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Baller Might Now Earn Enough Cash To Help With Taylor's Jet Fuel

Kansas City Chiefs sign Travis Kelce to two-year extension for reported $34m

The Chiefs signed Travis Kelce to a two-year contract extension Monday that will keep him with the Super Bowl champions through the 2027 season

Kansas City Outside Help Wanted

Severe weather leaves homeless outreach group in 'dire' need of sleeping bags, blankets

When severe weather hits, those fortunate enough to have a home can seek shelter. This isn't an option for those part of Kansas City's unhoused population and one organization needs help securing vital items damaged during recent storms.

Money Moves Might Spark Local Consolidation

Kansas City-based UMB acquires Denver-based Heartland Financial for $2B

Kansas City, Missouri-based UMB Financial announced Monday it is acquiring Denver-based Heartland Financial in a $2 billion, all-stock transaction.

The Dotte Offers More Freebies

UG committee considers giving more bonds for Rock Island Bridge project - Kansas City Business Journal

The developer behind a revamp of the Rock Island Bridge says it needs more bonds to finance the project because of rising construction costs.

Agenda This Week

Nick's Picks | Missouri Ballot Questions and Stadium Talks

Kansas City news this week includes a fresh twist in stadium talks for the Royals and Chiefs and what issues may be included on Missouri's ballot this fall.

Diva Shares Shape Wear Disclosure

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS accidentally reveals her bra size is a SMALL

We already knew Kim was an XS in bikinis because her brand revealed that last week. But now they also shared that her bra size is a small which seems much smaller than one would expect.

Incumbent Power Forgotten?!?

Biden's Overlooked Advantage

Biden will have one surprisingly big advantage in 2024-and it has nothing to do with Donald Trump

Alt-Alt-Right?!?

Trump-RFK Jr. feud heats up as polls tighten

A fiery battle between former President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is heating up as polls begin to show that the third-party candidate represents just as much of a threat to the former president as he does to President Biden. "RFK Jr. is a Democrat 'Plant,' a Radical Left Liberal who's been put in...

Back To His Old Routine

George Santos says he will revive his drag queen persona on Cameo

The disgraced former lawmaker was expelled from Congress in December after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing money from his campaign.

White House Son Argues About His Naughty Pix

Hunter Biden demands that Fox News remove 'intimate' images from its platforms | CNN Politics

Hunter Biden is demanding that Fox News remove from its platforms sexually explicit images that President Joe Biden's son says are private, according to a letter obtained by CNN, as part of his strategy to publicly fight back against conservative media.

Pupper Politics Rebuked

Kristi Noem's story of killing her dog points to class two misdemeanor

South Dakota governor's account of family dog Cricket killing neighbor's chickens may be an offence, according to state law

Deserving Dude Earns Lucky Break

$1.3B Powerball winner is Laos-born immigrant battling cancer

The person who won the $1.3 billion Powerball after buying a ticket at a Portland Plaid Pantry will be revealed and answer questions from the media at 1 p.m.

Vlad Moves Forward

Situation on frontline has worsened, Ukraine army chief says

Oleksandr Syrskyi says Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from positions in eastern Donetsk.

Holy Land Legal Debacle Worsens

The Memo: Potential arrest warrant for Netanyahu gets pushback from White House

The Biden administration is setting its face against any possible prosecution of members of Israel's government, amid speculation that the International Criminal Court (ICC) could soon issue arrest warrants over the conduct of the war in Gaza. "We do not support it," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at Monday's media briefing, referring...

Democracy FAIL South Of Border

Mexico is heading towards its most violent election ever, with 30 candidates murdered, 77 threatened and 11 kidnapped

More than 170 attacks have been committed against politicians in the lead-up to the June elections. This violence has put campaigns under tension and is sowing doubts about governability in several regions. Specialists warn that the line between the Mexican state and organized crime is increasingly blurred

Turmoil Across Pond

Humza Yousaf: Scotland's leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril | CNN

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned barely a year into the role after the collapse of his coalition government, a humbling and chaotic departure that throws Scotland's ruling pro-independence party into chaos.

Legal Weed Redemption

'It's completely full circle': Man becomes dispensary owner after marijuana arrest

Missouri is accepting applications for its second round of microlicenses in its recreational marijuana program. A round one license recipient was eligible because of a previous marijuana conviction.

Baller Combo Excitement Builds

Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy make for exciting new duo

Chiefs headlines for Monday, April 29

Game Night Sneak Peek

Probable pitchers and starting lineups, KC Royals vs. Toronto, April 29

The KC Royals headed north of the border after their Sunday loss to Detroit and open a three-game series with Toronto tonight. Here's what to know.

Paddies From Paddy

Yet another Patrick Mahomes-owned Whataburger just opened in the Kansas City area

The Chiefs quarterback-owned franchise KMO Burger LLC keeps expanding in the Kansas City area. The latest is the first in this suburb.

Tonight's Weather Outlook

The next chance for storms will arrive on Tuesday

Tuesday is an alert day for scattered sever storms, mostly north of the metro

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