Kansas City Stand: Money Vs. MAGA, Cowtown Tunes & Wagering War

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Local Sounds Coming Soon

10 Kansas City concerts you should find a way to see in February

An uptick in this February concert calendar's momentousness is the first sign that spring shows will be here before you know it. For now, performances from world-renowned artists like Ricky Martin, Enrique Iqlesias, Marty Stuart and Delfeayo Marsalis will have to suffice.


Cowtown Healing Offered

Mean Mule to host free wellness retreat for service industry workers in KC

Gathering space at Mean Mule // Photo courtesy Mean Mule Distilling Co Mean Mule Distilling Co. in East Crossroads is hosting a free wellness retreat for service industry workers on February 25 - 26. Service industry employees of restaurants, bars, and cafes are welcome to register for the two-day event.


Tribute After Vandalism

Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on his 105th birthday

Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a destroyed statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier.


Rock Chalk Rebuilding

University of Kansas scoreboard tumbles down during stadium renovations

Renovations have started at University of Kansas football stadium and KCTV5 received video of the moment the scoreboard tumbled to the ground.


Rock Chalk Wagering Workplace Protection

Casino workers applaud introduction of bill to quash indoor smoking in Kansas

Casino workers across the Sunflower State have applauded the introduction of a bill that would eliminate smoking on casino floors in Kansas.


Show-Me Voting Rights

Missouri Senate Republicans filibuster in hopes of making it harder for voters to amend constitution

KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Joe McLean reports.


Local Talent Celebrated

The Independent's 2024 Class of Rising Stars - The Independent

Jason Banks, Vice President, National Procurement Director, JE Dunn Construction Amy Barnthouse, Community Volunteer Megan Bubb, Senior Sales Executive, Reece Nichols Laura Palacios, Senior Director of ISLL, The Mind Trust Lindsey Rood-Clifford, President & CEO, Starlight Theatre Jor ge Soberón-Hernández, VP Community Development Manager, Arvest Bank PJ Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, Country Club Bank Find a full profile on each Rising Star in our February 24, 2024 issue.


Angel Icon Keeps It Tight

Alessandra Ambrosio flashes her toned tummy in a skimpy bikini

The swimsuit was from her very own company, GAL Floripa. The 5ft10in wonder was on the beach in Phuket, Thailand , where Leonardo DiCaprio filmed the 2000 hit movie The Beach.


Money Talks To MAGA

True MAGA patriots must remove themselves from Biden's booming economy, cash out 401(k)s

America's economy appears to have gone woke and is now fully supporting the reelection of Crooked Joe Biden.


Fmr. Prez Favors American Jobs

Trump says he would block US Steel sale

Former President Trump vowed to block the sale of U.S. Steel to the Japanese Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) if he secures a second term in the White House. "I would block it, I think it's a horrible thing. When Japan buys U.S. Steel, I would block it instantaneously.


GOP Payback Planned

Inside Kevin McCarthy's vengeance operation against the Republicans who fired him

Allies of the booted speaker have identified their three biggest targets: Reps. Nancy Mace, Bob Good and Eli Crane.


Comments On The Mend

Defense Sec. Austin apologized directly to Biden over hospitalization controversy: 'Did not handle this right'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he apologized to President Biden for not notifying him right away about his prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and hospitalization.


Historic Holy Land Ruling

Biden issues executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians

It's the most significant step any U.S. administration has ever taken in response to the deadly violence in the West Bank.


EUROPE PAYS FOR WAR!!! 

EU agrees a deal on €50bn funding for Ukraine | CNN

The European Union has agreed a funding deal worth more than $50 billion for Ukraine, the EU Council President, Charles Michel Said on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday morning.


Far East Death Factory Exposed

Inside China's execution conveyor belt

In 2022, the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty said that at least 8,000 people per year were executed in China from 2007 - more than all other countries combined by some margin.


Iran From Factions

US intelligence officials estimate Tehran does not have full control of its proxy groups

Washington wants to avoid a direct confrontation with Tehran.


Dancing For The Diva

'Swag Surfin' creators talk Taylor Swift, Chiefs Kingdom's love of dance

'Swag Surfin' has been riding a huge wave of resurgence since New Year's Eve. That's when the Chiefs LB Willie Gay requested the song at Arrowhead.


Dead-Tree Foreshadowing?!?

Sports Illustrated cover has Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift at Las Vegas wedding chapel

New Sports Illustrated issue is about Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift are at wedding chapel.


Country Club FINale . . . 

Decade-old Kansas City seafood restaurant closed on New Year's. Here's what's moving in

The Branson owner of Little Hacienda plans a restaurant off Kansas City's Country Club Plaza that will nod to his roots in Central Mexico.


They're Real & Spectacular

'I can't believe it's my real life': Chiefs cheerleaders prepare for another Super Bowl

KSHB 41's Alyssa Jackson spoke with Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders as they prepare for Super Bowl LVIII.


Enjoy Fake Spring Relief

Some spots will chase record high temperatures today

Highs soaring into the 60s

When It's Love by Van Halen was a 1988 Billboard Top 10 hit and right now serves as the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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