Kansas City Saturday Night Layout: Salvy Saves Royals As COVID & Climate Linked

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Kansas City's Last Hope: Salvy

Salvador Perez achieves liftoff; Royals defeat Astros 6-0

The Royals won! That it, unequivocally, more fun to watch than a loss. Considering they're still the worst team in the league there don't appear to be any negatives to it, either. But this was not a particularly impressive win, no matter what the broadcast booth would have you believe.

East Side Marches Today

'Celebrate who we are': Juneteenth parade draws crowd to KC's 18th and Vine district

Dance teams waving shimmering pompoms performed to a thumping beat as they made their way through the crowded streets of Kansas City's 18th and Vine district during the JuneteenthKC Cultural Parade on Saturday. The annual parade is organized by JuneteenthKC, a local nonprofit organization.

Suburbanites Stomp Thru Town

Over 3,000 runners give back to Children's Mercy at Hospital Hill Run

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Over 3,000 runners are giving back to Children's Mercy Saturday morning by joining the annual Hospital Hill Run in Kansas City, Missouri. A portion of the entry fee and all fund-raising efforts from participants will go towards the I Love Children's Mercy Fund, which supports medical treatments, care and research.

Cowtown Cinema Under The Stars

Your guidebook to KC's summer outdoor movie nights and drive-in events

Screenland's outdoor series. // Courtesy Screenland Armour Kansas City's cinema circle is supplying the demand for unique film experiences, bringing you something fresh, something nostalgic, and, in this case: something outdoors. To help you navigate those excellent nature-tinged opportunities, we've compiled a mega movie event guide for your viewing pleasure.

Kansas City Flapper Still In Good Shape

Kansas City woman born in 1920 gets Roaring Twenties birthday celebration

One lifelong Kansas City resident was born in 1920, so a group of friends celebrated her 102nd birthday in style."There's too many birthdays," said Elouise Lyons.Lyons said her favorite birthday memories are with her twin sister."We danced a little bit," Lyons said.The people at Glenwood Village in Overland Park threw a Roaring Twenties party.Lyons said she does not know what the key to longevity is."She's taking everything in stride.

TKC LOVES LUCY!!!

Lucy Pinder's sexiest ever snaps as she turns 38 from lads' mags to lingerie

Lucy Pinder, who is today celebrating her 38th birthday (December 20), has built her career as a model after she was spotted by a photographer in 2003. She is best known for being a glamour model, TV personality and actress with roles in Me, Myself & Di, Sharknado 5 and Age of Kill.

Protecting The Prez

'No threat' after Bidens temporarily moved from Delaware beach house following airspace incident, official says | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were moved from their Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home as a precautionary measure on Saturday afternoon after a small private plane entered restricted airspace, a White House official said. "A small private plane entered restricted airspace, all indications are by mistake, and precautionary measures were taken," an official told reporters Saturday.

MAGA Tell-All Market Fades

Kellyanne Conway's Memoir Sales Low After Trump Blasts Her

Kellyanne Conway's memoir "Here's the Deal," detailing her time as Donald Trump's campaign manager and political adviser, has sold 25,003 copies since its May 24 debut. Despite reaching the No. 1 spot on the New York Times' best sellers' list, the 500-page volume's sales fell short in comparison to other White House tell-all memoirs.

SCIENCE SEYZ CLIMATE CHANGE WORSENS COVID?!?!

Severe Covid cases 'more likely in highly polluted areas'

People who contract Covid-19 are more likely to suffer severe symptoms if they have been exposed to air pollution for long periods. A study found that people who live in places where there are high levels of the atmospheric pollutant nitrogen dioxide had higher chances of ending up in intensive care units (ICUs) or of needing mechanical ventilation after they had caught Covid.

European Conversation Stinks

Ukraine minister fires back after France's Macron said not to 'humiliate Russia'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba slammed French President Emmanuel Macron after he urged world powers not to "humiliate Russia." France has attempted to mediate the conflict between Ukraine and Russia since the war began and maintain civil relationships with both sides. "We must not humiliate Russia so that the day when the fighting stops we...

Celeb Cash Scam Busted

GoFundMe Shuts Down $1M Amber Heard Fundraiser to Help Pay Johnny Depp

GoFundMe is wasting no time in cracking down on pages trying to make money following the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial ... removing a phony $1 million campaign claiming to be raising money for Amber to pay Johnny's damages. Shortly after the verdict, a fundraiser, created by someone named Kimberly Moore, was set up to help Heard.

Cowtown Loves To Joke

Comedy Club of Kansas City keeps 'em laughing this summer

The comedy scene in south Kansas City is alive and well, thanks to The Comedy Club of Kansas City. Owner Dustin Kaufman opened the club off 103rd and State Line in April 2019, and despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, he believes the local comedy scene is the healthiest it has been in the past 20 years.

Celebrate Local Slavic Community

239: Sugar Creek Slavic Festival

On this week's episode we're joined by Sugar Creek Slavic Festival's Heritage Director Debbie O'Renick and Artistic Director Anna O'Renick. The annual festival includes entertainment, food, drinks, arts, culture, contests and more. The festival is on June 10 from 5-11 p.m. and June 11 from 12-11 p.m.

Reporting Weekend Weather

Scattered showers, some storms possible Sunday morning

Hide Transcript Show Transcript SUMMIT AT 69 72 DEGREES CURRENTLY IN SEDALIA. EVENING FORECAST IF YOU'RE GOING TOE B HEADING OUT SOME LIGHT SHOWERS, MAYBE OVER THE NEXT URHO OR SO. OTHERWISE A DECREASING CLOUDS REALLY NOT A BAD EVENING TO BE OUT.

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