KC Wave: Numbers Games, Britney Barks & MAGA Meets Xi

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Dividing Lines Remembered

Berlin Wall sections arrive in Kansas City as Union Station exhibit

Union Station is installing six original segments of the Berlin Wall as part of its new exhibit, "The Berlin Wall: A World Divided."

Actually, KCMO Only Grew By 3.4% Which Is More Of A Mild Swelling

Kansas City keeps growing, gained 13,000 people in 5 years, says new census data

New Census estimates show Kansas City's population continues to grow. Many suburban communities have seen significant growth since 2020.

Latest Tragedy On The Ave

Bicyclist suffers critical injuries in hit and run on Independence Avenue

A bicyclist suffered critical injuries in a hit and run crash on Independence Avenue early Friday morning.

Home Team Double Down

Royals battle back in the ninth, but lose 6-5

The Royals drop a second one run game to the White Sox in as many days.

Local Fashion Statement

Goodbye to Rick Brehm, one of Kansas City's last true haberdashers | Opinion

A lot of people in Kansas City knew Rick Brehm from polo. And Polo. In his younger years, Brehm played the sport enthusiastically, was a regular at the polo grounds and later partnered in an operation that raised polo ponies.

Aging Diva Reportedly Disturbed

Britney Spears barks, yells and wields knife at LA restaurant in bizarre scene post-rehab: report

Britney Spears reportedly barked, yelled and wielded a knife at a Los Angeles restaurant after her rehab stint, according to TMZ.

GOP Admits MAGA Misstatement

Trump trips on affordability with remark on Iran, to GOP's chagrin

A comment from President Trump dismissing the pocketbook concerns of millions of Americans is threatening to upend his party's midterm messaging on affordability. Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he does "not even a little bit" think about Americans' financial situation when dealing with Iran, saying he only thinks about not letting Tehran have a...

Old School Redact

Report: CIA Takes JFK Assassination, MKUltra Files from Tulsi Gabbard

The CIA took files on the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy and MKUltra that DNI Tulsi Gabbard was set to declassify.

Latest Weather Worries

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong | CNN

El Niño is emerging even faster than expected in the Pacific Ocean and odds are increasing that it could become historically strong - a rare "Super" El Niño - by fall or winter.

MAGA Makes History

US president Donald Trump meets China leader Xi Jinping - in pictures

Trump is meeting Xi in Beijing, with the two superpower leaders expected to discuss the Iran war, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence

Celeb Game On

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.

Old School Endurance

Pam Grier, 76, Opens up About Sex While Aging and Says She Has Three-Day Orgasms

'Jackie Brown' star Pam Grier opened up about her sex life while in her seventies and said that she has orgasms that last three days.

Today's Talking Points

Language skills might be World Cup advantage for Independence Avenue eateries

Inside the colorful Mexican mercados, carnicerias, taquerias, cafes, panaderias and paleterias accenting Independence Avenue, Spanish is the first language for most shop owners and their customers. "We will do everything we can to understand them," said Antonio Garcia, the 21-year-old manager of Frutopia, who speaks not only fluent Spanish, but also English and conversational Arabic.

Katie's Spring Forecast

Active stretch of weather in Kansas City begins

Several chances for severe weather begin today. We're tracking the timeline for when you could see storms

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