Kansas City News Lights: Local Biz, Salvy Scratched & Twitter New Boss Debuts To Boos

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Cowtown Biz Per Ushe

KCMO forms small biz task force for entrepreneurs; underinvested businesses a key focus

A new task force committed to giving space for Kansas City small business owners to share their voices - on issues ranging from major events like the NFL Draft to everyday concerns on permits and zoning - is expected to "create a new table" for those previously left without a seat in city discussions, said Samuel Morris.


Latest Eco-Devo Scheme

Hunt Midwest, Port KC partner on Missouri's largest industrial 'mega site'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hunt Midwest plans to develop nearly 2,000 acres north of Kansas City International Airport into a new industrial park, the KCI 29 Logistics Park, with "about 20 million square feet of Class 'A' industrial buildings," according to a grant application filed with the Missouri Department of Economic Development.


Kansas City Twang Scheduled

Jake Owen performing at Royals' Country Night at the K this summer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Country singer Jake Owen is coming to Kauffman Stadium this summer. The singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" and "Alone with You," will perform after the Kansas City Royals' Country Night at the K game on July 29.


Screening The Angels

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show To Return as a Feature Film

After a five-year hiatus, the controversial Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is preparing to make a grand return. This time, though, in lieu of the angel-flooded runway shows the scandal-ridden brand was formerly known for, the event will come back as a feature film, titled The Victoria's Secret World Tour.


White House Shuts Out Journalists

Biden takes zero questions, smiles silently as press is kicked out amid post-Title 42 chaos at border

President Biden remained mum on Friday as chaos continues unfolding at the southern border following the expiration of Title 42. Title 42, the Trump-era policy that was implemented during the COVID pandemic that deterred border crossings due to health concerns, lapsed overnight, prompting thousands of migrants to come to the US-Mexico border hoping to gain entry.


New Friends Run For Border

Fear and confusion, but not chaos, along the southern border after Title 42 ends

After days of anticipation, there was a relative sense of calm, if also uncertainty, in the minutes and hours that followed the expiration of Title 42. The pandemic-era policy severely limited immigration to the U.S., nearly halting the processing of asylum applications for over three years.


Vaxx The Chickens?!?

The U.S. is undergoing its worst bird flu outbreak ever. Is a poultry vaccine the answer? - Kansas Reflector

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Cable News Crackdown To Save Ratings

Reporter 'visibly shaken' after CNN boss scolds him for being 'too emotional' in Trump town hall coverage

CNN's left-wing media reporter Oliver Darcy was scolded by his boss Chris Licht over his "emotional" coverage of the network's Wednesday town hall with former President Trump. Fox News Digital confirmed that Darcy was summoned for a meeting with Licht and other top CNN executives, who took exception to the overzealous framing of the fallout the network has received, particularly from liberals.


More Rumors Of War

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Moscow denies reports of Ukrainian breakthroughs

May 11 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry on Thursday denied reports that Ukrainian forces had broken through in various places along the front lines and said the military situation was under control. Moscow reacted after Russian military bloggers, writing on Telegram, reported what they said were Ukrainian advances north and south of the city of Bakhmut, with some suggesting a long-awaited counter offensive by pro-Kyiv forces had started.


Far East Flex On Baller

Former NBA star Dwight Howard sparks backlash in China after calling Taiwan a 'country' | CNN

Former NBA player Dwight Howard has become the latest international sports star to be caught in the crosshairs of Chinese nationalist wrath after he referred to Taiwan as a "country" in a promotional video alongside the democratic island's vice president.


Mean Tweet Greeting

Twitter Finally Agrees On Something: Hating Musk's New CEO

In December, Elon Musk asked Twitter to vote "Yes" or "No" on the question of whether he should step down as head of the tech giant, noting that he would abide by the results of this informal poll. More than 57 percent of respondents (nearly 10 million people) said he should.


Kansas City Rock Out Scheduled

National Air Guitar Championship coming to Kansas City this weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -Air guitarists from all over the country will arrive in Kansas City this weekend to rock out for a good cause. The regional qualifier for the 2023 U.S. Air Guitar Championship will be held at The Brick in Kansas City's Crossroads Art District on Saturday, May 13.


Salvy On Pause

Perez scratched from Royals' lineup due to 'a little bit of blurry vision'

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Kansas City catcher and seven-time All-Star Salvador Perez was scratched from the Royals' lineup Friday due to what manager Matt Quatraro described as "a little bit of blurry vision." Quatraro said Perez already had received treatment from a specialist.


Mom's Day Forecast For Now

Storm chances return to Kansas City on Sunday

WERE CANCELED. EXCLUSIVE LIVE RADAR AND NINE DAY FORECAST. SO YOU'LL KNOW FIRST. THIS IS FIRST ALERT WEATHER. NEVILLE, WE'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU WALKING BACK AND FORTH FROM THE WEATHER CENTER. HE WEARS A PATH BACK AND FORTH, BACK AND FORTH, GETTING THOSE STEPS IN, THAT'S FOR SURE.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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