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Cowtown Cash-In Time Crunch

Unclaimed $50,000 Powerball prize sold in Kansas City set to expire this week

The Powerball ticket was sold on Sept. 30, 2023, at the QuikTrip at NW 90th Street and Green Hills Road, according to the Missouri Lottery.

Money Goal Line

$3 million slated for 9th & Van Brunt soccer park improvements | Northeast News

Michael BushnellPublisher What started as a funding request almost fifteen years ago by Lykins Neighborhood President Ron Heldstab culminated in a unanimous passing vote by the Kansas City, MO City...

Spring Chill Precautions

KCKFD has warning for others after fire destroys home

A family of nine is trying to figure what to do next after a space heater likely sparked a fire that destroyed their Kansas City, Kansas, home

Locals Provide Cover

Diaper Madness! Help us raise an extra 100,000 diapers for KC families in need

We reached our goal of providing 500,000 diapers to families this March, but the need is still drastic.

With Taylor's Permission?!?

Kelce Jam: What to Know About Travis's Kansas City Music Festival

Travis Kelce has brought back 'Kelce Jam,' his Kansas City Music Festival, so here's what you need to know

Diva Backs US Heavy Metal

Sydney Sweeney Is Giving Away This Custom Ford Mustang to a Woman Who Moved Her to Tears (Exclusive)

Sydney Sweeney is all about the garage - and one lucky fan will soon benefit from her passion by getting a custom 2024 Ford Mustang GT designed by Sweeney herself.

White House Team Effort

Obama jumps in to help Biden defeat Trump again | CNN Politics

Barack Obama spent several hours last Friday in the family dining room of the White House, visiting his former vice president, Joe Biden. The occasion was hardly just two old friends catching up.

MAGA Meme Stock To Moon

Trump's social media company rises 16% in first day trading gains, but the stock could fall 95%, says an IPO expert

Many of those investing in Trump Media are small-time investors either trying to support Trump or aiming to cash in on the mania.

Make America Pray Again?!?

Trump is selling 'God Bless USA' Bibles

Former President Trump made a pitch Tuesday for "God Bless USA" Bibles that he is selling in partnership with country musician Lee Greenwood ahead of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. "Religion and Christianity are the biggest things missing from this country. And I truly believe that we need to bring them back and have to...

Right-Wing Talker Rebukes

Ronna McDaniel Reportedly Seeks Full Contract Payoff As Trump Slams NBC

McDaniel reportedly expects to be paid her full contract amount of $600,000.

Eastern Europe War Reprisal

Just three weapons will turn the Ukraine war back around. And the USA is back in the fight

Artillery, armour ... and Patriots. All an army needs

Holy Land Fighting Cont'd

Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes over Lebanon border

The Iran-backed movement fires rockets into Israel killing one, after a deadly strike on a Lebanese village.

Far East Sausage Fest Offers Reassurance

China's Xi holds all-male meeting with US business leaders

Several U.S. business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday, as he made his case calling for closer ties between the two largest economies in the world. The all-male meeting was held in Beijing and came as the U.S. and China have had a steady improvement in relations in the past several years.

South Of Border Influence?!?

Who Could Sway the Outcome of the U.S. Election? Mexico's President

MEXICO CITY - Migrants were streaming across the U.S. southern border in record numbers, international rail bridges were abruptly shut down and official ports of entry closed. Desperate for help in December, President Joe Biden called President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, who told him to quickly send a delegation to the Mexican capital, according to several U.S.

Narco Speed Racer Captured

Largest cocaine shipment of the year seized in Colombian Caribbean after high-speed boat chase

Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."

Driving Hazard Described

'Hamstering' is the 2024 sex trend involving your car - and some gymnastics

TikTok's 'hamstering' and 'thirsty hamster' sex trend (involving a car) has got people talking, with some videos amassing more than 2 million views.

AWESOME TKC READER: "McDonalds could not be more unhealthy." McDonalds: "Hold my beer!!!"

Krispy Kreme donuts are coming to McDonald's | CNN Business

McDonald's customers can soon pair Krispy Kreme donuts with their morning McCafe, in a new food partnership that seeks to expand both brands but that could wind up weakening them instead.

Old School Real Estate Reporting

Mansion in the front, dance hall in the back: Inside a KC building with a wild history

A reader wondered about this Paseo building on a busy intersection. We got a tour and dug back in our archives to answer their question.

Covering Her Bases

'Swag in our step': Lee's Summit woman started her business 10 years ago because of Royals

For Gina Siebel, this time of year is special for more reasons than one. Not only is she a huge Royals fan, but she says she started her T-shirt design business in 2015 thanks to them.

 NextGen Crisis Housing Info

'The need far outweighs the capacity': Drumm Farm Center for Children works to combat homelessness

Young adults and children faced with the foster system or homelessness do not have it easy by any means battling traumatic situations every single day, but places like Drumm Farm Center for Children can help.

Dishing Latino Treats

Dish & Drink KC: Hispanic-owned businesses at Los Hornos and Café Ollama

Digging into a few different tasty Hispanic dishes at Los Hornos and Cafè Ollama, and what to expect when you're there.

Today's Forecast For Now

FIRST WARN FORECAST: A chilly yet sunny Wednesday, highs in the low 50s

A winter blast takes over but is brief with tee-shirt temps returning within the next 24 hours.

Wilder Woods & The War and Treaty - Be Yourself is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.