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Uber & Everything Else

Visit KC: 'quick, easy' transportation options available during 2023 NFL Draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Visitors looking to plan their route to the 2023 NFL Draft have an abundance of "quick and easy" transportation options whether they plan to walk, drive or utilize public transportation, according to Visit KC. Visit KC released an updated list of options Thursday, three weeks ahead of the event.

Golden Ghetto Burnout

4 people transported to hospital after fire in Overland Park

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Overland Park Fire Department says two adults and two children were taken to an area hospital after a fire in the 8700 block of West 82nd Street. Firefighters were called to the home just after 1 a.m. Friday. The first units on scene reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the home.

Meth Town Cash Out Power Play

Independence to study sale of municipal power company - a potential huge city windfall

Independence will begin studying the possible sale of its municipal electric utility, Independence Power & Light. Members of the city council voted 6-1 Wednesday evening on an item instructing the city manager to begin hiring consultants to evaluate the public utility, communicate options with the public and set the question of a sale up for a future public vote.

Keep On Truckin

Monster Jam set to take its fourth spin at Arrowhead Stadium this summer

Monster Jam is returning to Kansas City, bringing another weekend 'of the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement' to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.Monster Jam is coming to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023.The unscripted motorsports event is returning to the venue for the fourth time.

Foodie Options Amid Traffic Jam

1 month in, business is booming for local food stops at new single terminal at KCI

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It's been over one month since the new Kansas City International Airport opened, and the excitement is still there for passengers. One of the big draws might just be the concessions it has to offer. At Meat Mitch, which is located in Concourse A, business has been great, but overwhelming.

Haterz Envy Social Media Beauty

Newly single Kylie Jenner called out for 'trying too hard' in bikini photos

Newly single Kylie Jenner was dragged for "trying too hard" in her thirst traps just months after her breakup with Travis Scott. The "Kardashians" star took to Instagram Thursday to post a series of photos in which she posed in a hot pink thong bikini while floating in a pool.

White House Denounces Critics

Biden condemns Tennessee House expulsion vote and calls for gun control

President Biden on Thursday slammed Tennessee Republicans after the state House voted to expel two Democratic lawmakers who participated in a raucous protest at the state Capitol. In an extraordinary action, the GOP-controlled body voted to expel Democratic Reps.

Culture War Stalemate Persists

49 percent agree with criminal case being brought against Trump: poll

Just under half of Americans say they think it was right for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) to pursue criminal charges against Trump for his role in a 2016 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, according to a new Reuters-Ipsos poll released on Friday.

Adult Actress Shares Kindness

Stormy Daniels: Trump doesn't deserve prison for hush money

The prosecutor bringing the case, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, said the payment to Ms Daniels violated campaign finance laws and defrauded voters, coming so close to an election.

Celebrate Supreme Excuse 

Justice Clarence Thomas explains failure to report trips paid for by conservative billionaire

WASHINGTON - Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday explained his failure to disclose trips paid for by his friend, conservative billionaire Harlan Crow. Thomas said in a statement that Crow and his wife Kathy are "dearest friends" who they have joined on family trips for years.

Chaos On Left Coast

Stabbing of Cash App Creator Raises Alarm, and Claims of 'Lawless' San Francisco

Bob Lee's death has stirred outrage among tech leaders and comes at a precarious time for the industry - and the city it calls home. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.

NextGen Crooks Featured

30 under 30-year sentences: why so many of Forbes' young heroes face jail

ust a few years ago, Charlie Javice was riding high. In 2019 the tech CEO landed a spot on Forbes's 30 Under 30 list for her work on a startup called Frank, which she described as " Amazon for higher education". What does that catchy but completely empty phrase mean?

R-Word Emerges Yet Again

A 'credit crunch' is already under way and may result in a recession, economist warns

A trio of bank collapses last month put some economists and investors on the alert for a full-fledged "credit crunch" - a sudden and sharp slowdown in lending -capable of pushing the U.S. economy into recession. The squeeze is already being felt, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management.

Heaven Help Us

Israel launches strikes in Lebanon and Gaza after barrage of rockets fired across border | CNN

Tensions continued to simmer after Israel struck Palestinian militant targets in southern Lebanon and Gaza on Friday, raising the specter of a wider regional escalation in the wake of police raids on the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The strikes came hours after dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory, an attack the Israeli military blamed on Palestinian militants.

Newsie Confronts Lockdown

Report: Russia Formally Charges Wall Street Journal Reporter

MOSCOW (AP) - Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been charged with espionage in Russia and has entered his official denial, Russian state news agency Tass reported Friday. Tass said a law enforcement source informed the news agency that Russia's Federal Security Service officially charged the American journalist with espionage.

MAGA Breaks Rules Of Elite

How Trump's Indictment Will Change Politics

On Tuesday afternoon, against the blue-sky backdrop of one of the first spring-like days in New York, Donald Trump's eight-car motorcade arrived at the Manhattan district attorney's office. He was there to turn himself in ahead of his arraignment on criminal charges related to hush money he paid to an adult film star, Stormy Daniels, during the 2016 campaign.

U.S. Tracking Down Leaker

Pentagon investigating alleged classified documents circulating on social media of US and NATO intelligence on Ukraine | CNN Politics

The Pentagon is investigating what appear to be screenshots of classified US and NATO military information about Ukraine circulating on social media, a Pentagon official tells CNN.

Far East Offers Pandemic Clues

Covid origins: Chinese scientists publish long-awaited data

This new analysis, which has been validated by other scientists before being published in the journal Nature, includes more important detail about the content of those samples, which were collected from stalls, surfaces, cages and machinery inside the market.

Lucas Legacy Nearly Forgotten

Three new Star Wars movies are coming, including one with Daisy Ridley as Rey | Engadget

The latest edition of Star Wars Celebration is underway and, along with some fresh details about shows coming to Disney+ over the next year or two , Lucasfilm more info about what's ahead for the movie side of the franchise. It announced three films, one of which will feature the return of Daisy Ridley as Rey.

Prison Talk & Celeb Chatter Now Seem Rembarkably Similar

XXXTentacion's Mother Warns His Murderers, 'Don't Drop the Soap' Behind Bars

XXXTentacion 's killers will spend the rest of their lives behind bars, and as far as the rapper's mother is concerned ... they better sleep with one eye open, as they'll be massive targets. Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome and Dedrick Williams each received sentences of life without parole Thursday for their roles in the 2018 robbery and shooting death of XXX.

Nostalgia Plays Well

The Internet Is Fully Obsessing Again Over Margot Robbie's Feet After Barbie Trailer Dropped

There's a reason why Barbiecore is in this year. Margot Robbie showed off her fabulous pink attire in the new trailer for the Barbie movie, that no doubt reminded audiences why she's such an iconic doll. Arguably the most impactful moment from new teaser trailer featured Robbie's feet, which the internet is obsessing over once again.

Not To En-Scourge You

A beginner's guide to impact play

Impact play is an umbrella term for all things sexual involving hitting or being hit with an object in a safe and consensual way. Impact play "can [involve] hitting, punching, or slapping, but you can also get creative like [being] pummeled with fists, alternating different strokes or slaps," explains Lucy Rowett(Opens in a new tab) , a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist.

Feast For Friends

Last minute guide to dining out (or in) on Easter

Need to make last minute Easter brunch on dinner plans? Whether you're looking to dine out or dine in, but skip the cooking part, look no further than the options below. Dining Out Pearl Tavern The Lee's Summit bar and grill, Pearl Tavern, specializes in seafood will be offering an Easter brunch and dinner menu.

Cowtown Smackdown Stays Winning

Kansas City organization readies area competitors for realizing pro wrestling dreams

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The tattoo shop that inked up KCTV5′s own Greg Bennett let us know one of the owners is also a co-owner of a regional wrestling organization in Kansas City. "If you've never been to an independent wrestling show before, the first you're going notice is just how loud it is when the guys get slammed in the ring.

Baller Bash Described

New details released about 'Kelce Jam' during NFL Draft weekend

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. - Tickets for "Kelce Jam" hosted by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce go on sale to the public Friday, April 7 at 10 a.m. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 28. After deciding to go to the music festival at Azura Amphitheater, fans will need to decide which ticket to buy.

Elite Discuss Their Goodness

Fighting hatred with kindness: Breakfast spotlighting altruism opens SevenDays events

Kindness was once again the mantra when this year's events for SevenDays launched April 5. Creating "ripples of kindness" is the goal of the nonprofit, which kicked off its slate of activities at a breakfast held at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood.

Temperatures Bounces Like Bunny

Sunny and Warmer Friday

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