Kansas City Lean Back: Local Pain, Stagflation Fear & Iran From Intense Strikes

This morning angel Candice and her latest fashion adventures inspire our peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Costs Spike

Kansas City metro gas prices jump 30 cents a gallon as drivers look for ways to save

Kansas City metro area gas prices jumped 30 cents a gallon as drivers look for ways to save money.

Bonner Ablaze

Bonner Springs house fire sends 5 to hospital, officers treated for smoke inhalation

Police, citizen rescue residents from burning Bonner Springs home.

Newsie For Nice Side Of Bridge

Meet The Star's new Northland reporter covering Platte and Clay counties

New reporter Jenna Ebbers joins The Star to cover Kansas City's Northland.

Kangaroo Shot Caller Debuts

UMKC Introduces Mark Turgeon as Men's Basketball Coach

People from across Kansas City joined a strong contingent of campus leaders, faculty, staff, students and alumni from the University of Missouri-Kansas City to welcome the arrival of Mark Turgeon, one of college basketball's winningest coaches, as head coach of the Kansas City Roos.

Off-Season EPIC Deal Sealed

WR Tyquan Thornton agrees to 2-year/$11M deal with Chiefs

WR Tyquan Thornton and the Chiefs agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with a maximum value of $14 million, NFL Network reported on Monday.

Angel Enjoys Fashion Apex

Candice Swanepoel Is the Moment in Lacy Victoria's Secret Bodysuit

Supermodels know how to create a striking fashion moment with even the simplest looks. That is exactly what happened when Candice Swanepoel appeared in a bold see-through lacy bodysuit that instantly ...

Ayatollah He Wouldn't Like It . . .

Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran's choice of new supreme leader

President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader, replacing his late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tech Disdain Juxtaposition 

People really hate AI but not as much as Iran-or Democrats | Fortune

The technology has a lower favorability than even President Donald Trump or ICE.

Left Coast Opt Out Life Lesson

At least 40 percent of California teachers plan to quit in the next decade: survey

Teacher shortage crisis affects California as 40% consider leaving education due to financial issues, while nationwide 35% of teachers plan to exit the profession in the next decade.

Conservative Clap Back Likely Wrecks Career

Country Singer Maren Morris Attacks Trump Supporters in Unhinged Rant: 'Dementia-Ridden, Bankrupt to F**k'

Woke country singer Maren Morris attacked Trump supporters and President Donald Trump in a TikTok video, declaring that she doesn't have "forgiveness" for Americans who she claims "got bamboozled" by a "propaganda machine."

Parliamentary Dispute Persists  

GOP leaders, Trump see tensions flare over Senate filibuster

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is standing his ground against President Trump's campaign to pressure Republicans to radically reinterpret the filibuster rule to pass sweeping voting ref...

Middle-East Moment Of Doubt

Lebanon asks U.S. for direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting

Hezbollah entered the fighting on the second day of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Talking It Over With Vlad

Trump has call with Putin to discuss Iran war, Kremlin says

Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov described the conversation as "frank and businesslike" and said it lasted about one hour.

Iran From Bombing Promise

Middle East crisis live: Hegseth says today will be the 'most intense day of strikes' in war against Iran

The US defence secretary says the military is increasing attacks on the regime

Retro Economic Trend Redux

Wall Street stagflation chatter rises amid Iran war

Investors fear high inflation and high unemployment may be making a comeback.

Progressive Culture War

Patton Oswalt Takes Aim at Timothée Chalamet's Ballet and Opera Comments With Punchy Monologue

While hosting the MPSE Golden Reel Awards, the comedian fired off jokes about the 'Marty Supreme' star, President Donald Trump and the war in Iran.

High Adventure Comeback . . .

Arnold Schwarzenegger Says 'Conan 3' in the Works, Reveals New 'Predator' Movie Talks and 'Commando 2' Script: 'The Studio Has Plenty of Money to Make Those Really Big'

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Social Media Critics Share Cutting Remarks

Tone-deaf beauty influencer uses war in Iran to brag about Middle East nose job: 'The procedure was really good'

Beauty influencers, such as Alma Verseau, from Dubai, reveal the trauma they endured after undergoing rhinoplasty in Iran amid the war.

Local Pain At Pump Perspective

Gas prices in Kansas and Missouri are among the lowest as they spike nationally amid Iran war

Gas prices average $2.92 in Kansas and $2.98 in Missouri. California tops the nation at $5.20 per gallon.

Serving Taco Tuesday Info

Your go-to guide for Mexican markets in and around Kansas City

Where to find the best Mexican markets with fresh tortillas, prime cuts, fiery salsas and everything in between.

Weather Aware Update . . . 

FOX4 Forecast: Near record highs then storms

A cold front is expected to bring strong to severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and localized flooding after sunset

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