The Kansas City Midweek Early Look

Right now we celebrate the legacy of classic Candice and start the early morning with a peek at some of the most important Kansas City news links. Take a look:


Kansas City Digital Divide Hype

Mayor James challenges area nonprofits on digital inclusion

Kansas City, Mo. digital inclusion nonprofits now have the opportunity to win free blazing-fast Google Fiber. On Monday, Kansas City Mayor Sly James launched the Google Fiber Community Connections Challenge, which will reward selected local non-profit who seeks to close the digital divide.

Kansas City Fanboys Lose Hope

Wood splintered as Tigers slam Royals 9-3

After clawing their way to 44-40 on July 5, the Kansas City Royals have now lost seven of their last eight games. Tonight's 9-3 loss against the Detroit Tigers was the seventh. The game wasn't all terrible, as the Royals didn't waste any time striking against Tigers starter Matthew Boyd.

Inner Suburban Runaround Report

One arrested following police pursuit through Raytown

Smashed cars and broken street signs mark the trail of destruction left after a police pursuit through Raytown.

Help Police Find Sleaze Summit Suspect

Lee's Summit police hope video can help lead them to man breaking in to cars

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. -- Lee's Summit police hope you can help them find a man who's been going through cars. Police say a number of those thefts from vehicles have happened in the Eagle Creek community. A video has some folks there a little disgusted.

Another Budget Battle Lesson

Kansas Supreme Court Justices examining new school funding plan

Lawmakers added about $300 Million to the budget for schools, but the State Board of Education said nearly $900 Million would be necessary.

Local Reax To FD Cancer Fear

Kansas City woman raising money to cut down on cancer risks for firefighters

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Kansas City Booze News

Tap List | Sam Calagione, Dunkel, & The Brewkery

Sam Calagione, the charismatic founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware, visited Bier Station (120 E. Gregory Blvd.) last week. He was in town to celebrate the distribution of his brewery's beers in Kansas City and to raise funds for the son of Skylar Wallace at a special event hosted by Bier Station.

Prince Royce - Ganas Locas is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .