Kansas City Extended: Growing Season & Iran From Fighting

Playing a bit of catch up tonight we take another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Westside Stays In Lane

Southwest Boulevard 'road diet' project set to begin next week

The project will reduce the current four lane road to two lanes. One lane in each direction.

Celebrating Facilities . . . 

Kansas City's Union Station unveils new Grand Plaza restrooms ahead of World Cup

Kansas City's Union Station plans to be one of the key focus points for fans of this summer's FIFA World Cup 2026.

Tragic Postscript

Metro family pleads for help after beloved Gates BBQ Pitmaster killed in hit-and-run

A Kansas City family is grieving an unimaginable loss after a father, grandfather, and husband of more than 30 years was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his scooter.

The Dotte Plays For Time

Wyandotte County homeowners step up to help each other fight property valuation spikes ahead of the deadline

With the Wyandotte County property valuation appeal deadline quickly approaching on Thursday, March 26, neighbors are stepping up to help each other navigate the process.

Serving Liberty To Tech

New $1.4 billion AI data center heading to Liberty, Missouri

A new, $1.4 billion AI data center is heading to Liberty, Missouri, bringing one of the largest capital investments ever made in the state to the Kansas City metro.

Celeb Scorns Insta Dudes

Kristin Cavallari calls out 'scumbag' married men who repeatedly 'like' her photos

Kristin Cavallari expressed her disdain for married men who don't follow her but "like" her Instagram Stories.

Iran From Fighting . . . 

Iran launches new strikes, denies Trump's claim of 'very strong talks.' Here's what's happening on day 25 of the war.

"The other side, I can tell you, they'd like to make a deal," the president insisted amid reports that the U.S. had sent Tehran a 15-point peace plan.

Ground War Awaits . . .

Report: Elite 82nd Airborne Troops May Deploy to Mideast for Support

The Pentagon is expected to order roughly 3,000 troops from the Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East "in the coming hours," according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Meet New Progressive Bosses 

Democrats flip seat in Florida state house in district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago

Emily Gregory defeats Republican Jon Maples in district that is home to US president's Palm Beach estate

About Fed Fight FAIL

Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows

Newly released court records indicate the Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn't find any evidence of a crime before a judge quashed government subpoenas, dealing a severe blow to the probe.

La Migra Waiting Game Worsens

TSA officers say ICE deployment won't ease security lines

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) union workers on Tuesday criticized President Trump's deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at select airports, saying the mo...

Election Fight Frustrates

House conservatives erupt over Senate GOP, White House deal amid SAVE Act fight

Conservative House members are revolting against a Senate GOP deal to end the DHS shutdown, arguing that a budget reconciliation plan for ICE and voter ID is a political trap.

Growing Doubt For Conservatives

Soaring fertilizer prices could pressure a U.S. agricultural industry that supports 50 million jobs and over $10 trillion in output | Fortune

Conflict in the Middle East could have ripple effects that run deep through America's agriculture economy.

Iran From Safe Passage

Iran will allow 'non-hostile vessels' to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Leaders in Iran sent a Tuesday letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirming that "non-hostile vessels" would be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The choke point carries a fifth of the world's oil per day. But few ships have made the journey through the single passageway from the Persian Gulf to...

Celeb Stays Winning Unneighborly Fight

'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense in neighbor altercation, police say

Video published by TMZ showed Ritchson hitting the neighbor, but footage from Ritchson's point of view showed the man stepping out in front of the actor's motorbike.

Fashion Advice Refused

My ex slammed 'embarrassing' thong swimsuits I wear to the pool, I don't care

A WOMAN has told her ex to "mind his own business" after he called her "embarrassing" for wearing thong swimsuits down to the hotel pool. Kylie, 47, appears quite partial to...

Serving Excellence

Kansas City bartender Diana Condori named James Beard semifinalist for cocktail service

Behind the bar at Fern Bar in Kansas City, Diana Condori is focused on more than just making drinks.

Patriotic Late Night Peek

Blue Springs bald eagle cam gives rare glimpse at wildlife life cycle

The rare live stream of the eagles nest in Blue Springs has captivated people near and far for several days now.

Departure At Tower

Matthew Naylor to depart National WWI Museum and Memorial after 14-year run

The National WWI Museum and Memorial today announced that President and CEO Matthew Naylor will conclude his tenure in 2027 after 14 years.

Tasty Tuesday Reporting

Eat This Now: Tacos at Tacos El Tio

Photo by Samantha Russell Uncle! Tacos El Tio's devilishly good tacos are heaven-sent. They have quickly become my everything comfort food. Rainy afternoon? Tacos El Tio. Soppy emotional day, or close to it? Tacos El Tio. House to myself and no willpower to cook? Tacos El Tio.

Uptick Underway

Much warmer for the next few days in Kansas City metro

Warm temperatures are on the way again in the metro!

RAYE - 'Click Clack Symphony.' feat. Hans Zimmer was the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.