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Sounds Pretty Chill

This orchestra has helped Kansas City doctors and nurses destress for more than 60 years

The Medical Arts Symphony of Kansas City community orchestra has given amateur musicians in the health care profession a place to perform since 1959. For the doctors, nurses, dentists, medical students, and more who take part, the music can be therapeutic.

Ensnared By Golden Ghetto

Trapped 'birdie' interrupts play at Overland Park Top Golf location

Overland Park animal control officers help rescue a red-shouldered hawk after it became stuck in nets at Top Golf.

Life Lesson Loan Help

Why the FAFSA is so hard in 2024, and where to get help in Kansas City

An updated financial aid form has led to website glitches and widespread confusion. High schools, colleges and nonprofits are here to help.

Soggy Tribute From Burbs

Blue Springs honors former mayor with naming rights at popular location

Blue Springs council members renamed the city's fieldhouse and soon-to-open Blue Surf Bay as the Carson Ross Community Recreation Center, in honor of the city's former mayor.

Car Deal Crackdown

'A fraud factory': New lawsuit claims Olathe Dodge ripped off customers

A new lawsuit claims that an Olathe car dealership has ripped off hundreds -possibly thousands- of customers over the past decade.

Resolving Threat In The Dotte

Suspect in custody, second suspect sought following threat at KCK middle school

KCK Public Schools and local law enforcement are continuing to investigate a threat against a student at a local middle school.

Pricey Rock Chalk Prevention

Kansas lawmakers failed to cut costs of breast cancer screenings. Advocates call it 'shameful'

Lobbyists and legislators have been pushing for years to eliminate copays for supplemental and diagnostic breast cancer screening, which other Midwest states have already done. Advocates say they create cost barriers that can lead to late diagnosis.

Authenticity Online?!?

Alix Earle flashes her tummy as she reveals how she has become a star

Famed social media personality, Alix Earle, is featured in the latest print and digital cover of FLAUNT Magazine - Issue 192 'Gettin' Around.

White House Money Doubted

The truth about inflation, wages, and the Biden economy

Joe Biden has presided over record job creation, historically low unemployment, strong wage growth - and the highest inflation in four decades. Pundits who emphasize the latter, while downplaying the former, aren't doing working-class people any favors.

MAGA Confronts Self-Immolation

Person apparently sets self on fire outside Trump trial in New York

Images of person in flames shown on television and social media amid ex-president's hush-money trial

Dems Save Speaker?!?

House votes to advance foreign aid bills, despite GOP defections

The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.

Political Backup For Palestine

AOC, Rashida Tlaib call out arrest of 'Squad' member Ilhan Omar's daughter at Columbia anti-Israel protest

The two progressive members of Congress chimed in after scores of students were cuffed and hauled away from the Ivy League campus on Thursday after the NYPD were brought in to clear out the large tent encampment.

Eastern Europe Fight Intensifies

Ukraine's air defenders claim two major firsts, but missiles evading interception kill 7 | CNN

Ukraine's air defenders say they notched up two significant firsts on Friday morning, taking down a Russian Tu22M3 strategic bomber and hitting two Kh-22 hypersonic cruise missiles in flight.

Holy Land Fight Hits Markets

Markets rocked as US says Israel has struck Iran

Oil and gold prices have jumped, while shares have fallen.

Climate Of Change

Meteorologist warns of 'weather wars' between countries

Senior forecaster says cloud seeding could lead to "unintended consequences" when technology is used to alter the weather.

Diva Debate Reignited

Taylor Swift drops Kim Kardashian diss track on 'The Tortured Poets Department.' Here's how 'thanK you aIMee' is reviving their feud.

Taylor Swift makes it clear on "The Tortured Poets Department" she's not over Kim Kardashian leaking

Baller Sauce Sneak Peek

Travis Kelce Teases the Menu for His Upcoming Steakhouse - Including 'Fancy Ketchup' for Patrick Mahomes

"We're putting together all the fun stuff right now," Travis Kelce said during the April 17 episode of the 'New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce' podcast.

Farming Local Goodness

Linda Hezel Harvests the Many Fruits of Her Labor

Linda Hezel, steward of Prairie Birthday Farm, has spent decades growing nutrient dense food while promoting biodiversity and regenerative farming practices.

Meaty Tribute Delivered 

Q39 pledges $100,000+ to community partners in honor of 10th anniversary

Q39 banquet & documentary premier // Photo by Sarah Sipple In just ten years, Q39 has cemented its place among Kansas City barbeque favorites. In an effort to give back to the community that first welcomed their idea of combining competition-quality barbeque and a chef-driven environment in 2014, Q39 has introduced its 10-10-10 campaign.

Inspired Spring Remodeling

Armour Chapel New Edition

Photography Blog

Sweater Weather Weekend Awaits

Colder weather will settle in for this weekend

Some people will need to prepare for a frost

Brittany Howard - What Now is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.