Kansas City Profile: Traffic Tragedy, Downtown Fears & MAGA Deals

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Spring Into Niceness

Where to volunteer in Kansas City: You can help your community at these worthy organizations

The Kansas City metro is lucky to have so many passionate groups working to uplift their communities, including animal rescues, literacy advocates, and food nonprofits. And all of them are looking for volunteer help.

City Hall Demands Density

KC's new parking rules prioritize growth for 'people, not cars,' officials say

"That is going to help unlock a lot of these smaller commercial buildings and opportunities for new small businesses," one council member said.

Everybody Has Questions For Mayor Q

Answering your questions about $600 million Royals stadium proposal at Washington Square Park

KSHB 41 News took your questions over traffic, demolition and family accessibility to the Kansas City, Missouri, mayor as the city offers the Royals $600 million for a new downtown baseball stadium.

JoCo Tragedy This Morning

Police: Pedestrian dies after being hit by two vehicles on eastbound I-435

OPPD: Pedestrian killed in I-435 crash near Quivira Road.

More Deets On Designer Trees

Nature gets a human boost as experts restore KC's forgotten heart-shaped forest

A hidden gem near Kansas City International Airport is being rediscovered and restored - just in time to welcome World Cup visitors flying overhead to the heartland.

Fashionable Friendship Debuts

Emily Ratajkowski poses topless during trip to Japan with new beau

Emily Ratajkowski flashed her famous bust in a new series of photos shared on Instagram. The model uploaded sexy snapshots from a trip to Tokyo with her new boyfriend, French director Romain Gavras.

Will MAGA Deuce Deal?!?

JD Vance begins talks with Iran in Pakistan while Trump claims U.S. has begun 'clearing out' the Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

"I cannot say whether they are sitting in the same room or in separate rooms, but talks have started and are progressing well."

Progressively Stuck In Past

Democrats urged to reclaim anti-war identity amid Trump's assault on Iran

War spurs debate on US power and role in the world - and progressives eye chance to reorient American foreign policy

Nasty Charges On The Hill

Ex-Staffer Accuses Rep. Swalwell of Sexual Assault: 'Eric Shouldn't Have Raped Me'

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has been accused of rape by a former staffer and varying forms of sexual misconduct by three other women.

Lobbying Gets Gory

Trump posts graphic video of slaying to argue for stricter immigration policies

A Haitian migrant previously protected from deportation is acccused of beating a woman to death at a Florida gas station.

Iran From Deep Dive

U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began

The crossing was not coordinated with Iran.

Holy Land Talks With Adversaries

Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce

Israel agreed to negotiations with Lebanon as its continued strikes are jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. It comes as American and Iranian diplomats are set to meet in Pakistan, but a wide gulf of trust and lack of clarity threatens this possible end to five-plus weeks of fighting.

MAGA Podcast Fight Cont'd

Alex Jones, Candace Owens push back on Trump criticism

Alex Jones and Candace Owens, two right-wing media figures who have been critical of President Trump's military campaign in the Middle East, hit back at the president after he attacked them i...

Old School Reconnect

Heather Locklear dating Lorenzo Lamas 1 year after Chris Heisser split

The pair started dating in late 2025 -- just months after Locklear broke up with her ex-fiancé, Chris Heisser.

Everybody Deserves Hugs

What can sex parties teach us about joy? We asked a Bay Area orgy organizer

The founder of the sex-positive Bonobo Network says the polyamory scene provides lessons on happiness and connection - even if you don't want to get naked.

Today's Runaround . . .

Thousands take on Rock the Parkway half marathon and 5K in support of families at Children's Mercy Hospital

Thousands of runners laced up Saturday morning for the 17th annual Rock the Parkway half marathon and 5K, an event that continues to grow not just in size but in impact.

Home Team Gradient Gear Earns Universal Mockery

Royals unveil new City Connects, with hidden nod to Beatles

KANSAS CITY -- Intertwining their past with the present and future and showcasing the connection with Kansas City as the nation's heartland, the Royals unveiled their new City Connect uniforms on Thursday and their plans to debut them this weekend.

Weekend Weather Update

First Warn for regular rain & rumbles early Saturday morning, more rain to come this weekend

Two First Warns are in place for your weekend for impactful rain, storm and severe storm potential.

Marshmello, Thomas Rhett - Where We Go is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.