Kansas City Collection: Windstead's Endures & MAGA Care

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Let's Talk About Winstead's: The beloved institution where nostalgia reigns supreme

Once an innovative burger and shake joint, Winstead's is now a dying chain-or is it? Is nostalgia enough to keep the iconic KC restaurant open? Winstead's, home of the steakburger and one of KC's longest-standing restaurants, is dwindling. Just nine years ago, the Midwest-born chain had nine area locations.

Local Faith Moves . . . 

Superintendent of Catholic Schools in Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas to resign in June

On Friday, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced Archbishop Shawn McKnight has accepted Dr. Vince Cascone's resignation.

The Dotte In Motion

Wyandotte County discusses World Cup transit upgrades, prepares next phase of Vision Zero

Plans include increased frequency, expanded microtransit and extended weekend bus hours. Commissioners also discussed traffic safety efforts and updates to special event vendor regulations.

Tribute After Tragedy

'The biggest heart': Family remembering Independence man killed in dog attack

A family is mourning the loss of an Independence, Missouri, man who had "the biggest heart" after he was attacked and killed by a dog he knew.

Where's Waldo Good Time?!?

Get Ready for another Waldo Week!

Waldo is home to over 300 businesses--most of them are small, locally owned shops and restaurants. The annual Waldo Week is a great time to get out and explore some places you may not be familiar with...or make a stop at one of your favorites. Many places will be offering special deals and promotional offers...

Less Than Angelic Exchange . . . 

Les Wexner's attorney caught on hot mic saying he'll 'f-king kill' ex-Victoria's Secret CEO during Jeffrey Epstein probe deposition

A lawyer for billionaire Les Wexner was caught in a hot-mic moment telling the ex-Victoria's Secret CEO off for his long-winded answers during his Jeffrey Epstein deposition before House Oversight Committee investigators this week.

MAGA Offers Medicine

Trump says he's sending a hospital boat to Greenland | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, the Arctic island and Danish territory he has sought to acquire.

Progressively Bad Ideas Recycled

Kamala Harris may yet be the Democratic nominee in 2028

Kamala Harris is topping some new polls of Democratic White House contenders, a sign the former vice president and 2024 presidential nominee has staying power despite her defeat to President Trump....

Truth Isn't Out There . . . 

Trump opens the alien files: Why Americans lean into conspiracies

"People are struggling to make sense of a dizzying world," one researcher said.

World Still At War

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

Genesis Of Hateration?!?!

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

El Papa Steadfast . . . 

Pope Leo XIV: 'No change in Church doctrine on gays and trans people'

The Pontiff has dismissed any immediate prospect of change in the Vatican's stance on LGBT+ rights. It's one of many views he's discussed openly with Vaticanist Elise Ann Allen that are contained in a...

Funny Man Redux

John Mulaney returns to Kansas City in August. How much are tickets?

The two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian brings his stand-up to Kansas City in August.

Chill Weekend Cont'd

Brace for a colder Sunday and Monday before spring returns

Bundle up tight this weekend. Cold winter weather gets a little more intense Sunday and Monday before a dramatic warmup arrives midweek.

Rolling Stones - Shine A Light is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.