Kansas City Collab: Local Help, ICE Regret & MAGA Retreat

Right now a collab featuring billionaire hottie Kylie & Brit music diva Charlie xcx inspires the start of our day by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Dude Solidarity

Kansas City Dad Tribe builds brotherhood, tackles fatherhood isolation

With Valentine's Day approaching and father-daughter events filling calendars across the metro, a fast-growing dads group in Kansas City says it's changing lives by building community among fathers.

Elites Also Need Head Check

City of Leawood passes new helmet ordinance at city council meeting this week

On Monday, the Leawood City Council passed a new helmet ordinance regarding minors on electric or motorized devices.

Show-Me Cowtown Consequences

Missouri court rules against man serving 40 years on 23-year prison sentence for Kansas City murders

Deandre Pointer lost his challenge to the way the Missouri Department of Corrections calculated his time-served credit. His attorney says he will appeal.

Crafting Communities

A new strategy in Kansas builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years

The projects use community land trusts to sell homes at a reduced price and keep them affordable in the future. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is using the real estate tool to build entire neighborhoods that aim to help address the state's affordable housing shortage.

Local Classic Returns

Ahead of her Folly Theater performance, opera superstar Joyce DiDonato talks Emily Dickinson, her Kansas City roots and recent musical inspiration

Mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato is an international opera superstar, and she's originally from Prairie Village.

Divas Debut . . . 

Charli xcx and A. G. Cook preview The Moment with video for soundtrack cut 'Residue'

Ever wanted to see Kylie Jenner dressed as a Charli doppelgänger?

MAGA Moves Out

Trump administration to withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

Border czar Tom Homan said that the administration's goal "is to achieve a complete drawdown" in the Twin Cities.

La Migra Assistance

Exclusive: Rep. Brandon Gill Introduces Bill to Set 25-Year Moratorium on Immigration from Somalia

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) introduced legislation on Tuesday that would set a 25-year moratorium on immigration from Somalia.

Scary Targeting Exposed

Authorities investigate ransom note in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom, sheriff says

Authorities say they're looking into the authenticity of a possible ransom note for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. According to a local sheriff, the note contained details of what Nancy Guthrie was wearing the night she disappeared.

American Legal Admission

Attorney for government tells judge in ICE case: 'This job sucks'

Julie Le made the remark while she was representing the U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota, where federal officers are conducting a massive immigration crackdown.

Iran From Brinkmanship 

Iran wants to change venue and format of nuclear talks with U.S.

The demands risk pushing Trump closer to military action.

Vlad Serves Cold Vengeance 

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', Starmer says

The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Spy Games Ahead Of Midterms

Gabbard says Trump asked her to attend FBI raid at Georgia elections hub

Her presence alarmed Democratic lawmakers, but Tulsi Gabbard insists she acted "well within my statutory authorities."

Tech King Talks Burning Love

Bill Gates admits he was 'foolish' amid 'sex with Russian girls' bombshell

BILL Gates has admitted he was "foolish" to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein, in his first interview since the latest bombshell files were released. Speaking to 9News the tech mogul deni...

Country Headliner Gets Salty

Tim McGraw bringing show to Morton Amphitheater stage

One of country music's most famous stars is bringing his North American summer tour to the Kansas City metro's newest outdoor arena.

Hipster Fare Sneak Peek

Dish & Drink KC: Core Coffee & Eatery and Bamboo Penny's

Dish & Drink KC logo by Theodore Rosen While I'm a creature of habit, I do appreciate a first visit. Walking into a place for the first time removes loyalty and routine from the equation. All you have are first impressions and vibes, which makes it easier to tell what works and what doesn't without any feeling of obligation.

Kansas City Chill Today

Today might be the last chilly day for a while

Tomorrow begins a long stretch of warmer weather

A. G. Cook - Residue is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.