Kansas City Newsstand: Local Service & Political Allegiances

Right now music diva and angel Maddy inspires this quick peek at a pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Serving The Narrative

'Pedal to the ground:' Kansas City service industry workers prep for World Cup

The bar and restaurant industry is expecting to see a lot of business starting next month with the World Cup.

Local Run-In Postscript

2 people critically injured following police chase Saturday in Independence

Four people were injured - two of them critically - after their car was struck by a vehicle fleeing Independence police.

Plaza Debate Redux

City Council considers high-rise buildings on Country Club Plaza - Beacon: Kansas City

Renovation plans for Kansas City's Country Club Plaza head to the City Council. The plan includes design requirements and height limits.

Courthouse Claims Small Victories

'Promises made, promises kept': Jackson County-approved work begins to battle Tarsney Lake lily pads

KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness was at Tarsney Lake on Tuesday when work finally began to battle the lily pad problem.

Upscale Cowtown Tour

3 Unique Kansas City Landmarks Explained - IN Kansas City Magazine

Maybe it's an unorthodox fountain, a castle, or the nose of a Concorde jet in someone's yard. Drive around KC, and you'll find some unique landmarks.

Angel Shares Fashion Statement

Madison Beer in Lingerie-Style Mini Dress Is Giving Fans What They Came For - AOL

At her latest Locket tour concert, Madison Beer stepped onstage in a lingerie-style mini dress that blurred the line between boudoir and spotlight. The 27-year-old singer held the room, delivering everything fans hoped for and leaving them in awe as she sang BOYSHIT. Madison Beer turns heads in mini dress at concert Take a look [...]

Party Time Pause For Prez

Federal funding for Trump's $400m ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

Proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for White House campus and president's new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules

MAGA Wreath Against GOP

*** Election Night Livewire *** Louisiana Decides Fate of Trump Impeacher

The Democrats' strongest ally in the U.S. Senate GOP conference in their decade-long quest to impeach Trump faces possible elimination.

Liberal Tears For Realz

Steve Cohen Cries On Air Over Redistricting Killing His Seat

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) got emotional during a Friday night interview after dropping his reelection bid due to redistricting in Tennessee.

Iran From MAGA Loyalists

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree.

These voters in rural Colorado say they're sticking with President Trump, even as the Iran war sends fuel prices soaring.

Another Global Plague Threat

WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is 'emergency' of international concern

At least 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases in DRC's Ituri province, while Uganda reports spread from travellers

El Papa Talks Tech

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology.

Puppers Play Kickball Hype Game

Purina partnership takes priority as KC2026 announces World Cup Fan Fest canine collab

Purina Pet Behaviorist Annie Valuska and Communications Lead Michael Zerner; KC Pet Project CEO Kate Meghji; and KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer // Photo by Kylie Volavongsa Local discussion on the World Cup has grown... contentious. Last week, we talked about security planning and asked for clearer answers on conflicting numbers, while our neighbors at The Kansas City Star suggested we "see what...

Grigs Gives Severe Weather Info

Chance for more severe weather North of Kansas City tonight

Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches remain in effect, but the storms are not expected to impact the Kansas City metro.

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