Kansas City Connections: Local Servings, Drone Wars & Execution Uptick

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Urban Kickball Invite

Northeast Kansas City businesses pushing to ensure they won't be overlooked during the World Cup

The historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world for the World Cup, and businesses say the area's cultural diversity is its greatest asset.

Lesson In EPIC Spending

KCPS board ponders proposed $340.3M budget, bond projects update

The district's projected 2026-27 operating budget is $340.3 million. The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget on May 27.

Late Night Substitutes

With Town Topic no longer 24 hours, where will Kansas City nosh at night?

When the clock strikes midnight, hungry Kansas Citians will no longer be able to rely on a fixture that has supplied night owls with burgers and fries for years - at least for now.

Power Company Delegates

Evergy says it's not responsible for branches left after emergency repairs

A homeowner in Mission, Kansas, says Evergy left a mess behind when it came to fix powerlines on his property.

Tasty Cowtown Cuisine

Green Dirt on Oak brings Sarah Hoffmann's Weston farm to the Crossroads, where chef Oskar Arévalo's waste-not philosophy shapes every dish

Green Dirt on Oak brings Sarah Hoffmann's Weston farm to the Crossroads, where chef Oskar Arévalo's waste-not philosophy shapes every dish.

Celeb Snake Charms

Sydney Sweeney wrangles a python nearly NUDE in new Euphoria episode

Fans of Euphoria were treated to another shock instalment of the HBO series on Sunday night, with many 'tired' watchers blasting its 'weird' x-rated scenes.

Iran From Prez Trump Response

Trump to convene Situation Room meeting as Tehran threatens US Gulf bases

President Donald Trump is to call a high-stakes Situation Room meeting to review military options against Iran as the IRGC effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to 'deactivate' U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf.

World War MAGA?!?

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed war

A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an "unprovoked terrorist attack."

GOP Civil War Update

Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes 'desperate' attempts to oust him from primary

US president writes 'vote the bum out' as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed Republican

Life In Captivity Gets Serious

Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International.

Classy Clap Back

Adam Driver Brushes Off Lena Dunham Memoir Question in Cannes: 'I'm Saving It All for My Book'

Adam Driver brushed off a question on Lena Dunham's claims about his behavior on 'Girls' in her new memoir, saying: "I'm saving it all for my book."

Sometimes Credit Card Debt Is Worth It

'Girlfriend rewards me with threesomes when I buy her gifts - but I'm broke'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who lying about his finances and flying by the seat of his pants

JoPo Book Talk Ahead

Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski explore what it means to be a sports fan in new book

Television writer and director Michael Schur and sportswriter Joe Posnanski will be in Kansas City on May 21 for a Rainy Day Books event promoting their new book, "Big Fan: Two Friends, 81,589 miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love."

Spring Showers Get Serious

First Warn Weather Day: Significant risk for severe weather this evening

Highs around 85° this afternoon with the possibility of storms moving in between 7 p.m. and midnight. The metro is under a Level 3/5 severe risk, with a 4/5 severe risk to the west and northwest of Kansas City.

Gracie Abrams - Hit the Wall is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.