Kansas City Neon: Kitty Escapes Gunfire, Reconciliation & H-1B $100K

Local survival stories, rising costs and all manner of diplomacy dominates our reading tonight as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for late night & early morning denizens of the cowtown discourse . . . 

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Kitten recovering from leg amputation after being shot by pellet gun

Shot with a pellet gun and left for dead, a 13-month-old kitten in Kansas City is recovering after having its leg amputated Monday.

Friday Forgiveness

'I forgive him': Man whose brother died in Independence house explosion speaks out

The surviving brother who was involved in a house explosion in Independence said his deceased brother had been fighting addiction and mental illness.

Local Street Life Dreams

'Reconnecting the East Side' project seeks to reimagine US 71 Highway

The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is asking residents for help in reimagining U.S. 71 Highway as part of the "Reconnecting the East Side" project.

Slow News Day 

Passengers report delays Friday afternoon at Kansas City International Airport

Several passengers at Kansas City International Airport reported delays Friday afternoon for both arriving and departing flights.

Dead-Tree Accusations

KC-based American Shaman hit with new lawsuit over 'dangerous' gas station drug

Owner Vince Sanders and his company were the subjects of a recent three-part investigative series by the Kansas City Star about the smoke shop drug.

For Old Time's Sake

Madonna, 67, nearly busts out of sheer lace dress in racy photo shoot

Madonna left little to the imagination in a sheer lace dress with a plunging neckline in photos she posted on Instagram to announce a sequel to her "Confessions on a Dance Floor" album.

MAGA Demands Money 

Trump to impose $100K fee on H-1B visas in new immigration action | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday that would impose a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas - an effort to curb overuse of the program, a White House official told CNN.

Meet New White House Boss?!?

Socialist 'Squad' member AOC eyeing 2028 presidential run: report

Ocasio-Cortez has also doled out millions this year on growing her social media presence and obtaining a list of possible supporters and donors.

Counselor Cancelled

US attorney tasked with inquiring into Trump critics resigns after president says 'I want him out'

Erik Siebert leaving after his investigation finds insufficient evidence to charge New York'a attorney general Letitia James with a crime

Debating Supreme Walking Papers

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow end of deportation protections for Venezuelans

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a case about its efforts to end temporary protected status for Venezuelans.

GOP Argues For Free Speech

'Dangerous as hell': Ted Cruz compares FCC chair's threats against ABC to mob tactics | CNN Politics

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday denounced Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to pull ABC's broadcast license as "unbelievably dangerous" and compared some of his rhetoric to "mafioso" tactics.

We All Have Our Probs

Hot mum moans it's 'not easy' being stuck in a mid-thirties body and feeling 20

A HOT mum has complained it's not easy having such an attractive, youthful appearance. Jen Ferguson, 34, who describes herself as "not your typical mum", often shows off her...

Local Animal Advocate Honored

Kansas City animal activist wins service award for helping shelter dogs get adopted

Scott Poore, founder of On A Mission KC, helps overlooked pets find a home and provides resources for rural animal shelters. It recently earned him the Spirit of Service award from the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, which came with a check for $20,000 to continue his work.

Maybe Soggy Weekend

Rain chances across the Kansas City metro this weekend

It's not expected to be a washout this weekend, but those with outdoor plans will want an umbrella.

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