Kansas City News Layout: Bus Boost, Musk Mum Rules & MAGA Retribution

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Tix For Travelers . . .

Tickets for Kansas City Chiefs game in Germany go on sale Tuesday

Chiefs vs. Dolphins tickets for Germany to go on sale Tuesday


Newsflash: Cowtown Cooks Best

Kansas City smokes BBQ competition to take top spot in national ranking

Kansas City, Missouri, earned the top spot in LawnStarter's "Best BBQ Cities in America" ranking, with KCK coming in third.


Slice Of Life Layoffs

American Century cuts 30 jobs as part of corporate restructuring - Kansas City Business Journal

Kansas City-based American Century Investments went through a restructuring of its sales, marketing and client infrastructure groups that resulted in layoffs.


South Side Hypes Gubmint Prize

Former Bannister Federal Complex wins environmental award for clean up

"We are grateful for this recognition by the United States EPA of the successful transformation of the former Bannister federal property."


Hockey Chill Arrives

St. Louis Blues to play preseason NHL game in September at Cable Dahmer Arena

The NHL is coming back to Kansas City as the St. Louis Blues will play a preseason game against their Central Division rivals the Dallas Stars at the Cable Dahmer Arena in September.


Nicer Digs For Plebs In Waiting

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority receives over $10.3 million for bus facility upgrades

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority received over $10.3 million in funding to provide upgrades to a bus facility.


Road Work Update

The 69 Express Toll Lane Project Is Underway: Here's what to expect.

Here's what to know about Overland Park's 69 Express Toll Lane Project.


Midtown Carb Loading

The latest bar to open in Kansas City's Westport does not serve alcohol

This bar opened in May but had to quickly close for plumbing issues and renovations. Now it plans a grand reopening in early July.


White House Reassurance

Biden says US played no role in Russia's Wagner mutiny: 'We were not involved'

The short-lived rebellion by the mercenary group posed a serious challenge to Vladimir Putin's rule in Russia


MAGA Campaigns On Vengeance

Trump, who told supporters 'I am your retribution,' now says, 'I'm being indicted for you'

Trump insisted that he viewed his two indictments as a "badge of honor," telling supporters in Washington that "I'm being indicted for you"


Progressive Vandalism?!?

Democrat state senator arrested after admitting to keying car with 'Biden sucks' sticker: police

Rhode Island State Sen. Joshua Miller was arrested after a man pressed charges against the legislator for allegedly keying his car that had a "Biden sucks" sticker.


Nobody Likes 2nd Best

DeSantis' GOP support declining in new NBC poll

A new NBC News poll finds former President Donald Trump has increased his lead in the GOP horserace as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' standing has declined.


Today's Rumors Of War

Ukraine says it retakes another village from Russian forces

Ukraine said on Monday its forces had taken back control of the devastated southeastern village of Rivnopil, the latest gain since it began a counteroffensive against Russian forces.


Far East Rises . . . 

New images show Chinese spy balloons over Asia

BBC Panorama worked with an artificial intelligence company to sift through millions of satellite pictures.


Billionaire Overruled

Elon Musk's Mommy Says He's Not Allowed to Cage Fight Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk's mommy Maye Musk has chimed in and isn't happy about her precious son getting bruised at the hands of Mark Zuckerberg.


Life Lesson Denied

College allegedly fired biology professor for teaching sex was determined by chromosomes X and Y

St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas reportedly fired one of its biology professors for teaching his students that sex was determined by X and Y chromosomes.


Warmup Below . . . 

Millions expected to suffer as heat dome expands beyond Texas this week: Graphics

Tens of millions of Americans across the south-central U.S. - many of them in Texas - have endured a brutal heat wave over the past two weeks.


Artsy Week Ahead . . . 

Q&A: Chelsea Rolfes on Shakespeare, Kansas City, and Being Ariel - IN Kansas City Magazine

How long have you been with the Shakespeare Festival? What do you enjoy most about performing in this setting or working with this material? This is my second summer in the park and third production with the Shakespeare Festival. In 2021, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival partnered with my graduate program at UMKC and...


B-ball Hero Perspective . . . 

BVNW alum Christian Braun reflects on winning NBA Championship

After winning an NBA Title, you've probably seen a lot of celebrating as Blue Valley Northwest alum Christian Braun enjoyed himself at the parade in Denver.


Helping Next Gen

C2FO launches empowerment grants to boost Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs

C2FO's 2023 Juneteenth Grants initiative launched the week of June 19 with up to $154,400 in donations slated for up to three organizations. (Grant amounts are funded from C2FO's U.S. marketplace revenue earned on Juneteenth.) Applications run through Aug. 1.


Paddy Cooks Off Season

Patrick Mahomes-owned Kansas City Whataburger opened Monday. Here's when more are coming

The Chiefs quarterback is a partner in the burger chain location in the Northland. It's also in Overland Park, Johnson County, Lee's Summit.


Simmer Down . . . 

Enjoy the next 24 hours before intense summer heat arrives

A chance for showers comes early Wednesday morning but won't make things any cooler.

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