Kansas City Collection: Local Stories & Other Pursuits

Right now we share our Sunday tribute to the angels for our fellow news watchers as we take one more look at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Blood Sugar Spike Explained

Slow Rise Doughnuts Is Opening A Brick-&-Mortar. Here's What You Can Expect.

Slow Rise doughnuts is opening a brick-and-mortar. Jessica Dunkel hopes to open her brick-and-mortar in early fall.

Newspaper Prints Partisan Tract

I'm a KC Social Security worker. DOGE has already damaged the program's future | Opinion

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's needless and unwanted cuts to the already efficient agency will be felt for years to come. | Opinion

South Side Celebration

180 Years of History: The Roots of the Hickman Mills Community Christian Church

When towns across the plains popped up in the 19th century, one of the first buildings carved out was the church.

Hatching Local Good Life

Thousands flock to Spring Chick Event to shop local goods in Leawood

More than 125 local vendors set up shop in the north parking lot of Town Center Plaza in Leawood, Kansas, on Saturday and Sunday for the seasonal event.

Developing Narrative

Leave KC better than you found it: How matching growth to city's needs is paying off - Startland News

Editor's note: The following is the first in a four-part series exploring the verticals and impact of initiatives within the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City through a paid partnership with EDCKC.

Fortunes Lie With Angels

Victoria's Secret & Co. (VSCO): Among Billionaire David Harding's Stock Picks with Huge Upside Potential

We recently published a list of Billionaire David Harding's 10 Stock Picks with Huge Upside Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSCO) stands against other billionaire David Harding's stock picks with huge upside potential.

MAGA Opts Out Of Dynasty

Trump says he is not considering running for third term

"This is not something I'm looking to do," Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.

Another All Talk Dem . . . 

Stephen A. Smith says Democratic Party needs to be 'purged' before he would run

Stephen A. Smith said the Democratic Party would need to be "purged" before he would run for president under the party. Smith joined CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, where host Jake Tapper asked him about the continued talk about him running in the 2028 presidential election.

Holy Land Wings Clipped

Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Unverified footage posted online appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport, which is on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

Concluding Eastern Europe Conversation

Trump says he could 'walk away' from Russia-Ukraine talks, cites 'tremendous hatred' on both sides

President Donald Trump says there is "tremendous hatred" between Ukraine and Russia and said the U.S. may withdraw from mediation in the near future.

More Deets On Picking New Pontiff

Papal conclave: Cardinals speak out on challenges new pope will face

Two cardinals, Michael Czerny and Chibly Langlois, sat down with ABC News to discuss the challenges facing the church that the new pope will have to face.

Cowtown Trivial Pursuits

You'll never guess what Kansas City was almost named

A look into Kansas City history, the KC metro was almost named Possum Trot, suggested by Squire Bowers at Town Company of Kansas

Taco Preview This Week

Cinco de Mayo fiesta on KC's Westside celebrates Latino culture, food, community

Guadalupe Centers' Cinco de Mayo fiesta brought Latino culture to life with live music, authentic eats, and family fun. See moments from the celebration here.

Forecast Moving Forward

Another dry and sunny day, but rain returns to KC soon

Sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures are expected today and tomorrow, but rain returns as we near the end of the day Tuesday.

Iggy Pop - Sunday is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.