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More Royal Conversation

Roundtable: breaking down Royals' Crown Center plans

Our roundtable of journalists examines the Royals' plans to move to Crown Center, and how funding will fall into place

Home Team Enjoys Sweep

Thomas walks it off in marathon game 11-9, Royals sweep Angels

A wacky ride that ended in happiness

Local Tribute To Prez

KS, MO leaders express relief after Trump unharmed in Washington shooting

Lawmakers from Kansas and Missouri praised law enforcement after gunfire broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

South Side Tragic Update

Missing Kansas City woman found dead after disappearing eight days ago

A Kansas City woman, Mary Stratton, has been found dead after she disappeared from a South Kansas City neighborhood over a week ago.

Developing Hobbies

This small town Kansas photography shop develops aged film formats no other processor will touch

This photography shop in Missouri will develop archaic film formats no other photography processor will touch.

Corporate Panties Pull Down EPIC Gains

Is It Too Late To Consider Victoria's Secret (VSCO) After A 185% One-Year Surge?

Investors may be wondering whether Victoria's Secret at around US$52.78 is still offering value after a strong run, or if most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock has returned 24.3% over the last 30 days and 184.7% over the last year, while year-to-date performance sits at a 1.1% decline.

Critics Seize Upon Historic MAGA Quote

Trump Erupts in '60 Minutes' Interview: 'I'm Not a Pedophile'

The president was asked about the gunman's manifesto during the interview.

Right-Wing Rages Against 'Woke' Shooter Suspect

Shooting Suspect Allegedly Wrote Manifesto, Attended No Kings Protest

The suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner allegedly wrote a manifesto and attended a No King's protest.

Suspect Manifesto Exposed

Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect called himself 'friendly federal assassin'

The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of California, officials said. He is a part-time teacher, former engineering student and game designer.

Gaming The Economy

Influencer Bots, Bad Bets and Grocery Bills: The Week in Review

Maryland takes on dynamic pricing, Kalshi fines candidates and AI-influencers get likes.

Iran From Monkey Danger

Navy sailor on route to Hormuz Strait evacuated after being attacked by monkey

A U.S. Navy sailor was medically evacuated to Japan after being scratched by a monkey during shore leave in Phuket, Thailand, while on a minesweeping mission.

El Papa Pronouncement

Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future

Pope Leo said the Chornobyl accident had left a mark ​on humankind's collective conscience.

Local Cleric Offers Blessing

Bishops welcome World Cup guests to Kansas City - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

"No matter where you go, if you're Catholic you can find your home here."

Weather Worries Start Week

Kansas City under severe thunderstorm watch overnight Sunday into Monday

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect across the Kansas City area until 4 a.m. Monday, covering counties in Missouri and Kansas.

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