Kansas City Sunday Stare: Local Service, Former Prez Outrage & Maybe New Boss

Once again, fashionista, celeb and angel Behati inspires our peek at a pop culture, community reporting and to headlines.

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Local Welcome . . . 

Kansas Citians prep for World Cup visitors by opening homes to fans

With 100,000 Argentinians expected to come to Kansas City this summer for the World Cup, many of them are looking for places to stay.

Road Work Outlook

2 Kansas City streets closed for foreseeable future for I-70 project. Here's how long it'll last

Parts of Indiana Avenue and Cleveland Avenue will be closed for months as part of the Improve I-70 project in Kansas City, MO.

Kangaroo NextGen Crowned

The national Democratic Party chair visits UMKC, prompts youth to 'take the torch' and lead

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin spoke with UMKC students on Feb. 6 at Scofield Hall, urging them to "get involved" in the upcoming midterm election. The roundtable event was part of the seven-figure "When We Count" voter registration effort, launched on Jan. 13. Their strategy currently involves prioritizing localized outreach early to...

More Developer Deets . . . 

Downtown's Peck's Building to Become Apartments

The mostly vacant, 11-story former department store at the northwest corner of 11th and Main is set to come back to life. Exact Architects is the leading the charge with this project. The firm is behind the renovation of the Carnival Building at 8th and Broadway into the Harvey Dutton Lofts, ongoing redevelopment of 929...

Serving Locals . . . 

Good Karma Coffee builds community through culture as coffee shop celebrates 1 year in business

Rain and chilly weather couldn't dampen the Valentine's Day spirit at Good Karma Coffee. Celebrating one year in business, the coffee shop serves as more than just a place to grab a drink.

Angelic Dedication Endures

Adam Levine's wife Behati Prinsloo posts Valentine's Day tribute

The 37-year-old South African model shared two photos with the 46-year-old Maroon 5 frontman and added the caption: 'forever and ever.'

MAGA Leverages Economy

Promises Made, Promises Kept: 71 Prices That Fell in January and Kept Inflation Low

"Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods," President Trump said at an August 2024. And he did it. | Economy

Former Prez Shames Current White House . . . 

Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape

The former US president didn't name Trump, but lamented the lack of "shame" and "decorum" among public officials.

Progressively Global Debate

Democrats say Trump's climate rollbacks 'corruption in action'

Democrats are linking President Trump's unraveling of climate change regulations to a larger story about corruption, a midterm argument they think could hurt Republicans in the battles for the House and Senate this fall. While climate change itself may not be an issue driving most voters to the polls, Democrats are seeking to make a...

Iran From Regime Change

Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich

About 250,000 people have demonstrated against Iran's government on the sidelines of a gathering of world leaders in Germany.

American Water Worries Emerge

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.

Creepers Targeted El Papa

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to 'take down' Pope Francis | CNN

Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to "take down" the pontiff, according to newly released files from the US Department of Justice.

Crafty Index Debuts

Kansas City illustrator turns library checkout cards into tiny works of art. She only gets 'one shot'

Heidi Pitre's series merges literature, nostalgia, and history, featuring pen-and-ink drawings on about 160 vintage library checkout cards. Interest in the pieces has expanded, but her supply of old-school, ephemeral cards is dwindling.

Winter Bump Arrives

Turning warmer and windy into the new week

Morning fog and clouds clear out this afternoon, leaving us with sunshine and warmer temperatures.

Love Hangover by Diana Ross is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.