KC Afterburner: Royal Delay, MAGA War Money & Storms Coming

Just a quick review of our reading for tonight whilst we work on more updates for the morning . . . 

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Home Team Adjusts

Royals opt for weekend doubleheader as severe weather sweeps through KC

The Kansas City Royals are postponing Friday's game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers to Saturday, the team announced Friday afternoon.

Cowtown End Game Considered

'Dying Out Loud': KC man's podcast explores topic of death with hope, joy and meaningful connection

While facing terminal stage four colon cancer, Kris Saim talks about death through hope, joy and meaningful conversations on his podcast, "Dying Out Loud."

Fewer Rock Chalk Choices

KU Hospital to close PICU, impacting critically ill children and families

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at KU Hospital, a unit that has long served the most critically ill children in the region, is set to shut down in the coming months.

Cinematic Penny Stock With Local HQ?!?

'Project Hail Mary' overperforms at box office as AMC stock drops below $1

On Wall Street, the overwhelming success of Project Hail Mary at the weekend box office didn't translate into any relief.

Local News Inspiration

Deanna Rose's newest crop of baby goats has soccer-themed names

The dozens of baby goats, who will be part of the farmstead's regular bottle-feeding program, all have soccer-inspired names ahead of the World Cup.

Democracy Against Tech

Amid data-center controversy, Independence voters eager to voice opinions at ballot box

A judge ruled last week that a controversial data-center project in Independence won't go to a public vote, but that doesn't mean it wasn't top of mind for some voters ahead of the April 7 election.

Golden Ghetto Gets Artsy

150 Parade of Hearts sculptures on display in Overland Park this weekend

150 decorated heart sculptures will be displayed at the Overland Park Convention Center Saturday before placed throughout the Kansas City area

Celeb Chips In . . . 

Khloe Kardashian rocks red dress to launch her Khloud Protein Chips

The 41-year-old Khloud founder enlisted her own children, nieces and nephews to be taste testers for the new snack

Boots On Ground End Around

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, search underway for crew

It would be the first time since the beginning of the war that a U.S. jet was downed by enemy fire.

MAGA Needs More War Money

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investm...

Right-Wing Proclaims American Diner Chain Miricle

Top FEMA Official Doubles Down on Claim He Teleported to Waffle House

Gregg Phillips says he knows what he experienced, and it's proof of the power of God.

Vlad Offers No Mercy For Heaven's Sake

Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

España Offers Faithful Show

Seville, Spain's Holy Week blends faith, tradition and spectacle

Even as religious belief declines in Spain, the processions at Seville's Semana Santa - the Holy Week lead-up to Easter - draw crowds moved by music, tradition and powerful emotion.

Big Picture . . . 

Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon as NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft

The Artemis II astronauts are more than 100,000 miles from Earth and heading toward the moon. NASA says the mission continues to perform well overall.

El Papa Offers Display

Pope Leo XIV to carry cross for entire procession

Pope Leo XIV plans to personally carry the wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff

Hipsters Emote Locally . . .

Rising pop artists Natalie Jane, colby! take KC on an upbeat emotional rollercoaster at Truman

Natalie Jane. // photo by Daniel Fuchs Natalie Jane with colby! The Truman Saturday, March 28 Returning to The Truman in support of her newest album, the world i didn't want, indie-pop artist Natalie Jane made one of her final North American stops at Kansas City on Saturday, March 28, to a full venue of enthusiastic fans.

Rising Storms Tonight . . . 

Severe storms possible through the evening in Kansas City metro; cooler and drier weekend ahead

Friday is a First Alert Weather Alert Day due to the possibility of severe storms. Things will dry out for Easter weekend.

ZAYN - Sideways was the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.