Kansas City Morning Toast: Spring Events, Nuke Drills & MAGA Shift

To start, lawyer, biz lady, celeb and hottie Kim start our peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Cowtown Riding Excellence

A Kansas City native started his own Black rodeo to celebrate the cowboys left out of Western lore

Ivan McClellan's new photobook, "Eight Seconds," documents the Black riders, ropers and rodeo queens encountered in dusty arenas around the United States. McClellan's love for the sport and subculture led him to start his own rodeo in Portland, Oregon, where he lives.

All Not Well In Golden Ghetto

AG: JoCo commission's closed-door session did not violate law

An opinion offered by the Kansas Attorney General's Office says a closed-door meeting last summer by the Johnson County commission did not violate state law.

Tribute After Traffic Tragedy

Remembering Kita Bee: Transgender woman killed in alleged hit-and-run incident

Friday night, Kansas City, Missouri, police responded to the death of a pedestrian in the 3200 block of Independence Avenue.

JoCo Deep Dive

Overland Park to open leaking pool after all this summer

Overland Park plans to open its damaged Bluejacket swimming pool for the summer after learning it would be cheaper to refill the aging pool than repair it.

Hopeful Baller Shares First Words

WR Xavier Worthy speaks at Chiefs rookie minicamp in Kansas City

The Chiefs first-round pick talked to reporters for the first time in Kansas City

Diva Shut Down

Kim Kardashian is relentlessly BOOED by the crowd at Tom Brady roast

The reality star, 43, appeared caught off-guard by the chilly reception at the event, which was broadcast on Netflix.

Community Moves Toward MAGA

It's a tie: Biden 37%-Trump 37% as Hispanic, Black and younger voters shift - Exclusive

While some voters' allegiances are set in stone, the new USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll provides a road map of the persuadables.

Cruel Suggestion After Career Implosion

Noem suggests Biden's dog Commander should suffer similar fate to Cricket | CNN Politics

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem suggests in her new book that President Joe Biden's dog Commander should suffer a similar fate to the working dog she shot on her farm.

Will Speaker's Tenure Survive?!?

5 factions that will decide Speaker Johnson's fate

Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) leadership faces a make-or-break moment this week when the House is expected to consider a Republican proposal to boot him from power - an extraordinary process highlighting the bad blood pulsing through the party in the era of Donald Trump. The resolution, championed by Rep.

Escalation Threatens Civilization

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials

Russian plans to hold drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons, the Defense Ministry announced Monday, days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western officials about the war in Ukraine. The drills are in response to "provocative statements and threats of certain Western officials regarding the Russian Federation," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Students Are Revolting

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Weekend commencement ceremonies at some U.S. universities went off with few interruptions despite the national wave of protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

Sun's Out . . . 

Best Booty Shorts 2024

Booty shorts are this year's biggest summerwear trend. Here's how to wear and style them in an elevated way.

Thrilling Game NEARLY As Fun As Chiefs & Royals Leaving

League-leading Kansas City Current hold on for 1-1 draw with Houston Dash

Kansas City Current remain undefeated with five wins and two draws to start the season. Kansas City leads the league with 21 total goals.

Forecast To Start Week . . .

FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY MONDAY: Chance for severe weather in the evening

The latest update from the Storm Prediction Center has shifted the Enhanced Risk (level 3/5) across the state line into western Missouri.

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