Kansas City Glide: Local Tribute, Lives Lost & Fighting Escalates

Late night and early morning readers should know that we're always inspired by supermodel angel Candice as we share this quick look at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Heroes Help Even More . . .

Climbing for a cause in Kansas City

Living History On Display

Nelson-Atkins hosts Native American cultural festival in Kansas City

The museum's Native American cultural festival featured music, art demonstrations and educational activities highlighting tribal history and traditions.

Kansas Fair Game . . . 

Republicans celebrate as lesser prairie chicken loses threatened, endangered status * Kansas Reflector

The stocky, dancing bird that populates prairies across five states lost its federal protections - not because its habitats have dramatically improved, but because a Texas court sided with energy and livestock groups.

Show-Me Costly Tech

Data centers have invested billions in Missouri. They've cost $77 million in tax breaks.

Missouri leaders are hot on data centers. State leaders are banking on a decade-old subsidy program to woo Big Tech.

Locals Endure Despite Politics

Parkville sisters who lived through segregation share their story of faith and legacy

KSHB 41's Rae Daniel introduces you to three Parkville sisters who lived through segregation share their story of faith and legacy

Angel Shares Inspiration

Candice Swanepoel Turns Heads in Buckled String Bikini for Tropic of C

Candice Swanepoel wows in a green two-piece bikini, sharing the stunning look on her most recent Instagram post.

MAGA Admits Reality

Trump warns more U.S. troops will "likely" die in Iran attacks

Three U.S. service members have already been killed.

Progressive Resistance

Iranian-American Democrat calls out party's response to US-Israel actions against regime | Fox News Video

Iranian-American advocate Moj Mahdara told CNN's Dana Bash on Sunday that she was "incredibly disappointed" by the Democratic Party's response to the strikes in Iran.

Critics Confront MAGA

Dem rep: Trump not responding to questions on servicemembers killed is 'pathetic'

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan (N.Y.), an Army veteran, accused President Trump on Sunday of not looking out for U.S. troops, as three American service members have so been far been killed during the ope...

Iran From Contradictions

Celebration or grief? Khamenei's death brings contrasting emotions in Iran

Some publicly mourn leader's demise but videos also show jubilant response after violent crackdown in January

Middle-East Fighting Escalates

Israel Strikes Lebanon Capital Beirut After Hezbollah Fires Rockets, Drones

Israeli strikes were launched at Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, as Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones at Israel.

Wartime Invocations

Iranian Christians Celebrate and Pray for the Hope of a Free Iran - Christianity Today

US-Israel strikes killed supreme leader Khamenei, who has long persecuted believers.

Kansas City Kickball Kickoff

Photos: Dejan Joveljic scores twice in Sporting KC's 2-2 draw with Columbus

Photo by Tarik Sykes Sporting Kansas City rallied from a halftime deficit to earn a 2-2 draw on Saturday against Columbus Crew in the team's sold-out home opener at Sporting Park as Dejan Joveljic provided both goals to equal the club record as the fastest player to score 20 regular-season goals in team history.

March Enters Like Lion . . . 

From freezing drizzle to possible storms, a busy weather week in Kansas City

Get ready for a little bit of everything as we head into Sunday night and the start of a busy weather week.

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