Kansas City Look: Local Resources, Iran Again & Vlad's Vengeance

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Deep Dive Into KC Water

Kansas City's new wastewater facility gives sewage a second life - as an energy source

Kansas City's Blue River Biosolids Facility is using an innovative wastewater treatment process to convert sewage into energy and fertilizer while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Not So Assuring

North Kansas City Health may be out-of-network for Blue KC members

A months-long battle over rates between North Kansas City Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is coming down to the wire.

Taste Of Austerity

Beef prices hit all-time highs ahead of Memorial Day, but shoppers keep meat on the menu

Beef prices have reached all-time highs heading into Memorial Day weekend, but shoppers at a Kansas City, Kansas, butcher shop say they are not ready to give up the grill.

Soldier's Money Lost

Family battles insurer for 2 years after veteran's policy lapses 20 days before death

When it was time for his family to get that life insurance money, they were told they wouldn't be getting anything.

World Cup On A Budget

Ca$hless KC - World Cup Edition: Check out these free events in Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties

SAVING YOU MONEY: Ca$hless KC is taking a look at how you can get in on the World Cup fun in Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties this summer without spending a dime.

Emrata Gears Up

Your Summer Travel Uniform Starts With One Of These Weekender Bags

As you plan your summer travels, these weekender bags are going to prove invaluable.

Iran From War Restart

Trump met top advisers on Iran as he weighs return to war

Trump is seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran barring a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations.

Left Coast Demands A LOT

Newsom Calls for Federal Money for California Fire Relief -- After Delaying It to Push Unnecessary Spending

"Gavin Newsom delayed fire relief. And how did he delay it? He delayed it because he wanted to cram in a bunch of pork, a bunch of unnecessary spending that delayed the whole process." | Clips

Vlad Vows Payback

Ukraine war briefing: Putin promises revenge after blaming Kyiv for Luhansk attack he says killed six

Ukraine dismisses Russian president's claim, saying attack on dormitory in Russian-controlled region in the east 'exclusively targeted the Russian war machine'. What we know on day 1,550

Winning Against La Migra?!?

Judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in human trafficking case

A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed the criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday, finding that the investigation into his alleged involvement with human trafficking was "tainted."

Dead-Tree Denies Archive

More than 340 newspapers block the Wayback Machine. What that means for the future of the internet

News publishers are blocking the Wayback Machine from archiving their stories due to concerns tech companies could scrape them to train AI.

About Group Hugs

Why can't we be normal about polyamory? : It's Been a Minute

Is polyamory about more than just how many partners you have?According to a YouGov survey from 2023, on a scale of zero being completely monogamous and six being completely non-monogamous, one third of Americans put their answer somewhere above zero.

Making Meaty Moment

Kansas City barbecue restaurant prepares for World Cup tourism rush

World Cup host cities are preparing for the millions of visitors expected to travel between matches throughout North America and Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is already scaling up operations.

Weekend Glow Up

First Warn for Saturday storms, dry and warm rest of Memorial Day weekend

We have a First Warn for Saturday storms, but a dry and warm rest of the Memorial Day weekend.

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