Kansas City Late Night: Biden Returns & Chubby Filter Crashes

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Cowtown Cosplay Takes Over Inside Loop

70,000 fans expected to attend Planet Comicon Kansas City this weekend

It's looking to be a jam packed weekend in downtown Kansas City with tens of thousands of people heading to Planet Comicon Kansas City.

First Responders Fight Inferno

Video: Emergency crews battle structure collapse in Independence house fire

Crews were forced to take a defensive attack as part of the structure had already collapsed before they arrived

More Deets On Hospital Case

Whistleblower sues Children's Hospital after controversial firing

Dr. Tom Curran sues Children's Mercy Hospital for wrongful termination after being fired in 2023

Local Late Night Snack

Cosmo Burger expanding to standalone Crossroads spot, smashing into brand's longtime brick-and-mortar dream

Cosmo Burger's days as a side dish only will soon be over, the rapidly iconic smashburger's creator said this week, announcing plans for a new restaurant in the East Crossroads where its signature menu item finally becomes the main course.

Kansas City Career Lady Shares Her Story

Check Out Courtney Thomas's Story

Today we'd like to introduce you to Courtney Thomas Hi Courtney, thanks for joining us today. We'd love for you to start by introducing yourself. In 2002, I took the biggest leap of my life and moved halfway across the country. This 26-year old, animal loving, young woman took her big dreams, NC accent, and [...]

Weekend Sneak Peek

Kendall Jenner flashes her butt in thong bikini

Jenner left no caption as Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Sami Sheen, Candice Swanepoel and Lauren Sanchez hit the like button on her post. She was modeling for Calzedonia.

MAGA Cuts Off Adversaries

Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden and entire family, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and other political foes

"I have determined that it is no longer in the national interest for the following individuals to access classified information," Trump wrote in the memo to the heads of executive departments and agencies, before naming those he's barring from receiving classified information.

Former Prez Rallies Progressives

The Bidens want back in

With the Democratic Party struggling to find a new direction, former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden have offered to jump in and help with fundraising and rebuilding.

Car Talk & The Republic

Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence

Weeks of violent protests at Elon Musk's Tesla showrooms and charging stations are fueling concerns political tensions could be reaching a boiling point amid anger and frustration over Musk's...

Holy Land Sets Terms

Israel says it will maintain 'permanent' presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed | CNN

Israel's defense minister said that he'd instructed the Israeli military "to seize additional areas in Gaza, while evacuating the population, and to expand the security zones around Gaza in order to protect Israeli communities and IDF soldiers through permanent maintenance of the territory by Israel."

Eastern Europe Fight Cont'd

Russian drones hit civilian targets in Ukraine's Odesa, injure three, governor says

Russian forces launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa late on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging a high-rise apartment building and a shopping centre, the regional governor said.

Rocketman Steals Show

Record thefts boost North Korea to third-largest bitcoin holder

A record-breaking cyber-hack last month puts Pyongyang's bitcoin reserves behind only the US and Britain, offering Kim Jong-un a financial lifeline

Rude Tech Disconnected

'Chubby filter' pulled from TikTok after outraged users slammed it

A CONTROVERSIAL TikTok filter has been banned after experts warned it created a "toxic" online culture. The "chubby filter" used A.I to make it appear as though users had dramatically gained ...

Friendly Advice: Be Careful With Online Strangers

Get laid, not played: These are the best hookup apps of 2025

We've tested the best hookup apps to help you find a fling, FWB sitch, a one-night stand, or whatever else you wanna call it.

Home Team Warms Up

Royals split the split-squad game, beat Mariners and lose

Cole Ragans got shelled by the A's.

Local Legend Moves On

KU Jayhawks, Royals broadcaster Bob Davis dead at 80, university says

Bob Davis, a well-known play-by-play sportscaster known for his work with the Kansas City Royals and the University of Kansas Jayhawks, died at the age of 80

Kansas City Forecast For Now

Windy, scattered thunderstorms possible Saturday into Sunday

Rain will clear out early Sunday

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