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Deep Dive Into City Hall FAIL

Kansas City's historic storms left businesses flooded, while owners wait for the city to respond

Relentless rainfall has flooded Kansas City neighborhoods east of I-435 near the 23rd Street exit, as meteorologists note a historically high amount of storms and warnings this year. Several businesses have had to close indefinitely, as they wait for the city to respond and drain the water.

Urban Spring Tradition

Keep It Clean: Northeast Neighborhoods Kick Off Monthly Dumpster Program - Northeast News

Northeast area neighborhood associations are doing their part to help residents keep trash and bulky waste items from taking over curbs and alleyways by providing free opportunities to dispose of unwanted items. Each month, volunteers will monitor dumpster drop-off sites on the first Saturday from 8 a.m.

Affordable Golden Ghetto?!?

Overland Park seeks to implement new zoning codes for first time in more than 30 years

Overland Park, Kansas, wants to streamline and regulate its zoning code to improve housing availability and offer a variety of housing in the city.

Home Team Enjoys Win Streak

Royals home runs conquer A's in extra innings 4-1

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Meet New Local Mascot

The Morton Salt Girl has moved to Kansas City. Here's what to know

The Morton Salt Girl is already making public appearances.

Road Rage Over Infrastructure

Jackson County resident pleads for road repairs as deep potholes create dangerous driving conditions

A Jackson County woman is asking the county to repave Fields Road, saying deep potholes are causing dangerous driving conditions and vehicle damage.

Irish More People Knew KC History

Irish immigrants carved Kansas City's roads out from limestone - sculpting the city of today

Bluffs up to 120 feet tall once hugged the Missouri River by Kansas City, making it difficult to traverse the landscape and expand the growing town. So in the mid-1800s, a Catholic priest named Father Bernard Donnelly recruited hundreds of Irish immigrants for a dangerous but critical task: digging streets for the city from rocks and mud.

Celeb Shares New Fit

Kylie Jenner's Label Khy Evolves Into a New Chapter

The mogul and founder is giving her brand a refresh, evolving from a collaboration-based label to a wardrobe-first fashion brand with signature style.

Iran From MAGA Warnings

Trump threatens Iran with AI gun pic - and warns 'no more Mr Nice Guy'

DONALD Trump has threatened Iran with a gun-toting AI picture - warning "no more Mr Nice Guy" after claiming the regime is collapsing. The US president has also reportedly ordered...

Supreme Status Update

Supreme Court hears arguments over revoking deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians

The Supreme Court is weighing the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.

Republicans Fight For Power

Mike Johnson's "hell week" collides with GOP infighting

The House is effectively frozen after GOP leaders failed to move a rule out of committee.

Funny Man Might Soon Learn That Feds Are No Joke

Kimmel's message to Trump in wake of FCC challenge to ABC: The show goes on | CNN Business

On the day that the Trump administration challenged ABC's station licenses, Jimmy Kimmel had a message for President Donald Trump: The show goes on.

Actually, We're Impressed By Everybody In This Photo: Brit Press Shares MAGA Behind Scenes

Trump caught grabbing Melania's butt during King Charles White House visit

Reports gave insight into the moment a photographer captured President Donald Trump appearing to grab first lady Melania Trump's buttocks

Debating Dreamers & Dollars

Anti-ICE Group Received Millions From Taxpayers In A Year - Here's What We Got In Return

A pro-illegal immigrant group received more than $8.7 million from taxpayers in the year that it helped spark destructive protests in California.

In Defense Of Voters

DOJ lawsuit seeking Arizona voter data dismissed

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) seeking access to his state's voter registration list. U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich, an appointee of President Trump, wrote that under federal law, Arizona's voter registration list is "not a document subject to...

Life Fight Cont'd

Rep. Gill Rattles Abortion Advocate by Asking for Her 'Favorite Method'

Gill pressed Democrat witness Jessica Waters and visibly rattled her with the gruesome details of abortion procedures.

Allies Argue Over Food

Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents.

Vlad Downsizes Flex

Analysis: Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats | CNN

The May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square is the headline event for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But this year, military hardware will be absent.

Even More Nast Mogul Allegations

Ex-actress details torturous threesome and passing out under 300-pound Harvey at Weinstein's latest NYC trial

Ex-powerhouse producer Harvey Weinstein tried to force Jessica Mann into a torturous threesome with Italian-born starlet Emanuela Postacchini before later raping Mann, she tearfully testified in Manhattan court Tuesday.

Green Money Fight Forever . . .

'Suicidal' model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told

Colombia president Gustavo Petro tells 57-country talks on a green energy transition that fossil fuel interests could destroy humanity

Advocating Strange Bedfellows

Progressives are embracing polyamory and making it political | Opinion

In 'Adult Braces,' Lindy West attempts to use her brand of coastal liberalism to justify a lifestyle she was inherently reluctant to embrace.

Donuts Growing JoCo Waistlines

Mr D's owners expanding brand with family owned donut shops at the center

Mr D's Donuts is continuing a steady expansion across the Kansas City metro, with a new South Overland Park location now in development along with a mid-summer Kansas City, Missouri storefront.

Salvy Seyz Sorry

This Salvy Splash went horribly wrong for one person after Royals beat the A's

Salvador Perez felt bad about the mistake following the Royals' victory against the Athletics.

Katie Shares Idyllic Forecast

Enjoy a beautiful Spring day

Tomorrow is our next chance of rain

Foo Fighters - Window is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.