Kansas City Look: Street Life, Political Cash & Iran From Blockade

On an otherwise gloomy day, Angel Candice inspires one more peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Conservatives Tout Fixer-Upper

Kansas City Takes Steps Toward Better Housing Policy

Kansas City has made some meaningful changes to how it regulates housing development, and they are worth applauding. In recent weeks, city leaders have advanced reforms that begin to reduce [...]

JoCo Endures More Tragedy

Second child dies from Overland Park apartment fire

A second child has died from their injuries after a large fire broke out at an Overland Park apartment complex over the weekend.

South Side Crash Postscript

Man dies after car hits him in sidewalk in Kansas City's Waldo area

The collision happened on Troost Avenue near 77th Terrace.

Backstory On The Haberdasher

'The Vault' at Truman Library showcases rare artifacts that defined America

The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum in Independence has a new exhibit honoring the history of the U.S.

Toasting Cowtown Collab

Parent company's latest acquisition pours new beer brand into Boulevard's production lineup

An acquisition by Boulevard Brewing Co.'s parent company will shift production to the Kansas City facility on Southwest Boulevard - tapping into local expertise and workflow management efficiencies, said Bobby Dykstra.

Angel Hotness Endures . . . 

Victoria's Secret vet Candice Swanepoel still sizzles in bikinis

'Elemental is about the quiet power of nature - the strength of rock, the fluidity of water, and the warmth of sun on skin,' Swanepoel, 37, told the Daily Mail.

MAGA Counts On King Chuck

Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK

In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

Progressively Pouring In Cash

4 charts show where money is going in the midterms -- and who has the most cash

The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.

Life Lesson For La Migra?!?

Turning Point USA: Baylor U. Sabotages Event Featuring Tom Homan

Baylor University is sabotaging a Turning Point USA event set for Wednesday by denying ticket holders from the greater Waco community.

Commander-In-Chief Makes Call

Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump's post on social media came shortly after the U.S. military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Tehran over the strait through which 20% of all crude oil and natural gas traded passes.

Power Move Confronts GOP

Senate Republican predicts Democrats will shut down government 'right before the midterms'

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted on the Senate floor that his Democratic colleagues will find a reason to block funding legislation and trigger another government shutdown "right before the midt...

Legal Weed Stays Winning

Trump administration moves to reclassify marijuana to schedule III drug

Marijuana had same classification as heroin, LSD and others before Trump signed an order to move it to schedule III

American Underworld Worsens

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's ex-wife says she now lives in basement where he murdered seven victims

Rex Heuermann's ex-wife Asa Ellerup says she has moved into the basement "kill room" where the confessed Gilgo Beach serial killer admitted to killing seven of his victims.

Hulkster Had Lots Of Probs

Hulk Hogan Netflix doc reveals steroid use, sex tape fallout and Trump friendship

Hulkamania is taking over Netflix. The docuseries "Hulk Hogan: Real American" (now streaming) looks back at the late wrestler's life and career.

Gen Z Dudes Explore Options

Video: Opinion | Older Women Are in Demand by Younger Men

What a shift in the dating preferences of younger men reveals about our changing norms.

Royal Slugger Pitches Junk Food

Bobby Witt Jr. partners with Whataburger for documentary-style short film

After an early afternoon game Wednesday, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. hurried over to the Whataburger in Independence.

Katie Shares Early Warning

WEATHER BLOG: Risk of severe weather Thursday night into Friday morning

Storms are expected to pass through the Kansas City metro between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. | Take a look at the risks and when we could see more storms:

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