Kansas City Fold: Local Places, AI Cash & Hormuz Switcheroo

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Listing Cowtown Chuckle Huts

What's so funny about Kansas City? A beginner's guide to the local comedy scene

Whether you're jonesing to take some improv classes, hop on the open mic, or just catch a weekend show, Kansas City's clubs and theaters offer plenty of ways to flex your funny bone.

EPIC Golden Ghetto Rescue

Early morning apartment fire injures 3 adults and 2 children

Just before 3:00 a.m. firefighters from Overland Park, Lenexa, and Shawnee were called to a building fire at the Sheridan Ridge Apartments at 83rd and Farley St.

JoCo Crowding Concerns

Mission city leaders, residents discuss impact of surge in new apartment plans

I sat down with Mission City Council President Ben Chociej to ask him questions from residents about these developments and learn how this fits with the future of Mission.

Nice Kind Of Sausage Fest

Fareway Market, once known as McGonigle's, begins expansion

"We're thrilled to begin construction on a new chapter for our Kansas City location.....while honoring the legacy of McGonigle's Market that has meant so much to this community."

Show-Me Democratic Debate

Missouri initiative to deter overturning of statewide votes gets needed signatures

Respect MO Voters says it gathered enough signatures to put a measure preventing overturning initiative petitions on the ballot.

Rock Chalk Let Turns

Kansas NASCAR Cup qualifying, full order after 2 lineup changes

The qualifying order for Sunday's AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway is set.

Midtown Culture Clash

Beirut Taco opens in Kansas City's West 39th Street District

A new restaurant in Kansas City's West 39th Street District blends Lebanese and Mexican flavors.

Pop Diva Defies Critics

Addison Rae Tells Haters to "Suck My D--k" During Coachella 2026 Debut

Addison Rae marked her Coachella performance debut with a pointed message for her haters.

Persian Gulf Plot Twist

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over continued US blockade of its ports, state media says - follow live

A tanker says it was fired at by Iranian gunboats, a UK maritime authority says, as the situation in the critical waterway remains volatile.

MAGA Approves Alt. Therapy

Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that he said "directs the FDA to expedite their review of certain psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs."

Cashing In On Campus Politics

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

The progressive media organization More Perfect Union announced a new initiative Wednesday aimed at building "collective power" on college campuses, The New York Times reported.

Tesla King Considers Payouts

Elon Musk Proposes 'Universal High Income' Payments to Address AI-Driven Job Displacement

Tesla and xAI CEO Elon Musk has called for the United States federal government to provide "Universal HIGH INCOME" checks to citizens as he believes AI and robotics will radically reshape the employment landscape.

Third World Inspiration

Pope's Mass for more than 100,000 in Cameroon highlights Catholicism's growth in Africa | CNN

Pope Leo XIV has presided over his largest Mass during his trip to Africa, with more than 100,000 people turning out for a liturgy in Douala, Cameroon.

Today's Tickle Target

Male G-spot revealed - and if you guessed it's in the butt, you're wrong: 'Intensely pleasurable'

Scientists in Spain have, at long last, confirmed the existence of the male "G-spot" on the underside of the penis.

Ballers Suffer Bad Bounce

From model to mess: The decline of Sporting Kansas City

Fresh off a three-goal loss to a lower division side in the Open Cup, SKC appear to be at a historic low. Here's how they got there.

Local Goods Revealed

Midtown shop Populuxe is a mid-century modern treasure trove

Midtown shop Populuxe in Kansas City is a mid-century modern treasure trove in a 9,000-square-foot showroom in Midtown's Martini Corner.

Enjoy Week & Half Of KC Spring

Sunny, breezy & cool Saturday in KC

Dry and much cooler in the upper 50s today thanks to breezy northwest wind.

AJ Tracey - 3rd Time Lucky is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.