This morning a patriotic AI angel inspires our peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for our beloved broke-ass denizens who didn't have enough cash to make it out of town.
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Downtown Celebration Guide
Celebration at the Station returning to Union Station grounds for free concert honoring Memorial Day
Event organizers say they will play through the rain, but if lightning strikes, they'll have to cancel.
Harsh Times For Local Charities
Bishop Sullivan Center struggles to fill food bags after government cutbacks | Opinion
Bishop Sullivan Center in Kansas City faces food shortages amid government cutbacks, highlighting challenges for food pantries that combat hunger.
Rock Chalk Democracy?!?
Former chief justice says Supreme Court election in Kansas is a 'really bad idea'
A former Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission member and former chief justice Lawton Nuss both say direct election of justices is a bad idea.
Show-Me MAGA To Rescue
FEMA: Trump approves Missouri disaster declarations for March tornadoes
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved disaster declarations for multiple tornadoes from March 14-15 in the state of Missouri, according to two Missouri U.S. Congressmen.
Local Elite Good Time Help
Heart Ball
Every year, the American Heart Association's Kansas City Heart Ball brings together community leaders, medical professionals and philanthropists for an evening dedicated to advancing heart health.
Tech Worship Debunked
Will AI become God? That's the wrong question.
Tech pioneer Jaron Lanier argues for a different way to think about AI.
MAGA Court Fight Cont'd
How Trump's clash with the courts is brewing into an 'all-out war'
Frustrated by judicial rulings during his second term, President Trump and allies have lashed out at the courts in a growing pressure campaign.
Civil Unrest Postscript
The world witnessed George Floyd's murder. 5 years later, what has changed?
Five years after George Floyd's death sparked worldwide protests over police brutality and racism, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on Morning Edition's return to Minneapolis to examine what has changed.
Vlad Attacks Again
Russia hits Ukraine with massive drone, missile barrage amid prisoner exchange
Russian drones and missiles again bombarded cities across Ukraine on Saturday night into Sunday morning despite an ongoing prisoner exchange.
Holy Land Struggles For Peace
Israel may change tack to allow aid groups in Gaza to stay in charge of non-food aid
Israel appears to be changing tack as pressure mounts to get more aid into Gaza, and may let aid groups operating in the battered enclave take charge of non-food assistance.
American Pope Questioned
Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?
Pope Leo XIV's election as the first American to lead the Catholic Church elevated him to the rare position of being a U.S. citizen who is also a foreign head of state.
Local Diversity STILL Celebrated
Island Fest 816 celebrates Polynesian culture in Kansas City metro
A festival celebrating the culture and heritage of the Pacific Islands drew crowds of people to the Independence Square on Saturday.
Camp Out Explored
Retreat Centers Serve as Oases from Stressful Times
The heartland has many retreat centersQuite a few are created by - or connected to - faith communities but all are welcome.
Start Of Summer Forecast
Rain chances now through Tuesday
Much cooler air will also remain through Tuesday
ZZ Top "Waitin' for the Bus"/Jesus Just Left Chicago is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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