Kansas City Mother's Day Collection: Brunch & MAGA Bible Study

For those who haven't heard it yet . . .

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY KANSAS CITY!!!

It's a glorious moment where locals show their affection to their mum by treating an overworked server horribly.  

Accordingly . . . For those waiting on their curiously runny eggs . . . We share a quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Fast Casual Dedication

Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch

It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.

Show-Me Newspaper Campaigning

Top Missouri court to decide on Kansas City's gerrymandered map What's at stake?

Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at RealityCheck@kcstar.com. Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.

Kansas Cash Crisis?!?

Moody's upgrades Kansas credit rating to 'positive,' reigniting political debate at Capitol * Kansas Reflector

Good news: Moody's raised Kansas' credit rating based on a robust reserve fund, but urge caution on tax policy and warn of harm from tariffs and war.

Faces Only Mum Could Love

Kansas City Zoo shares video of otter pups' swimming lesson

The zoo said Skie, Storm and Sprout are continuing to make progress in the kiddie pool and will be advanced swimmers in no time.

Royal Buildin Boom Retrospective

Nearly 150 new apartments coming to vacant Kansas City lot near Crown Center - AOL

The Ascent apartments would include affordable units and aim to create housing for workers in the surrounding area as investment grows.

Momma Has Needs . . .

Why 'Sexy Moms' Make Us So Uncomfortable

For centuries, we've separated women from their true sexuality once they become mothers. It's time to dismantle the "Madonna-Slut" dichotomy, for the sake of us all.

All President's Men Redux

Why Some MAGA Loyalists Are Turning on Trump - And Why Most Still Haven't

I recently watched "A Face in the Crowd" for the umpteenth time.I had a better reason than procrastination to rewatch Elia Kazan's brilliant 1957 film exploring populism in the television age. It was homework. I was asked to discuss it with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz at the just-concl...

Supreme Rebuke

Supreme Court's junior justice goes on solo tear as Trump fights put her at odds with the bench

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has broken with all eight colleagues multiple times this term, issuing solo dissents on voting rights, birthright citizenship, and free speech cases.

Cash Prizes For Mexican Vacay?!?

Report: DHS Wins 80,000 'Voluntary Departure' Cases

The Washington Post is lamenting the "voluntary departure" of more than 80,000 economic migrants amid stepped-up pressure from DHS.

Iran From Drone Attacks

Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

The White House had no immediate comment about Iran's reply.

Midterm Sickness Spreads

How worried should I be about hantavirus?

Several cases and deaths from the virus have occurred in the past two weeks and the MV Honius is heading to the Canary Islands. Is this the start of the next pandemic?

Political Tests Of Faith?!?

Trump has a better understanding of the Bible than the Pope, says Fox News guest

Megachurch pastor calls Pope Leo 'sincerely wrong' about Iran war

Growing Local News . . .

When the story lands in your backyard

A public meeting attended by the Kansas City Documenters led a local grandmother to a startling discovery about the safety of her home garden.

Maybe Bring Jacket For Mum

Isolated sprinkles & light showers this Mother's Day morning

Sprinkles/isolated showers will come to an end this afternoon and clouds move out. Cooler in the 60s.

The Intruders - I'll Always Love My Mama is our traditioanl TKC Mother's Day song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.