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01/28/2025

‘It is inhumane to say people should be hunted like a sport,’ said Aura Velasquez, who has been a U.S. citizen for five years.

State Sen. David Gregory reviews his notes before presenting a bill Monday that would criminalize undocumented immigrants to a Senate committee (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). A confrontational legislative hearing Monday — with a witness calling a state senator a fascist and lawmakers bat...

01/28/2025

From topographical maps to textiles, Washington’s abstract art uses a variety of textures to create playful, improvisational, and mindful pieces.

Catching up with local textile artist Aleah Washington to ping her with our Four Inane Questions and discuss her work at the Nelson.

01/28/2025

The high-scoring arena soccer was on display, as the KC Comets knocked off the Chihuahua Savage in a 5-2 win. Now, with a 6-1 record, they hope to keep the momentum rolling into their next match on Saturday, Jan. 30.

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Kansas City Comets beat the Chihuahua Savage in a high-flying 5-2 win at Cable Dahmer Arena.

01/28/2025

The raspberry flavor is not an overpowering tart, yet there is actually more of a subtle, sweet creaminess that takes the palette over the farther along your chompers get to putting the chew back.

Merimed brand Betty's Eddies makes its way to the Missouri market. Here is what we thought of the product.

01/28/2025

Suspending the midnight rule has become more commonplace in recent years, when legislators are rushing to pass budget and tax bills towards the end of session.

The Pitch has partnered with a local political awareness organization called Loud Light. Their goal is to engage and empower individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power. And impact decision-makers. Each week of the year that the Kansas statehouse is in session, they releas...

01/28/2025

The law was based on model legislation produced by Independent Women’s Voices, a far-right group with a long history of opposing women’s rights, and labeled a “women’s bill of rights.”

Pedro Irigonegaray, an attorney representing the Kansas Department of Revenue, argues before the Kansas Court of Appeals at a Jan. 27, 2025, hearing. (Thad Allton for Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — The state solicitor general told an appeals court panel Monday that transgender people don’t have to g...

01/28/2025

"No matter how hard you try, you can't break up with your past." We've got an early screening in KC of LOVE HURTS, the Valentine's action-comedy from the producers of NOBODY and VIOLENT NIGHT. Enter to win a pair of tickets here and we'll see you there:

Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan rockets into his first major leading man role as an unlikely hero, a mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. When a former partner-in-crime he left for dead returns, he is thrust back into a world of ruthless hitmen, forced to confron...

01/25/2025

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01/22/2025

Loud Light Kansas Politics Recap: Kansas House bans reporters on floor, Republican control, and taxes

The Pitch has partnered with a local political awareness organization called Loud Light. Their goal is to engage and empower individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power. And impact decision-makers. Each week of the year that the Kansas statehouse is in session, they releas...

01/22/2025

Two moments that explain Mike Parson’s six years as Missouri governor

Former Gov. Mike Parson leaves Monday’s inauguration ceremony following his introduction (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) When I think about Mike Parson’s tenure as Missouri governor, which came to an end Monday after six years, two moments jump out to me. The first came at the beginning ...

01/22/2025

Eat This Now: Chicken and Andouille Sausage Paella from Veritas Whiskey and Wine Grill

Veritas Whiskey and Wine Grill Chicken and Andouille Sausage Paella is a dish that will warm you up during this cold front.

01/22/2025

Drink This Now: Zero-proof cocktails at Third Place Lounge

Zero-proof cocktails at Third Place Lounge // Photo by Sarah Sipple Third Place Lounge–just steps from bustling Crossroads and classic Kauffman Center–has a lot to live up to with its chosen name. Being a third place requires a sense of welcome, utility, and comfort that most businesses can’t ...

01/22/2025

Missouri’s Josh Hawley, who can be seen on security video running for safety during the attack, said the pardons send a signal that Trump ‘keeps his campaign promises.’

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley speaks to reporters at the governor’s ham breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Aug. 15 , 2024 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) WASHINGTON — Barring a few exceptions, Senate Republicans on Tuesday largely deflected or altogether avoided questions about P...

01/22/2025

Dish & Drink KC: The Little Store on Knox and QZ Poke Ramen

The Little Store on Knox // Photo by Tiffany Watts The Little Store on Knox Sometimes, the best coffee shop finds are tucked away in unexpected places. That’s exactly what my friends and I discovered when we decided to visit The Little Store on Knox, a small neighborhood coffee shop in North Kansa...

01/22/2025

Four Inane Questions with Stroke Sister’s Angie Read

Catching up with local survivor Angie Read to discuss how she plans to use her experiences to assist others in the metro.

01/19/2025

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01/19/2025

Bean Counter: Second Best Coffee serves grounds for inclusion

Second Best Coffee is delivering some of the most inclusive vibes and quality caffeine to the Kansas City community.

01/19/2025

Warm up from the inside out with some of the best soups in Kansas City

Blue Crab & Sweet Corn Bisque at Pierpont’s // Photo courtesy Pierpont’s at Union Station I am a year-round soup connoisseur. Give me a savory broth with a large spoon, and I’m happy. But a soup has to meet a few requirements for me to get excited about it. First, it has to evoke a feeling of ...