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Today's Traffic Mess Warning

First Alert Traffic: Closures in Jackson, Platte counties could impact Friday commute

There are two traffic closures that could impact commuters in the metro area on Friday.

Golden Ghetto Detours Feds?!?

Olathe residents push back against federal grant to connect 119th Street

Olathe residents packed City Hall Thursday night, upset about a City of Olathe plan to accept $18 million in federal grant money.

Cowtown Biz Class Continue Hustling Despite Downturn

KC ranks No. 11 among Midwest startup cities, holding its spot thanks to funding wins amid VC slowdown

Funding from the SSBCI - an outgrowth of the Biden Administration's American Rescue Plan - has been a key variable across startup ecosystems as states allocate the resources from the federal government differently, Victor Gutwein noted in the M25 analysis.

Home Team Hits Skids Again

Royals offense stalls, drop series to Red Sox in 2-0 loss

It was a quiet night from the bats

Show-Me Keeper Of Scrolls

1st woman to be named US National Archivist takes tour of Truman Presidential Library

The recently appointed National Archivist, and the first female to hold the position, Dr. Colleen Shogan is in Kansas City touring the national archives and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

Rock Chalk History Highlighted

Rethinking Quindaro: A Kansas ACLU report shines a new light on a 'truly democratic place'

Quindaro in Wyandotte County was once a thriving, multiracial community, inextricably linked to the region's history before, during and after the Civil War. This week, the ACLU of Kansas is releasing a carefully curated, more than 40-page analysis of the former township.

Local Life Saver Training Arrives

North Kansas City Hospital educating how to use Narcan to prevent overdose deaths

North Kansas City Hospital is educating the community on how to use Narcan, which can save lives if given quick enough.

Rising Star Stays On Top

Sydney Sweeney wows in a VERY busty black vinyl dress at Variety event

Sydney Sweeney wowed onlookers on Thursday night as she arrived at Variety's annual Power of Young Hollywood event in Los Angeles.

White House Using Leverage

Biden world sees the making of a wider path to victory in 2024

The president's team is focused on the states that got him the White House. But the issue of abortion has them dreaming of something bigger.

MAGA Can't Be Silenced

A showdown over Trump's trial date reflects an irreconcilable clash between campaign politics and justice | CNN Politics

If special counsel Jack Smith has his way, Donald Trump will be spending his weekdays in January in a Washington, DC, courtroom rather than barnstorming ice-bound Iowa and New Hampshire with his closing arguments before the critical first 2024 nominating contests.

Democratic Party Debating

Sen. Joe Manchin to skip a big White House event as he considers running against Biden

Manchin recently had dinner with one of Biden's top aides in an attempt by the White House to ensure the president is not caught off guard when the senator breaks with him.

Republicans Object To Ongoing European War Spending

Biden's $20 billion Ukraine request sets stage for GOP showdown

A senior House Republican said a standalone Ukraine bill would be "an absolute disaster."

Skyfall Hits Paradise?!?

Devastating Hawaii fires made 'much more dangerous' by climate change

Global heating is causing vegetation to dry out, priming it as fuel for an outbreak of fire, says scientist at Nature Conservancy

Diva Enjoys Generosity

Adult Content Creator Says Her Clients Give Her The 'Pretty Woman Experience' By Showering Her With Gifts

P*rn star and OnlyFans model Chloe Amour is treated to the "Pretty Woman experience" and showered with gifts by some of her clients.

Documenting Deal Of Century

Dave Portnoy Paid $1 (Yes, One Dollar) to Buy Barstool Sports Back From Penn, Which Will Take Up to $850 Million Charge Related to Disposal of the Business

Dave Portnoy said he bought back Barstool Sports, the brash sports and pop-culture media company he founded, from Penn Entertainment for "pennies on the dollar." In fact, Portnoy paid 1...

Local Puppers Need Commitment

Owner surrenders a big factor in the Kansas City's growing pet crisis at overcrowded shelters

818 new dogs. A lot of animals for a shelter with a capacity of around 300.

Witness Weekend Weather 

FORECAST: Scattered thunderstorms possible Friday afternoon and evening

The Storm Prediction Center now highlights nearly all of our viewing area under a slight risk for severe weather on Friday night.

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