Kansas City News Link Pool: Local Concerns & Kirk 'College-Age' Killer Suspected

Kansas City Link Pool: Local Concerns & Kirk 'College-Age' Killer Suspected

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Concern For Local Kitties

TNR programs aim to curb feral cat population in Kansas City

Animal welfare groups in Kansas City are ramping up efforts to control the city's feral cat population through trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.

Car Crime Deep Dive

Police find truck stolen more than 10 years ago in Cass County pond

A truck that was stolen more than 10 years ago was found in a Cass County pond earlier this week.

Biz Reheated . . . 

El Toro Loco restaurant in KCK reopens after ICE operation; Lenexa location remains closed

Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations at two El Toro Loco restaurants in late July forced both to abruptly close, taking the community and workers by surprise. One location has reopened.

Print Probs On Plains

Small newspapers in Kansas face an uncertain future as their owners seek retirement

The past couple of decades have been tough on newspapers. Kansas has lost about 50 publications in the past 20 years. As owners of many small, family-run newspapers are getting older, it's uncertain who will keep the presses running when they retire.

Old School Advocacy

Daughter sues Kansas City nursing home after mother dies of complications from sepsis

A Kansas City woman is suing the nursing home she claims is responsible for her mother's death.

Golden Ghetto Holds Explosive History

Movers get shock finding WWII hand grenades in Johnson County man's basement

2 hand grenades were uncovered in Johnson County, Kansas, by movers helping a Prairie Village man. Police said they haven't been able to determine if they were live.

Local Survivor Story

Marine veteran recalls journey from homelessness to helping other veterans heal

Volunteers from Lowe's worked Wednesday to restore a memorial brick garden at the Veterans Community Project in south Kansas City.

Angel Endures After 40

Alessandra Ambrosio flashes body as she gets 'very serious' with beau

The Victoria's Secret model, 44, was soaking up the sun on the beach in Malibu as she enjoys the last days of summer. The looker had her long honey blonde hair down as she added sunglasses.

Political Consequences Follow Assassination 

'This Is War': Right Blames Left for Charlie Kirk Death

Some, including President Donald Trump, have called for a crackdown on the left after Kirk's murder.

Progressive Talker Booted After Putting Foot In Mouth

MSNBC fires analyst Matthew Dowd for 'unacceptable' comments about Charlie Kirk

Sources told Fox News Digital that MSNBC fired its political analyst Matthew Dowd after his remarks about Charlie Kirk sparked outrage on social media.

Shooter Remains At Large As Of This Writing

Charlie Kirk cops have bombshell video of 'college-age' assassin and find rifle

NEW leads have emerged in the manhunt for the shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials said. Investigators have found a gun, footprints, and video footage of the ̶...

MAGA Deals With Holy Land

Trump demanded Netanyahu commit not to strike Qatar again

The attack was damaging not just for Israel's global standing, but potentially for America's.

Drone War Escalates In Europe

Poland imposes total flight ban in new exclusion zone

A restricted zone in the eastern part of the NATO country is in place following Russian drones entering its airspace.

TV Love For KC Native

Bowen Yang Pays Tribute To Heidi Gardner After 'SNL' Exit: "One Of The Greats"

As 'Saturday Night Live' shakes things up with its cast going into Season 51, Bowen Yang will miss one co-star in particular.

Old School Bedroom Tell-All

I 'gloss over' when people talk to me about sex in my 70s

Midlife minx Jo Good opens up on HELLO!'s Second Act podcast about sex in her 70s

Home Team Stays Alive

Royals bullpen and top order come through in 4-3 win over Guardians

Kansas City's top three hitters combined for six hits.

Toy Train Cooked?!?

Ding Dong Dogs debuts at KC Streetcar's mouthwatering last stop

Matt McLain longed for the hot dogs he grew up eating as a young baseball fan in Chicago. His just-off-the-roller, quick-serve hot dog restaurant near UMKC and the extended KC Streetcar line squirts a dinger of nostalgia in an emerging hub known for premium customer experiences.

Katie Shares Warm Up Report

Today begins a long stretch of 90 degree days that will last through next week

Some patchy fog this morning

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