Kansas City Pose: Drive-Ins, MAGA Debate & Mortal Combat

This morning we're inspired by the endurance of longtime Brit fave, presenter, fashionista and Insta hottie KB and right now she inspires our #TBT evening peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Pull Out Game Persists

Kansas City hopes to spur new growth by loosening parking requirements

For decades, Kansas City has made it mandatory to provide a minimum amount of parking. Planners and advocates say that has helped hollow out the urban core.

Golden Ghetto Designs Future

'It'll be some adjustment': Merriam plans $32 million diverging diamond at Shawnee Mission Parkway and I-35

Merriam plans a $32M diverging diamond interchange at Shawnee Mission Parkway and I-35 to improve safety and support new development.

Inferno Aftermath

Massive fire destroys Kansas City home; KCFD investigating cause

Investigation is underway after a Kansas City home was destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning on Rickey Road. KCFD investigating cause

Local Ladies Work It . . . 

Great Jobs KC secures $680K federal grant to launch 100 women into nontraditional careers

A federal initiative designed to break down modern barriers in high-demand, high-wage industries also honors the historic legacy of women in the workforce, said Karolyn Dreiling, announcing a $680,000 grant to help Great Jobs KC boost apprenticeships.

Crash Course Across Bridge

Hail shatters Northland woman's car while she was sitting inside

A fast-moving hail storm Tuesday night left drivers across the Kansas City metro with windshields shattered and hoods dented.

Celeb Debuts Latest Look

Kelly Brook shows off her incredible curves in a pink bikini

Modelling sets from her new 'fuller bust' swimwear range, the TV personality, 46, perched on a bench at the beach.

Debating MAGA Distrust

Trump says Democrats must cheat to win. What do his supporters think?

NPR spent several days traveling across a pair of swing districts in Pennsylvania to find out. The answers show how much has changed since the 2020 election.

Conservative Contention For Balance . . . 

DAVID MARCUS: The more America gives Mamdani, Khalil and the mad bombers, the more they hate us

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first Muslim mayor, faces controversy over activist Mahmoud Khalil's presence at Gracie Mansion and alleged social media activity.

MAGA Flips Out?!?

Cornyn Flip-Flops Again on Filibuster After Promising 'Whatever It Takes'

Sen. John Cornyn's (R-TX) abrupt conversion to support eliminating the filibuster if necessary to pass President Donald Trump's agenda lasted for about a cup of coffee.

Progressive Probs For GOP?!?

GOP mulls reconciliation push in hunt for midterm win

The GOP is pushing to pass one more major piece of legislation before the November midterm elections, while the Senate is expected to pass a bipartisan housing bill and gas prices are expected to r...

Iran From Hateration?!?

'America's mortal enemy': Pete Hegseth expressed extreme antipathy toward Iran for years

Comments in books, speeches and videos shed new light on defense secretary's personal commitment to war on Iran

More Deets On Old School Rules

5 Reasons Sex Is Better in Your 50s. (Psst-It's an Inside Job)

According to this expert, deeper sexual satisfaction is a proven side effect of aging. Here's why sex in your 50s is so much more pleasurable.

Nacho Average Foodie Guide

Northeast's Taco Scene Doesn't Need a Trail - We've Got a Whole Highway - Northeast News

A recent national roundup by Tasting Table (tastingtable.com,) a digital media company focused on food and drink, set out to name the best Mexican restaurant in every state. For Kansas, the honor went to Carniceria y Tortilleria San Antonio, 830 Kansas Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas - and honestly, that's a solid pick.

Another Spring Bounce Ahead

FOX4 Forecast: Better days till Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the morning before winding down in the afternoon, with some sunshine returning.

1986 Billboard #1 Peter Cetera, Amy Grant - The Next Time I Fall is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.