Kansas City Late Night: Local Shut Down & MAGA Rules Tesla Boss

For late night & early morning denizens we share more than a few local links we're watching for the overnight by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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More Hard Times For Local Biz

West Bottoms business to close due to rent increases, uncertain economy

KSHB 41 spoke to a local businessman who may be another statistic as more brick and mortar stores close nationwide.

Hype Machine Kickoff

Clock is ticking on World Cup 2026: Small businesses urged to prepare before this buzzer-beater

A massive influx of visitors are expected next year when more than 600,000 fans descend on Kansas City for its piece of the FIFA World Cup 2026 prize, but potential roadblocks lie ahead for small business owners who are waiting for the action instead of preparing now to capitalize on it, said local leaders.

Shopping District History Lesson

Photos show legacy of KC's Country Club Plaza as more than just a fancy shopping center

Kansas City's Country Club Plaza is more than a shopping center. See how it has been at the center of some of KC's most historic moments.

Classy Cowtown Collab

Ramona and Anna-Marie: The Friendship and Vision Behind Kansas City Ballet's Don Quixote - KC Ballet

Discover the story of friendship behind Don Quixote by Kansas City Ballet, running March 21-30 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Home Team Snags Another Win

Royals use loud contact to win rain-shortened game 8-2 over Angels

Dingers, dingers, dingers

EmRata Fashions New Look

Emily Ratajkowski Stuns In Tiny Green Bikini At Brazil's Carnival

Emily Ratajkowski dazzles in a glittering green bikini at Brazil's Carnival, turning heads with her radiant beauty and festive energy!

Trade War Redux?!?

Trump says the U.S. may place reciprocal tariffs on dairy and lumber from Canada

President Donald Trump warned that he may implement tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber as early as Friday, in what amounts to the latest broadside by his administration in the brewing trade war between the United States and Canada.

Ladies Argue Over Political Paddles & Game Plan

'The View' hosts get into fiery clash over Dems 'not meeting the moment' during an 'existential crisis'

"The View" panelists argued over the fallout from Rep. Al Green, D-Texas being censured for his outburst during President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.

Tesla King Curtailed

Is Trump reining in Musk after a cabinet showdown with secretaries?

The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported showdown between his billionaire adviser and two top officials at the White House.

Latest Holy Land Warning

'Hell to pay': Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas. Here is what may be next for Israel and Gaza

Trump warned Hamas 'it is OVER for you' if it doesn't release the remaining hostages. The US is also talking directly to Hamas. What's next after the ultimatum?

Eastern Europe End Game?!?

Ukraine war briefing: Thousands of Kyiv's troops in Kursk nearly surrounded by Russian forces - report

Reuters says open source maps show Ukrainian situation in Russian region has deteriorated sharply in recent days after Moscow's counteroffensive. What we know on day 1,109

For TKC Readers Who Haven't Already Forwarded This To Their Wives . . . 

Important health warning issued to women who 'don't have sex often'

The researchers found that females between the ages of 20 and 59 who had sex less than once a week were at a 70 per cent increased risk of death within five years.

Kansas City Comfort Food

Eat This Now: Italian Beef at Cupini's

Those looking for some solid Italian cuisine in the Westport neighborhood, Cupini's has you covered with their Italian Beef.

Spring Forward Forecast . . . 

Kansas City weather: Sunny weekend and warmer week ahead

Temperatures will fall Friday evening before sunshine and warmer temperatures return.

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