous 'chasing sunsets' photo drop

Fashion model Hilde Osland recently took to social media to drop a new photo for her fans and followers online. Osland posted the image with the caption: "Chasing sunsets 🌅 ✨ @FashionNova " and fans have been reacting huge since.

White House Styles Future

Biden jokes he's a 'very dull president,' only known for Ray-Ban sunglasses and chocolate chip ice cream

President Biden delved into a bit of self-deprecating humor Friday as he joked while standing up to give a speech that he is a "very dull president," only known for the sunglasses he wears and chocolate chip ice cream. "I'm sure you all loved sitting in the sun here, but it could be worse.

MAGA Unleashed On GOP

Trump throws new insults at the state of Florida in new attack on DeSantis

Former President Trump launched a series of new attacks Friday at the state of Florida in a new email campaign taking aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). "The real DeSantis record is one of misery and despair," Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement.

Electorate Double Down

Poll: How do Americans feel about a Trump-Biden rematch? 'Exhaustion' tops the list.

With President Biden reportedly set to announce his reelection campaign early next week, more Americans say they feel "exhaustion" over the prospect of a 2024 rematch between Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump than any other emotion, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll.

SUPREME FIGHT FOR LIFE!!!

Supreme Court maintains abortion pill access for now as legal fight continues

The Supreme Court's action prevents earlier rulings from a Texas-based judge and a federal appeals court from taking effect. Those rulings would have suspended several policies the FDA enacted since 2016 to make the drug more accessible - including telemedicine prescription, mail delivery, retail pharmacy dispensing and the approval of a generic version of the drug.

Hunter Schedules Shit Down

Hunter Biden lawyers to meet with DOJ officials next week as federal investigation criticism intensifies

Hunter Biden's lawyers will meet with DOJ officials, including Delaware US Attorney David Weiss next week, according to two federal law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. Fox News is told the meeting was requested by Biden's attorneys weeks ago and that it has nothing to do with the current revelations of a whistleblower.

Debt Talk Analogy

AOC says Republicans are 'too much of a mess' to negotiate with Democrats on the budget and debt ceiling: 'Negotiating with that is like trying to nail jello to a tree'

Kevin McCarthy unveiled his bill to raise the debt ceiling this week, but it faces pushback from some Republicans. AOC wrote on Instagram that Democrats should not be negotiating with Republicans right now. "Republicans are too much of a mess right now to do so," she wrote. Rep.

Trans Toliet Talk

Bathroom politics: Republicans believe they've found wedge issue with transgender athletes

You could call it "bathroom politics." House Republicans believe they have seized on a potential wedge issue for 2024: transgender athletes competing in sports against women. Republicans told voters they would drill down on inflation and energy prices if voters awarded them the House majority last fall, but they also assured their base they would wage battles as culture warriors for conservatives.

Tesla Stays Losing, Still Rich

Elon Musk loses $13 billion in 24 hours after SpaceX rocket explosion and disappointing Tesla earnings

Elon Musk's personal fortune took a hit of almost $13 billion on Thursday as the world watched a SpaceX rocket explode while Tesla delivered underwhelming earnings. More from Fortune: 5 side hustles where you may earn over $20,000 per year-all while working from home Looking to make extra cash?

Euro War Rosy Outlook?!?!

Nato 'confident' Kyiv can retake territory in new offensive; Moscow issues warrant for Ukrainian spy chief - as it happened

China's foreign ministry said on Friday that no country ha d the right to interfere in its relationship with Russia. Reuters reports ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remark at a news briefing when asked to comment on the US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen saying that China's "no limits" partnership with Russia indicated it was not serious about ending the war in Ukraine.

Adult Conversation Required

How a Porn Star Navigates Sex with Her 'Civilian' Boyfriend

"He was the first person who was enthusiastic about my job in a non-fetishistic way."

Latest Royal Setback

Royals' Kris Bubic out for season with Tommy John surgery

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals will be without one of their starting pitchers for the rest of the season. Left-hander Kris Bubic will have ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery, better known as Tommy John surgery, on his arm and will be out for the season.

Midtown Foodie Fest Forthcoming

One Tank Trips: Westport International Food Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Westport International Food Week allows the community to try different foods from all around the world. Starting April 23, visitors can experience cuisines from six participating restaurants: Brix (serving Latin American dishes), Ca Va (offering French cuisine), Chewology, (featuring Taiwanese cuisine), Chingu (offering Korean street foods), Jerusalem Cafe (serving up Mediterranean cuisine) and Kobi-Q Sushi (showcasing Japanese cuisine).

Celebrate Cowtown Winners Circle

Top 10 finalists: KC Chamber narrows contenders for 'Small Business of the Year'

A half-dozen fresh-faced ventures - plus a few high-profile returning businesses - round out the Top 10 finalists for the KC Chamber's 2023 Small Business of the Year award, announced publicly Friday during a social media rollout.

Riverside End Of An Era

115-year-old Harlem Baptist Church, last survivor of Missouri River town, will be torn down

The historic Harlem Baptist Church, the last relic of a once-thriving river town, is set to be torn down. Jason Withington, one of the church's trustees, said they made the decision this week to raze the 115-year-old building. A September 2021 fire gutted the church and the cost of restoring it could reach $500,000, he said.

Weekend According To Katie . . . 

A freeze warning in April?! Winter weather returns for the weekend with record-lows expected

The Kansas City area has been enjoying warmer temperatures for the past few weeks.So, it seems only right that Mother Nature throws in a plot twist.It's hitting us this weekend in the form of a Freeze Warning.Yep, you read that correctly. A freeze is coming.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.