Kansas City Collection: Local Fun Amid Harsh Times

This morning golf pro, fashionista, presenter and online celeb hottie Paige inspires our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Cosplay Coming Soon

Everything to know for Planet Comicon weekend: Creators, cosplays, and comics

The highly anticipated comic convention is set to run Friday-Sunday at the Kansas City Convention Center

Growing KC Probs

Kansas City, Missouri, resident claims apartments damaged by city tree neglect, ignored complaints

At the corner of West 36th Street and Wyandotte Street in Kansas City, Missouri, residents remained without power Monday night after the weekend storm.

New Addition In The Dotte

Trio adds Asian fusion to KCK culinary cluster; new BYO ramen, poke spot opens in May

This little strip in Kansas City, Kansas, boasts some of the metro's favorite restaurants: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, 1889 Pizza Napoletana, and Gus's World Famous Chicken. Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop is just down the street in Westwood. Now an Asian fusion restaurant is joining the mix.

Honors Inside Loop

Congratulations to the 2025 Urban Hero Award Winners! - Downtown Council of Kansas City

The DTC is thrilled to announce this year's class of Urban Hero award winners who are making a significant impact in Downtown Kansas City.

Toy Train Fun & Games

Copa de Calle: A Kansas City Soccer Tennis Tournament - IN Kansas City Magazine

On March 29 and 30, a weekend-long soccer tennis tournament called Copa de Calle will take its first shot at amplifying cultures in Kansas City.

Influencer Shares Insight 

Paige Spiranac Shares Her Masters Pick & It's A Bold Call

Paige Spiranac has made her Masters pick after watching the Players Championship.

MAGA Statement Centerpiece

Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office

President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social media

Harsh Times Sneak Peek

Trump treasury secretary says 'there are no guarantees' about recession hitting the US

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC on Sunday he is not worried about the stock market, despite a tumultuous week.

French Twist?!?

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen

A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty. A member of the European Parliament and co-president of a small left-wing party, Raphaël Glucksmann's call for the return of the monument is not going to make it happen.

Holy Land Death Toll Rises

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 326 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas

Israel has launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 326 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment early Tuesday shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.

European War Count Trending

'It's just horror': Life on the streets of Ukraine's front-line ghost city | CNN

Kherson is eerily quiet before the shelling and the drone attacks begin. Volunteers rush to deliver food supplies, but then comes word that drones have been launched from the Russian side of the river.

Conservatives WWIII Split

Tucker Carlson Warns Trump Against Bombing Iran: 'Will Set off a War' and 'Result in Thousands of American Deaths'

Tucker Carlson warned President Donald Trump that bombing Iran would "set off a war" and "result in thousands of American deaths."

Local Summer Fun Redux

Worlds of Fun set to receive 'refreshing' new look ahead of 2025 season

Worlds of Fun is set to re-open May 3, but park officials have begun sharing a list of changes coming to a few of its themed sections.

Spring Fire Risk

First Warn Forecast: High wind and warm weather today, First Warn Weather Day tomorrow

There's another dry and windy day ahead of us as gusts reach up to 40 mph moving into the early and mid-afternoon.

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