Kansas City Gathering: Collision Course, Political Talk & Tech Faith

Just a few more things we're watching for the overnight as we share our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Traffic Trouble Inside The Loop

Car chase ends in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, at intersection of 19th, Main

A car chase ended Sunday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, at the intersection of 19th and Main, according to police.

Weekend Whirlwind Aftermath

Shawnee residents describe scary night after EF-0 tornado damages trees and knocks out power

Neighbors in Shawnee spent Saturday cleaning up after overnight storms damaged trees and knocked out power in parts of the Kansas City area.

Show-Me Future Gamer

Second toddler reportedly gets stuck inside Missouri claw machine

In a second incident at the exact same claw machine in Missouri, another toddler had to be rescued after he reportedly climbed inside to "get ball."

Bi-state Political Conversation

4 The People: What to expect in weeks ahead for Kansas, Missouri legislators

Kansas and Missouri legislators are hitting their strides as both legislative sessions continue and key issues are front and center.

Cowtown Saga Cont'd 

'Oldest Kansas City' book offers a guide to some of the city's historic treasures

In Katy Schamberger's book, "Oldest Kansas City," readers can learn about the history behind the city's oldest barbecue restaurants, oldest brick house, oldest neighborhood and so much more.

Angelic Fashion Strategy

Victoria's Secret is back - with a sharper focus on bras and Gen Z

Victoria's Secret is betting that making lingerie "fun" again can reverse years of sliding sales.

MAGA Makes Promises Amid Conflict

Iran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says

President Trump spoke to ABC News' Mary Bruce about the war with Iran.

Progressively Pessimistic 

Americans aren't facing a democratic collapse. We're living in its aftermath | Eric Reinhart

The US was an oligarchy well before Trump's first term. Recognizing this reality is essential to building a true democracy

Big Apple Deflection

NYC Mayor Defends Wife Liking Posts Celebrating Attacks on Israel

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of liking several social media posts cheering the 2023 terrorist attack on Israel.

Latest Drug War Hit

U.S. strikes alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 6

The U.S. struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing six people, U.S.

Politics In Passing

Jesse Jackson Jr. rebukes Obama, Clinton, and Biden for not truly knowing his father during memorial service

Jesse Jackson Jr. issued a rebuke of Presidents Biden, Obama and Clinton during his father's memorial, saying the former presidents "do not know" the late civil rights icon.

TKC Watches Dan McClellan Occasionally & He's Okay

Religion influencers have become like Yelp for faith seekers

Online religious experts are part professor and part pastor and they're reaching millions of people who have questions about modern faith.

Old School Peek Performance

Olathe's Dave McClung, 82, treks 40 miles to Everest Base Camp

Instead of a "bucket list," Dave McClung keeps a "Done That" list. He already has more than 1,100 experiences logged.

Grigs Gives Warmup News

Kansas City weather: Sunny and breezy Sunday night before near-80° warmth and storms Tuesday

Kansas City will enjoy a mild and breezy start to the week, but a round of thunderstorms could interrupt the warm stretch Tuesday evening.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.