Kansas City News Stand: Local Teaching, MAGA Money & Olympic Politics

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Local Working-Class Crisis

Kansas City's working unhoused: For more people, 'getting a job' isn't enough to afford housing

An increasing number of Kansas City families have jobs but still need shelter or assistance, due to the gap between the wages they earn and the cost of housing. It's a formula for rising homelessness.

JoCo End Of Era

This shop in downtown Overland Park will close after more than 20 years

"This is a bittersweet announcement, but our hearts are full of gratitude for all the support many of you have given us."

Kick Ball Party Forever

Kansas City's Argentine community celebrates World Cup spot

While the Argentinean community in the Kansas City metro is small, the energy was through the roof at Buenos Aires Restaurant and Bakery in Shawnee Saturday night, as Argentineans in their home away from home came together to celebrate their country coming to play in the World Cup this summer.

Post-Grad Opportunity . . . 

KC Guarantee to provide 2 years of free tuition at Metropolitan Community College for eligible students

Metropolitan Community College has launched KC Guarantee, an initiative to make college more accessible and affordable by guaranteeing up to two years of tuition-free education for eligible students.

Artsy Life Lesson

Nelson-Atkins puts people first, earns national recognition

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art awarded prestigious certification.

Glory Daze Well-Remembered 

Rich Gannon reminisces on the 1997 Chiefs at Radio Row

"As much as I love Marty, I thought that was probably the worst decision he has ever made."

Angel Shares Endurance

Madison Beer Gets Real About Social Media, Being a Woman in the Industry and Her New Album 'Locket'

The 26-year-old, who has spent nearly all of her young adult in the public eye, is working on giving herself grace: "I'm all about not being too tough on myself."

Public Radio Against Prez

How the Presidency is Making Trump Richer : Up First from NPR

Before President Donald Trump's first term, he was in a "tight spot" financially, according to New Yorker writer David Kirkpatrick. At the start of his second term, Kirkpatrick says, Trump was in an "even tighter" spot. But six months later, Trump's financial situation had substantially improved.Kirkpatrick has done a full accounting of the money, that's flowed into the Trump family coffers.

Progressively Advancing . . . 

Democrats' gains shake up Republicans

Democrats have won 26 state legislative seats from Republicans since Trump retook office, with victories in Texas, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Mississippi, Miami, and Houston, showing that Democra...

Conservative Olympic Rebuke

'Cut Him!" Fans Demand Removal of Team USA Skiers with 'Mixed Emotions' Over Representing America

Freestyle skiers for Team USA were slammed for their criticism of ICE, and expressing that they don't represent ICE while wearing the flag.

Dead-Tree Doubt Against One Of World's Richest Dudes

As goes the Washington Post: US democracy takes another hit under Trump

Jeff Bezos's axing of more than 300 jobs at the storied newspaper has renewed fears about the resilience of America's democracy to withstand Trump's attacks

Big Game Superstition Emerges

Pope Theory? How the papal conclave powered Seahawks Super Bowl run

Did Pope Leo XIV's election in May signal a Seahawks' Super Bowl run? Here's a look at the connection between Seattle and its friends in high places.

American Tragedy Update

Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for mother's safe return.

Police have said they believe that Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Arizona home a week ago.

Kitty Career Moves . . . 

The one change that worked: I quit my job, became a cat-sitter - and found new friends

Cat-sitting can only be relied upon for pocket money, but it has enriched me in other ways. The most unexpected benefit has been finally meeting my neighbours

Bubba Plans Turnabout

'I Won't Be Your Prop': Bill Clinton Accuses Republicans of Turning Epstein Investigation Into Partisan Theater While Calling for a Public Hearing

Bill Clinton is calling for a public hearing in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

European Hope For Peace

Zelensky says Trump wants Russia-Ukraine peace deal by June, before midterms focus

"We had very good talks today having to do with Russia-Ukraine. Something could be happening," Trump told reporters.

Middle-East Moving Day

Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens, allowing limited travel as Palestinians claim delays and mistreatment

CAIRO (AP) - A limited number of Palestinians were able to travel between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened after a two-day closure, Egyptian state media reported. The vital border point opened last week for the first time since 2024, one of the main requirements for the U.S.-backed ceasefire.

El Papa Perspective

Declan Lynch: In our wacky new world order, Pope Leo seems radically progressive

David Ryan seemed elated as he spoke to reporters after meeting Pope Leo.

Chef Dishes Local Foodie Scene

IN Conversation with Pyet DeSpain - IN Kansas City Magazine

The first winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef television show on Fox was a Wyandotte County girl, and her new cookbook, Rooted in Fire (2025), blends the Native American and Mexican food traditions of her ancestors. Pyet DeSpain, 35, was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and lived on the Osage Indian Reservation before moving to...

Serving Urban Cuisine 

Kansas City brewery adds chicken restaurant as it looks to be the 'neighborhood hub' of 18th & Vine

Vine Street Brewing is welcoming a restaurant partner, the founder of Urban, into its space, combining chicken and beer into a new concept: Vine Street Chicken Co. Kansas City.

Kansas City Winter Bounce Today

Perfect conditions for outdoor plans with sunshine and light winds through Sunday

The last two weekends hit us with snow and dangerous cold. Mother Nature is offering a much-needed break this weekend! A surge of seasonally warm air will dominate the next few days before typical February weather returns mid-week.

The totes horrible Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning is the Sunday song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.