Kansas City Link Pool: Local Wages & Sinking American Economy

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No Winning Fair Wage Fight?!?

Kansas City restaurant grapples with inflation, staffing, and tariffs after Prop A passes

After a lawsuit was filed by a group challenging the validity of Proposition A in the November election, the Missouri Supreme Court has landed on a decision on whether it will stand.  Proposition A mandates that Missouri workers receive at least one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked and raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026.


Burnout In Northeast

KCFD Requests Dangerous Buildings for Vacant Structure Fire, Tuesday Evening - Northeast News

Admin BREAKING - Just after 7 p.m., on Tuesday evening, April 29, Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to the area of Eighth Street and Woodland Avenue within the Independence Plaza neighborhood after crews from KCFD Station 10 (1505 E. Ninth St.) saw smoke coming up from this location.


Kangaroos Voice Concerns

The Beacon hears from UMKC graduate students about education, health and local government

The Beacon hears from UMKC graduate students showcasing research during the Community of Scholars Research Conference.


EPIC Local Fashion Statement

Kansas City T-shirt company raises over $85K for family of fallen KCFD firefighter-medic

It has only been two days since Kansas City firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman was killed in the line of duty, and local organizations are already stepping up to support his family in the wake of...


Jumping Aboard Bandwagon

Riding the Rail of Change: The Streetcar extension's impact on Riverfront neighborhood

The KC Streetcar Authority thinks their extension along this neighborhood further put this neighborhood back on track.


Celeb Tribute Turns Out Badly

Fans call Hailey Bieber 'creepy stalker' after 'copying' Selena Gomez

A TikTok has gone viral which compared the 28-year-old wife of Justin Bieber's acceptance speech at the Daily Front Row Awards last week to what Selena said in a July 2021 interview.


Prez Offers Perspective

Trump says 'I could' get Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador

President Donald Trump addressed the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in an exclusive interview with ABC News.


Harsh Times Continue Under MAGA

Trump promised a 'golden age' for the economy. Then he unveiled tariffs

President Trump promised a new "golden age" for the United States. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished.


Legal Smackdown Cont'd

Wisconsin High Court Suspends Milwaukee Judge Accused of Helping Man Evade Immigration Authorities - Breitbart

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, saying Tuesday that it is in the public interest to relieve her of her duties as she faces two federal charges.


GOP Manages Egos

Opinion | There's a lot riding on Mike Johnson's juggling skills

House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to pass an extension of the Trump tax cuts, along with cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and other savings Republicans demand.


Lockup Cry For Help

Venezuelan detainees at Texas center spell out SOS with their bodies

Men at Bluebonnet fear deportation to El Salvador under wartime law despite maintaining they do not have gang ties


Eastern Europe Digs Deep

Ukraine ready to sign long-anticipated minerals deal with US, official tells BBC - live updates

A senior official tells the BBC that the agreement is finalised, and now "depends how ready the American side is".


Holy Land Sends Missile Message

Israel says it carried out a warning strike in defense of Syria's Druze community

It was the latest Israeli strike in Syria, whose Sunni Islamists community - which seized power in December - Israel sees as a rising threat at its border.


New Career For MAGA?!?

Trump jokes, 'I'd like to be pope!' - Washington Examiner

Shortly after joking about himself as the next pope, Trump clarified that he does not have "a preference" for who takes the papacy.


Southeast Asia Stays Winning

With a focus on unity, Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war's end

A focus away from the past and on how the private sector can lead future economic growth underscored celebrations in the capital of the former South Vietnam.


TKC Readers Endure Hardships

Men with very large penises suffer self-esteem issues, expert warns

Oxford Online Pharmacy's Lorraine Grover said in her experience 'so many people' suffer relationship breakdown due to penis size - both too large, and too small.


Home Team Deals With Risk

A dangerous contract provision is backfiring for the KC Royals

The KC Royals signed Hunter Renfroe to a risky contract two offseasons ago. A dangerous provision of the deal is backfiring for them.


Front Office Enjoys Accolades

Latest Post-Draft Power Rankings Show Favorability With Chiefs

The NFL Draft has a way of changing perceptions of teams based on who and what they select in the seven rounds of the selection process. Either a team is on the


Local History Crumbles

Foundation problems close Truman Farm Home

Grounds remain open for tours during Harry's Hay Days May 2-3.


Politicos Discount Inflation

More states are moving to scrap sales tax at the grocery store

With high prices at the grocery store, legislators across the middle of the country have moved away from sales taxes on food purchases.


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