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Officer Work ALMOST Returns To Cowtown

New co-working concept, Loloft, coming to Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A start-up company is changing the kind of flexible office space that companies use, and Kansas City is one of the first markets where it's expanding. Loloft creates co-working spaces in a way that start-ups often need but that isn't offered by existing co-working companies.

Local Remix Celebrated

A federal judge and an ex-convict are helping Kansas Citians get settled in society after prison

As Kansas City sees increasing rates of gun violence, some local officials and activists are looking for ways to help the formerly incarcerated reenter the work force, clean their record, and find a way out of "a cycle of violent crime."

Drinking Doggystyle Returns

Thanks to new law, pups and pints are reunited in Kansas

SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Shawnee brewery passionate about dogs is welcoming them back inside this month after the state forced them out last summer. Transport Brewery's passion paid off with a change in the law. Transport Brewery's taproom started welcoming dogs when their operations manager, Christie Jackson, brought hers.

Show-Me Mosquito Redux

Deadliest Creature on Earth is Back with a Vengeance in Missouri

By far the most dangerous creature on Earth is back with a vengeance in Missouri. No, it's not black bears, black widow spiders or even Mo-Mo. What's more dangerous than Mo-Mo? It's the critter that kills more people every single year than any other living creature and the problem is worse in Missouri than just about any other place.

Another End Of An Era

VanTrust prepares to demolish Midtown funeral home, create project site along southern streetcar - Kansas City Business Journal

VanTrust Real Estate LLC soon will clear the way for a prominent future project site along Kansas City's southern streetcar extension. Kansas City last week conducted a pre-demolition inspection for the McGilley Memorial Chapel-Midtown funeral home at 20 W. Linwood Blvd. Other permits for utility disconnections at the approximately 2-acre property were issued earlier this month.

Info For The Powerless

How you can comment on Evergy's rate hike request in the Kansas City area

WICHITA, Kan. - Last month, Evergy customers learned the company wants to raise rates. Customers in Evergy's Kansas Central region, including Wichita, Hutchinson, Manhattan, Topeka, and Pittsburg, would pay $14.24 more a month, KSNW reports. Customers in the Kansas Metro region, including Lenexa and Overland Park, would pay $3.47 more a month.

Party Time Saturday

2nd annual AAPIconic Festival prepares for big turnout

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is in full swing, and Kansas City is putting its rich culture on display with the second annual AAPIconic Festival. "Our city is made of Asian and Asian American population, and because we want to celebrate the community that exists here," said Jackie Nguyen, the owner of Cafe Cà Phê.

901 Scenes & Counting

Angela White defiantly returns to adult film with Hitomi Tanaka

Angela White has defiantly returned to shooting adult film alongside Japanese sensation Hitomi Tanaka in Tokyo this week. The Australian actress, who has been the subject of calls for her to quit the industry after 900 hardcore scenes, shared a clip of herself in the city.

Prez Shares High Hopes

Biden says he believes US will avoid default at G7 summit

President Biden said at the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Saturday that he believes the United States will avoid a default as the deadline for lawmakers to reach a deal approaches. Biden said at a press conference in Hiroshima, Japan, that he is "not at all" worried about the ongoing negotiations to raise the...

MAGA Makes Rules

'Trump's not a good sport': Chris Cillizza on presidents at play

rom The Big Lebowski to Alice on The Brady Bunch, depictions of bowling abound in American pop culture. The sport's real-life adherents included Richard Nixon, who installed bowling lanes in the White House and was known to play between seven to 12 games late at night. Characteristically, he played alone.

Congress Dude Switcheroo

George Santos lists himself as treasurer of his campaign after indictment

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has listed himself as his reelection campaign's treasurer following the indictment filed against him earlier this month, a filing shows. The campaign updated its filing to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Friday to list Santos himself as the treasurer. Santos is facing 13 federal charges, including seven counts of wire...

Friends In High Places

'UFO' spotted on other side of the moon in wild video recorded in broad daylight

At least two white aircraft, one of which was notably smaller than the other, can apparently be seen in the video. "What is this object near the moon?" TikTok user LaryLoo (@laryloo) asked in the description of the clip, which has nearly five million likes.

Meet & Greet Triumph Easier Than Fighting Red Army

Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Volodymyr Zelensky made a scene-stealing arrival at the G7 summit in Japan on Saturday, as world leaders issued a veiled warning to China. The Ukrainian president arrived in Hiroshima on a French government plane, after a stopover in Saudi Arabia. His hastily-organised visit prompted G7 leaders to issue a statement early, in which they condemned Russia.

Infinite Cash Loop

Mark Zuckerberg's fortune has soared by an astounding $44 billion this year-the biggest gain of any billionaire

Mark Zuckerberg was all-in on the metaverse last year, willing to spend whatever it took to dominate virtual reality. And it cost him, big time. At one point his wealth fell more than $100 billion from its high - a stunning decline for the millennial who just a few years ago was the world's third-richest person.

Bouncing Back

Brittney Griner back on the WNBA basketball court after being jailed in Russia

LOS ANGELES - Brittney Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots Friday night in her first WNBA regular-season game since being jailed in Russia. Her Phoenix Mercury lost to the Los Angeles Sparks 94-71 in the teams' opener. Griner made an immediate impact.

Early Bird & Worm For Life

Great News - Morning Sex Is Good For Your Health

More than a quarter of Brits (28%) struggle to get out of bed in the morning - so it's no wonder many of us rely on a little pick-me-up such as coffee, a smoothie or even a cold shower to help get us going.

Home Team Tanking Season

The Royals' pitching situation is pathetic

It's no secret that the Royals have been a trainwreck this season. It's also no secret what is currently the cause of all that destruction. The Royals' pitching staff is just awful. Their biggest free-agent acquisition is currently the least valuable pitcher on the roster.

Everybody Loves The QT

Two of Kansas City's favorite gas stations are among top 10 in the U.S., says new list

Two Kansas City favorites ranked among the best pit stops in the country in a new list of America's 10 best gas stations - Hy-Vee, and QuikTrip. We all have our own reasons for choosing a gas station when it's time to fill up, and each region of the country has its favorites to defend.

NPR Offers Guide To Occult

A Kansas City guide to exploring Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs

The cultural phenomenon of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games has a strong following in the Kansas City community. Whether you're looking to roll your first d20 or just searching for a new campaign to join, here's how you can get started.

Ballers Disappoint

Survey: Chiefs See Significant Drop in Fan Reaction Following Draft

The football world isn't even a full month removed from the 2023 NFL Draft just yet, leaving fanbases with plenty of opportunities to reflect on the job their respective teams did in acquiring new talent with their picks. For the Kansas City Chiefs, their seven-selection haul has met some mixed reviews in recent weeks.

Katie's Forecast For Now

Saturday starts chilly, but will warm up throughout the day

Hide Transcript Show Transcript PERFECT. COULDN'T BE BETTER. IT'S A LITTLE CHILLY THIS MORNING, BUT NEXT WEEKEND WHEN THE SWIMMING POOLS OPEN, IT'S GOING TO BE HOT. SO, YEAH, BIG CHANGE FROM THIS WEEKEND TO NEXT WEEKEND. HERE'S YOUR FORECAST FOR TODAY.

Tenacious D - Video Games is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.