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Mayor, city manager present $2.5 billion budget proposal for 2026-27 to Kansas City, Missouri, City Council

Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas and City Manager Mario Vasquez presented a $2.5 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 to the KCMO City Council on Thursday.

Local Diversity Debate Sound Off

City reopens applications after no local or Black artists selected for 18th & Vine mural

The community is speaking out after no local or Black artists were chosen as semifinalists for a new mural in Kansas City's historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.

Tech Resources Rising

Google announces construction underway for second data center campus in Kansas City

The boom of data center construction across Kansas City is set to continue, including the latest project that includes a new arrangement with Evergy for power.

Meet Latest Ugly Captive

Kansas City Zoo's giraffe herd continues to grow amid 'baby boom'

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium introduced yet another member of the herd Thursday.

Check Patriotism Hatching

Meet the bald eagle pair who laid their first eggs on camera in eastern Jackson County

Two bald eagles in Jackson County who are being featured on a live cam now have names. The eagles, Freedom and Liberty, laid an egg Feb. 9.

Gossip Blog Discovers One Of Our Longtime Fave Fashionistas

Abigail Ratchford's Sexy Snapshots

Abigail Ratchford's Sexy Snapshots

Marking MAGA Money Move

Costs from Trump's tariffs paid almost entirely by US consumers

Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.

Progressive Push Back

Democrats eye legal action, GOP seeks answers on alleged Trump admin "spying" on Congress

"This is very serious, and we're not going to let it go," said one House Democrat.

Show-Me Corruption Fight

Hawley Calls For Indictment of Keith Ellison over Alleged Ties to Somali Fraudsters

Josh Hawley is calling for the indictment of Keith Ellison over accusations that he accepted campaign contributions from Somali fraudsters.

Legal Ruling On Military Debate

Pete Hegseth says Pentagon will repeal court order blocking punishment against Mark Kelly | Blaze Media

The judge said the Pentagon had violated Kelly's freedom of speech rights.

Court Fight Over Commentary

Leftists Are Filing Free Speech Lawsuits over Fallout from Celebrating Charlie Kirk Assassination

Free speech lawsuits have been filed by multiple leftists fired from their jobs after revealing their pro-assassin sentiments in the aftermath of Turning Point USA founder and conservative icon Charlie Kirk's horrific assassination.

Border Tech War Backstory

Laser weapon that shut down El Paso's skies was LOCUST system

What we know about the bizarre events leading up to the airspace closure.

Aliens Of Non-Mexican-Kind Exposed?!?!

Video of mysterious craft hovering over El Paso upends balloon claims

New video from El Paso is challenging the White House claims that a party balloon was shot down and sparked a massive FAA shut down.

EPIC Flex Underway

Second US aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East, AP source says

The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East.

Euro Fight For Future

Ukraine unveils revolutionary 'Sunray' laser that can silently take out Russian drones: 'Invisible lightning'

Ukraine has developed a silent, undetectable laser that can take out Russian drones as if "struck by invisible lightning" -- and all at a fraction of the cost of similar high-tech weapons made in the US, according to a new report.

Celeb Transformation Cont'd

Jelly Roll's Wife Bunnie Xo On Leaving Prostitution To Become 'Trailer Park Barbara Walters'

Jelly Roll's wife Alyssa DeFord, better known as Bunnie Xo, is a classic tale of never giving up. She's been through a lot, but always knew it was going to work out for her one day.

Local Front Porch Boozing

KC Sipps: Sweet weekend plans and an indoor beer festival at Union Station

Food Editor Sarah Sipple shares timely restaurant news and events for Kansas City.

Soggy Lonely Hearts Day Awaits

Warm Friday before widespread rain on Valentine's Day in the Kansas City metro

Friday will end the week on a warm and dry note, with highs in the lower 60s expected. That's about 20 degrees above normal!

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