Kansas City Friday Morning News Dance

Emily Ratajkowski shaking her booty on Instagram has set the world on fire and piqued even more interest in her hotness. A few examples:

Inquisitr: Emily Ratajkowski Shakes Her Booty To Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U Next’ On Instagram

InStyle: Emily Ratajkowski Says Her Husband Is "Fighting the Good Fight" By Not Paying Rent

Harper's: Inside Emily Ratajkowski's Unconventional Marriage To Husband Sebastian Bear-McClard

Closer to home, we collect these news links to start the day:


KCFD Warehouse Inferno Testimony

KCFD puts out fire at warehouse on east side of city

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Firefighters in Kansas City, Missouri, put out a fire early Friday morning at a storage facility on the east side of the city. Battalion Chief Brian England said an aggressive approach helped save the building. Crews arrived at Warehouse1, 7800 East 12th St., at about 3 o'clock Friday morning.

Blighted Kansas City Baseball History

Hear the story behind "Satchel's House" in Kansas City

Kansas City, MO - Leroy "Satchel" Paige may have been the greatest baseball player who ever lived. He turned his legendary pitching ability and showmanship into a career that allowed him to thrive in a mid-20th Century era of segregation and Jim Crow laws.

Developer Chatter Questionnaire

Kansas City mayoral candidates discuss economic development | The Kansas City Star

Kansas City's mayoral candidates answered an extensive questionnaire from The Star on key issues. Here are their responses to questions about economic development, edited for clarity and length. What policies or initiatives would you pursue to help create jobs in Kansas City? Scott Taylor: "I would continue to help create and retain jobs in Kansas City.

SHAME!!! RACING SHUT DOWN DESPITE EPIC CROWD TURNOUT!!!

Pit stop looks likely at I-70 Motorsports Park this year after county raises concerns

ODESSA, Mo. -- A developer hoping to reopen I-70 Speedway in Odessa went before the Lafayette County Planning Commission on Thursday night for a third time hoping to get a green flag for construction and racing. But it appears that another pit stop and likely conditions for permit approval will derail the racing season before it could even return to the historic raceway.

Beto Pours Boulevard Beer
No Longer The Default, Male Candidates Grapple With Identity Too
More Crabs in Kansas City Crossroads

It's time to discuss the midtown Crab District

Zach Bauman Been trying for several months now to write about the midtown crab places. Finally decided there was just too much to say about KC's blossoming Crab District (and the feud that threatens to tear it apart). No column could possibly contain such multitudes. We did a podcast about it instead.

Soggy Friday Outlook

More rain, highs in 50s Friday

There are a few chances for rain in the morning, mainly south. Another round will develop in the afternoon. Look for highs in the 50s Friday.

Steve Aoki & Monsta X - Play It Cool is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .