Kansas City Collection: Prez Price Fixing, No Faith In Socialism & MAGA 2024

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Sound Of Kansas City

Auteur Theory: A close-up on Making Movies' long shot

Making Movies. // Photo by Travis Young I'm overdue to head home for a family holiday celebration. I've postponed because there is an event taking place here in KC for which I struggle to find an appropriate way to dial-in my expectations.

Golden Ghetto Burnout Injures Lady

Investigators say fire Sunday in Shawnee caused by 'careless smoking'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Shawnee firefighters responded around 2:45 p.m. Sunday to a fire at the Deerwalk Condos near Johnson Drive and Quivira Road. Corey Sands, Shawnee Fire Department spokesperson, said the fire was contained to the apartment in which it originated.

Hero 1st Responder On The Road

Shawnee firefighter returns to Ukraine to help with search and rescue efforts

A Johnson County, Kansas, firefighter is back in Ukraine for the second time to help with search and rescue efforts, as Russia continues its relentless attacks. KMBC 9 talked to him about why he decided to go back, and the help still desperately needed.Moments after a Russian missile hits, firefighters are often first on the scene.

Angels Exposed

Everything to Know About Hulu's Victoria's Secret Documentary: Release Date, How to Watch and More Details

The much-anticipated Victoria's Secret documentary is almost here. The docuseries, called "Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons," will explore the rise and stumbles of the popular lingerie company and its then chief executive officer Les Wexner, particularly his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The series will premiere on Hulu.

Corporate Gas Roasts Prez

US energy producers roast Biden for demanding 'companies running gas stations' lower pump prices

The U.S. Oil & Gas Association took a hit at President Biden after he tweeted on Saturday that "companies running gas stations" should simply "bring down the price you are charging at the pump," telling him that he should "please make sure the WH intern who posted this tweet registers for Econ 101 for the fall semester."

MAGA Redux Awaits

Former GOP House aide says Trump is likely to announce his 2024 presidential run soon because he 'has the impulse control of a freaking toddler'

A former House GOP aide said former President Donald Trump will likely announce his 2024 presidential run soon, despite the mounting criticism he's been facing over the January 6 hearings. "Well, we all know from past experience that Donald Trump doesn't care about anybody else but Donald Trump," Kurt Bardella, a former GOP senior adviser for House Oversight and Government Reform Committee turned Trump critic, told MSNBC on Saturday.

Billionaire Against Prez Biden

Bezos slams Biden's call for gasoline stations to cut prices

July 3 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) founder Jeff Bezos renewed his spat with the White House over the weekend, as the world's third-richest person criticized President Joe Biden for calling on companies running gasoline stations to lower their prices.

Summer Flashpoint Preview

Jayland Walker suffered at least 60 wounds in fatal police shooting, Akron police chief says, as authorities release bodycam footage

Jayland Walker suffered at least 60 wounds when Akron, Ohio, police officers fatally shot him during a pursuit last week, Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett said Sunday, citing a medical examiner's report.

El Papa Against Communism

Pope Francis: Mixing 'Marxist concepts' with Catholic Church is 'ideological exploitation'

Pope Francis criticized "ideological exploitation" of the Catholic Church in an interview with his birth country's news authority. Pope Francis made the comment Friday to Argentina's national news agency, Télam, in an interview. The questions and discussion were conducted in Pope Francis's native language, Spanish.

Another Kind Of U.S. Depression

Record-Low 38% Extremely Proud to Be American

Story Highlights 38% are "extremely" and 27% "very" proud to be Americans Extreme pride at new lows for Republicans (58%), independents (34%) Democrats' 26% extreme pride near record low WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The 38% of U.S. adults who say they are "extremely proud" to be American is the lowest in Gallup's trend, which began in 2001.

Meet New Americans!!!

Welcome! 50 new American citizens welcomed in citizenship ceremony

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) --- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas are welcoming new American citizens during a special ceremony Sunday. There are now nearly 50 new U.S. citizens after they officially took the oath in a tent outside Children's Mercy Park before the Sporting KC match.

Old School Well Remembered

A vision for immigrants: Joseph Guinotte's legacy in Kansas City

By Diane Euston The heart and soul of the American story begins with immigration from distant lands. Of course, Native Americans were here before an influx of Europeans opted to travel across the sea and set up new lives in the wilderness.

Scorching Cowtown Celebration

Fourth of July will be hot, humid

Hide Transcript Show Transcript YOU HAVE A FEW DOWNPOURS AS WELL AND THEY'LL KIND OF HANG OUT LIKE YESTERDAY MAINLY FOR THE EVENING HOURS BEFORE SUNSET. SO BETWEEN NOW AND ABOUT 9 PM, WE'LL BE WATCHING FOR THOSE SPOTTY THUNDERSTORMS. MAINLY SOUTH THE METRO UPPER 80S AT 6PM 85 AT 81 AT 10.

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