Mark Turgeon named UMKC men's basketball coach
Longtime Division I head coach returns to Midwest to lead Kansas City program
Missouri Sports Betting Generates $543M in First Month, But State Sees Only $521K
FanDuel Missouri Offers $200 Bonus Bets for New Users
Weather
Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Wet Spring for Missouri
Forecast calls for above-normal rainfall in southern parts of the state

Experts Offer Tips to Avoid Icy Weather Accidents
Slowing down, walking like penguins, and avoiding thin ice are key to staying safe in winter weather.
The Old Farmer's Almanac Forecasts Warmer Spring Across Much of US
Drier conditions expected in Northeast, Florida, and along Pacific Coast
Crime
Kansas Man Charged for Facebook Threat to Kill Rep. Ilhan Omar
Federal prosecutors announced charges against a 60-year-old Wichita resident for online threats against the Minnesota congresswoman.

Collision With Injuries Reported on I-35 S in Kansas City
Emergency crews responded to the scene near the NE Parvin Rd exit.
Lawson Man Killed, 3 Others Injured in Clinton County Crash
The three-vehicle collision occurred Thursday morning on Route PP in northern Missouri.
Business
Brookdale Senior Living Outlines Growth Plans at 2026 Investor Day
Company targets $500M+ in 2026 EBITDA as occupancy climbs back toward 85%

Kansas City Real Estate Sees Inventory Surge
Homes moving faster than national average despite price reductions
811 Retail Incubator Expands with 5 New Entrepreneur Spots
The Porter House KC's retail hub sees success in its first 18 months, plans for second cohort launch.
Politics
Oracle Releases 2025 Political Activity Report
Transparency and oversight of Oracle's political contributions and lobbying expenses

County Executive Outlines Plans for Sports Complexes and Property Taxes
Phil LeVota discusses Royals stadium options, Chiefs deal with Kansas, and efforts to address property tax issues in Jackson County
Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Ruling cites overreach of executive power and harm to state-based loan programs
Lifestyle
Omaha Streetcar Construction Begins with Mainline Track Work
Crews start laying rails, building infrastructure for new transit system

Spain Leads the Way in Free Museum Access
A growing movement is making culture accessible to all across the country and beyond.
Northland Organizations Host First-Ever Taste of the Northland Event to Fight Food Insecurity
The sold-out fundraiser has already raised enough money to provide over 500 meals as more families face food insecurity across the region.