Kansas City Typeset: Return Tripping, Walking Papers & Unanimity

This morning rising star celeb hottie Jenna inspires our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Kansas City Kitty Comeback

Cat found in KC metro will make cross-country journey to reunite with family after 4 years

A lost cat in Kansas City will have a long-awaited reunion with her family who have since moved thousands of miles away.


Local Listening Sessions Start

Come As You Are: No Divide KC provides a safe space for marginalized communities seeking self-expression

No Divide KC provides an easily accessible avenue for members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking a source of solidarity.


Another Hero Hurt This Week

Firefighter escapes injury after fall during townhome blaze in Kansas City

A firefighter escaped injury Tuesday evening after falling through the floor of a burning vacant townhome in Kansas City.


One More Jab In The Dotte

Wyandotte County offering low-cost measles vaccines to prevent potential outbreak

As of May 12, reported cases remained in southwest Kansas. Neither Wyandotte nor Johnson Counties have reported active cases of the infectious disease.


Local Tax Reprieve?!?

How some Jackson County residents could be exempt from future property tax hikes

As debates continue over high property tax rates set in Jackson County in 2023, more than 41,000 older residents have applied to freeze their rates at 2024 values. Here's how you can join in.


Sounding Off Inside The Loop

Downtown KC Parks Activated with Summer Music & Performance Series - Downtown Council of Kansas City

This year we are bringing 4 different art, music, and performance series to activate Downtown KC parks and open spaces throughout the summer!


Funny Man Federal Plant

Comedian Shane Gillis adds summertime tour stop in Kansas City

Comedian Shane Gillis is bringing his national tour to Kansas City this summer.


Midweek Fashion Statement

Jenna Ortega Rocks One of Carrie Bradshaw's Most Famous Looks - the 2000 Christian Dior Newspaper Dress

Jenna Ortega arrived at the 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' world premiere in New York on Tuesday, May 13, in a vintage Christian Dior design. However, the archival piece may be best known for its use in the 'Sex and the City' TV series and its second feature film.


MAGA Offers EPIC Reprieve

Donald Trump says lifting sanctions on Syria 'gives them a chance of greatness' - US politics live

Donald Trump meets Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia after agreeing to lift sanctions on Syria


Progressively Bad Options

Democratic National Committee panel voids David Hogg's election as party vice chair

David Hogg had his election to DNC vice chair voided along with another official on Monday amid growing criticism of his handling of the office.


Mass Deportation Go Ahead

Judge upholds Trump's authority to deport criminal migrants under Alien Enemies Act

Trump's executive order on Alien Enemies Act faces legal challenges as judge rules on deportation of Venezuelan aliens tied to Tren de Aragua.


Double Trouble Out Soon

Menendez brothers resentenced as experts blast 'indefensible' bid for killers freedom

Erik and Lyle Menendez will be eligible for parole after serving more than 30 years behind bars for the gruesome 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents, a Los Angeles judge ruled.


No Holy Land Compromise

UN humanitarian chief slams aid plan for Gaza proposed by Israel, backed by US

United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday criticized an Israel-initiated and U.S.-backed humanitarian aid distribution plan for Gaza as a "fig leaf for further violence and displacement" of Palestinians in the war-torn enclave.


Euro Hatred Cont'd

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.


Standoff On The Asian Continent

India-Pakistan conflict: How real is the risk of nuclear war?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.


Solidarity South Of Border?!?

China seeks a united front with Latin America in countering Trump's trade war

A day after China and the U.S. agreed to a 90-day truce in their tariffs stalemate, China is moving to strengthen its alliances as a counterweight to President Donald Trump's trade war.


Raging Bull Against MAGA

Robert De Niro calls for protest against 'philistine' Trump as Cannes opens

Hollywood icon Robert De Niro lambasted "philistine" U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday and his proposed film tariff at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony, where he used his lifetime achievement award speech to call for protests.


Activist Back End

Animal rights activist 'Vegan Booty' declares bankruptcy after vile doctor claim

Tash Peterson's legal battle has ended in her bankruptcy, with a $320,000 (£154,000) damages charge forcing the controversial couple to relinquish their passports, and unable to afford the cost of daily living


Ladies First Amid Buying Season

Habitat KC's annual Women Build kicks off Tuesday, promoting women owning homes

Habitat KC's Women Build has been going on for more than three decades. The event is for women to build homes with other women in mind.


Home Team Drops Another

Astros win 2-1 on walk-off ninth inning home run

John Schreiber has a quick loss.


Today's Warmup Report

Kansas City weather: Hottest day of the week still ahead

Tuesday evening will end on a clear and warm note, with lows in the low 60s.

Martin Garrix & Arijit Singh - Weightless is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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