The Kansas City Link Pool Peek Tonight

It seems like one of our favorite fashion hotties is a global sensation in terms of hard news coverage. Take a look:

Daily Mail: Charlotte McKinney puts on a cheeky display as she stuns in oversized knit for beach shoot

Inquisitr: Charlotte McKinney Dons Nude-Hued Bikini On Malibu Beach Romp

Mandatory: Charlotte McKinney Will Blow Your House Down

Closer to home and with just a bit more reserve, we check these Kansas City mainstream media links:

Kansas City Pain @ The Pump

Gas prices on the rise in Kansas City

If you're headed to fill up your gas tank anytime soon, be prepared to spend a little more right now. KCTV5's Bill Hurrelbrink has more.

Police Look For This Youngster
Police: 14-year-old Blue Springs boy has been missing for more than a week
Tribute Amid Fire Season
Neighbors remember little girl killed in KCK fire
The Meth Town Connection

Free Wi-Fi connects bus riders to Independence jobs

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- The city is using technology to connect it's bus riders with job opportunities here. Some say free wi-fi can help the city in more ways than one. The idea is a simple one: City leaders believe those who regularly ride public transit are probably looking to improve their lives.

Kansas City Tech Travel Testimony

How researching entrepreneurship in Medellin led me to Kansas City

Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author's alone. When my wife Megan and I visited Kansas City this past January as part of our " city shopping tour ," there was much that impressed us and led to our decision to make it our new home.

July KCMO Hotness

First Alert Forecast: Here comes the heat

Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT SKY RIGHT NOW AND IT IS 76 DEGREES AND IF YOU HAPPEN TO JUST BE WAKING UP AND THINKING ABOUT YOUR DAY, THIS IS THE BEST IT'S GOING TO BE AS FAR AS COMFORT GOES OUTSIDE. I SAY THAT'S FOR MOST PEOPLE.

Local Talent Lineup

Janelle Monáe, The Roots Set To Perform In Kansas City Arts Festival

Janelle Monáe will headline "The Weekend" performance in Swope Park on Oct. 13, according to an announcement today by Kansas City Mayor Sly James. "The Weekend" is part of Open Spaces KC, a two month effort to attract visitors to Kansas City and host art events.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .