Kansas City Sunday Night: Stolen Guns, MAGA Attacks & Metaverse Evolves

Tonight, once again, we wrap up the evening with tribute to angel Candice as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Local Firearm Free-For-All

Guns stolen after cars broken into outside KCI Expo Center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Several guns were stolen this weekend from the parking lot of the KCI Expo Center. The thefts were reported to police around 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, but it's unknown when exactly they occurred. Eight vehicles were broken into.

Riding Dirty Alleged

Kansas City man arrested in Jackson Co. on meth charges

JACKSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas City man was arrested early Saturday morning on drug charges. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Arturo Garcia-Silva, 31, of Kansas City, Kansas was pulled over by a deputy near 150th and U.S. HWY 75 just before 3:45 a.m.

Home Team Loses Again

Royals drop finale, series in Tampa 3-2

It was a disappointing day for the Royals, who lost 3-2 to the Rays and failed to even the series. The offense managed just four hits. Zack Greinke wasn't effective, and Mike Matheny's managerial decisions were dubious. Tampa scored two runs in two innings, the Royals evened it in the fifth on an MJ Melendez RBI single and a Bobby Witt Jr.

Meet New Americans

Royals host naturalization ceremony for 500 new citizens

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Royals hosted a naturalization ceremony Friday for 500 new citizens. The pandemic had slowed down many of these ceremonies. New Americans from over 90 countries were welcomed at Kauffman Stadium Friday, including Adama Anne, a native of Senegal, who has been in the United States since 2015 and unable to see his parents during that time.

Pundits Recycle Op/Eds For TV

4Star Politics: Talking downtown baseball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There is a possible new landing spot for downtown baseball in Kansas City, but it could take a lot to relocate the Kansas City Royals from the Truman Sports Complex. But the experts aren't just playing around on this episode of 4Star Politics.

Witness Casual Angel Candice

Candice Swanepoel flashes her flat midriff in crop top and jeans

She's always fashionable, no matter the occasion. And on Thursday, Candice Swanepoel cut a casual figure for the opening of Gekko restaurant in Miami, Florida. The 33-year-old supermodel flashed her midriff in a cropped black shirt with jeans with her hair loose around her.

MAGA CALLOUSLY BERATES GOP LEADERSHIP!!!

Donald Trump launched a furious attack on 'broken down hack' Mitch McConnell and his 'crazy wife' in bust-up over GOP Senate candidates

Trump lashed out at McConnell after he said the GOP might struggle to flip the Senate. Trump said McConnell was a "broken down hack politician" who should support GOP Senate hopefuls. The former president said McConnell should spend less time "helping his crazy wife and family get rich on China."

Stocks In Flux At Summer's End

Market Retreats, What To Do; Buffett Stock Blasts Out Of Base

Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, with Fed chief Jerome Powell looming large late next week. The stock market rally pulled back last week from key resistance while Treasury yields moved back toward 3%.

Social Media Scheme Adjusts

Mark Zuckerberg responds to metaverse memes with a redesign

Mark Zuckerberg, in response to a torrent of critical memes mocking the graphics of Meta's newest project, has heard his critics -- and changed his selfie.

Weather Or Not . . .

China plans to use chemicals to generate rain to protect its grain harvest

CHONGQING, China - China says it will try to protect its grain harvest from record-setting drought by using chemicals to generate rain, while factories in the southwest waited Sunday to see whether they would be shut down for another week due to shortages of water to generate hydropower.

Local Talent Travels The World

2 musicians represent Kansas City on world stage through UNESCO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two musicians represented Kansas City attheUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's North American Creative Cities Forum. UNESCO is an agency of the United Nations that aims to promote world peace through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.

We Hope You Had An Uplifting Weekend

PHOTOS: Great Balloon Glow held at WWI Memorial

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The second ever Great Balloon Glow in Kansas City took place Saturday evening at the World War I Memorial. Hundreds of people brought their lawn chairs and blankets to watch the rows of hot air balloons fire up their burners.

Forecast For This Week . . .

The heat comes back this week with some rain

Awesome August weather through Tuesday. Warming up to near 90 Wednesday. The next chances for rain and thunderstorms is Thursday into next weekend.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.