Kansas City Snap: Tribute, Tough Talk & Offensive Questions

This morning we take a moment to celebrate fashionista, actress and hottie Hailey as we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Head Check

Kansas City providers see federal mental health grants canceled one day and restored the next

The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration canceled $2 billion in grants for mental health and addiction treatment, and then reversed itself almost immediately. "It's just constant whiplash," said the president of First Call KC.

Suburban Redux

Blue Springs plans major downtown revitalization project starting this spring

Blue Springs launches downtown revitalization project with Main Street reconstruction, wider sidewalks and upgraded lighting starting May 2026.

Cowtown Decorating Game

How a local maker is redefining what wallpaper can say about identity and home

When Keisha Jordan couldn't find a wallpaper that felt like her, she decided to make her own. That's how Complex Flavors was born.

Social Media Investigation

KSHSAA responds following viral referee fall during Bonner Springs-Eudora girls basketball game

KSHSAA said it is in conversation with schools and officials following a viral incident Friday night during a Bonner Springs-Eudora girls basketball game.

Culinary Achievements . . . 

From Kansas City pitmasters to national heroes

The Operation BBQ Relief story

Let's Be Friends With Celebs

Hailey Bieber & Kendall Bring the "Going-Out" Top to W's Best Performances Party

The models abided by a similar outfit formula at W's starry Best Performances party on Saturday.

MAGA Shares Tough Talk

Trump asserts Ilhan Omar should be jailed or booted to Somalia

President Donald Trump declared in a Truth Social post that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota should be placed in jail or sent to Somalia.

ICE Protest Turning Point?!?

Walz Mobilizes Minnesota National Guard Due to Anti-ICE Protests

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has mobilized the Minnesota National Guard as anti-ICE protests have continued, according to multiple reports.

American Tradition Cont'd

The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday

As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr.

Former Deuce Asked REALLY Dumb Question

In his new book, Gov. Josh Shapiro recalls an 'offensive' vetting process to be Kamala Harris' running mate

In Shapiro's memoir set to publish later this month, he recalls being asked by Harris' vetting team if he had ever been "an agent of the Israeli government," among other new details.

Newsie Defends Himself Amid MASSIVE Wave Of Criticism

Don Lemon Bites Back at MAGA After Anti-ICE Confrontation

The former CNN host faced calls to be jailed for livestreaming a Minneapolis protest.

Today's Inside Joke

What I Learned From 3D Printing My Own Sex Toys

The idea of a machine that can make stuff in my house has stuck with me since my earliest exposure to sci-fi.

Home Team Tribute

Kansas City Royals news: Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

"We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

Katie's Winter Forecast

Bitterly Cold Start This Morning

Wind chills start the day below zero before things warm up for Tuesday

Foo Fighters - Asking For A Friend is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.