The Kansas City Tuesday News Peek

First, lingerie game consideration . . .

CNBC: These brands are benefiting from fumbles at Victoria's Secret

And now, here's a quick round-up of the worthwhile local news items at the conclusion of the workday when most of our readers are no longer wearing pants . . .

Our TKC Blog Community Talked This Story MONTHS AGO & Now The Pitch Writes-Up Hipster Insights

My unsettling expedition to the Kansas City doob store

I've thought a lot about the "uncanny valley" - the threshold at which robots and puppets become eerie in their imitation of human life. Until recently, I never bothered to think about what might be on the other side.

Building West Bottoms Basketball Scheme

Kemper's transformation into Hy-Vee Arena continues

By the fall of 2018, Kansas City residents can begin making memories at Hy-Vee Arena, just as previous generations made memories at the venue back when it was still called Kemper. These days, Foutch Brothers is in charge of reimagining the arena as a multi-faceted sporting facility featuring two floors of courts capable of hosting a variety of athletic events.

Kansas City Metro High Finance Foibles

Payday-loan mogul indicted for masterminding phantom debt scheme

A onetime payday-loan mogul was indicted on federal charges that he made up millions of fake debts and sold them to bill collectors, victimizing people across the country. Joel Tucker, 49, was able to pull off the scheme because he already had his victims' personal information from loan applications, according to an indictment unsealed June 29 in Kansas City, Mo.

Sunflower State Prison Revolt

Uprising At Kansas Prison Leaves Windows Broken, Building Burned

Several inmates at El Dorado Correctional Facility in Kansas initiated an uprising Sunday that lasted throughout the early afternoon that resulted in extensive damage to the prison complex. The incident at the facility, located about 30 miles northeast of Wichita outside the town of El Dorado, began at about 11:37 a.m.

Show-Me Tax Street Fight

State Rep. sues to stop referendum to raise Missouri's fuel tax

A lawsuit has been filed in Jefferson City to stop Missouri voters from going to the polls in November to decide whether to raise the state's fuel tax. The proposal is part of a House bill passed on the final day of the 2018 regular session.

Locals Lose Digits For Freedom

Independence Day is a busy time for emergency rooms, burn centers

Doctors in emergency rooms are getting ready for the annual increase in burn patients, most of whom hurt themselves with fireworks. People who work in the burn center at the University of Kansas Health System hold meetings ahead of the Independence Day holiday to make sure their resources are in place, just in case they get a lot of patients.

Kansas City Country Club Plaza Hipster Comeback???

Peek inside: Made in KC Marketplace debuts new Plaza store (Photos)

Amid the bustle of traffic and construction in one of Kansas City's most dominant shopping destinations, the Made in KC Marketplace has quietly been taking shape on the Country Club Plaza.

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