Kansas City Cut: Renderings, Narco War, Tesla Racism & MAGA Roast

This morning we celebrate the work of producer, director, actress, celeb and Insta hottie Syd as we take one more peek at some of the most important items from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines . . .

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Today's Tribute

38th annual AIDS Walk KC brings community together at Theis Park

Hundreds gathered for the 38th annual AIDS Walk Kansas City - a longstanding event focused on raising money and awareness for those living with HIV across the metro.

Kansas City Cleanup Cont'd

Kansas City city officials activate storm debris drop-off plan for residents

The City of Kansas City has officially activated a storm debris drop-off plan with two debris drop-off sites. One site will be located at north Main Street and northwest Cookingham Drive and the se...

Westside Celebration Starts

KC's beloved Guadalupe Centers celebrates 100 years of music, dancing and local flavor

KC's beloved Guadalupe Centers celebrates 100 years of music, dancing and local flavor at the Guadalupe Centers' 1300 Summit St. location.

Golden Ghetto Growing Season

Annual plant sale at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is on this weekend

If you're in need of gardening guidance or you're ready to purchase some plants, a big plant sale in Overland Park can help you out this weekend.

Urban Storm Damage Report

Building roof blown over, hangs over street in Kansas City's Westside South community

Road officials had taped off Summit Street between 25th and 26th streets due to the roof hanging over the side of the building.

Clark Seems Sketchy

Chiefs to unveil domed stadium renderings later this year

The Chiefs expect to unveil renderings for a new, $3 billion domed stadium later this year, and team owner Clark Hunt said Friday that their plan is to begin bidding for the Super Bowl, Final Four and College Football Playoff games.

Hollywood Pay For Play?!?

'Euphoria' made sex work go viral. Real sex workers are still getting censored.

If sex work is everywhere on 'Euphoria,' why is it still being erased online?

MAGA Roast Tonight?!?

Trump to Attend His First WH Correspondents Dinner as President

President Donald Trump is expected to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner for the first time. It is an annual tradition where presidents join the press in celebration of the first amendment. Trump, who frequently lashes out at reporters, has skipped the dinner throughout both of his terms, and the last time he attended was in 2015.

Classic TV Prime Time FAIL

State Senator Says He Can Relate To Rural Americans Because He Watched 'The Dukes Of Hazzard'

Virginia State Sen. Lamont Bagby told colleagues he understands rural America because he watched The Dukes of Hazzard during a floor debate on gerrymandering.

MAGA Suggests Shoot Out

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.

Mob Rules Dems

There's Something Different About This Version of the Democratic Party

The party-for better or for worse-is finally listening to its base.

Funding Racism Counterpoint

"We Knew They Were Paying Informants": SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims

Southern Poverty Law Center donors said the alleged "fraud" prosecuted in their name was how they hoped the group would spend their money.

MAGA Narco War Cont'd

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific

At least 183 people have been killed since September in the Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters.

España Claps Back

Spain responds to reported US plans to punish NATO allies

An internal Pentagon email reportedly proposes a series of options to punish NATO allies for failing to provide support in the Iran war. Suspending Spain from the alliance was just one possibility it considered.

King Chuck Honors Mum's Rule

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Tesla King Peddles Racism?!?

Elon Musk has posted about race more than 850 times in recent months, says report

One former Tesla investor has said that investing in Musk now is 'money over morals'

Cuck Shares Confession

'Hotwifing' husband explains why he wants wife to sleep with other men

Maddie and Kyle, who have been together for 17 years, featured in Channel 4's Love Against The Odds

Locals Love Piggies

This KC nonprofit has rescued over 600 pigs since 2017. See photos of the farm

The organization, run 100% by volunteers, is focused on rescuing, fostering and finding permanent families for pigs.

Local Culture In Bloom

Powell Gardens takes over Blue Springs' Colonial Farms with new focus on sustainable agriculture

Now under new management, Powell Gardens Colonial Farms plans to gradually shift its growing practices. The goal is to improve environmental health while preserving the fruit-picking and family-oriented experience that Kansas Citians expect.

Local Biz Rolls With New Branding

Concierge bike shop street tests whether repairs alone can keep business torqued

"They say you can't raise a family, you can't buy a house on a mechanic's salary," Aaron Apel said. "It's just one of those industries where we haven't been able to professionalize the mechanic side of things."

Gracious Grunge Gift

'Some loops close': Pearl Jam grants $45K to Kansas City-area nonprofit

Pearl Jam has granted a Kansas City-area nonprofit $45,000 to help children learn how to play guitar.

Give & Take KC Weekend

Severe storm potential returns to KC late Sunday

Warmer and dry for most today. Strong storms return to KC late Sunday evening and night.

Anyway – Kadesh Flow is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.