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Discounting Local Road Trip

Drivers welcome lower gas prices this Memorial Day weekend

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, drivers are finding relief at the pump with declining gas prices.

Saturday Street Tragedy

Independence woman hit, killed by two cars while crossing I-70 in Blue Springs

An Independence woman was killed early Saturday morning after being hit by two cars while walking across Interstate 70 near Blue Springs, Missouri.

Show-Me Activist Reporting

'Bring Carol home': ICE snatches rural Missouri mom at immigration check-in

A Kennett, Missouri, woman went to St. Louis last month for what she thought was a routine meeting with immigration officials to renew her immigration documents. Instead, they shackled her and are now trying to deport her to Hong Kong.

MAGA Rescues Sunflower State

Trump approves disaster declaration requested by Kansas governor

President Donald Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for Kansas that was requested by Gov. Laura Kelly and backed by congressmen.

Happy Rock Danger & Consequences

21-year-old man killed during fight at Gladstone apartment; charges filed

DeVante Nathaniel Tyler was shot and killed during a fight at a Gladstone, MO apartment May 16. Murder charges have been filed in Clay County Court.

Courthouse Gridlock Cont'd

These ideas from Jackson County Prosecutor's Office blocked in county budget stalemate

Jackson County legislators have stalled voting on releasing funding for a trio of proposals involving Jackson County Prosecutor's Office.

Dead-Tree Envy Op/Ed?!?

Can Josh Hawley out-Trump Trump with the working person? | Opinion

One of the few things Melinda Henneberger knows for sure about Missouri's senior senator is that he likes to stand out.

Fashioning Classic Look

Emily Ratajkowski Is Single-Handedly Bringing Back Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Summer Hair Accessory

Emily Ratajkowski walked around Cannes in a vintage headscarf and bouncy blowout. See her latest look here.

MAGA Bolsters Elite Troops

Trump celebrates West Point athletes in commencement address to military academy

President Donald Trump praised West Point's athletes in his commencement speech, highlighting Army's top-ranked lacrosse team and football achievements led by Bryson Daily.

Progressive Opposition

AOC Warns GOP Over Trump Bill: 'When This Country Wakes Up ... There Will Be Consequences'

The New York Democrat also flagged an "essential" number that must not be forgotten.

La Migra Return Trip Ordered

Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported | CNN

The Trump administration has been ordered to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man who was wrongly deported to Mexico in February, after he told authorities about his fears of violence and torture across the border.

Memorial No More?!?

What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided

Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street. But some want to move on. How does a community reckon with its past and confront its future?

Corporate Rules Above All Else

Boeing avoids prosecution in Justice Department deal over crashes

The two crashes happened in 2018 and 2019 and left 346 people dead.

Prez Pushes Critics Across Pond

Record number of Americans are seeking residency in UK, according to Home Office

Nearly 2,000 applications for British citizenship submitted since since January, when Donald Trump took office

Middle-East War Tragedy

9 of a doctor's 10 children are killed in Israel's latest strikes in Gaza

Gaza's Health Ministry says the bodies of 79 people killed by Israeli strikes have been brought to hospitals in the past 24 hours.

Holy Land Fights For Return

Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal | CNN

The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza blasted the newly-picked head of the Shin Bet security agency after he reportedly voiced opposition to hostage deals.

European Switcheroo

Russia and Ukraine swap 307 soldiers on second day of POW exchange

Russia and Ukraine expect to release about 1,000 prisoners from each side.

Kansas City Showmance Pix

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spotted on date night in Florida

After Justin Baldoni withdrew the subpoenas of her and her law firm in his legal battle with Blake Lively, Swift relaxed with her NFL-star boyfriend at West Palm Beach restaurant Harry's.

College Lady Life Lessons

Who Needs A Bed When You Have These Standing Sex Positions?

Standing sex is hot, but finding positions that work can be tough. Here are five standing sex positions that you can try with a partner.

Paddy Paid More Than Most Of Planet

Off-field earnings push Patrick Mahomes into top 20 of world's highest-paid athletes

Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes' massive off-field earnings are why he's ranked so high on a list of the highest-paid athletes in the world.

Bad News For Future Suburban Ballers

Olathe Youth Baseball program shutting down after 70 years of service

Olathe Youth Baseball, a program that's been providing Olathe's youth with the opportunity to play baseball since the 1950s, announced that it'll cease operations at the end of th...

Show-Me High Taxes For High Times

Missouri Supreme Court to decide on marijuana 'tax stacking.' Here's what that means for your wallet.

The Missouri Supreme Court is deciding whether cities and counties can both tax marijuana sales. Here's what that means for your wallet.

Perfect Village Artsy Interlude

What to Expect at the 2025 Prairie Village Art Show - IN Kansas City Magazine

The sprawling Prairie Village Art Show-celebrating its 68th anniversary this year-comes back to The Shops of Prairie Village from May 30 to June 1.

More Deets On Soggy Holiday Weekend

Rain mixed with dry periods this Memorial Day weekend

Rounds of rain mixed with dry periods are expected this weekend. Once morning moisture moves out, we will be on the drier side for the second half of your Saturday.

Maggie Rogers - Light On is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.