Kansas City Link Pool: Demi Forever, Local Gallery, Free Skate & Faith In Government Fades

Right now the legacy of Demi endures in our hearts as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Sean Malto Still Skater King Of KC

Pro skater to hold free open skate at Kansas City park

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sean Malto mastered his moves at skate parks across Kansas City. This weekend, Malto returns to his skateboarding roots, and asks the community to join him. MTN Dew is hosting a free skateboarding event featuring Malto, Anthony Ferraro, and Lamont Holt.

Growing Economic Hardship

Kansas City-area farmers, rural communities feel impact of inflation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Inflation is having an impact on many Americans, including people in rural areas. Inflation increased to its highest levels in over 40 years at 9.1% for June according to new information released from Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to a report from Iowa State University, "rural households are more vulnerable to inflation."

Box Store Aftermath

Merriam approves redevelopment of former Kmart site

MERRIAM, Kan. - The City of Merriam has approved the redevelopment of a former Kmart building. The former Kmart site, located at 8703 Shawnee Mission Parkway, just east of Interstate 35, has sat vacant since the store closed in 2013. Plans for the $136 million mixed-use project include four restaurants, two apartment complexes, retail space and a parking garage.

Faith Community Suffers Inferno

Fire severely damages Grandview church overnight

GRANDVIEW, Mo. (KCTV) - Authorities are trying to figure out what caused an early Thursday morning fire that severely damaged a Grandview church. Crews responded at 12:33 a.m. to Impact Church, on the southeast side of Main Street and U.S. 71 Highway in Grandview. When firefighters arrived, the church was engulfed in flames.

World Class Cowtown Baller Connection

U.S. women head for the World Cup, but coach Vlatko Andonovski still calls Kansas City home

In the three years Vlatko Andonovski has coached the U.S. women's national soccer team, he could've moved to any number of places - namely, to Chicago, where the U.S. Soccer Federation is based. But Andonovski insists on keeping his home base in Kansas City, Missouri, where he coached the city's first professional women's soccer team for five years.

Corny Tribute Debuts

'Stranger Things' crop art created by Kansas artist

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fans of the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" will have something else to obsess over while waiting as the cast films Season 5. Netflix commissioned a massive crop circle that's located somewhere in an Indiana cornfield. The art features Eddie Munson, played by Joseph Quinn.

Vintage Demi Endures

See Demi Moore, 59, Model 'Sexy' Swimsuits to Challenge the Way We View Aging Women

Demi Moore looks absolutely stunning in the campaign images for her new swimwear line in collaboration with Andie. The vintage-inspired line aims to change the idea that women "become less desirable with age." While empowering wearers' sexy sides, the suits are also comfortable and adjustable to individual styles and needs.

No Prez Biden Junket Bounce

Biden, on Middle East tour, is battered by inflation and low approval ratings at home

Another searing inflation report yesterday underscored the deep challenges facing Democrats ahead of this year's critical midterm elections, with widespread pessimism about the state of the US economy and Joe Biden's stewardship of it. Inflation soared 9.1% in June compared with the previous year, a new 40-year high.

FIGHT FOR FLORIDA!!!

'Ready for Ron' means ready for 'Trump war'

Last weekend, I received 26 emails from former President Trump or allied organizations with subject lines: "The Great MAGA King," "Activate my Trump card" and "Brand new Trump hat, 'Let's go Brandon.'" Amazingly, I even qualified for "GREAT MAGA KING STATUS" (in red caps) without donating a dime.

Iran From Nukes Again

U.S., Israel to sign joint pledge on denying nuclear weapon to Iran

JERUSALEM, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday will sign a joint agreement pledging to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon on the second day of Biden's Middle East trip.

Survey Seyz Democracy Fading

As Faith Flags in U.S. Government, Many Voters Want to Upend the System

N.Y. Times/Siena College Poll Desire for structural changes cuts across both parties, a Times/Siena College poll found, but for starkly different reasons. Even Democrats now question if the government is a force for good. He went so far that he threatened American democracy. He was just exercising his right to contest the election.

Retro Love Redux?!?

Nick Cannon Says He'd Get Back with Mariah Carey

Play video content The Hot Tee Podcast No matter how many kids he helps create, Nick Cannon is making it clear ... Mariah Carey is his one and true love. Nick was a guest on "The Hot Tee Talk Show" where he dove headfirst into the topic "Spin The Block" ...

Kansas City Artsy Invite 

New Feature at Leopold Gallery-Open to All!

How many times have you walked past Leopold Gallery...but didn't stop in? Perhaps you thought "well I can't afford anything here" or "I don't know anything about art". That's what stopped me from browsing the gallery...until Paul Dorrell, President, invited me for a visit. "I've got a new feature to show you-come on by!".

Chiefs Share EPIC Promise

Chiefs safety Justin Reid says 'we're going to put up 100 points' in every game

Speaking on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Wednesday, new Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid pulled no punches: despite trading wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins this offseason, the Kansas City offense will continue to be dominant. "The Chiefs offense is going to do what we always do," declared Reid, via NFL.com.

Warmup Right Now

Sunny and hot in the metro Thursday

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