Kansas City News Hand: Local Roundup, SpaceX Blowup & White House Gunfire

With respect to our favorite glimpse at "women of industry" we take one more peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines . . . 

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Cowtown Crackdown Cont'd

Kansas City-area police ramp up illegal street activity and DWI enforcement

Police departments in the Kansas City area made nearly 20 arrests related to illegal street activities, including drunk driving, Friday night.

Here's How They Ruined River Market

This growing KC neighborhood is getting paid parking for the first time

See how much the new meters cost.

Home Team Strikes Back

Stephen Kolek pitches a CGSO, Royals beat Mariners 5-0

The guy who wasn't ever in the Royals Opening Day plans twirls the best start so far in 2026

Artsy Kickoff Down By River

Once 'barren' Kansas City riverfront now a canvas for color, art and growth

For graffiti writers Mike Galloway and James Foster, they remember when Kansas City's street art scene came to life along the Missouri riverfront in the 1990s.

Local Dance Scene Finds Next Step

As one dance scene ages out, the future's electronic insurgence makes an introduction at Colors

DJ Billo performing at a Colors show // Photo by Mark Serrano If you like electronic music, forget John Summit. There's a local series of parties blasting music you can't find anywhere but Kansas City-literally. Go to a Colors show, and you'll hear Balkan pop, gqom, and other global genres from hometown DJs.

Stunning 52-Year-Old Actress Trades On Sci-Fi Legacy

'Battlestar Galactica' star Tricia Helfer becomes latest celeb to join OnlyFans

Helfer said her OnlyFans page will show "the sexier side" of her brand, calling the move a big part of her "'do what I want' phase of life."

Gunfire Exchanged At Exec Mansion

Gunshots heard outside White House, male suspect taken down by Secret Service

The White House was placed on lockdown Saturday after shots were fired near the executive mansion, prompting a response from the U.S. Secret Service.

Left Coast Plays It Straight

Is boring back? The California governor's race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher

Iran From Deets

Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing

The draft calls for reopening the strait, but leaves nuclear concessions for a later stage.

Vlad Sends Message

'Massive' Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv after Putin orders retaliation for deadly Ukrainian attack | CNN

Explosions were heard in Kyiv after US and Ukrainian authorities warned Saturday of a possible incoming Russian missile strike. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered retaliation for a deadly Ukrainian attack.

Another Backfire For Tesla King

Watch: SpaceX Test Flight Ends in Massive Fireball

Elon Musk's SpaceX claimed a successful launch of its newest Starship variant on Friday evening, overcoming significant engine malfunctions to achieve its intended landing destination in the Indian Ocean. The test flight ended with a massive fireball as the spacecraft tipped into the water off Australia's western coast, an explosive finale the company said was expected to occur.

Background On Boogie Styles?!?

Here's what your sexual fantasies say about your personality, study claims | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Your sexual inner world could be linked with a host of physical and mental conditions, depending on your personality

Legacy Suburban Biz Sinks

Blue Springs Marine abruptly closes after six decades in business

Questions surround the abrupt and sudden closure of Blue Springs Marine.

More Forecast Deets

FOX4 Forecast: Spotty rain today, then warm sun

Scattered rain and thunder remain possible this afternoon, especially south and east of the Kansas City Metro. Humidity and some clouds will keep temperatures in the upper 70s. Warmer sunshine arrives on Sunday with highs in the 80s into Memorial Day. More spotty rain chances return for the middle part of next week.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.