Kansas City Lookdown: Retail Postmortem & Maybe MAGA Peace

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Home Team Drops Latest

Royals offense overpowered as bullpen blows lead in 2-1 loss to Tigers

Not a good evening.

Local History For Sale

Proposed Independence Historic Site Master Plan recommends city sell 2 sites due to maintenance costs

The city of Independence is reviewing a proposal to sell historic sites, like Vaile Mansion and Bingham Waggoner Estate, due to maintenance costs.

Selling Soccer Sizzle

Airbnb says one of its most in-demand homes is a short drive from Kansas City

The home is a guest favorite with a 4.96 out of 5-star rating, putting it in the top 1% of eligible listings.

Retail Remains Dead

Painted Tree closing dozens of locations, including Overland Park and Kansas City stores

The business shared a message on social media about the decision it made to cease operations, effective immediately.

Spring Flings Start

Kansas City braces for more storms as cleanup begins from Monday's tornadoes

The National Weather Service says there's a chance of strong winds and hail, with a low risk of tornadoes, on Tuesday across the metro.

Toast To Patio Season

KC's best happy hour deals, ranked

From $3.50 tacos to half-price sangria, these six Kansas City spots make it easy to eat and drink well on any budget.

Hipsters Search For Intelligent Life

If alien life visits Kansas City, 2 artists made an exhibit to impress them. Humans will enjoy too

An interactive exhibit in a Crossroads art gallery aims to astonish earthly and extraterrestrial visitors alike. Wichita, Kansas, artists and spouses Mike Miller and Meghan Miller have created inventive ways to make art from found and salvaged objects.

Tons Of Fun . . . 

Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, details how sex life has changed since singer's dramatic 300-pound weight loss

Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, detailed how sex life with the Grammy winner has changed since singer's dramatic 300-pound weight loss in an interview with Playboy on Tuesday.

Prez Offers Hope For Peace

Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over' as peace talks are expected to resume

Donald Trump says the U.S.-Iran war is "very close" to an end amid a two-week ceasefire, as U.S. and Iranian negotiators prepare to restart peace talks Thursday.

Progressive Push For Departure

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump

Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as Jesus

Far East Fight By Proxy

How China's Military Weapons Aid of Iran May Cause Larger Geopolitical Rift

Chinese officials want the Strait of Hormuz open and deny allegations of providing weapons to Iran, weeks before Trump and Xi are expected to meet.

Deuce Doubts El Papa

Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology

Vance, who is Catholic, said the pope was wrong in saying Jesus wasn't on the side of those who wield the sword, pointing to the U.S.' helping defeat the Nazis during World War II.

Celeb Chef Roasted

Guy Fieri Responds to Backlash After Meeting Tate Brothers at UFC Event, Says He Doesn't Support Them

Guy Fieri responds to backlash after meeting the Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan Tate at UFC and says he doesn't support them.

Fashionista Leverages Fame

Model goes viral after crushing balloons and biscuits with her 32G chest

Cece Rose has blown viewers away after using her 32G sized breasts to destroy a range of everyday items

Traveling Hipster Inspiration

Twen's Fate Euphoric tour stop summons their riotous crowd to recordBar

Twen. // photo by Alex Agueros Twen are fiercely independent. They run their own label, book their own shows, design their own visuals, and produce their own music. About eight years ago, the duo fashioned their tour van into a mobile home, solidifying lives engrossed in art.

Lady Baller Retrospective

3 KC Current Players to Watch After the Teal Rising Cup - IN Kansas City Magazine

The KC Current had a gloomy start to the 2026 season. It's hard to believe how quickly the clouds are clearing. In their first four contests-which included a miserable, winless three-match roadtrip-the Current matched their 2025 loss total and tied the league high in goals allowed.

More Storms On Horizon

Kansas City weather: Scattered storms overnight, severe risk returns Wednesday afternoon

Storms have largely settled down across the Kansas City area Tuesday night, but a few rounds of rain and thunderstorms are still possible overnight, mainly north of the metro.

Jay Wheeler - De Lejitos is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.