Kansas City Coda: Royal Streaking, Cleanup & MAGA Holds GOP

Another quick nod to our TKC REAL ONES comprised of insomniacs & early birds who often visit throughout the day . . . We're thankful for that kind of optimism as we share one more peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Locals Get Lead Out

Federal grant aids Kansas City in lead hazard cleanup

The Kansas City Missouri Health department received a 6.4-million-dollar federal grant to remediate lead hazards in homes and clean up more than 100 vacant lots in the city's northeastern qua...

Tech Trouble Conversation

Q&A: Taking Independence residents' concerns to Nebius VP of public affairs

The Independence City Council's decision to approve a data center in the Little Blue Valley proved contentious, so I took some of the concerns to Nebius Vice President of Public Affairs John Sutter.

End Of An Era In The Dotte

Longtime KCK family-owned Mexican restaurant closing after 61 years

Jalisco Restaurant has been in the Kansas City, Kansas, community since 1965. But after 61 years, the restaurant is closing its doors.

Kansas Surge Postscript

'Thermal event' prompts evacuation Tuesday at Panasonic plant in De Soto

Employees at the Panasonic plant in De Soto were evacuated early Tuesday morning following a "thermal event."

Golden Ghetto Good Times Approved

Lenexa approves special permit for World Cup watch parties

Lenexa approved a Special Event Permit for road closure and the sale and consumption of alcohol for Pitch Lenexa's World Cup watch parties.

Northland Shares Head Check

Platte County Commission appoints new mental health board

The Platte County Commission has appointed nine residents to serve on the newly created Platte County Mental Health Board.

Home Team Takes 5 Straight

Isaac Collins, Michael Massey mash Royals to 5-3 win over Guardians

And a great start by Stephen Kolek, too

Rising Latina Star Shows Range

Jenna Ortega to star in 'Single White Female' remake

Jenna Ortega is set to star in a remake of the classic 1990s erotic thriller Single White Female.

SecState Offers Gratitude

Rubio insists US is 'very fortunate' as Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50

US secretary of state says US is better off than other countries hit by disruption in oil supplies

MAGA Learns Geography

ICE director Todd Lyons admits he didn't know some deportation countries existed * Missouri Independent

Trump administration immigration and border officials vow more ICE raids at Phoenix's 2026 Border Security Expo.

Oakland Po-Po Idea JUST MIGHT WORK In KCMO This Summer

California Police Trap Suspects, Seize 77 Dirt Bikes in Bridge Takeover

A big pile of dirt bikes and ATVs were seized after police shut down a street takeover on the Bay Bridge in California on Sunday.

MAGA Stays Winning GOP

Trump exacts revenge in Indiana over redistricting vote, with five GOP legislators defeated

A majority of the seven state senators on the ballot Tuesday who faced Trump-backed challengers lost their primaries, NBC News projects.

Iran From Pricey Skies

Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices

Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel supplies

Great White North Divided?!?

Albertans Could Soon Vote on Whether to Separate From Canada. Here's What to Know

The Alberta separatist movement dates back decades, but has gained momentum in the past year.

Tonight's Fashion Paradox

Inside the Chicano Elegance Gala with Rio World

The Chicano Elegance Gala - part-fashion show, part-culture cooker and all about community - was held in New Jersey last month, highlighting Chicanos of the East Coast.

Local Party Life Lessons

KC Experience: Soft Clubbing at The Museum of Kansas City - IN Kansas City Magazine

Corinthian Hall is the serious-looking mansion at the center of The Museum of Kansas City. Its stone architecture, similar to the Nelson-Atkins and Union Station, looks like it could survive the apocalypse. So it's either funny or fitting that, once a month, people go "soft clubbing" in its basement.

Cowtown With Sprinkles

Grab the umbrella: Rainy Wednesday morning ahead for Kansas City

Keep the umbrella handy Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Kansas City will see light rain, drizzle and chilly temperatures before sunshine and near-70-degree weather return Thursday.

This is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . . HOWEVER, if you're reading this blog on Cinco De Mayo night we're sharing just a bit more by way of a shortie-playlist apropos for our second favorite American drinking "holiday" . . . 

It would be too easy to offer up Suavecito again . . . So we dig a bit deeper into the archives for this classic: "Viva Tirado" by El Chicano (1970): An instrumental jazz-rock fusion that became an massive hit in Los Angeles. Its distinctive groove became a symbol of Brown Pride and is one of the most recognizable "Eastside Sound" tracks.

Even more off the beaten path . . . Chicano Batman is a psychedelic soul band from Los Angeles, formed in 2008. They're best known for a genre-bending sound that blends 1960s/70s Brazilian Tropicália, slow-jam soul, and surf-rock cumbia. "Black Lipstick" (2015) serves as Chicano Batman's biggest hit. It is their most-streamed track, with over 36 million plays on Spotify and millions of views on YouTube.

What we've always loved about Chicano culture is that it can thrive ANYWHERE . . . Sure, we've got more than a few poseurs in the Crossroads but far, far away we can't help but admire the Viet-Chicanos and the Cholo Barbers in Vietnam. 

Accordingly, our final Cinco De Mayo song isn't Latino-themed at all but it should resonate with the last remaining Westsiders and denizens of the Dotte who have a cool grandpa who likely has a criminal record. 

"I'm Your Puppet" (1966) by James & Bobby Purify was a massive 60s soul hit, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 . . . The song was nominated for a Grammy, sold over a million copies . . . Robert Lee Dickey (the "Bobby" in the duo) actually despised the song and was unhappy singing it. Dickey claimed he sang the song for 23 hours straight in the studio, which led to his dislike of it. Alternatively, TKC has listened to this song about 1,000 times over the years at just about every kind of gathering and we still enjoy it . . . 

Thanks for reading today . . . This post was written on Cinco De Mayo night soooooooo, the next update might not be until around noon.