Kansas City News Hotness: Local Struggle, MAGA Against Kimmel & Housing Stock

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Cowtown Infrastructure FAILS Amid Inferno

Fire at Kansas City apartment complex displaces three people, hydrant malfunction complicates firefighter response

A Kansas City apartment fire displaced three people after a hydrant failed. Firefighters recovered quickly; no injuries reported, Red Cross helping.

Building Up The Burbs

IN DEPTH: Why you may see several home rebuild projects around Fairway

It's not uncommon to see construction sites frequently popping up in traditional neighborhoods throughout the City of Fairway.

Local Fashion Statement

This founder has more than swag; his platform matches companies with merch Gen Z will actually wear

A lot of branded swag gets buried at the bottom of a drawer after being collected from a special event or trade show - never again to see the light of day, Ivan Hadzhiev said, noting his new startup is helping companies think outside the bag when they design and distribute promotional products.

Crafting Community

A look inside: Metro nonprofit builds affordable homes in Jackson County

Community Service League staff and volunteers welcomed two brand new homes to a neighborhood off Noland Rd. and E Waldo St. in Independence.

Elites Stain Like Everybody Else

Laundry Day: Three Versatile Laundry Rooms - IN Kansas City Magazine

It's the location of the dreariest of chores, but there's no reason why the laundry room can't be zhushed up with fun finishes, or even do double duty as a prep kitchen or mudroom. Small But Mighty Interior Designer Natalie O'Shaughnessy had walls torn down and doors moved to create a first-floor laundry close to...

Diva Dances Inspire Adoration

Tate McRae Enchants Crowd With Performance Of Song That 'Changed My Life' | iHeart

The "Sports Car" singer was anything but "greedy" with her fiery festival set 🔥 | iHeart

MAGA Not Joking

Trump slams Kimmel's return: "We're going to test ABC out on this"

Trump claimed ABC told White House officials that Jimmy Kimmel's show had been canceled.

No, No They Can't

Can Progressive Mayors Redeem the Democratic Party?

Bill McKibben writes about progressive mayoral candidates, particularly Boston's Michelle Wu, New York's Zohran Mamdani, and Seattle's Katie Wilson.

MAGA Forever?!?

Graham says he would support third Trump term in 2028

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says he would like to see President Trump run for a third term in 2028, even though the 22nd Amendment limits the president of the United States to servi...

American Exceptionalism After All?!?

European recognition of Palestinian state shows US still only power that counts

Britain and France's decision to recognise a Palestinian state is a historic moment, but it only becomes feasible with US support.

MAGA Doubts Vlad

In major shift, Trump says he now thinks Ukraine can win back all of its territory taken by Russia

The president's post on Truth Social came after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Ladies On Top Of Latest Reporting

Ultimate women's guide to having your best sex EVER in middle-age

It is a claim that will, undoubtedly, raise eyebrows - or, even more likely, make eyes roll with faint boredom.

Home Team Finishes Strong

Royals fans enraptured with a delightful 8-4 win over Angels

Katie's Latest Forecast

Light showers in the morning, then it will be dry and warmer today

There won't be another chance of rain for quite a while

The Chainsmokers - Smooth is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.