Kansas City Look: Hearts Open, Blue Wave & Iran From Torpedo

Right now we start with actress, model, celeb & fashionista Insta hottie Meg as we share another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Circulating Sneak Peek

150 new heart sculptures to be installed across Kansas City metro next month

This spring, 150 of Kansas City's most beloved symbols will be reinstalled in public spaces across the metro, featuring new designs by local artists.

Dead-Tree Shares Obvious Rules

Olathe school protest ended in arrests. What's district policy on walkouts?

After a fight broke out between two groups of students last month, Olathe Schools outlines its policy for handling student walkouts.

Classic Cinematic Comeback

Boulevard Drive-In announces opening weekend for 2026 season

On Tuesday, the drive-in announced its opening weekend and movie for its 76th season will be April 3 and April 4, weather permitting.

All Aboard More Hype . . . 

KCATA eyes 50-60 transit ambassadors ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $100.3 million in Federal Transit Administration funding for transit systems in U.S. World Cup host cities.

Actually, Tasty Bit Of Promo . . . 

She's getting the empanadas ready for World Cup hunger: Here's why Chef Silvia Miguel isn't biting off more than she can chew

Silvia Miguel plans to greet this summer's visitors with a taste of home, the Argentine-born business owner said. As the FIFA World Cup arrives in the metro in the coming months, Miguel and her team at Pan Caliente are crafting new products and partnerships with an international crowd in mind.

Celeb Shares Cheeky Return

Megan Fox Declares She's 'Alive' with Racy Return to Instagram - and Ex MGK Has a Flirty Response

Ahead of her 40th birthday in May, Fox made her return to Instagram by posting sexy photos of herself.

MAGA Missing Missiles?!? 

Trump claims America can fight "forever" but munitions are limited

Weapons supplies may be stretched in a prolonged Iran conflict.

Blue Wave Starts Primary Season

Democratic turnout in Texas primaries reaches record levels, in latest sign of party enthusiasm | CNN Politics

Democratic turnout in Tuesday's Texas primary reached record levels, as more voters participated in the party's primary than in the Republican one.

Animated MAGA Critique 

Former 'South Park' Writer Toby Morton Launches Website to Send Barron Trump to War

Former "South Park" writer Toby Morton has launched a website calling for President Donald Trump's son, Barron, to be forced into the U.S. military and sent to a war zone.

Iran From Rising Tide

Iran latest: US submarine sank Iranian warship in Indian Ocean with torpedo, defence secretary says

Pete Hegseth did not name the ship - but earlier, the Sri Lankan navy said around 140 people were missing after the Iris Dena went down off the coast of Galle.

Progressively Horrible Internets Punditry Argued . . . 

Hasan Piker Sparks Fury on the Right With Comments on How to Make Explosive Drones For Cheap

Piker's commentary quickly went viral on social media, with many from the right pushing the FBI to get involved.

Europe Against Conflict

Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

Congressional Showdown Underway

Senate to vote on war powers resolution to prevent Trump from continuing Iran conflict

Republicans are set to vote down the resolution introduced by Democrats, who have condemned Trump for launching strikes without Congressional approval

Iran From Escalation

Middle East attacks intensify as Trump says he has rejected Iran's attempt to talk

US president claims 'they want to talk. I said: Too Late!', while Rubio threatens the 'hardest hits are yet to come'

Far East Meetup Flexes

China is about to show the world its plan to win the future | CNN

China spent the last five years cultivating innovation and new technology at home. The next half decade will be dedicated to deploying the fruits of its labor to transform its economy - and its place in the world.

Money Gets Funny

Kraken's banking arm becomes first crypto firm to secure payments account with Fed

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken's banking unit has gained access to the Federal Reserve's payments system through a limited-purpose account, the ‌first U.S. digital-asset bank to do so as the sector ‌deepens its reach into mainstream finance. Through its Fed master account, Kraken Financial can link directly to ​core U.S.

Caregiver Rebuked . . . 

Nurse Allegedly Had Sex With Her Patient, Accused Them of Sexual Assault to 'Avoid Consequences'

A Wisconsin judge denounced a nurse who had sex with her patient - and later admitted to wrongly accusing them of sexual assault - as "an embarrassment to nurses everywhere" during her sentencing hear...

Final Act Redux

KC's century-old movie theater closes. See what once grew out of the roof

The downtown theater "stands as a prominent reminder of the golden age of grand movie palaces."

One More Local Serving

Dish & Drink KC: Food-first visits to Pitchside Coffee and Oddly Correct

Pitchside Coffee // Photo by Tiffany Watts Cafés have always been gathering spaces. But gathering, especially for this remote working girlie, requires more than caffeine. It requires food. For those of us who pop into coffee shops and end up staying for hours, taking meetings, or simply lingering, that matters.

Kansas City Rain Persists . . . 

Scattered showers continue Wednesday, later this week in Kansas City

Scattered showers and storms last through Tuesday evening and into the night with low temperatures in the mid-40s.

PinkPantheress - Stateside + Zara Larsson is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.