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B-List Fun & Games Start Today

Big Slick celebrity fundraiser begins Friday in Kansas City

Hide Transcript Show Transcript MOVES BACK IN BUT LATE NEXT WEEK. THE BIG SLICK CELEBRITY FUNDRAISER BEGINS TOMORROW AND IT ALL STARTS WITH THE SOFTBALL GAME BEFORE THE ROYALS FACE THE A'S AT KAUFFMAN STADIUM THEN ON SATURDAY NIGHT. THERE'S A BIG PARTY AT T-MOBILE CENTER TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE SHAWNEE MISSION SOUTH GRAD, ROB.

Show-Me Tax Free Soccer

GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS SENATE BILL EXEMPTING 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP TICKETS FROM SALES TAX

Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 652 into law, which exempts 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets from Missouri state and local sales taxes. "We are thrilled that Kansas City has been chosen as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, and we are signing this legislation today to show our appreciation and fulfill our obligation as good hosts," Governor Parson said.

Kansas Old School Earn Credit

Schmidt proposes eliminating state income tax on retirees - The Sentinel

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt - who is running for Kansas Governor - has allowing Kansas residents to "retire tax-free" by eliminating the state income tax on retirement benefits and savings. "The Schmidt-Sawyer administration is going to focus every single day on growing Kansas, and if we're going to do that we can't keep losing retirees at such a high rate to other, more tax-friendly states," Schmidt said.

Police Learn Life Lessons

KC Police Academy: entrant officers complete trickier real-life scenarios

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 174th entrant officer class at the KC Regional Police Academy is just a matter of weeks away from graduation. As part of the academy training, officers are required to complete four rounds of practical integrated exercises, also known as P.I.E. This week, entrant officers are on P.I.E.

Forever Royal

Kansas City Royals: Lorenzo Cain wants to return, retire with Royals

With Lorenzo Cain officially a free agent after being designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers, Cain is now hinting he would like to finish his career where he had his greatest postseason success - with the Kansas City Royals.

Smut King Imploding

Pornhub Hit by Layoffs Amid Top Exec Resignations, Report on Site Hosting Nonconsensual Sex Videos

Pornhub, the massive pornography site owned and operated by MindGeek, has laid off an unknown number of staffers, according to social media posts. A rep for MindGeek declined to specify the number of employees who have been pink-slipped.

White House Plan Reconsidered

CNN, ABC, MSNBC, CBS journos hype Biden gas tax holiday, now claim president can affect prices: 'No-brainer'

Despite swaths of pushback on Biden's proposed gas tax holiday from Democrats and friendly media outlets, some journalists at CNN, ABC, MSNBC, and CBS are now hyping the proposal, claiming the president finally has an opportunity to ease Americans' pain at the pump.

MAGA On The Record

Analysis: A damning Donald Trump quote you need to hear from today's January 6 hearing

Donald Trump said and did a whole lot of things on and around January 6, 2021, as he sought to use the levers of government to push his false election fraud schemes and remain in power.

SUPREME FAIL?!?!

Confidence in U.S. Supreme Court Sinks to Historic Low

Story Highlights 25% of Americans have confidence in Supreme Court, down from 36% in 2021 Current reading is five percentage points lower than prior record low Confidence is down among Democrats and independents this year WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to overturn the 1973 Roe v.

Divided We Fall

America Is Growing Apart, Possibly for Good

It may be time to stop talking about "red" and "blue" America. That's the provocative conclusion of Michael Podhorzer, a longtime political strategist for labor unions and the chair of the Analyst Institute, a collaborative of progressive groups that studies elections.

Cali Politico For Prez?!?

Gavin Newsom jumps onto the national stage and Bidenworld takes notice

"Everybody is trying to be relevant for the next race. He came through the recall election and he's doing a pretty good job as governor. However, I think ambition makes people do different things," said Cedric Richmond, a former senior Biden White House official who recently transitioned to a top role in the Democratic National Committee.

Monkey Biz Confronts U.S.

The U.S. Is Underreacting to Monkeypox

Yesterday, a CDC panel discussed whether smallpox vaccines should be offered more widely as a preventive measure against monkeypox. The panel made no decision. But getting those shots into patients' arms-and particularly gay and bisexual men's arms-is an urgent matter.

European War Worsens

Why the west risks condemning Ukraine to slow strangulation

peaking at a private dinner in London recently, a senior serving British military officer argued the west had no choice but to see Ukraine as just one phase in a decade-long battle with Russia. "If Ukraine wins, Russia will never accept that. If Russia wins, it will go further," he warned.

Plague Lingers Across Pond

Covid: UK infections continuing to rise

The professor. who is now pro-vice-chancellor at the University of Nottingham's faculty of medicine and health sciences, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme, that it was time to start reassessing how we think about Covid, thanks to the success of vaccines.

In Defense Of Name Game

People say the name I chose for my baby makes her sound like a porn star

A YOUNG mum has been left stunned after people commented on a video of her newborn baby, saying her name made her sound like a porn star. Renee shared her pregnancy progress on her TikTok page, and introduced followers to baby Layla following her birth in May.

Styling In The Crossroads

Glitz and glamour at 2022's West 18th Street Fashion Show

Model Avia Ramsey walks the runway for West 18th's curtain call. // Photo by Zach Bauman The West 18th Street Fashion Show started at dusk June 11, 2022. The theme of "Summer Colosseum" welcomed onlookers to the designers' collections, inspired by all things Greco-Roman.

Feeding The Local NextGen

Kansas City-area farmers are providing more students with fresh local produce for lunch

Tomatoes and lettuce line the fields at Mike Pearl's farm on a windy day in Parkville, Missouri. Now he has plans to plant even more. "We're gonna have a lot of the usual suspects, if you will: the watermelon, cantaloupe later this season. You know, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes," Pearl said.

Boozing Pix Remembered

Sights and Sounds of Boulevardia 2022

Enjoy some of the sights and sounds of last weekend's Boulevardia, amplified by our Bridge contributors.

Trendy Eatery Hits East Side

The Borough food hall arrives in Marlborough

Where once diners ordered giant burritos and pina coladas at Mama Tio's Mexican Restaurant at 80th and Paseo, customers now place orders for coffee and breakfast burritos. The former cantina, which closed after 40 years, has been purchased, renovated, and reopened by a Marlborough couple passionate about enhancing their community.

Rainy Start To Weekend

Friday morning rain and storms to end during lunch

Hide Transcript Show Transcript IMAGINE THAT'S RIGHT A TEMPERATURE WILL BE STRUGGLING AT FIRST, BUT I THINK WE'LL REBOUND INTO THE MIDUP FOR 80S.

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