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Urban Runaround

Family finds car in downtown KC when it was supposed to be at the mechanic's

A mechanic at a dealership offers to fix your car on the side, saving you money. One owner now says that offer truly was too good to be true

Summer Buildup Awaits

'Fast-track' Effort to Speed Up Affordable Housing Development - Northeast News

During a session on Thursday, April 9, Kansas City Council approved a new initiative aimed at accelerating the construction of affordable housing by cutting through permitting delays and reducing upfront costs for developers.

Public Safety At Your Service

Hospitality Workers Learning to Play Defense During the World Cup

The Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault is training hospitality workers how to avoid being victimized when the World Cup comes to Kansas City.

Local Rise & Grind

KC summit calls on high-potential entrepreneurs to do more than just show up

"We're going to help people rise in their businesses," said Dulcinea Herrera, detailing plans for this week's Quarter Life Crisis gathering in Kansas City.

Downward Home Team Trending

Kansas City Royals news: The roadtrip starts with a familiar style of loss

The Kansas City Royals waste a start, gain some stadium clarity in news from Tuesday.

Celebs Kiss & Tell

'DWTS' Gleb Savchenko Says Brooks Nader Was 'The Worst Sex of My Life'

'DWTS' pro Gleb Savchenko opened up about his relationship with ex Brooks Nader and made a blunt claim about their time together.

MAGA JC Double Down?!?

Trump Just Posted An AI Image Of Himself With Jesus

A Trump post earlier this week depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure sparked outrage from factions of his conservative base.

Prez Casts Out Catholics

Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

Progressive Shift Cont'd

Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel? | Norman Solomon

Decisions at the latest Democratic National Committee meeting emphasized the disconnect between the party's leadership and its base

American Heroes Still Exist

Dramatic moment Oklahoma principal Kirk Moore tackles Columbine-obsessed school shooter while being shot

Kirk Moore charged at 20-year-old Victor Lee Hawkins, who was armed with two semiautomatic handguns, in the lobby of Pauls Valley High School, video from last Tuesday's shooting shows.

Iran From Blockade

US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers trying to leave Iran during Trump's blockade

A U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers trying to leave the Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman, a U.S. official said, as a U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports is in effect.

Hip-Hop French Disconnect

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille. French authorities had planned to ban the concert by Ye due to a history of antisemitic remarks.

Creeper Tech Critique 

Meta's 'pervert glasses' fuels trend of creeps secretly filming women, posting videos online without consent: report

Meta's AI-powered 'smart glasses' are being used by pickup artists to secretly film women and post the encounters online.

Kangaroos Share Symphonic Tracks

Classical KC welcomes 'The UMKC Conservatory Hour' to its programming lineup

The UMKC Conservatory and KCUR's sister station Classical KC have deepened their partnership by adding "The UMKC Conservatory Hour" to the station's local content offerings.

Katie Talks Weather Worries

WEATHER BLOG: Conditional risk for severe weather Wednesday, more storms Friday

Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Alert Day due to a risk for strong to severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Teddy Swims - Mr. Know It All is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.