Kansas City Salute: Local Reads, Politics & MAGA Rescues Pilot

First . . . If nobody told you yet . . . 

HAPPY EASTER KANSAS CITY!!!

 As always, we celebrate by way of sharing news from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Edification

Book recs: Kansas City librarians and booksellers share what to read this spring

A sweeping historical epic, an eerily relevant political dystopia and an adult fantasy book from a beloved children's author are just a few of the recommendations from KCUR's book experts this spring.

Meth Town Contest

Independence mayoral questionnaire: Hear from candidates King, McCandless

Independence voters will pick between City Councilwoman Bridget McCandless and former Roofer Local 20 Business Manager Kevin King during the April 7 mayoral election.

Rising Costs Across Midwest

Diesel prices impacting family farms across Kansas, Missouri

At Jet Produce and Meats, diesel fill-ups for their farm equipment have become much more expensive in just a matter of weeks.

Local Wildlife Guide

It's baby squirrel season: Here's what you should do if you find one

Here is how you can help a baby squirrel survive during baby squirrel season and return it to its mother.

More Deets On New Digs

Kansas City Symphony to build 4,600-person music venue steps from the Plaza

The Kansas City Symphony is expanding its geographic footprint to new parts of the Kansas City metro, bringing a brand new music venue to the South Plaza district.

El Papa Offers Advice

Pope Leo urges those who 'unleash wars' to choose peace in his first Easter message | CNN

Pope Leo XIV called for dialogue and for those with the power to unleash wars to choose peace, in his first Easter Sunday message since becoming the head of the Catholic Church last year.

Victory For Troops In Iran

US rescues missing service member in Iran: Trump

President Trump said overnight Sunday that the U.S. rescued a missing service member from Iran, after a U.S. fighter jet was downed Friday. "My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S.

Unsavory American Sabotage 

An Indiana man is poisoned with a root beer float. How a robbery revealed a sinister plot to kill

When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.

Historic Court Battle

In fight against ICE facemasks, Black Democrats point to history

The Democrats' push to prohibit facemasks for federal immigration officers is a new fight with very old roots. While Democrats have demanded the ban only in the wake of a pair of fatal shootings by...

Resistance Has Arrived

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Delivery robots are becoming expensive targets for vandals from Philadelphia to the UK to express their rage.

Iran From Mean New Bosses

Iran's 'new' regime looks much the same, only harsher | CNN

US President Donald Trump said this week that Iran's new leadership is "less radical and much more reasonable." Trump and the Pentagon have repeatedly claimed that regime change has happened.

Royal Appearance . . . 

Prince William, Kate Middleton and kids join royal family for Easter service

The Wales family had not attended the royals' Easter service in two years.

Home Team Slugs It Out

Royals split doubleheader with six-run sixth in the nightcap

The bats come alive at night.

Chilly Revival . . . 

Quiet, cool Easter weekend ahead of another messy work week

You'll need a warm layer or two to get outside for any Saturday plans, as yesterday's cold front and storm system left us with a dry, cold morning, with temperatures starting in the upper 30s and low 40s.

Soundgarden - Live to Rise is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.