Our favorite 4th of May fun fact at the conclusion of today's celebration . . . Samuel Jackson demanded a purple light saber for all the right reasons and on set the prop lightsaber was famously engraved with "BMF" (Bad Mother F*cker) by the crew, referencing his Pulp Fiction role.
Accordingly . . . Tonight we imagine that our saber special request would be dehydrated golden tinkle colored just for the lulz.
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Cowtown Version Of Shark Week
Ask-A-Lawyer telethon returns to Kansas City this week
Get free legal help in Kansas City with the 'Ask-A-Lawyer' hotline from May 4-6 to speak with an attorney for free
Today's Traffic Tragedy
MSHP: Pedestrian struck, killed while performing trash cleanup
One person is dead after a pickup truck struck them while performing trash cleanup near a highway in Jackson County.
Inconvenient Crackdown
Missouri asks Jackson County judge to stop all 7-OH sales, linking product to nearly 200 deaths
The state of Missouri is asking a Jackson County judge to stop all American Shaman sales of synthetic 7-OH while the attorney general's lawsuit moves forward.
New Faces At Newspaper
The Star's new service reporter wants to make living in KC easier for you
New to Kansas City, The Star's Rashad Alexander is hoping to teach readers how to build their lives in the metro.
New Hotness Health Tech
Just funded: Digital Health KC taps 8 KC startups for new 'Accelerate' project grants
A $332,750 tranche of newly announced project-based funding is designed to propel promising digital health companies toward their next critical milestones, said Dick Flanigan, emphasizing pathways from technology advancements to product validation.
Celebs Bow To Bezos At Met Gala
Most hilarious Met Gala 2026 memes as celebs are roasted
The biggest Hollywood names are being mercilessly roasted online after debuting their wild looks on the red carpet at the 2026 Met Gala.
MAGA Disputs MSM Narrative
Trump disputes ABC reporter's account of call after WHCA dinner
President Trump on Monday denied that he called ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl to check in on him the morning after the shooting in the vicinity of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner. In a video he posted to the social platform X on April 26, Karl said that Trump called him just after...
Iran For Naval Battle
US sinks 6 small Iranian boats as Trump warns regime could be 'blown off the face of the Earth'
US forces Monday sank six small Iranian boats deployed to harass vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly before President Trump warned that the Islamic Republic will be "blown off the face of the Earth" if it interferes with efforts to reopen the crucial waterway.
Progressive Objections
Judge Apologizes to Alleged WHCD Attacker for Treatment in Jail
A judge issued an apology to Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker, for how he has been treated in jail.
Summer Plauge Sneak Peek
What is hantavirus and how does it spread? | CNN
Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents' urine or feces, is suspected in the deaths of three people aboard a cruise ship.
Journalism Stays Winning
Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners
Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.
Still Dealing With Vlad
Ukraine war briefing: Duelling ceasefires as Zelenskyy floats open-ended truce
Vladimir Putin wants empty skies on Friday and Saturday to celebrate Victory Day; Ukrainian president says guns can fall silent by Wednesday if Russia reciprocates. What we know on day 1,532
Celeb Shares Good Life
Jessica Alba celebrates 45th birthday on a yacht living it up with her girlfriends . . .
Jessica Alba turned 45 and celebrated with a yacht weekend alongside her girlfriends. The actress shared a barrage of birthday content on social media.
End Game Advice
'Dr. Butthole' reveals surprisingly common problem that can make pooping hell - Botox can help
"Hard bowel movements, pushing too hard, sitting too long, skipping lube or using the wrong kind, toys that are too big - or too pointy - all of these increase your risk," Dr. Evan Goldstein said.
Classic Chiefs Conversation
Brett Veach says Chiefs' offense is 'getting back to the old school'
The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason philosophy is about simplifying things as its injured quarterback returns to full health.
Agenda Setting This Week
KCPBS' Nick Haines Previews Week Ahead for May 4, 2026
The transformation of Kansas City into a World Cup venue moves forward, Jackson County politics heats up, Spirit Airlines impacts and more ...
Buzz Predicts Spring Shift
Monday night storms could bring hail, wind before cooler temperatures on Tuesday
Storms may develop Monday night in Kansas City with a few strong cells possible. Showers linger into Tuesday morning with cooler temperatures settling in.
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