Kansas City News Double: Local Transit Cash & Ashli Remembered

This morning we catch up with author, lawyer and hottie Kim K. as we take yet another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Already Planning The Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend Events in Kansas City (2025) - IN Kansas City Magazine

Memorial Day weekend is almost here. Here's a breakdown of Memorial Day-centric events in Kansas City this year.

Barrio Rising Tide

'It was rising by the minute': Argentine neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, can't get break from flooding

A storm Monday left downed tree limbs, flash flooding and power outages. Crews found flooding that filled the streets and washed into many homes in the Argentine neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas.

Cowtown Transit Scheme Redux

'Rare opportunity': KCATA lists prime downtown real estate for sale

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has listed for sale its property at 10th and Main streets, right on the streetcar line.

Newspaper Ready To Surrender Again

King Solomon had the right idea: Split the KC teams and give the babies to each state | Opinion

Forget the border war: With one team in KS and one in MO, fans could support the Chiefs and the Royals while sharing costs | Opinion

Local TV News Winning . . .

KSHB 41 News wins 3 2025 Regional Edward R. Murrow awards

KSHB 41 News was recognized last week with three Regional Edward R. Murrow awards. KSHB 41 News won regional Murrow awards for Overall Excellence, A Voice for Everyone.

Diva Sells Off Assets

Kim Kardashian Told To 'Put Some Clothes On' In Sheer Undies

Kim Kardashian is showing off her killer curves in sheer lingerie, but haters are telling her to "put some clothes on."

MAGA Against Celebs

Trump Wants Investigation Into Springsteen And Beyonce's Endorsement Of Harris

The president continued his feud with singer Bruce Springsteen and claimed his performance at Kamala Harris's campaign rally was a "MAJOR AND ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION."

Former G-Man Dismisses Controversy

Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'

Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president's assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service.

Everybody Against Hillary?!?

Bernie Sanders agrees Democratic Party is 'threat to democracy,' removed process from its constituents

Bernie Sanders agreed with the argument that the Democratic Party was a threat to democracy on the "Flagrant" podcast, as the hosts suggested their hasn't been a "fair primary" since 2008.

J6 Sacrifice Redux

Trump administration agrees to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt shooting in Capitol

The Trump administration has agreed to pay just under $5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that Ashli Babbitt's family filed over her shooting by an officer during the U.S.

Turnabout Fair Play

Nation's Sole Black Governor Vetoes Reparations Bill

Wes Moore vetoed a bill that would have created a commission to study and recommend potential reparations for slavery and racial discrimination in his state.

Holy Land Double Talk?!?

Israel allows 'minimal aid' into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations

The Israeli military allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time in more than 11 weeks. It came after Britain, France and Canada threatened to sanction Israel if it did not provide assistance. Israel also ordered Gaza's second-largest city evacuated, part of a new ground operation that Israel says will not only clear Hamas, but also hold "all of the Gaza Strip."

Vlad Waits Out MAGA

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe

Putin said efforts to end the war were "generally on the right track" and that Moscow was ready to work with Ukraine on a potential peace deal.

Star Power Acts Out

Denzel Washington Appears To Have Altercation With Photographer On Cannes Red Carpet

Denzel Washington pointed and spoke animatedly at a photographer on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for his film 'Highest 2 Lowest.'

Puppet Power Moves

Netflix strikes deal to bring Sesame Street to streaming giant

The platform will offer a new 56th season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its subscribers.

Easier Than Follow-Up Single

Meghan Trainor shows off new boob job after weight-loss drug admission

Meghan Trainor showcased her new boob job as she walked the red carpet at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango in Huntington Beach, California over the weekend.

Home Team Legend Explored

What does The Pasquatch do when Vinnie isn't on base? We went into his lair to find out

Every Royals fan has seen a Bigfoot-type figure roaming around in the outfield, but little is understood about "The Pasquatch."

Cash For Community

Kansas City nonprofit opens applications for $100,000 grant for Black-owned business

Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow) announced a new $100,000 grant that it will award to a local Black-owned business.

Cowtown Falling Down

Partial building collapse in Kansas City, Kansas; no injuries report

A partial building collapse in an industrial area of Kansas City, Kansas, resulted in no injuries on Monday.

Middle-Class Wildlife Forever

Fox spotted in Kansas City's Brookside neighborhood

Last week, a fox was spotted in Kansas City's Brookside neighborhood.

Storm Postscript Forecast

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Severe storms threat ends, keeping spotty rain & rumbles into early Tuesday

Several rounds of severe weather are possible the rest of the day. All modes of severe weather are possible.

2 Chainz, Lil Yachty - Sista Wives is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.