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Cowtown Bad Sugar Check

Kansas City health experts encourage early screening, prevention on World Diabetes Day

Healthcare professionals are encouraging screenings and wellness checks, and Optum Care Network of Kansas City is making its approach mobile by bringing this care to the front doors of Optum members.

Upper Class Tear Down

Refusing to cave, angry brothers seek to demolish their historic Kansas City mansion

"We feel like we've been unfairly treated. . . .If we have to sit on (the house) for three years and let that historic designation expire, we'll do it." said owner of historic Kansas City mansion.

Puppers Pushed Aside By Cash

Bank May Take Crossroads Location Once Slated for Dog Park

By Kevin Collison A Wichita bank is considering a full service location in the Crossroads District at 100 E. 20th St., apparently replacing an earlier development concept that had included a dog ca...

Dotte Delves Into Budget

UG weighs directing portion of developer fees into a new Community Benefits Fund - Kansas City Business Journal

With most development success concentrated in the western part of Wyandotte County, some areas aren't seeing the benefit of that growth. A UG proposal would steer fees collected on economic development projects into a new community fund that would help projects throughout the county.

Community Hand Up For Solider

Building Hope: Local Army Veteran receives a hand up with home improvements

The Home Depot Foundation and HopeBUILDERS Kansas City worked Tuesday to make safe and accessible changes for Darrell Brown, an Army Veteran living in Kansas City.

About Redhead Glory

The Source |Justina Valentine: The Multifaceted Entertainer Taking the Industry by Storm

In the dynamic world of entertainment, few personalities shine as brightly and authentic as Justina Valentine. Known for her quick wit, infectious personality, and vibrant red locks, Justina has made an indelible mark in various facets of the industry, from freestyling to starring in her own feature film.

Everybody Against White House

Biden officials rebel against president on Israel-Hamas war, sign dissent letter

President Biden is facing a rebellion from his own staff over his continued support for Israel in its war against Hamas this week.

Republicans Play Rough

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett accuses Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in back, McCarthy denies it | CNN Politics

In a sign of how tense the dynamics are in the House Republican conference GOP Rep. Tim Burchett accused Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the back while he was talking to a reporter after the House GOP conference meeting.

MAGA Flexes On Fox News

New book details Trump campaign's efforts to sway Fox coverage on 2020 election night

Brian Stelter describes a "bully-Fox-into-backing-down campaign" in his new book.

Software King Turns To Crops

Bill Gates buying up land, threatening small farms under guise of saving planet, author claims

Seamus Bruner's new book, "Controligarchs," claims wealthy activists like Bill Gates are monopolizing America's food supply under the guise of saving the planet.

Vlad Forced To Sacrifice

Putin has lost staggering 300k soldiers in failing war in Ukraine, says UK

RUSSIA has lost a staggering 302,000 soldiers killed and wounded in Ukraine and tens of thousands more have deserted, according to new UK figures. The stats don't include countless more who w...

China Offers Faux Friendship

Analysis: Wooing business leaders and avoiding conflict: What's on Xi's agenda as the Chinese leader heads to California | CNN Business

Hong Kong (CNN) - Xi Jinping is making his first visit to the US in six years this week for a highly anticipated summit with US President Joe Biden - where the Chinese leader will likely try to bolster his country's troubled economy and push back on perceived US efforts to suppress it.

Protest Sneak Peek

Throngs gather for March for Israel rally at D.C.’s National Mall to condemn antisemitism

Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather TuesdayTens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather on the National Mall in a forceful show of support for Israel and to condemn antisemitism in the wake of increased bias incidents nationwide.

This Week's Showdown

US Congress tries to overcome partisan logjam to avert government shutdown

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert a government shutdown faces a key test on Tuesday, as he tries to overcome hardline opposition from his own Republican conference, even as some Democrats signal tentative support for the measure.

Diva Disclosure Against Critics Off Her Chest

Billie Eilish bashes being sexualized: 'I've had big boobs since I was 9 years old'

In a new interview for Variety's The Power of Women issue, the 21-year-old singer, who just scored Record of the Year and Song of the Year nominations for the "Barbie" behemoth "What Was I Made For?", opened up about the heavy scrutiny her body has received over the past few years.

Serving Local Veggies

A National Meal Delivery Service Is Opening its First Restaurant Here In KC

Whole Harvest, a health-focused subscription service, is expanding into a restaurant with the first location opening right here in KC.

For The Record

Recs with Merritt presents vinyl highlights for the upcoming Record Store Day: Black Friday 2023

Records with Merritt is Marion Merritt's vinyl store in Westport with partner Ann Stewart. As a staple in our community for nearly a decade, we've partnered with Merritt for a monthly column, where the tastemaker shares her picks for the best wax releases to look forward to grabbing, divided by release date.

Stinky Secret Exposed . . . 

Patrick Mahomes shares his pregame superstition on 'ManningCast'

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has an odd pregame superstition. He wears the same pair of red underwear every game.

Local Selections

Starlight Theatre announces shows for comedian Tom Segura, rock band OAR

Starlight Theatre announced two new shows this week, comedian Tom Segura on June 7 and rock band O.A.R. on Sept. 5, as part of the 2024 Capitol Federal Concert Series.

Suburbs Still Building

Lee's Summit officials break ground on $900M 'Discovery Park'

Officials in Lee's Summit broke ground Tuesday on a $900 million, 3.9 million square-foot mixed use project named "Discovery Park."

Rock Out Postscript

Thundergong! Takeover 2023 Recap

The Bridge was among the lucky ones - we got an exclusive sneak preview of Thundergong! 2023 from the stars themselves - Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte and Brendan Hunt!

Forecast For Now . . .

Warm and windy today with plenty of sunshine

Sunny and breezy with wind gusts up to 20 mph. It will also be another warm day with a high of 69.

2 Chainz, Lil Wayne - Long Story Short is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.