Kansas City Sunday Look: MAGA Probs, Ukraine Evacuation & Pope's Pronouncement

This morning angel Erin inspires another peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Kansas City Loves Legend

Forever Royal: Lorenzo Cain signs one-day contract, retires wearing Royal blue

MY TIME AND BE ABLE TO ADJUST THE DEFENSE TO BASEBALL. GAME TWO OF THIS SERIES BETWEEN THE A'S AND ROYALS. LORENZO CAIN THROWING OUT THE FIRST PITCH TONIGHT. FIRST INNING, NO SCORE TWO ON FOR MICHAEL GARCIA. HE DOUBLES TO CENTERFIELD VINNIE PASCUAL. TINO SCORES THIS ONE TO NOTHING.

Show-Me Building Cash

4 Kansas City-area industrial park projects receive $50M from state

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Four Kansas City-area projects received $50 million in funding Friday when Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a series of awards from the state's Department of Economic Development. The Port Authority of Kansas City was awarded $40 million, while the cities of Independence ($5 million), Chillicothe ($2.5 million) and St.

More Money For Moms

Bureaucratic hurdles stymie families from seeking affording child care

A federal subsidy program administered by the state helps Christa Swillum cover child care for her three young children. Without the subsidy, which cuts her daycare bill in half, the California, Missouri, single mother wouldn't be able to afford the $1,600-a-month cost.

Angel Wild Life Explained

The Story Behind the Famous Images of Erin Heatherton and Her Zanzibar Monkey

In 2016 the SI Swimsuit model competed for the perfect shot with a curious creature. When Erin Heatherton traveled to Zanzibar with the SI Swimsuit team in 2016, she had no idea she would be sharing the spotlight on photographer Ruven Afanador's shoot.

1st Lady Shares Front Row View

All about Jill Biden's look at the coronation

First Lady Jill Biden represented America at Saturday's coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Dressed entirely in cornflower blue, the First Lady, who was asked by President Joe Biden to represent the U.S. in his place, witnessed the historic occasion as one of the 2000 guests inside the famed cathedral.

Counting MAGA Probs

We Tried to Figure Out if Anyone Has Ever Been Sued More Than Donald Trump

Donald Trump has faced an incredible number of lawsuits in his life. In 2016 USA Today found that Trump and his businesses were involved in at least 3,500 legal actions in federal and state courts over the three decades before that. Some of those legal troubles are, notably, going on as we speak, while he's running for president.

White House Defends Hunter

'My Son's Done Nothing Wrong': Joe Biden Defends Hunter In MSNBC Interview

President Joe Biden defended his son Hunter during an interview that aired Friday night on MSNBC, saying the younger Biden has "done nothing wrong." Hunter Biden is under investigation for alleged violations of tax and gun laws, with federal agents reportedly believing they have enough evidence to bring charges, according to The Washington Post.

Nuke Escalation In Europe

Ukraine war: Evacuation prompts Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety warning

The IAEA statement said that "while operating staff remain at the site, Director General Grossi expressed deep concern about the increasingly tense, stressful, and challenging conditions for personnel and their families".

More Pandemic Doubts

Is Covid really over? WHO's announcement sounds more like surrender than victory

The global public emergency caused by Covid-19 may be officially over but the pandemic will still be with us for many years. Nor is it clear that governments have learned sufficiently from the outbreak to be ready to fight off new emerging microbes that could trigger worse calamities.

El Papa Against Pills & Plastic

Pope Francis upholds Catholic ban on contraception - Catholic Herald

Having been unable to sell in churches for well over a year due to the pandemic, we are now inviting readers to support the Herald by investing in our future. We have been a bold and influential voice in the church since 1888, standing up for traditional Catholic culture and values.

Cowtown Tradition Begins 

KC's American Pro Royal Rodeo is here

Top cowgirls and cowboys from across the nation are competing at the annual American Royal Pro Rodeo today, May 6. Events tonight begin at 7:30 p.m. So saddle up.

Sunday Forecast . . . 

FORECAST: High temperatures expected Sunday before thunderstorms in evening

Severe thunderstorms moved through northwest and north central Missouri Saturday evening leaving a path of damage between the towns of Trenton and Linneus. At least two tornadoes have been reported, but the National Weather Service will survey the damage and confirm the actual number. Meanwhile, areas south of 36 Highway remain warm and muggy tonight.

George Michael - Faith is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.