KC Forward: Local Threats, Dem Disarray & U.S. Loses Three Planes

This morning we're inspired by former pro baller, fashionista and current celeb Insta hottie Livvy to take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines: 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

War Threatens Home Front

Kansas City police monitoring developments after Iran strike and deadly Austin shooting

Kansas City police say they are closely monitoring potential security concerns following a U.S. and allied military strike on Iran and a deadly mass shooting in Austin, Texas.

South Side Sneak Peek

A preview of the upcoming April election

There will be numerous candidates for school board seats and several important issues on the April 7 election in Kansas City.

Local Spin . . . 

My Essentials IN KC: Ashton Bethel - IN Kansas City Magazine

Ashton Bethel took up pottery on a whim, and spun it into something whimsical. In January 2020, she was a music teacher and miserable-she loved playing music but not teaching it-so she signed up for a wheel throwing class at Belger Arts Center. Six years later, she's the hands behind her own pottery brand, High...

Rising Star Baller Returns

Kansas City Royals news: Cole Ragans is back, baby

Plus, how does the Stephen Kolek injury affect the rotation?

JoCo Java Hinges On Teamwork

Mise en Place: Shawnee's Station 3 Coffee Shop leans into the nature of the area

Running Station 3 Coffee Shop in Shawnee, it comes down to having clearly defined roles, waiting until the time was right for both families, and remaining focused...

Warmer Weather Fashion Preview

Livvy Dunne shows off jaw-dropping body in tiny bikini week after Tom Brady deal

FORMER LSU gymnast and social media sensation Olivia Dunne left jaws on the floor in her latest modeling shoot. Dunne, 23, is taking the fitness fashion world by storm and has no plans of stopping ...

MAGA Memories Cloud Future

Trump campaign peace promises loom large over wartime presidency

The "anti-war" candidate has bombed seven countries and launched a new regime-change war in Iran.

Progressive Confusion

Democrats thrown into disarray as US offensive on Iran creates cracks

Lawmakers from Sanders to Mark Kelly offer mixed feelings on Trump's action and killing of Iranian supreme leader

Law Enforcement Perspective

Exclusive -- Tom Homan: ICE Agents Wear Masks Because Activists Doxxing Agents, Assaulting Families

Saturday on "The Alex Marlow Show," Border Czar Tom Homan talked about ICE agents. Homan said, "Death threats are up over 8,000%. Actual assaults are up | Clips

Texas Gunfire Postscript

Austin mass shooting may have been motivated by Iran strikes, officials say. Here's what we know | CNN

In the wee hours of Sunday morning, as Buford's Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, Texas, prepared to close for the night, revelers and bar staff were interrupted by the sound of gunshots. The suspected gunman may have had a connection to terrorism in the wake of the US attack on Iran, according to law enforcement officials.

Political Wartime Fight

Congress gears up for vote on Trump's war powers in Iran - after the battle began

Democrats and a few Republicans are calling for curbing Trump's unilateral use of military power in Iran, despite previous such efforts failing to advance.

Cover Story Update . . . 

3 US warplanes shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, pilots bail out in friendly fire incident, CENTCOM says

Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down in a friendly fire incident over Kuwait late Sunday during active combat operations tied to Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The aircraft were mistakenly engaged by Kuwaiti air defenses amid a complex battle environment that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones.

American CyberWar Cont'd

Department of Homeland Security warns of potential attacks amid Iran operation

The Department of Homeland Security has warned of potential lone-wolf and cyberattacks amid the ongoing strikes in Iran, according to a law enforcement bulletin.

Survey Strikes Nerve?!?

More Americans disapprove than approve of U.S. strikes against Iran

Public split on whether President Trump's willingness to use military force strengthens U.S. standing in the world

War Department Response . . . 

Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it'

The remarks are the first to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.

Skies Seem Exceptionally Unfriendly

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded following U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran

Hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers scrambled to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines Sunday after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down much of the Middle East to air travel.

Celeb Shares Tense Update

Bhad Bhabie Says She Got 'Bad News' from Her Doctor amid Cancer Treatments

Bhad Bhabie said in an X post on Feb. 28 that she received 'bad news from my doctor' amid her cancer treatments. The rapper and 'Dr. Phil' alum, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, revealed her cancer diagnosis in November 2024.

Reporting Lady Pinnacle Postcript

The Sexologist Who Unlocked the Female Orgasm

Fifty years ago, a controversial writer named Shere Hite taught us how to talk about sex and pleasure, selling books by the millions. Why do so few people know her name today?

Growing Season Sneak Peek

Local gardening experts provide tips on winter-to-spring gardening

Just this weekend, the weather shifted from a sunny, 70-degree Saturday to a rainy, 40-degree Sunday.

About Bebop Legacy

KC Winter Jazz Fest: A Warm Welcome to the Scene

Winter blew in again as Punxsutawney Phil predicted, just in time for the first-ever KC Winter Jazz Fest last Sunday.

Katie Talks Soggy Monday

Some leftover precipitation will move out this morning

Multiple Impact Days are scheduled for this week due to rain

John Summit & Hayla - Shiver of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.