Kansas City Smootchies: Locals Work AI & MAGA World War Oil

And so, once again we start the day with tribute to BILLIONAIRE, fashionista and Insta hottie Kylie as we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Locals Work Tech Boom

Kansas City data centers and AI flip the script on job security

Construction trades are riding the biggest building boom in decades, in part due to data center projects. The artificial intelligence that the facilities power could upend the job market for everyone else.

Traffic Tilt Shift

Passenger found in trunk of SUV critically injured in Kansas City crash

A passenger found in the trunk of an SUV was critically injured in a crash in Kansas City.

Rough Morning After St. Paddy's

Two-vehicle crash closes three SB I-35 lanes downtown

A two-vehicle crash just before the 27th Street/Broadway Boulevard exit closed three lanes of traffic.

Discussion In The Dotte

KCK mayor launches 'Christal Clear Conversations' town hall series to boost community engagement

Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Christal Watson launched her first "Christal Clear Conversations" town hall Tuesday, kicking off a series aimed at increasing transparency and problem solving.

EPIC Kansas City, Kansas Cuisine Renaissance 

New owner of beloved KCK restaurant now open with Saturday hours

The new owner of a popular Kansas City, Kansas restaurant is opening up the business again on Saturdays for the first time since 2020.

Golden Ghetto Gets Discount

Pharmacy that helps uninsured patients get medicine is expanding to Johnson County

A pharmacy that helps people get important prescriptions at affordable prices is expanding to Johnson County after seeing success in Wyandotte County.

Gut Check At Airport?!?

Passenger at KCI says Southwest unfairly demanded extra seat

Across the country, headlines have surfaced regarding flyers having to buy extra tickets because of their weight on airlines.

Worth It . . .

Kylie Jenner may have cost Timothée Chalamet an Oscar, award's voter says

Insiders told Newsweek that timing, image and Academy instincts-not viral outrage or Chalamet's talent-may be to blame.

MAGA Copes With Holy Land Cultural Differences

Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos"

"Israel doesn't hate the chaos. We do."

Big Apple Advocacy

NYC's Mamdani Uses St. Paddy's Day Event To Complain About 'Genocide' In Gaza

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a St. Patrick's Day event to complain about "genocide" in Gaza, arguing that the Irish and Palestinians could relate over their shared histories marked by oppression.Mamdani joined former Irish President Mary Robinson at a breakfast honoring Irish New Yorkers, and he used his remarks to praise Robinson for her support for Palestinians.Mamdani rips 'genocide' in Palestine during St.

MAGA War Below Belt

Megyn Kelly hits rival pundit Mark Levin where it hurts: 'Sorry you have a micro penis'

The conservative-podcast wars took an even nastier turn over the weekend when pundit Megyn Kelly fired a below-the-belt comeback at radio host Mark Levin for calling her "evil" and ...

Iran From The Big One

US Hits Iran Missiles Near Hormuz With 5,000-Pound 'Bunker Buster' Bombs

In the first major action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US military has said it had hit Iranian missile sites near the critical waterway with some of the most powerful bombs in the American arsenal.

Battle Royal Underway

Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

With airstrikes on Afghan territory, including the strategically important Bagram Airfield, Pakistan has declared open war on the Taliban. This escalation coincides with the war in Iran.

Election Drama Already

GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America Act

Tempers are starting to boil within the Senate Republican Conference as disagreements arise over how to handle President Trump's No. 1 legislative priority, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility...

Progressively Bad Actor?!?

Exclusive | Dem challenger in Texas House race starred in his own bizarre music video where he played a pervert

Bobby Pulido, who is challenging GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas, once starred in a bizarre music video as a pervert who pleasures himself in public - and has a strange history of making homophobic remarks on social media, The Post has learned.

Celebs & Woman Scorned

Kristin Cabot, woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam, blasts 'hypocritical' Gwyneth Paltrow and 'astounding' Ryan Reynolds for mocking scandal

Woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam blasts 'hypocritical' Gwyneth Paltrow and 'astounding' Ryan Reynolds for mocking scandal.

Rightful Group Hugs

Olympia becomes first Washington city to pass polyamory protections

The Portland City Council advanced similar legislation last month. Advocates say they are now pushing for protections in other Washington cities, including Tacoma and Seattle.

Dog Gone Shame

Jackson County Animal Hospital announces permanent closure

Jackson County Animal Hospital will be closing permanently on Friday, March 20.

Kickball Sauce Boss Contest Starts

'Ready for judgment': Kansas City's world-class barbecue scene preps for World Cup scrutiny

Kansas City's reputation for world-class barbecue will be judged one smoke ring at a time when FIFA World Cup 26 arrives in three months.

Katie Brings Heat . . . 

Our warming trend begins today

Today will be 30 degrees warmer than it was on St. Patrick's Day

beabadoobee - All I Did Was Dream Of You (Official Video) ft. The Marías is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.