Kansas City Link Pool: Street Talk, WWIII & Appeasement Allegations

Right now we "share a moment" by way of hottie Kylie and also check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for the midweek . . .

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Local Growing Season Exposed

Don't love your lawn? Embrace native plants with tips from a Kansas City master gardener

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars that need to transition from the tree to pupating on the ground.

Blog Brags Dead-Tree Distinction

Leawood names Johnson County Post official city newspaper

The Leawood city council on Monday approved a resolution designating the Johnson County Post's print edition as an official city newspaper. What does that mean?

Tech News Not Really

Innovation index: Cross-newsroom startup data partnership puts Kansas City on the map

Finding relevant, actionable information on innovation happening in one's own backyard can be tough, said Christopher Wink, announcing Kansas City's inclusion within a new resource for navigating innovation communities.

Local Head Check Conversation

Sidewalk Talk in downtown Kansas City brings attention to mental health

The group called Sidewalk Talk launched in San Francisco 10 years ago. The event on Monday aimed to bring attention to mental health.

Artsy Recycling Starts Early

At this Kansas City art sale, meet emerging student artists and buy their work

Kansas City Art Institute opens their campus every year for ARTPOP, an end-of-semester party with student installations, performances and music. Visitors can see the work of more than 100 artists and get first peek at a weekend-long exhibition and sale.

Celeb Shares Wardrobe Malfunction

Kylie Jenner screams in pain as her feet get stuck in Met Gala 2025 stilettos

The makeup mogul got herself into a sticky situation - and had to get help from multiple members of her glam team to get out of it.

Former Prez Denounces MAGA Appeasement

Biden BBC interview: Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine

In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor's handling of the war and is challenged on his own record.

Arguing Student Protest

Judge grills Trump administration on if detained Tufts student's free speech is protected

A lawyer for the federal government and an appeals judge got into a heated exchange on Tuesday when the lawyer could not answer whether detained Tufts University student Rumeysa Öztürk's free speech is protected.

World War III For Realz

What we know about India's strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

India launched strikes in the early hours of Wednesday - two weeks after a deadly militant attack.

Conservatives Push Back Public Radio

'Time For Accountability': Ted Cruz Rattles Off List Of Times Taxpayer-Funded NPR Was Biased Against Conservatives

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas called out National Public Radio (NPR) for bias against conservatives in a video posted to X Tuesday.

Sharing, Caring & Trending

Letting other men 'test drive' my wife makes me a proud husband

Regular couples are taking ethical non-monogamy to the next level by entering the adult industry as part of an X-rated experiment to 'enhance' their marriages.

More Local Cutbacks

Federal government cuts are hitting Kansas City's HUD office

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development office in Kansas City is dealing with federal government cuts. How will vital community resources be impacted?

Cowtown Drops Out

Too many Kansas City students don't go to college. Here's a new boost | Opinion

By 2031, an estimated 72% of U.S. jobs will require some type of degree or certification after high school. | Opinion

Soggy Forecast For Now . . . 

FIRST WARN FORECAST: The hours you can expect showers for Wednesday

Our next weather system is on the move, and it will bring changes to the Kansas City area. We are First Warning Wednesday for widespread rain, as steady soaking showers move into the region.

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