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Cowtown Kickoff Coming Up

Big goals remain for Kansas City for 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations

Kansas City is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup which is set to arrive in the summer of 2026.

Living By Good Deeds

'The gift of life': How organ donation transformed 2 KC-area women's lives

April is national Donate Life Month and two local women shared how important organ donors are, and how their lives were changed by the process.

Golden Ghetto To Rescue

Good Samaritans help save man's life in Shawnee

A group of strangers jumped into action to help save a man's life after he was riding his bicycle and collapsed.

Dead-Tree Attempts Snark

As Kansas' Jake LaTurner quits DC, here's an all-purpose goodbye for other Republicans | Opinion

Dear constituents: When I return as a high-paid lobbyist, I hope I won't cross paths with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert or Matt Gaetz.

Show-Me GOP Crackdown

Missouri lawmakers again try to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid

Lawmakers are poised to take another shot at defunding Planned Parenthood in Missouri. The House's majority leader on Monday said the chamber will send the bill to Republican Gov.

Local Rabbit Food Debuts

Billie's Grocery Is A Refreshing Take On "Healthy Eating" - Kansas City Magazine

With a raw dessert bar, cold-pressed juices and a colorful, organic-heavy menu, Billie's Grocery is refreshing to KC's food scene.

Eventually, All Celebrity Fortunes Fade

Heidi Montag shows off her incredible physique in a tiny pink bikini

Heidi Montag recently dropped 22lbs after becoming the celebrity spokesperson for Hydroxycut, and now she's flaunted her bikini body in a DraftKings commercial.

White House Wants Women Voting On Abortion Rights

Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him

Biden will travel to Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to deliver remarks on abortion access a week before the state's six-week ban goes into effect

MAGA Inevitability?!?

Secret Service prepares for potential Trump contempt order in hush money case

Judge Merchan on Tuesday reserved decision after a contentious hearing.

Troops Against College Hate?!?

Hawley, Cotton call on Biden to deploy National Guard over Gaza protests at colleges

GOP Sens. Josh Hawley (Mo.) and Tom Cotton (Ark.) called on President Biden on Monday to deploy the National Guard to colleges, particularly Columbia University in New York City, where pro-Palestinian protesters have staged sit-ins and other disruptive activities to focus public attention on the war. "Eisenhower sent the 101st to Little Rock.

GOP Against MAGA Again

McConnell says Tucker Carlson and Trump's waffling delayed crucial Ukraine aid

The Senate Republican leader pointed to Carlson's "demonization of Ukraine," along with Trump's "mixed views" and resistance to additional aid as reasons it's taken so long to pass.

Holy Land Power Moves Cont'd

Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza's Rafah soon

Israel is poised to send troops into Rafah, the Gazan city it sees as the last bastion of Hamas, Israeli media reported on Wednesday, saying preparations were under way to evacuate war-displaced Palestinian civilians who have been sheltering there.

Eastern Europe Battlefield Reporting

Russian forces make significant gains in eastern Ukraine

Regional armed forces admit 'difficult situation' as Kyiv awaits western military aid

Another War On The Way

Armenians fear new war with Azerbaijan despite talk of peace

Ethnic Armenians who lost their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh worry Azerbaijan plans another war.

Far East Flex Against Future

China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, says island entering a 'dangerous situation'

China blasted the latest package of U_S_ military assistance to Taiwan, saying such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a "dangerous situation."

Seoul For Love

The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival

It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.

Coach Cashes In

Chiefs finally take care of Andy Reid

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Local Junk Saves Earth

Protecting Planet Earth is the bottom line for these businesses and nonprofits around Kansas City

Fifty-four years after the first annual Earth Day, many people are making environmental sustainability their business. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with Kansas Citians whose livelihood is saving the planet.

Community News Victory

Northeast News continues on award-winning path | Northeast News

The Missouri Press Advertising & Marketing Executives (MPAME) have announced the winners of this year's Best Ad Contest, and once again, The Northeast News is proud to have received top...

Housing Life Lesson

Kansas City nonprofit offers 'stability and connection' to end student homelessness

Avenue of Life in Kansas City, Kansas, works with school liaisons to identify students in need of a variety of supports. Within 24 hours after being notified, the nonprofit meets with families to provide hotel rooms, food, clothing and other immediate needs while a team works to find long term housing for the family.

Forecast For Now . . . 

FORECAST: First Warn in place for Thursday through Sunday with each day having impacts at some time

After a dry start to the week, our weather pattern becomes much more active as rain and thunderstorm chances return with four days of First Warns in the forecast.

Kacey Musgraves - Cardinal is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.