Kansas City News Dive: Spring Cleaning, Middle-Class MAGA & Missiles

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Spring Cleaning Cowtown Crevices

Kansas City coming up with alleyway maintenance plan

Kansas City, Missouri leaders are directing the city manager to come up with a plan to care for the city's alleyway

Chopping Block Debuts

HCA Midwest unveils $9.3M surgery center in Kansas City - Kansas City Business Journal

HCA Midwest opened the doors to its $9.3 million surgery center in Kansas City earlier this month.

Baby's Last Signup . . . 

Missouri initiative campaigns confident of achieving signature goals * Missouri Independent

Three initiative campaigns would put measures to legalize abortion and sports wagering, and increase the minimum wage, on Missouri's ballot.

Dead-Tree Comeback In The Sticks

This southwest Kansas newspaper printing press is an oasis in an expanding news desert

As newspapers around the country close and consolidate, a printing press in Liberal, Kansas, is a lifeline for local media in the region.

Show-Me No Old School Relief

Seniors' Property Tax Freeze in jeopardy

If the house bill becomes a law, then conflicting ordinances, such as Jackson County's, could be struck down in a court of law.

East Side Burnout Arrives

'I just realized that I lost my home': A look at the aftermath of a Kansas City, Missouri, apartment fire

A fire at an apartment building last week near East 27th Street and Tracy Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, displaced six adults and three children.

History Well-Remembered

Unearth the history of Kansas City's lost Black neighborhood, demolished for city park

Belvidere Hollow was a vibrant Black neighborhood in Kansas City, but by 1958 it ceased to exist entirely.

Glam Redux Midweek

Gigi Hadid Is Ushering in the Return of the '90s Swimsuit

Gigi Hadid, the face of Victoria's Secret's latest swimwear campaign, knows a thing or two about swimsuits. In this exclusive interview, Hadid chats swimwear trends, bathing suit styles, and what pieces from the Victoria's Secret Escape to Summer collection she's stocking up on.

Prez Trades On Frustration

Biden to call for a tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel as he makes economic pitch in Pittsburgh | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden will call on his administration to ratchet up pressure on the Chinese steel industry as he brings his economic competition pitch to Pittsburgh, the heart of the American steel industry, on Wednesday, part of a three-day campaign trail swing through battleground Pennsylvania.

MAGA Offers Relief

Exclusive: Donald Trump mulls middle-class tax cut as he eyes return to office

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has indicated to advisers he is keen on a new middle-class tax cut should he return to the White House, two people familiar with the discussions said, an initiative that could appeal to voters but could also worsen America's yawning budget deficit.

Journalist Quits Public Radio After Progressive Complaints

NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns after bombshell expose reveals network's pervasive left-wing bias

Uri Berliner, the veteran editor and reporter for National Public Radio who was suspended without pay after publishing a lengthy essay denouncing the outlet's liberal bias, has resigned from the broadcaster.

Career Decision On Border

Senate set for showdown over Mayorkas impeachment articles

The Senate is set for a showdown over the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as Democrats are expected to move quickly to dismiss the articles, while Republicans insist there must be a full trial.

Vlad Moves Closer

Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv

Five people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv, officials say.

Holy Land Waiting Game

Israel considered striking Iran on Monday but decided to wait, officials say

The Biden administration has urged Israel to "be careful" with any retaliation.

Baller Boss Earns No Love

Inside Bill Belichick's failed offseason job hunt

As the NFL has moved on from this year's firing-and-hiring cycle, two questions remain: Why is Bill Belichick suddenly and seemingly unemployable? And will he coach again?

Group Hugs Trending

Inside a 'radical' 20-person polyamorous relationship where wild sex is always on tap

Members of a 20-plus person "polycule" are speaking out about their unconventional relationship, saying "the structure of the nuclear family needs to shift." The group of lovers, based outside of the Boston area, consists of couples and individuals, and includes "heteroflexible" men, queer women and nonbinary individuals.

Community Tags Explored

Tintoretta Tattoo provides safe haven for LGBTQ+ ink

Those looking for a safe and comforting experience while placing some permanent paint, Tintoretta Tattoo is the place to go.

Kansas City Second Chances

Chiefs aren't giving up on Kadarius Toney in 2024

Andy Reid recently called Toney "arguably one of the most talented guys we have on the team."

Artsy Exhibitions

KCK milkman reclaims his passion for painting; splattering pop art portraits of KC sports stars, celebrity icons

David Alston - who considers his style to swing between spontaneous realism, basic realism, and hyper realism - devoured tutorials from artists on YouTube and other social media platforms, ultimately focusing on portraits, which he considers to be the highest level of art.

Climate Change Discounted

Habitat for Humanity's Kansas City Restore launching Earth Day donation drive

It's time for spring cleaning and for many that means getting rid of furniture or appliances in your home. But don't send those items to a landfill.

Katie's Midweek Forecast

It will be sunny and windy for your Wednesday

Another round of strong-severe storms is in the forecast

Nicky Romero & Deniz Koyu & Jaimes - Tomorrow Comes is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.