Classic Jenna And The Kansas City Links

For this early #TBT morning we're inspired by hottie Jenna Jameson because she's still relevant and obviously, like TKC, a fangirl of vigorous political debate as she sent a surprising shout out to Ben Shapiro.

And all this inspires us to continue our bloggy journey this morning with these news items to start the day . . .

Kansas City Urban Core Remembered
Orange Crate Carpenters
The Cowtown Pill Problem

Local expert says the country needs to catch up to our opioid crisis

The Federal Opioid Commission is sharing recommendations and startling numbers before a full report this fall.

Dead-Tree Talks Dying Sperm

Study shows Western men's sperm counts are in freefall - and KC is no exception

Dr. Ryan Riggs sees them almost every day in his fertility clinic at Research Medical Center: Kansas City men struggling with low sperm counts. Now he knows they're part of a much larger trend that threatens the population stability of several developed nations, including the United States.

Riverside Close Call

Road rage suspect arrested after victim follows him to his work

RIVERSIDE, Mo. -- A silver Honda is now marred with scratches, and has a bullet hole by the trunk. It's the result of a morning commute that ended in a road rage shooting. "It was kind of crazy how it all happened. I thank God I'm alive," the victim said.

More Deets On Trucker Suspect Capture

Driver of asphalt truck that damaged highway barrier charged with DUI

One lane may be closed for weeks.

Lesson In Young Haters

KCK family fuming after they school district denied son's transfer despite their bullying concerns

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A KCK couple is fuming after they say they fought hard to get their second grader transferred to another school because the child said his classmates repeatedly bullied him. But on Wednesday they say their request was denied.

Kansas City Tech Talk This Week

Smart City Living Lab opens, targets growing pains of a swelling city

The much-anticipated "Kansas City Living Lab" - a platform for application development that taps the Kansas City Smart City initiative - is now welcoming new tech partners. Using smart city infrastructure, allows innovators to test and commercialize technologies that can solve problems in Kansas City.

Rick James - Give It To Me Baby is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .