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Love Below Emerges

The cicada swarm is coming - here's when we should start seeing Brood XIX around Kansas City

They crawl, they fly, they make a lot of noise, and they're coming soon to a yard near you

The Dotte Proves Delicious

KCK Taco Trail announces extension, new prizes, and a mascot to be introduced

The Kansas City, Kansas, Taco Trail is getting longer, and they want the community's input.

Tech War Cont'd

'A healthy sense of paranoia': Local expert says to be aware as cyberattacks are on the rise

"Humans make mistakes," Jeremy Hehl with Foresite Cybersecurity said. "I think that we believe in the good in one another. And naturally, we assume good intent. Attackers prey on those kinds of human qualities."

More Protest In Meth Town 

Independence tenants demand action on poor conditions: 'Paychecks rather than people'

Residents are asking for immediate solutions to their roach, mice, mold and heating and air conditioning issues.

JoCo Eat Out Starts

Lenexa's Restaurant Row brings 4 restaurants to City Center in summer 2024

A small portion of Lenexa's City Center remains undeveloped. Filling some of this space is a new restaurant concept coming this summer: Lenexa's Restaurant Row.

Semi-Prop Second Go

KC Mavericks gear up for 2nd round of Kelly Cup playoffs

The Kansas City Mavericks 2023-24 season is the best in franchise history. They now work in the playoffs to finally add the ECHL Kelly Cup to the trophy case.

Below The Rim Ballers

A Cinco de Mayo basketball series celebrates Latino 'brotherhood' and a Kansas City coaching legend

Latino men's basketball has been a Westside tradition since the 1950s. An iconic basketball tournament that honors a former youth coach in the neighborhood, Tony Aguirre, has been paired with Cinco de Mayo weekend celebrations to raise money for local Latino sports.

Cowtown Biz Class Party Time

Startup Crawl returns June 14; here's where you'll discover dozens of innovators shaping a new KC

"Our community is at its best when it's connected," said Austin Barnes. "Startup Crawl annually gives us the chance to make sure silos are broken down, partners and stakeholders are engaged with one another, and the communities we serve are intentionally exposed to the work being done to reimagine Kansas City as a leader in innovation."

Celeb Sells Fancy Shoes

Sydney Sweeney Embarks on Californian Road Trip in Jimmy Choo Summer Campaign

Sandra Choi, creative director of Jimmy Choo, called the "Anyone But You" star "talented, confident, and playful, with an inspiring work ethic."

White House Welcomes Patients

Biden expands ObamaCare to Dreamers

The Biden administration on Friday morning announced a rule that will allow certain Dreamers to access the ObamaCare marketplace. Under the rule, active recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will be eligible to enroll in a qualified health plan or a basic health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and some forms...

MAGA Offers Alternative

Mass deportations, detention camps, troops on the street: Trump spells out migrant plan

Trump White House 2.0 would mean a vast, legally dubious roundup of up to 11 million people and pit state against state

Feel The Burn On This Prediciton

Sanders: Protests 'may be Biden's Vietnam'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said that the protests on college campuses over Israel's war against Hamas could be President Biden's Vietnam War, making the comparison to the anti-war protests in the 1960s while also offering support for the president's statement this week. "I am thinking back and other people are making this reference that this...

Actor Rebukes Former Prez

'Pure evil': Robert De Niro unleashes on Donald Trump

Robert De Niro was not always political. But he is now, thanks to Donald Trump. The award-winning actor sits down with Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the danger he believes Trump poses to American democracy.

Diva Not Doing Well

Britney Spears Explains How She Twisted Her Ankle & Shows Off Swollen Foot After Hotel Incident

Britney Spears explained how she twisted her ankle and showed off her swollen foot in an Instagram video. Get the details.

Totes Better Than New Stadium?!?

Meet the pool-playing regulars of the Chartreuse Saloon in the Crossroads: 'This is sacred to me'

Over the last three years, Chartreuse Saloon's free pool tables and eight-ball tournaments have made it into a destination for Kansas City-area players to show off their skills, sip craft cocktails and enjoy a plate of nachos.

Foodie Switcheroo

Kansas City sandwich shop closed after 50 years. Now a new restaurant is moving in

The menu runs the gamut from hot wings to Philly cheese burritos to a Belgian waffle sandwich with cheesy eggs, powdered sugar, chicken and syrup.

Katie Calls This Weekend

Grab the chance to enjoy some beautiful weather today because there are more storms on the horizon

Several chances for storms this weekend

David Guetta - I Don't Wanna Wait is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.