Kansas City Focus: Missed Connections & MAGA Bromance Ruined

Just a few more things to consider for late night & early morning readers as we take yet another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Missing Local La Migra

Kansas City immigrants are skipping court hearings out of fear of ICE arrests

Recent reports of immigrants being picked up by ICE after appearing at Kansas City immigration court have caused a surge in attendance of concerned advocates and attorneys. These advocates say the arrests are an intimidation tactic, as the Trump administration tries to speed up deportations.

Biz Reality Bites

Kansas City entrepreneur lands deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank

Overland Park's Landon McKinnis lands a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban for his grooming product Go Nutz! after selling out 2,000 razors in 24 hours.

Meth Town Fund First Responder Renaissance 

Independence Fire Department embarks on $50 million plan to build 3 new stations

The Independence City Council approved $50 million in sales tax money to build three new fire stations for the Independence Fire Department over the next four seasons.

Home Team Splits Difference

Royals Win Game Two of Their Double Header 7-5

Royals split the double header and the season series with their I-70 rival

Golden Ghetto Savors Foodie DEI

Global Neighbors & Flavors Fest highlights Lenexa's culinary diversity

Courtesy Global Neighbors And Flavors Fest Expand your cultural plate this weekend without leaving Johnson County. The Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City and Lenexa Public Market are putting on a Global Neighbors & Flavors Fest on June 7 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Telsa King Accuses Prez Don

Elon Musk drops 'really big bomb,' accuses Trump of being in Epstein files as public brawl escalates

Tech billionaire Elon Musk went nuclear on President Trump Thursday, accusing him of withholding information from the public about Jeffrey Epstein because it would implicate him.

Bold Statement Against Opposition

The Dem Party embraces violence, says Ted Cruz | Fox News Video

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses the rhetoric from the Democratic Party regarding ICE agents on 'Hannity.'

Ivy League Dispute

Harvard calls Trump's proclamation to block foreign students from attending university 'illegal retaliatory step'

Harvard University is calling President Donald Trump's proclamation to block foreign students from attending university another "illegal retaliatory step."

Holy Land War Forever

Lebanon: Israel launches strikes on southern Beirut

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

MAGA 'Day One' Peace Deal Turnabout

Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war

President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia "fight for a while" before pulling them apart and pursuing peace, even as Germany's new chancellor appealed to him as the "key person in the world" who could halt the bloodshed by pressuring Vladimir Putin.

Old School Inspiration

Candace Bushnell Is Still Playing Herself

"People are very flat now," said the "Sex and the City" author over champagne and caviar on the Upper East Side. "And they're flat because they are online a lot."

Everybody Against Elon?!?

Bannon: Musk should be 'deported from the country immediately'

Steve Bannon called for President Trump to investigate Elon Musk's immigration status and deport him, citing his birth in South Africa and alleged drug use, after Musk criticized Trump'...

Show Time For Free Money

No time to roll credits: Film tax incentives give Kansas City more screen time than ever - Startland News

After Hallmark movie touchdown, TV and film crews are scoring big in Kansas City, official says With cameras rolling and spotlights shining, Kansas City is positioning itself as one of the Midwest's most attractive film destinations, said Rachel Kephart, noting reinvigorated support from city hall and an effective mix of local and state incentives.

Maybe More Rain

Kansas City weather: More showers overnight, storm chance this weekend

Showers and storms move through Kansas City overnight, but a drier weekend with sunshine and mild temperatures is in store.

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