Kansas City Smile: Local Resources, Bad Bunny & MAGA Trolling Crosses Line

Right now we celebrate the continued goodness of producer, actress, NextGen 90s Supermodel & Insta hottie Syd and take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Study Stays Winning 

The Linda Hall at 80: A New Era for Every Curious Mind - KC STUDIO

The Linda Hall Library is entering a new era - evolving from a traditional research library into a fully-fledged cultural institution where curiosity thrives.

Cowtown Big Game Connections

'It's what we need right now': Puerto Rican community in Kansas City, local businesses celebrate Super Bowl

At Eileen's Colossal Cookies the shop prides itself on connecting with what matters to their community

Dead-Tree Shares Advice On How To Lose Political Debates

Democracy decays when we think outrage is easier than truth. KC, let's talk | Opinion

Politicians bend reality and flood public discourse with contradictions to wear us out. American Public Square knows frank discussion is the antidote. | Opinion

Check South Side Rubble

Paul Robeson Middle School undergoes demolition

"It's a mixed blessing."

Scarcity Endangers Midwest 

National fire truck shortage threatens Missouri and Kansas communities

Affording the new prices of fire trucks or getting them in a reasonable amount of time has become unmanageable for many departments and cities.

Hotness Trumps Policy

Sydney Sweeney on "MAGA Barbie" Nickname: "I've Never Been Here to Talk About Politics"

"I've always been here to make art, so this is just not a conversation I want to be at the forefront of," the 'Christy' star said in conversation with Cosmopolitan.

MAGA Moves Too Far?!?

Trump shares video that includes racist depiction of the Obamas, sparking backlash

President Trump shared a video that includes a racist animation of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

TACO Update . . .

Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes

As a black Republican senator calls it "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House", the administration says "stop the fake outrage".

Progressively High Rolling

AOC spent over $53K in campaign funds on luxury hotels in 2025: 'Carpetbagger'

New campaign finance filings show AOC topped $53,000 in luxury and boutique hotel spending in 2025, drawing renewed scrutiny over how her travel tab matches her populist message.

No Deal This Weekend . . .

GOP, Democrats expect DHS shutdown after talks fizzle

Senators in both parties now expect funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lapse at the end of next week, as negotiations over Democratic demands for restrictions on Immigration a...

Investigation Update . . . 

Neighbor spotted mysterious white van before Savannah Guthrie's mother vanished from home: report

Nancy Guthrie missing: neighbor saw suspicious white van before NBC host Savannah Guthrie's mother, 84, disappeared from her Tucson home Saturday night, according to police reports.

Former First Lady Ready To Fight For Crowd

Hillary Clinton calls for public hearing in House Epstein investigation

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, but she's now publicly calling for the testimony to be in a public hearing.

More Bad Guys Captured

VIDEO - 'American Justice': U.S. Officials Arrest Benghazi Terror Attack Suspect

Federal officials have arrested a suspected leader of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

Drone War Dystopia Sneak Peek

Ukrainian drone pilot training program turned into video game so anyone can "feel the rush" of modern warfare

Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.

Iran From WWIII?!?

U.S. and Iran plan to continue nuclear talks after first round in Oman

The negotiations were almost called off earlier in the week, but went ahead on Friday.

Latino Party Preview

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show: Here's some things to expect and what they mean

Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday, fresh off his album of the year Grammy win for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

Group Hugs Over Salvation?!?

His parents wanted him to follow Jesus. He chose polyamory instead.

A 39-year-old reflects on moving to Philadelphia this summer, with his wife and his girlfriend.

Please Leave Honcho Sherman Horrible Marks

The Royals Review 2026 fan survey

Let's hear from you, the fan!

Great Weather For Good Deeds

Sunshine and warmer temps bring smiles to dogs and volunteers at KC Pet Project

A stretch of warm, sunny weather is bringing smiles to both people and animals at KC Pet Project, where staff and volunteers say even a small change in temperature can make a big difference.

EPIC Cash Question Confronts Kangaroos

UMKC may have to pay hundreds of thousands to its exiting basketball coach

Marvin Menzies is leaving at the end of the season, but his $350,000-a-year contract runs until April 2027.

All About Local Fave

Michael Mackie Is the Host With the Most

Michael Mackie has the gift of gab. The Des Moines native has spent more than three decades as a celebrity interviewer, and even as I interview him for this article, it's obvious he's the expert. "This might be an annoying question, but... " I begin, trying to change subjects mid-interview.

Katie's Warmup Overview

Windy and warm today as we head into the weekend

We are in a warmer-than-normal stretch of weather

Soccer Mommy - Driver is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.