KC Snap: Local Routes, Political Threats & Apprentice Redux

Apropos for #TBT we share just a bit of nostaliga for old school actress & Insta-Selfie hottie Gwenny who is taking on the fashion game as we simply check-in with a quick glimipse at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Rail History On Track For Local Stop

When Union Pacific's Big Boy locomotive will roll through Kansas City

Union Pacific announced Big Boy will kick off the Eastern part of its 2026 tour on May 25, which includes Missouri and Kansas.

Latest Hype Across Pond

'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx

Officials see this summer's football tournament as a chance to show off the city to the world - but some locals have concerns.

Small Ball Coming Soon

How the weather moved the fences at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals plan to move to Crown Center by the 2030 season, but some improvements at their current home couldn't wait.

Local Road Trip Inspiration

Travelers flock to southeast Kansas to celebrate 100th anniversary of historic Route 66

Thousands of travelers from across the globe are journeying down Route 66 this year to experience a piece of American history as part of the road's 100th anniversary.

Greatest Metro Politico Revisited

New 'Story of US' exhibit at Truman Library brings America 250 history to life

The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence has an incredible exhibit, "Opening the Vault: The Story of US," to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country's founding.

Celeb Shares Sneak Peek

Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, poses for busty selfie during Florence getaway

The 53-year-old actress jumped to her main Instagram page on Monday to upload a series of images from her Italian getaway last week.

Pay Cable Perspective On Threatening Debate

Trump tries to defend Comey case, says seashell message 'probably' put his life in danger

For the first time since the former FBI director's indictment, the president tried to defend the criminal case. It didn't go well.

Progressively Bad Comparison

Moulton: Hegseth 'Guilty' of War Crimes Like Nazi Submarine Captains

Wednesday on CNN's "OutFront," Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) claimed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had committed war crimes. | Clips

More Money For La Migra

House adopts Senate-approved budget resolution to unlock ICE funding

The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

Republicans Race To Redraw

Louisiana postpones primaries as states rush to redraw districts after supreme court ruling

More governors call for special sessions following supreme court's decision severely weakening Voting Rights Act

Brits Declare Antisemitism Emergency

'If you are visibly Jewish, you're not safe' in Britain, says chief rabbi as community reels from stabbing attack | CNN

"If you are visibly Jewish, you're not safe" in Britain, the country's chief rabbi said Thursday, expressing the anxiety of the British Jewish community after two men were stabbed in a London neighborhood already reeling from several recent antisemitic attacks.

Holy Land Fight Cont'd?!?

Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

The Apprentice Rerun With Don Jr.

Bezos' Amazon Plots Huge New Trump Gift After 'Melania' Flop

This time, Don Jr. could be cashing in.

Historic Code Finally Shared

Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code

Want a blast from the past? Microsoft just open-sourced its very first operating system, offering a rare insight into the PC's earliest days.

Deets On Lady Pill

Postmenopause: FDA Approves Drug to Help Boost Sex Drive

The FDA expanded its approval of Addyi to treat low libido in postmenopausal women up to age 65. The approval will open up new treatment options for older women, but experts caution that treating low sex drive requires a "whole body approach."

Everybody Loves Boozy Smoothies

Daiquiri bar, restaurant coming to former Kansas City cantina space

After a taquería and cantina space closed in midtown, a new concept is coming.

Katie's Forecast For Thursday

April may throw one more rain shower our way today

The storms would be non-severe

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