Kansas City Aura: Local Sweep, Transit & Iran From Occupation

Kansas City Aura: Local Sweep, Transit Tragedy & Iran From Occupation

For late night readers and early birds we share more than a few items for consideration from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Money Talks

Residents weigh in on transit and World Cup spending at Kansas City's second budget hearing

Comments focused on public transportation, violence prevention and proposed cuts to nonprofit programs in the city's proposed $2.5 billion budget, with some also questioning World Cup-related transit and infrastructure priorities.

Local Lady Player Stays Winning

From sports fan to sports agent: Kansas City woman blazes trail as one of only a few in her field

Amanda Carlo is making history in Kansas City as the first and only local female sports agent. We're sharing her story as part of our Making a Difference series.

Locals Beating Around Brush

Cleanup underway in Kansas City metro after EF-0 tornado

Northeastern Johnson County, Kansas residents are still cleaning up after a tornado rolled through the area late Friday night.

New Big Deal After Playoff FAIL

Kenneth Walker III signing $45 million contract with Chiefs in NFL free agency splash

The 25-year-old cashed in after a phenomenal postseason run with the Seahawks that culminated with the team's second Super Bowl title.

Our Betters Set Agenda

KCPBS' Nick Haines Previews Week Ahead for March 9, 2026

Big 12 men's college basketball and the return of the KC Current, the city's women's soccer team, mark a big sports week in Kansas City.

Actress Shares Retro Goodness

Elizabeth Hurley slips back into her plunging 1999 Met Gala gown, 27 years later: 'Aging backwards'

Elizabeth Hurley pulled her plunging black Versace gown out of the archives for a weekend in India, 27 years after first wearing it to the 1999 Met Gala. Fans say the 60-year-old actress is "aging backwards."

MAGA Considers Iran Winning

Trump says "the war is very complete," and he's considering taking over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.

Progressive Pull Back

Manhattan Institute Poll: Democratic Voters Want a More Moderate Party

Progressive advocacy groups, ideological nonprofits, activist donors, and unions have enormous influence over candidate recruitment and policy priorities.

MAGA Wins Over Unlikable?!?

Poll: Trump More Popular Than Stephen Colbert, Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, AOC

An NBC poll says President Donald Trump is more popular than his fiercest critics, including CBS's "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).

GOP After Transit Tragedy

Republican NTSB member says he was fired by White House

A Republican National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) member said he was fired by the White House last Friday without an explanation. Todd Inman said in a statement to The Hill that he has yet to receive "any reason for this termination."

Tech Trouble To Court

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

Buckeye Life Lesson

Ohio State President Carter resigns over inappropriate relationship

Ohio State President Ted Carter has resigned after a little more than two years on the job.

Feds Investigate COVID Vote

FBI subpoenas election records in Arizona, expanding 2020 inquiry

Federal investigators last week sought and obtained records relating to the 2020 election in Arizona, the Republican leader of the state Senate said Monday."Late last week I received and complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records relating to the Arizona State Senate's 2020 audit of Maricopa County," state Senate President Warren Petersen said in a post on X.

Iran From New Boss

Iran: Mass rallies held in support of new supreme leader

Iranian state media said hundreds of thousands went out in support of Mojtaba Khamenei, nine days after his father's killing by an Israeli airstrike. Follow DW for all the updates.

Money Can't Buy Refuge?!?

War tests Dubai as safe space for the super rich

The role of the financial capital in Persian Gulf dealmaking and investment comes under threat.

Celeb Casa Targeted By AR-15

Gunfire outside Rihanna's house results in arrest | CNN

The police have arrested a woman following gunshots being fired at the home of Rihanna. No one was injured in the shooting, police say.

Medical Deep Background Exposed

I'm an ER doc and people always ask about the weirdest thing I've pulled out of a patient's butt - this is my craziest story

An ER doc has gone viral for revealing the most outrageous object he's ever removed from a patient's butt - we promise you'll never think of autumn the same way again.

Baller Brightens Day

Bobby Witt Jr. dazzles with the glove at the World Baseball Classic

Wow. Just wow, Bobby.

Hipsters Share Snack

Eat This Now: Brunch at Oil on Linen, featuring the hojicha palmer

Oil on Linen brunch // photo by Cory Swieczkowski "Gallery or courtyard?" Even from the hostess's first question at Oil On Linen, the novelty of eating in an art museum is evident. Each respective choice presents a unique brunch experience at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Latest Weather Warning

Timeline: Strong to severe storms possible in Kansas City Tuesday evening and overnight

Strong to potentially severe storms could move into the Kansas City area Tuesday evening and overnight.

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