Kansas City Link Pool: Trash Talk, Wartime Power Plays & Win Streak

Right now we remember that biz lady, reality star and hottie Kim has been in the game for a minute but still seems to be holding up well as she inspires today's #TBT peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Yet Another Garbage Compromise

After Missouri Senate filibuster, KC landfill critics hope to cut a deal with developers * Missouri Independent

Raymore appears ready to cut a deal with developers to keep a proposed landfill from moving in on the suburb's border with Kansas City.

Tribute After Tragedy

Husband of former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader who died after stillbirth speaks out on his loss, lingering questions

When former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson and husband Clayton Anderson found out Krystal was pregnant last November, the couple was elated and considered the news a message from their first child, James, who died in stillbirth in 2022.

Old School Downtown Flip

In Quality Hill, 136-year-old KC mansion-turned-offices anchors campus up for sale - Kansas City Business Journal

The Blossom House, a 1888 Victorian mansion most recently renovated as offices, anchors a 1.25-acre campus on the market in Kansas City's historic Quality Hill neighborhood.

Retail Still Dead In Suburbs Too

Downtown Lee's Summit business moves away from brick-and-mortar to online model to cope with high costs

Inflation has driven one downtown Lee's Summit business, the Downtown Deli & Market by Flavor, out of its brick-and-mortar location and into an exclusively-online model.

Celebrate Shot Of Heroism

Coffee shop owner (and superhero super fan) pours himself into the pages of Darkmoon Comics

"I was the kid that was in the back of class reading comic books, on the bus reading comic books," the entrepreneur-turned-comic book editor explained. "I just fell in love with them. I started writing stories as a little kid and I just never stopped."

Hipster Bar Watches Too Many Old Gangster Movies

The Wise Guy readies for grand opening inside former Rieger Hotel - Kansas City Business Journal

Restaurateurs Bret Springs and Zach Marten want The Wise Guy to become a go-to neighborhood joint, from business meetings to date nights.

Cowtown Befuddles B-List

Actor Jason Bateman had hardest time figuring out what state Chiefs, Royals call home

Actor Jason Bateman recently learned there is a Kansas City in Missouri and Kansas, and he couldn't figure out which state the Royals and Chiefs call home. Don Cheadle set him straight.

Bathing Beauty Celeb Stays Winning After All These Years

Kim Kardashian heats up spring break in a tiny bikini and body chains: 'Cake Boss'

Kim Kardashian modeled a tiny black string bikini with belly chains as she enjoyed spring break in Turks and Caicos with her famous family.

Prez Threatens Firearm Trade

Biden to close 'gun-show loophole' and expand background checks for firearms

New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.

MAGA Double Talk Frustrates Pro-Lifers

Trump's conflicting abortion stances are coming back to haunt him - and his party

On Monday, Donald Trump declared that abortion decisions should be left to the states, a statement he made to tamp down a fervor about his lack of clarity over how he'd handle the issue as president.

Former 'Wise Latina' Now Despised

Senate Democrats 'baffled' by calls for Sotomayor to step aside

Senate Democrats are pushing back against calls for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step aside from the Supreme Court after left-wing activists and commentators raised the idea in the hopes of avoiding a repeat of what happened after the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing four years ago.

Teachable Moment: Standards Return

Harvard reinstates standardized testing requirement, following Yale, MIT

Other elite universities previously reinstated the SAT/ACT requirements.

Vlad Remains On Warpath

Largest power plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region destroyed in Russian attack | CNN

The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region has been destroyed in a Russian missile attack on Thursday, according to the energy company Centrenergo.

Iran From Long-term Threats

Iran aims to contain fallout in Israel response, won't be hasty, sources say

Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation and it will not act hastily, as Tehran presses demands including a Gaza truce, Iranian sources said.

Oil Empire Crumbling

Skyscrapers & fake moon...how Saudi's £1trillion ego trip is crashing down

SAUDI Arabia's egomaniac plan to become the centre of the world seem to be crashing down as it's been labelled "untethered to reality". Touting with technology that is yet t...

Nothing But A Number?!?!

The Truth About Sex in Age-Gap Relationships

What sex is like in age-gap relationships, from the dynamics, benefits, and potential downsides, all according to people with firsthand experience.

Home Team Win Streak Cont'd

Historic 11-hit, nine-run first inning sweeps the Royals past Houston in a 13-3 win

Kansas City sweeps the bad guys and wins every game of the home stand

Locals Running From Something

Upcoming races around the Kansas City area

If you are looking to pick up the hobby or are already a runner, here are some of the different races going on in the Kansas City area.

Old School Neighborhood Tribute

Browne's Irish Marketplace

You can now support this project via my new Patreon! Help me review restaurants, publish videos and podcasts, compile guides, and research Kansas City history. Patreons will receive special bonuses and access to special events. Browne's Irish Marketplace has been a center of Irish culture in Kansas City since 1887, operating in its current building at 33rd and Pennsylvania in KCMO since 1901.

Buying Into Retail Agenda

'One really welcoming building': New shop opens serving Kansas City's queer community

It started with body wash. And then it grew into a shop and an experience.

KC Springtime Blows

Prepare for a windy day in the metro!

Strong winds will have an impact on temperatures this afternoon

Céline Dion - The Power Of Love is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.