Kansas City Closeness: Artful Locals, Wild Life & Iran From Missiles

So, we've all gotta find new & exciting ways to pay the rent in this economy and not so long ago Bella Hadid, Devon Lee & Sydney Carlson shared a phone case collab in their skivvies which merits attention as season change along with our daily peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Season Of Creativity Starts

6 Kansas City art exhibits you'll love seeing this spring

Dont' miss these six art exhibitions at museums and galleries around the Kansas City metro, spanning Indigenous artists from the Midwest and aspiring students ready to embrace a wider world.

Show-Me Gun Rules?!?

Missouri court considers if cities can regulate how guns are stored in parked cars

Last July, a judge struck down a 2017 St. Louis ordinance that required gun owners to use lock boxes if they wanted to leave firearms in unattended vehicles, saying that it violated Missouri's law banning local gun regulations. The city of St. Louis appealed.

Rock Chalk Patriotism Tested

Kansas high schoolers could be required to take American citizenship test to graduate * Kansas Reflector

In what founding document does the phrase "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" appear? Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?These are among the 128 questions on the U.S. citizenship test, and they could become study material for Kansas students.

Careful Of Critters

Lenexa safety officials warn of increase in diseased raccoons reports

The Lenexa Police Department reported its animal control officers are seeing more raccoons in the area exhibiting signs of canine distemper.

Local Hip-Hop Game Winning

Apparel brand spreads across Midwest. But it's still 'a taste of Kansas City'

"It's a notch in the belt, but there's still more work to do," the brand's co-owner said.

Celeb Sleepover Exposed

Bella Hadid and best friend Devon Lee Carlson just made lace lingerie a high fashion statement

The best friends posed in a selection of ultra-cute looks to announce the launch of their Orebella x Wildflower Cases collab - see photos

MAGA Medical Questions

Trump is eager to disclose details on others' health - but not his own

President revealing congressman's terminal diagnosis follows caginess about his own health, such as recent rash

Progress Against Prez

Bernie Sanders: 'We Got to Make Sure that Trump Is Neutered in 2026'

Thursday on MS NOW's "All In," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Democrats have to make sure President Donald Trump "is neutered" in the 2026 midterm | Clips

Iran From Right-Wing Fight

MAGA battle over Iran, Israel intensifies with Joe Kent resignation

Joe Kent's resignation from a key Trump administration intelligence post has put the spotlight on a small but vocal segment of right-wing figures who believe Israel has pulled President Trump into ...

MAGA Fights Antisemitism

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students after Oct. 7 attacks

The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.

Iran From More Bombing

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike as war in Mideast enters week 4

Iran is reporting that its Natanz nuclear enrichment facility has been hit in an airstrike. The official Iranian news agency Mizan said there was no radiation leakage in the Saturday strike.

South Of Border Scandal

Colombian President Gustavo Petro caught up in multiple narcotics trafficking probes, sources say

The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.

Iran From Rockets

Iran fired missiles at UK-US base on Diego Garcia, BBC understands

It is understood the attack was unsuccessful and happened before the UK announced an expansion of US use of British bases.

Can Windy City Keep NFL?!?

Futuristic Soldier Field proposed to urge Bears to stay in Chicago

Edward Peck Design has proposed adding a translucent canopy to the Chicago Bears' stadium to convince the NFL team to stay in the city.

Celeb Bad Behavior Is ACTUALLY A Great Distraction

27 Famous People Who Are Allegedly Super Rude IRL

An actor said, "I hadn't done many movies, and even though they screen-tested some pretty famous guys, I somehow [sneaked] into the leading role. The [lead] actress said, 'No way! You've got to be kidding me!' Loudly. Between takes. To other actors on set. I would literally go to my mom's house and cry."

No Love For NextGen

Modern love: Why young adults are having less sex than previous generations

The State of Dating Report found that nearly half of Gen Z respondents surveyed were single compared to one-fifth of older generations, and 37% of Gen Zers reported not having any sex in the last month.

Cowtown Serves Globe

'Ready for judgment': Kansas City's world-class barbecue scene preps for World Cup scrutiny

Kansas City's reputation for world-class barbecue will be judged one smoke ring at a time when FIFA World Cup 26 arrives in three months.

Captive Rescue Reported

KCNSC engineers save sea turtle's life at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Rescued sea turtle at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium overcomes buoyancy issues with a custom-designed weighted harness made by KCNSC engineers

Celebrate Local Life Saver

Veterinarian makes history as first Black woman to own animal hospital in KC area

A Kansas City native is making history this Women's History Month, breaking barriers and setting a new standard in veterinary medicine.

Round World This Morning

No late risers: KC's hottest line leads to a sell-out doughnut; owners balance appetite with days-long production

Slow Rise is building a loyal following in Kansas City, but the same thing that makes these destination treats so unique - a sourdough twist on the traditional doughnut - brings production challenges. Here's how owners Jessica and Jeff Dunkel are filling the opportunity amid risk.

Weekend Temperature Bump

First Warn Forecast: Record rivaling heat Saturday, cooler Sunday

The 90-degree sizzling summer heat continues for Saturday. However, a cold front will drastically cool down Sunday.

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