Kansas City News String: Tracking History & MAGA Trades Threats

More than a few items to cover as we spend quality time with our beloved insomniac & early bird readers by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Cowtown Continues Tradition

KC Streetcar expansion paving new trail in long history

Kansas City's new streetcar extension launches Friday, connecting downtown to UMKC and reviving a transit route with roots dating back to the 1800s.


Courthouse Cash Discharged

WATCH | Jackson County Legislature releases $35 million in funding for nonprofit groups

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota and Jackson County Legislature Chairman Daron McGee announced the release of $35 million in funding for Nonprofit Partnership Grants.


Street Level Warning

'The next opioid crisis': Kansas City woman shares experience with 7-OH

Madison Mcmanness was six and a half years clean from heroin when a friend suggested she try 7-OH to help with anxiety.


Ivy League Solutions?!?!

Kansas City's Municipal Court first court in the U.S. to adopt Yale University's Fathers for Change program

Kansas City's Municipal Court is the first court in the country to adopt Yale University's Fathers for Change program.


Baller Comeback

Andy Reid shares 'positive' update on rookie Josh Simmons' absence

The Kansas City Chiefs' latest first-round pick, left tackle Josh Simmons, hasn't played or practiced with the team since Week 5. Since then, the team has offered little information abo...


Pretty Woman Perusal 

Julia Roberts, 57, looks very youthful in new campaign

This comes after the Pretty Woman star said she would 'never' get a face lift even though she knows letting her wrinkles develop is a 'great risk' when working in Hollywood.


MAGA Moves Against Neighbor

Trump says Canada trade negotiations 'terminated' over advert

Trump says the advert included former president Ronald Regan speaking negatively about tariffs.


Tesla King Fears Consequences 

Elon Musk defends $1 trillion pay package: 'I just don't feel comfortable building a robot army here and then being ousted' | Fortune

Tesla CEO Elon Musk warns "corporate terrorists" are trying to take away his $1 trillion pay package-and control over building out the company's AI and robotic future.


Windy City Face-Off

Stephen A. Smith Tells JB Pritzker To His Face Chicago Violence' Has 'Been Incredibly Alarming'

'One year after another'


Brit & Priest Conduct EPIC Sit

King Charles makes history by praying publicly with Pope Leo

Charles becomes first reigning British monarch to pray with a pope publicly since Henry VIII split from Rome in 1534


Rocketman Edorses Axis

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop", state media KCNA reported on Friday.


TKC Seyz Safety First . . .

6 things gay men should know before having sex with a silver fox, according to sex experts

Whether you're planning to bottom for a daddy or top a silver-haired hearthrob, our experts are here to help.


Local Nightcap . . . 

From Hops to Hemp: Boulevard Debuts THC Seltzer

KC's hometown brewery, Boulevard Brewing Co., launches two new beverages. One blazing a new trail and the return of a fan favorite .


Soggy Autumn Expected

Waves of rain expected overnight into Friday

Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Impact Days due to the scattered showers and storms.

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