Kansas City Look: Local Election Notes, Ballroom Bust & Maybe Hormuz Deal

Once again biz lady, actress and Insta hottie Lindsey inspires our peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Check Cowtown Candidates

Who's running for Congress in Kansas City's redrawn districts? Here's a guide to 2026 candidates

Candidates are filing to represent Kansas City with a run for Missouri's 4th, 5th and 6th districts under a redrawn congressional map. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas won't be among them.

Courthouse Retreat 

Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith withdraws from congressional race

Jackson County Legislator Sean Smith announced that he is withdrawing from the race for Congress and will instead seek election to represent Missouri's 34th House District.

Rock Chalk All-Nighter

Kansas might serve alcohol 23 hours a day to cash in on World Cup partiers

A bill approved by lawmakers and headed to the governor would allow 23-hour alcohol sales for a limited time during the World Cup this summer.

Show-Me Belt Tightening

Fiscal crunch forces Missouri House to scale back earmarks in state construction budget

A fiscal crunch that threatens to consume Missouri's remaining general revenue surplus reduced - but did not eliminate - budget earmarks that send money to politically favored projects and organizatio...

Inferno Postscript

4 fire departments fight fire at 2 homes in Shawnee

The Shawnee Fire Department says two neighboring homes were damaged overnight in a fire in the 5100 block of Garnett Street.

Feeding The Dotte

Owner of Santa Fe Grocers shares plans for downtown KCK store

A new grocery store may soon take over the space formerly occupied by Merc Co+op in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

JoCo Road Work Payback

Shawnee proposes TIF district to help businesses near Midland Drive, I-435 impacted by construction

City Manager Paul Kramer said a TIF would help with investments in development in the district using revenue generated by it, without creating additional sales taxes on businesses.

From The Phil Files . . . 

Interim Jackson County executive files for election moments before deadline

Jackson County Interim Executive Phil LeVota has announced his filing for election just moments before the Tuesday 5:00 p.m. deadline.

Double Take On Local Lindsey News Not So Long Ago

Lindsey Pelas offers modeling advice to Brittany Mahomes: 'F-k the haters'

Model Lindsey Pelas said "f--k" those that hate on Brittany Mahomes for being named a 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie.

MAGA Argues Ground Troops

Trump attacks allies, signals Iran war may end without opening Hormuz

Trump lashed out at the U.K. and France on Truth Social.

For Republican Amusement

Lindsey Graham responds after photos showing him at Disney World

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) responded to photos of him at Disney World over the weekend in the midst of a partial government shutdown. Graham was seen at the theme park in Florida on Friday ...

MAGA Party Shut Down

Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK's it

Trump responded to the ruling by complaining that the National Trust for Historic Preservation doesn't appreciate his efforts at "sprucing up" Washington's buildings.

Hip-Hop Consequences

Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended from flying

Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.

Class War Cont'd

Washington state's 'historic' millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich - will it succeed?

As living costs rise, the state where Gates and Bezos made billions is targeting top earners - could other states follow?

Social Justice?!?

Trump administration shuts down social media accounts tied to Bovino

The Trump administration on Tuesday confirmed that social media accounts tied to former Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino were shut down, after reports indicated he refused to turn them over fo...

Right-Wing Clowns Boss

Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off His Trump Derangement Tour Protesting President's Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

Bruce Springsteen returns Tuesday to the "Streets of Minneapolis." After honoring its residents in song for their courage in standing up against the federal immigration crackdown, he's using the city to launch his latest U.S. tour.

Axis Off Ramp?!?

China and Pakistan present new Iran deal: Ceasefire for opening Hormuz

Axios asked Trump and Pakistan's FM about the plan.

SCOTUS Psyche Out

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning 'conversion therapy' for trans and gay minors | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court on Tuesday endorsed a religious counselor's challenge to Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy" for gay and transgender minors, saying it likely violates the First Amendment, handing the LGBTQ community another setback in a decision that will reverberate in nearly half the country.

Tabloid Revenge After Firing

ICE Barbie Begs for Prayers as Husband's Sick Fetish Exposed

Kristi Noem is "devastated."

Check New Diges  

Price Brothers Invests $3 Million in Residences at Prairiefire Renovations - IN Kansas City Magazine

In January, Price Brothers added a certified gem to its Overland Park portfolio

Building Up Suburbs

Grandview Station gets its name as $850,000 project nears completion

The Grandview Station gets its name as an $850,000 project nears completion.

Ladies Serve Community

Female pitmasters carve out space in Kansas City's renowned barbecue scene

Female pitmasters Veronica Scroggins and Megan Day break the mold in the traditionally male-dominated Kansas City barbecue scene in the most delicious way possible.

Another Local Option

Drink This Now: Carrot cake latte with cream cheese cold foam at Neighbors Coffee

Neighbors Coffee // Photo by Sarah Sipple With a name like Neighbors Coffee, it only seemed right that the coffee shop had a quietly bustling energy, with couples catching up, families chasing around young children, duos on business meetings, and individuals working on a midweek afternoon.

Katie's Forecast For Now

Rain and thunderstorms will move in later today

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Charlie Puth - Sideways (feat. Coco Jones) is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.