Kansas City Distance: Storm Postscript & Swiftie Tech Fight

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Rough Climate Trending

Kansas City shatters severe weather records before peak season even starts

The Kansas City area has not yet reached the peak of severe weather season, which typically tops out in May and June.

Baller Victory Tonight

WNBA returns to Kansas City after 20 years, Lynx beat Nigerian national team

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Nigerian Women's National Team 88-79 in a preseason matchup in Kansas City, inspiring some local young athletes.

Tribute After Tragedy

'It never gets easier': Older brother remembers Graham Hoffman 1 year after his death

One year after firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman was killed in the line of duty, his family and the Kansas City Fire Department are still grappling with his death as they work to keep his memory alive.

Local Storm Retrospective

PHOTOS: Damage left behind after storms roll through Kansas City metro

Severe storms hit the Kansas City metro, leaving some damage including downed trees and flooding.

In Defense Of Classy Coverage

91 Years, 19 Grammys: The World's Greatest Black Orchestra Comes Home to Kansas City - The Kansas City Defender

One of the greatest Black orchestras in American history returns to the city that birthed it Thursday night, on the eve of International Jazz Day. KC's own Lonnie McFadden, Deborah Brown, and Charlton Johnson take the stage with them. The kind of show people will tell their grandchildren they were at.

Celeb Stays Winning Hearts & Minds

Sydney Sweeney scores huge career win despite Euphoria backlash

She's been dragged through the mud by viewers and critics alike over her X-rated scenes in Euphoria, but it looks like Sydney Sweeney is having the last laugh.

Shooter Confronts Consequences

Accused Correspondents' Dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump

The suspect who attempted to storm a press gala this weekend in Washington has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump and other federal weapons charges. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison. White House correspondent Liz Landers was at the dinner when the incident unfolded and reports on the latest.

Supreme Spying Decision

Ingenious? Orwellian? Or both? Supreme Court considers constitutionality of 'geofence' warrants

The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.

MAGA Slams Another Newsie

Trump's '60 Minutes' Interview Heavily Edited, Despite Previously Suing CBS Over Deceptive Editing

The president sat down with Norah O'Donnell on Sunday after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' dinner the previous night.

GOP Stays Winning Lone Star State

US supreme court reinstates Texas electoral map favoring Republicans

Redrawn map could flip up to five seats to Republicans as Trump's party seeks to keep control of Congress

Diva Against Tech

Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice and Likeness, Apparently to Protect Against AI Misuse

Taylor Swift evidently has taken a new legal step to protect her identity in the age of AI.

Hip-Hop Backstory Exposed

Trick Daddy Gets Specific About His Sexual Preferences: 'I Get Ate Out Too'

He also suggested that he will never go near a woman with a Brazilian butt lift (BBL).

Vegan Season?!?

Alpha gal syndrome forces Kansas family to go red meat-free

Doctors say there is no cure for a growing condition that makes you allergic to red meat.

Springtime Forecast Follows Deluge

Thunderstorms moving out of the Kansas City metro Monday evening; cool and dry on Tuesday

Cooler and drier air returns to the region starting Tuesday, so things will be much calmer for the rest of the week.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.