Kansas City Roundup: Tax Push Back, Dirty Soda & The Big Guy

Right now we celebrate the legacy of old school celeb denizens CoCo & Ice-T as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Anti-Tax Revival

Packed house, parking scarce Thursday night at Jackson County tax appeal workshop

Parking was scarce and it was a packed house at the Colonial Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Missouri, during a tax appeal workshop on Thursday night.

Progress For Puppers

Pet Resource Center of Kansas City makes strides in providing affordable veterinary care

Courtesy of Pet Resource Center KC The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC) is a nonprofit clinic offering various veterinary services and resources for economically disadvantaged pet owners. PRCKC has been around since 2002 and has provided services, including spaying/neutering, pet dental health, and vaccinations to over 500,000 animals.

Hype For Bygone Silicon Prairie

Deep tech is the indie rock of innovation: How a summer festival's return puts it back on stage

After a successful debut in 2022, Kansas City's Innovation Festival is returning in August with more beats, beer, and biologics, shared Sonia Hall, teasing the addition of burgeoning businesses and a berry.

Summer Sugar Spike Arrives

'Dirty soda' chain Swig opening six new Kansas City locations

The unique soda shop concept Swig announced it plans to open six new locations in the Kansas City metro over the next year.

Rock Chalk Interview

One-on-one with KU Men's Basketball Head Coach Bill Self ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft

The legendary coach sat down with KMBC for nearly 30 minutes to discuss coaching and the reward of watching his former players head into the league

COCO TRIUMPHANT!!!

Coco Austin, 44, puts on VERY busty display in a string bikini

The model was seen posing away in a swimming pool where there was a massive guitar in front of her. The hotel was likely the Hard Rock. The images were for OnlyFans.

Wrist Slap Redux

Hunter Biden investigators limited questions about 'dad,' 'big guy' despite FBI, IRS objections: whistleblower

Justice Department investigators were "trying to limit" questioning related to Joe Biden as part of the investigation into Hunter Biden, despite objections from FBI and IRS officials.

Maneuvers Against MAGA

Trump Melts Down as DOJ Turns Over Evidence It Plans to Use Against Him

Donald Trump ranted about the Mar-a-Lago case the morning after the Justice Department turned over evidence it plans to use against him.

2nd Place Hurts

DeSantis won't say if he'll support Trump in 2024

Florida governor says Trump is "full of it" for criticizing how DeSantis responded to the pandemic.

Billions To Create Pothole

Ukraine strikes Chonhar bridge to Crimea, says Russia

The bridge linking the peninsula to Kherson in the south was hit by British missiles, say officials.

White House Diplomacy Double Down

Biden plays down 'dictators' comment about Xi Jinping

The president said he expected to meet with the Chinese president in the near future and did not think the incident "had any real consequence."

Too Much Info For #TBT

'I love filming sex scenes with grandads - I provide top senior citizen service'

Some grandads are having a wild time, thanks to adult worker Wisconsin Tiff. The US beauty revealed she has a thing for older men and loves filming sex scenes with senior citizens

One Of Our Very Best Actors

Bruce Roach Returns to KC Shakespeare Festival as Prospero in The Tempest - IN Kansas City Magazine

You're one of KC Shakespeare Festival's most beloved and familiar faces! What about this festival makes it fun to come back to year after year? Well, it's a joyful experience to return to the festival, for sure. I'm not only getting to return to a place that always feels like home to me but also...

Steamy Season Arrives

Hot temperatures not going anywhere as air quality improves

Kansas City is mostly clear, with lows in the mid and upper 60s Thursday night.

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