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Reporting Brilliant Arrival

Flight struck by lightning lands at KCI

Word out of Kansas City International - a flight on its way to Chicago has landed at KCI.

Storm Check From Nice Side Of Bridge

Tornado Leaves Structural Damage North Of Kansas City - Videos from The Weather Channel

A confirmed tornado wrecked several structures near Smithville Lake, north of Kansas City. It's a popular spot for camping, but as you'll see in this video, it wasn't safe to be inside a camper when these strong winds blew through. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com

Kansas Crackdowns Cont'd

Transgender care, abortion, plastic bags and more: Your guide to Kansas Gov. Kelly's 2024 vetoes

Kansas is set for heated override fights after the Republican-led Legislature responds to vetoes from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

Dirty Gear Alleged

Lawsuit alleges improper sterilization procedures at Luke's Health System resulted in infections

The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of patients who have "suffered from infections/injuries after their surgeries due to St. Luke's failure to adhere to proper sterilization procedures during 2022 & 2023."

South Side Political Switcheroo

Grandview mayor appoints alderman to replace Dale Taylor

Sandra Jones is the founder of Pinnacle Leadership Solutions, in which she coaches team management, leadership skills and workforce engagement.

Jackson County Back In Biz

Historic Truman Courthouse back open after ransomware attack

Jackson County's Historic Truman Courthouse was back open Tuesday, April 16th after a ransomware attack closed it for exactly two weeks.

Cowtown Creativity Redux

First look at 2024 Parade of Hearts: 100+ artists paint Kansas City with a harmony of colors

Parade of Hearts entries for 2024 were recently unveiled at American Royal Hale Arena. The five-foot heart art pieces are set to be on display across the city April 27 through August.

Hottie Enjoys Old School Fashions

Lindsey Pelas All Cowgirl In Skimpy Daisy Dukes And Thigh-Highs

Lindsey Pelas is ditching her bikini for a skimpy denim two-piece as she goes full cowgirl in Daisy Dukes and thigh-highs.

Prez Hits Swing States

With Trump in court, Biden begins campaign blitz in highly contested Pennsylvania

While Donald Trump remains in a New York courtroom, President Joe Biden is heading to Pennsylvania for a three-day campaign swing.

MAGA Confronts Recognition

'Everyone and their mother': Trump team and prosecution grapple with visceral opinions of the former president

No lawyer has ever had to ask prospective jurors whether they could set aside their personal feelings about a president, sitting or former, to judge whether he's guilty of a crime.

GOP Fight Over Money & Power

Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies

Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies.

Teachable Moment Amid Dearth Of Political Debate

My students rioted after I said, 'I stand with Israel.' Here's how we came together after.

I posted a photo of myself holding a sign reading, 'I stand with Israel.' It led to a devastating response from my students.

Holy Land Fight Ahead

Israel says it will retaliate against Iran, despite the risks

Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran even though such a mission carries many risks. Any direct attack on Iranian soil would risk prompting an all-out war between the two foes at a time when Israel is focused on defeating Hamas in Gaza.

Border FAIL Both Ways

How the United States Arms the Mexican Cartels

In an exclusive excerpt from the new book Exit Wounds, lina Jusionyte traces the deadly pipeline of assault weapons into the hands of organized crime.

Get Well Jenna!!!

Jenna Jameson speaks after Jessi Lawless blamed split on her drinking

Jenna Jameson has released a barbed statement after her wife Jessi Lawless revealed their split due to her allegedly drinking again.

Double Down On Adult Content

'I made £4,500 by selling nudes for dream boob job - it's my best investment'

EXCLUSIVE: Mancunian model Laurna Sanders always 'dreamed"' of a getting her breasts cosmetically enhanced. She's now shared her managed to bag a pair of busty baps...

Local Legend Well-Remembered

Former Royals manager Whitey Herzog dies at age 92

With his aggressive baserunning strategies, Whitey led the Royals to their first three playoff appearances.

Time To Fix This Tech FAIL

Area in Kansas City metro without working tornado siren

A rural area in Johnson County, Kansas, is without a working tornado siren after a lightning strike, and it will cost $32,000 to replace.

Mission Hills & Loch Lloyd Stay Winning

Two Kansas City suburbs rank among Zillow's 'million-dollar' cities for homebuyers - Kansas City Business Journal

Missouri and Kansas have six "million-dollar" cities where Zillow says a typical home is worth seven figures. Two of those are in the Kansas City area.

Golden Ghetto Tastes Past, Present & Future

A Mexican-Inspired Cafe And Bakery Is Set To Open Next Month

Aurora Cafe and Bakery will bake Mexican breads like pan dulce, teleras and bolillo rolls from scratch daily.

Stormy Leftovers Linger . . . 

Strong winds stick around in the metro

Kansas City itself is now clear of any severe weather threat on Tuesday

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