Kansas City Sunday Look: Airstrikes, Drones & Local Rescues

This morning angel Behati inspires our almost daily peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Help Struggles

Food banks, pantries facing triple threat of food insecurity, increased demand and federal cuts

Harvesters, a regional food bank, is facing a triple threat: food insecurity, increased demand and federal cuts, all trickling down to its partner agencies and pantries.

Tragic JoCo Dive

One person dies in Lake Quivira boating crash, mayor says

May 17, several law enforcement agencies were on the scene of a boating accident that left one person dead at Lake Quivira, Kansas.

First Responder Perspective From The Dotte

KCKFD and union blame slow emergency responses on old stations, hiring freeze

KCFD's dated facilities, some of which are approaching 100 years old, are largely in what union and department representatives called "poor" and "deplorable" conditions.

Old School Honors Building

A memorial for a Pendergast? The legacy of 'Big Jim' in Kansas City

James Pendergast, a Kansas City legend, rose as a businessman and politician, influencing the city's development during its formative years.

Community Help Cont'd

Firefighters, bystanders help rescue resident caught in KC apartment fire

Firefighters rescued one resident from a burning apartment building in Kansas City with help from a few bystanders before their arrival.

Angel Pop Song Tribute

Adam Levine's "Priceless" New Career Update Is About His Wife: "It Instantly..."

In an April interview, "The Voice's" Adam Levine reveals that his wife was the inspiration for Maroon 5's latest single, "Priceless." Read details here.

MAGA Orders World's Biggest Retailer

Trump warns Walmart: Don't raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes

President Donald Trump has ripped into Walmart, saying on social media that the retail giant should eat the additional costs created by his tariffs.

Show-Me Fair Warning

Why the GOP shouldn't underestimate AOC

While the GOP has acknowledged Ocasio-Cortez's prominence, it has often suggested she poses little threat to the MAGA movement's momentum.

More Fighting Over Holy Land

Israel airstrikes kill at least 100 in Gaza as negotiators seek ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight, local health authorities said on Sunday, as mediators hosted a new round of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

Vlad Strikes Back Yet Again

Ukraine reports largest drone attack from Russia since war began

One person was killed in the Kyiv region, in an attack that came after peace talks between the two sides on Friday

New Papa Plays Politics

The right reviled Francis. How will Pope Leo XIV confront the schism in the US church?

Some conservatives rejected Francis for his leftist leanings, but Leo could be able to realize his forerunner's visions

Home Team Losing Streak Starts

Three winners and three losers as the Royals fall to the Cardinals, 1-0

The Royals have lost four straight games and three straight series.

Savor Cowtown Clapback

Kansas (City) erupts with fury as rival state takes top BBQ honors

Foodies were furious to learn that cities from a rival state beat Kansas City in Yelp's list of US cities with the best BBQ.

Grigs Gives Us Warning

Severe Thunderstorms possible Sunday Night

Greater risk of severe weather on Monday

The Byrds "Turn! Turn! Turn!" on The Ed Sullivan Show is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.