Kansas City News Walk: Local Cultivation & MAGA At War

This morning our imagined angle inspires us to take a quick stroll through headlines from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Local Growing Season Cont'd

Inside a movement pushing to remake KC's outdoor spaces with native plants

Homegrown National Park is encouraging local Kansas City homeowners to increasingly turn to landscape projects that use native plants.

Suburban Pushback Persists

Parkville residents react to suspension of Flock camera program

Parkville has become the newest city to suspend its Flock camera program, putting the system on hold while officials review concerns over how it operates and who has access to the data it collects.

JoCo Hugs Trees

How an Overland Park neighborhood saved hundreds of trees from a killer pest

The Park at Forest Green neighborhood off Metcalf Avenue and 143rd Street preserved about 250 of its ash trees through annual injections paid for through homeowner association dues.

Retail World Reimagined

Popular family chain opening elevated Mexican concept in Oak Park Mall's former Five Guys, American Girl spots

Añejo Modern Mexican already had two area restaurants when it expanded with a downtown location this summer. Now it's reopening in Johnson County in early 2027 thanks to an opportunity at one of the metro's most iconic retail centers.

Sweater Weather Starts

Chiefs fans load up on merch ahead of the season opener

With a new Chiefs season starting on Monday, it has people flying in from out of state to get new merchandise ahead of what they hope is a Super Bowl season.

Social Media Trickery Levels Up

'Sex sells' isn't a new concept. AI-generated women attached to random Facebook Marketplace ads is.

Sellers are adding AI-generated babes to listings for cars, boats, and more to draw attention. It's a new spin on the old adage of "sex sells."

MAGA Urges Euro Restraint

Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes

Civilians were killed and injured overnight into Sunday as both Russia and Ukraine kept up large-scale drone strikes.

House Calls For More Debt

Johnson says Congress would work with to deliver $5,000 checks Trump promised to Americans

House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Congress would "work through" President Donald Trump's promise to give $5,000 to American adults if Republicans keep the House and Senate after the midterm elections.

GOP Preps For Blue Wave 

Tom Emmer Lays Out GOP Path to Keep House: Too Close to Call'

Tom Emmer discusses Republican turnout, campaign spending, democratic socialism, and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Breitbart News Saturday.

Deuce Fights Doubt

Religious Vance seeks to avoid Maga schism as he keeps the faith for 2028

Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and conservative Catholics

Former Veep Protected 

Alleged trespasser stopped outside Kamala Harris' Malibu home

An alleged trespasser was stopped by police on former Vice President Kamala Harris' property in Malibu, California, Friday, officials said.

Iran From Supply Chain

Iranian ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz: Iranian state media

An Iranian cargo ship was struck early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, as the U.S.-Iran conflict marches on. Hossein Amir Teymoori, the governor of Qeshm, said an Iranian commercial container...

Great White North Gets New Friends Amid Trade War

Canada explores 'associate member' status with EU amid US trade tensions | Fox News Video

'The Sun' editor-at-large Harry Cole discusses Canada's push for closer ties with the European Union and President Donald Trump's comments supporting Irish reunification on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'

Diva Returns

Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years

Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again.

El Papa Mourns For World

Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has called for a renewed commitment to peace as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in the U.S. Speaking from St. Peter's Square on Sunday, he offered prayers for victims and those still affecte...

Heat Returns For Gametime

Broncos-Chiefs Weather Forecast Comes Into Focus Ahead of MNF

Here's the weather forecast for Broncos-Chiefs on Monday night.

Grigs Shares Sunday Look

Storms expected overnight into our Sunday

Heat kicks in for Monday's game at Arrowhead

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