Kansas City Wink: Tech Trouble, MAGA Peace & Forever Shutdown?!?

Right now we notice that angel, influencer and hottie Sara was one of the last of the "official" angels but she remains on a career uptick and inspires today's quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Startup Spending Spree

KCultivator Q&A: Jessica Powell gets candid about 'KC Nice' (and how she'd spend $1M) - Startland News

Jessica Powell swings the sledgehammer on such barriers by leading local initiatives that include Back2KC and New2KC, as well as working on such national efforts as Right to Start. "I win when you win," she said. "I genuinely want other people to see and believe that."


Street Level E-Danger

Juvenile on electric scooter seriously injured after being struck by car

juvenile has serious injuries after being struck by a car Monday night.


Local Perspectives After War

Kansas City community reacts as Israeli hostages freed in U.S.-brokered peace deal

Twenty Israeli hostages and more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners are free after a U.S.-negotiated peace deal that also withdraws Israeli troops from Gaza's main cities.


Rock Legend Shout Out

Rush lead singer signs book '72 Stories' at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Geddy Lee, the lead singer of Rush, was at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum over the weekend to sign copies of his new book "72 Stories: From the Baseball Collection of Geddy Lee."


Rough Final Note For Local Music Man

Acclaimed head of KC Symphony Chorus is suddenly out of his job

Members of the 160-voice company, which is a volunteer ensemble, were officially notified of Bruffy's departure by an email on Friday afternoon that called the matter "a difficult, but necessary development."


Angel Still Soaring . . . 

Sara Sampaio Soars From Supermodel To 'Superman'

With James Gunn's 'Superman,' top model Sara Sampaio is finally living her acting dreams: "I look like a femme fatale, but I don't see myself as this sexy man-eater."


MAGA Earns Historic Moment

Celebrating a hard-won ceasefire, Trump pushes for 'lasting harmony' in the Middle East

Trump traveled to Jerusalem and received a standing ovation in the Knesset for brokering the peace deal with Israel and Hamas.


Former Prez Shares Corporate Push Back Plan

Obama takes aim at companies cutting deals with Trump: 'We have capacity to take a stand'

Universities, law firms and businesses that have changed course should have stood by convictions, says ex-president


Conservative Turnabout

GOP Leader Roasted For Refusing To Celebrate Columbus Day

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota was mocked Monday by X users for not celebrating Columbus Day.


Tragic Aftermath Cont'd

Authorities identify 16 victims in Tennessee munitions factory explosion

A shaken sheriff said that a teacher, a neighbour and one of his best friends were among the victims who died in the 10 October blast.


War In Europe Escalates Again

Trump, Zelensky to discuss Tomahawks for Ukraine at White House Friday

Zelensky has argued that additional firepower will force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.


Long Haul Harsh Times Await Federal Workers

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.


Grill Goes Viral

Hollywood Brown scored two TDs against Detroit. His teeth grabbed the spotlight

Hollywood Brown's diamond-coated grill stole the show at Arrowhead after he scored two TDs, drawing fans attention and debate over custom grill prices.


Indian Summer Again . . . 

Kansas City weather: Spotty showers south of I-70, warmer days ahead

A few spotty showers will remain possible through Tuesday.

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