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Almost Game Time

NFL Draft clock winding down on Kansas City while staffing ramps up

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Construction has begun at Union Station, the home of the 2023 NFL Draft. With three weeks to go until the NFL Draft, there's still a lot to do and businesses are stressing and crunching.

Golden Ghetto Burns

2 adults, 4 pets displaced in Olathe house fire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two adults and four pets were displaced after an Olathe house fire early Tuesday morning. Emergency crews were called to 11345 W. 119th St. just after 4 a.m. Upon arrival, crews discovered heavy black smoke from the home off the roadway behind a stand of trees.

Kansas Talks Dry Out Options

With the Ogallala Aquifer drying up, Kansas ponders limits to irrigation

Water levels in the Ogallala Aquifer continue to plummet as farm irrigation swallows an average of more than 2 billion gallons of groundwater per day statewide. But after decades of mostly inaction from Kansas leaders, the state's approach to water conservation might finally be starting to shift.

Show-Me Social Media Outrage

'Taxpayer-funded censorship campaign' assailed by Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt at congressional hearing

(The Center Square) - The Biden administration's collusion with social media companies and others to censor speech related to COVID-19, election integrity and other issues "was far more pervasive and destructive" than initially thought, a key witness and sitting U.S. senator testified at a congressional hearing Thursday.

Hay, Be Careful!!

Hundreds of hay bales burn in Miami County fire amid windy conditions Tuesday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hundreds of hay bales caught fire Tuesday morning in Miami County, Kansas. The Miami County Sheriff's Office says it appears a controlled burn in the area of 311th Street and Cold Water Springs near Middle Creek, Kansas, got out of hand.

Double Plus Good

Lindsey Pelas Basks Off The Amalfi Coast in Italy

Lindsey Pelas Basks Off The Amalfi Coast in Italy

White House Fights Future

Biden to meet with experts on AI 'risks and opportunities'

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Tuesday will meet with his council of advisers on science and technology about the " risks and opportunities " that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence development pose for individual users and national security.

MAGA Wins Camera Game

Trump arraignment: Judge denies motion to allow live cameras as former president faces criminal charges

A judge presiding over Donald Trump's arraignment in a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday afternoon has denied a request from several media outlets to allow cameras to cover live courtroom proceedings, according to court documents.

NYC Warns MAGA

As Marjorie Taylor Greene leads protest against Trump indictment, NYC mayor has a message for her

As Donald Trump is set to make history Tuesday in New York as the first former president indicted and arraigned, the city's Mayor Eric Adams has a message for one of the Republican's most loyal supporters.

Gun Debate Cont'd

White House takes aim at DeSantis for signing concealed carry bill after Nashville shooting

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre lashed out Monday at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after he signed gun legislation into law "behind closed doors," a move she says is against "commonsense" when it comes to gun safety.

Tragedy Recounted

Nashville shooter fired 152 shots inside school, documented plans to commit mass murder, police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WKRN) - The shooter who took the lives of six people at The Covenant School last week fired a total of 152 rounds before being shot by officers, Nashville police said in an update on their investigation Monday. According to police, Audrey Hale fired 126 rifle rounds and 26 nine-millimeter rounds while at the school.

Hip-Hop Culture War Outrage

Kid Rock Shoots Up Cases of Bud Light After Partnership With Trans Influencer

Kid Rock was apparently so upset that Bud Light partnered with a trans influencer that he felt compelled to destroy several cases of the beer with automatic gunfire. Over the weekend, TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney showed off a Bud Light promotion celebrating March Madness and Mulvaney's "day 365 of womanhood" on her Instagram account, with the brand sending her a bespoke can printed with a design featuring her face.

Blogger Surprise Deets

Darya Trepova: What we know about accused in Russian blogger Vladlen Tatarsky's killing

Russian officials say the act of terror, as the killing is now being described, was planned and organised from the territory of Ukraine, and that the suspect is a supporter of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), headed by jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.

Today's Far East Ultimatum

China warns McCarthy not to meet with Taiwan's president in the U.S.

HONG KONG - China has warned House Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to "repeat disastrous past mistakes" by meeting withTaiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen this week, saying it would undermine regional peace and stability and worsen U.S.-China relations. The Taiwanese government dismissed criticism of the planned meeting, which it confirmed would take place in California on Wednesday.

Asia Adventures Anger China

US military to open four new bases in the Philippines

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Here's where US military will open bases in the Philippines The Pentagon on Monday announced the locations of four new naval bases in the Philippines, with three spots in the northeastern part of the island to...

Hard To Handle

I've got world's biggest boobs that are heavier than melons & won't stop growing

The woman with the 'world's largest boobs' has wowed fans on Instagram by showing off her ginormous chest. Chelsea Charms seems to have stayed out of the spotlight for the last few years, however the busty beauty, from the US, appears to want to step back in the limelight after posing for a number of sexy snaps.

Kegger Party Time Annoucmed

Kelce Jam set for April 28: KC's favorite tight-end is bringing a new music festival in time for NFL Draft weekend

The celebration continues, said Travis Kelce, announcing Tuesday his first-ever personal music festival - Kelce Jam - on the heels of the star Chiefs player's Super Bowl victory alongside Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and the two-time championship squad. " The Super Bowl victory lap is not over yet ," Kelce said in a press release announcing the April 28 star-studded event.

Quite Quitting Hits New Level Of Awesome!!!

Sleeping on the job: Why a power nap at work isn't such a bad idea (and how to get away with it)

In an age where workplace culture includes self-care, taking a power nap at work is up for conversation, writes Kharissa Parker. "Depending on workplace culture and whether or not you have your own office, you could take a power nap right at your desk (or under it)," she says.

Sound Of Hipsters Shared

Manor Records announces the lineup for Manor Fest 5

Courtesy Manor Records As of today, tickets for Manor Records' Manor Fest are now on sale, along with the announcement of who's playing over the course of the last two weekends of May. Manor Fest 5 will feature 57 bands on 19 stages across both weekends.

Midtown Loves Seoul Food

Westport's much-hyped new Korean spot Chingu delivers.

Chingu was one of those new food joints that, upon its launch, brought me simultaneous hope and hesitation. As word began to spread that a new Korean restaurant from Keeyoung Kim, owner of Sura Eats in the Parlor food hall, was in the making, I scoured social media postings to stay in the know.

Stormy Warning Tonight . . . 

Multiple weather impacts in the metro today

High wind, dangerous fire weather conditions, and the potential of severe thunderstorms today

Rod Wave - Fight The Feeling is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.