Kansas City Turnaround: Mahomes Revival & SCOTUS Sickens MAGA

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Baller Comeback Underway

Patrick Mahomes shows rehab progress, throws in new video

Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first such footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in December.

Toy Train Sneak Peek

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension to open in May

The KC Streetcar Authority expects to open its northbound, riverfront extension to passenger traffic in May. The agency had previously estimated a spring 2026 opening.

Kick Ball Tech Debuts

Independence man builds free, 8-language Kansas City guide app ahead of World Cup

An Independence man built a free Kansas City guide app in 8 languages ahead of the World Cup.

Building Up The Dotte

New homes take shape as long-awaited plan to transform 4,000 vacant KCK lots comes to fruition

Efforts are underway to fill more than 4,000 vacant lots in Kansas City, Kansas, with a focus on the northeast area of the city.

Luxury Digs For New Friends

Condé Nast lists Kansas City's top luxury hotels ahead of World Cup

Condé Nast Traveler has released a lineup of the top luxury hotels in Kansas City, listing the six "best" places to stay as the city prepares for an estimated 650,000 people to visit du...

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MAGA Rebukes SCOTUS

Trump Slams Supreme Court Justices He Appointed: 'They Sicken Me'

President Donald Trump slammed the Supreme Court on Wednesday for striking down his tariff policies, singling out the justices he appointed and claiming, They sicken me.

Progressively Leftist?!?

The Democratic Party Becomes Its Fringe | National Review

Virginia just goes to show that there are no moderate Democrats.

End Game Teachable Moment

Department of Education Takes 'Historic Step' Toward Shutting Down in Partnership with Treasury

The Department of Education (ED) took a "historic" step of winding down by shifting student lending to the Department of the Treasury.

Iran From MAGA Warning

"Trump Doesn't Bluff, Prepared To Unleash Hell": US Warns Iran On Negotiations

"Trump Doesn't Bluff, Prepared To Unleash Hell": US Warns Iran On Negotiations

Prices Spike Around World

Philippines declares national energy emergency as Asia risks energy crisis amid Iran war

The Middle East conflict has stifled global oil deliveries and spiked prices.

Celebratring Presidential Parody

Trump Asks Nicki Minaj To Explain Eating Ass

WASHINGTON-Pulling her aside at a Treasury Department event Wednesday, President Donald Trump reportedly asked hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj to explain eating ass. "Explain it to me, in the simplest terms," said the bewildered 79-year-old president of the United States, who clasped Minaj's hand and looked her in the eye as he urged her to enlighten him [...]

Local Cinematic Hot Take

Disney's deal with OpenAI is dead, but the villain is still lurking, KC theater owner says

Don't roll credits just yet, said Adam Roberts. The collapse of a deal that would've licensed some of Disney's most popular characters to an AI generator doesn't mean the end for the fan-inspired, on-demand custom video content that studio executives envisioned (and many cinephiles like Roberts revile).

Today's Uptick

Record highs expected Thursday in Kansas City metro; storms possible in the evening

It'll be another warm day in the metro on Thursday.

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