Kansas City Morning Serving: Royals Lose, Student Money & Miley

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Local Prof Decries Free Money Crackdown Life Lesson

SCOTUS student debt decision criticized by former Kansas City teacher

The Supreme Court blocked the president's relief plan in a 6-3 decision though.

Meth Town Inferno Worsens

'I'm sweating to death': No air conditioning for Independence, Missouri apartment

At 4 p.m. Friday, it was 96 degrees outside in Independence. Inside Maria Rathmann's apartment, it was 86.

Locals Booze Up NEXTGEN

J. Rieger partners with KC TikToker for Era's Tour pop-up ahead of Taylor Swift concert weekend

The pop-up party is free to attend, and the J. Rieger team is anticipating a packed patio, said Sarah James, director of hospitality. The specialty Lavender Haze frozen cocktail - which features Rieger's Vodka, lemon, blueberry and lavender - will be available from Wednesday, July 5 to Saturday, July 8.

Minor Winning Nevertheless

KC Monarchs Update: Miller's shutout, new faces, and leading the division

Kansas City Monarchs outfielder Micker Adolfo rounds second during the Monarchs' game with the Chicago Dogs on Saturday, June 24 at Legends Field. // Photo by Madison Riebel / Kansas City Monarchs KC Monarchs Update is our weekly look at what's happening with hometown baseball heroes, both at Legends Field and on the road.

Undefeated Again

Yet another semitrailer is destroyed after driving under the Independence Avenue Bridge

Check out how this semitrailer got caught up while making its rounds and learn what Kansas City is planning to do to stop it.

Tinsel Town Affairs Examined

Jennifer Lawrence denies cheating with Liam Hemsworth after Miley Cyrus's 'Flowers' music video: A look at the drama

Although social media is convinced Cyrus shaded Lawrence with a gold dress in the video, the actress believes it's a "coincidence."

White House Student Debt Double Down

President Joe Biden Announces New Plan of Action to Aid with Student Debt Relief

After President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan was blocked by the Supreme Court on Friday, the Biden administration announced a new course of action to aid in student debt relief under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

GOP Plays For Crowd

DeSantis team shares Pride Month-inspired video in latest attack on Trump

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis's campaign shared a video on Friday attacking former President Trump's previous positions regarding the LGBTQ community, as Pride Month comes to an end. "To wrap up 'Pride Month,' let's hear from the politician who did more than any other Republican to celebrate it," the DeSantis War Room account tweeted, alongside...

SCOTUS Turnabout Fair Play

Justice Roberts uses Pelosi's words against Biden in smackdown of student loan handout

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts cited former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in his striking down of President Biden's student loan handout.

Bad For Vlad . . .

What Wagner Group's armed rebellion could mean for Russia's endgame in Ukraine

Weeks into Ukraine's counteroffensive, political turmoil in Russia has raised new questions in the war and what it means for Putin's invasion.

South Of Border Sneak Peek

Brazil's top electoral court bars Jair Bolsonaro from running for office for 8 years

A panel of judges voted Friday to render far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ineligible to run for office again after concluding that he abused his power and cast unfounded doubts on the country's electronic voting system.

Building Community

296: New East Side Urban Renewal Area

On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, Publisher Michael Bushnell is joined by Bob Long from the Economic Development [...]

Home Team Falls To MLB's Best

Alec Marsh flashes good stuff in debut, Royals fall to Mookie Betts and the Dodgers, 9-3

"Alec Marsh does not look like a rookie making his debut" - Rex Hudler

Cool Down Coming?!?

FORECAST: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for metro through 11 p.m.

The main concern is gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain. Small hail is also possible.

Miley Cyrus - Flowers is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.