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Big, Early Victory Unpacked

Four Takeaways From the Chiefs' 38-10 Win Over the Cardinals

The Kansas City Chiefs played the Arizona Cardinals in the second game of both clubs' 2023 preseason slates, and there was plenty to take away from the contest.

Spirit Of Aloha Lives In KC

Booths at Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Swope Park raise money for Hawaii amid growing devastation from fires

The death toll from the Maui fires continue to grow. In Kansas City, the local Hawaiian Civic Club continues to take donations, but other groups are finding their own ways to help out.

Spirits Still Lifted?!?

Windy conditions ground hot air balloons at Kansas City's Great Balloon and Puppet Glow

Illuminated puppets and glow performers still put on a show on the south side of the Museum and Memorial. There was also live music, local vendors, and about a dozen food trucks.

Dotte Delivers Help

'My experience has been life changing': Pharmacy of Grace serves uninsured and underinsured patients in WyCo

A non-profit pharmacy in Wyandotte County, Kansas, wants to fill an important gap in health care by making medications affordable for those who are underinsured or uninsured.

Kansas City Lists Heavenly Bills

Historic Ward Parkway-area mansion lists for $10M - Kansas City Business Journal

An 11,070-square-foot mansion off Ward Parkway in Kansas City is on the market for $10 million. The house joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Angel Adorned In High Fashion

Steal Her Style: Elsa Hosk Tells Us What She's Wearing This Summer (and Early Fall)

In celebration of the launch of her brand Helsa's Atelier, Vogue connected with the 34-year-old model and business mogul to find out the secret to her always-on-point style.

1st Son Fail Hurts White House

Hunter Biden's lawyers threatened to put president on the stand: report

Hunter Biden's lawyers warned prosecutors last year the defense would put the president on the stand to testify in his son's defense if criminal charges were ever brought against him, according to a report.

GRUDGE MATCH REDUX!!!

A Legally Besieged Trump Focuses on a Personal Goal: Revenge Against Hillary Clinton

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/ReutersFormer President Donald Trump is a busy man.He faces four different indictments, 91 felony charges, a quickly depleting political war chest, and is running for president.

Guv Ron Suffers New Setback

MAGA world lashes out over DeSantis' 'listless vessels' remark

The comment appears to be the latest blip in the governor's efforts to gain steam in the primary.

Citing Supreme Rules

Supreme Court, mired in controversy, could wade into Trump indictments. Here's how it could happen.

The Supreme Court may be asked to decide whether some of the criminal cases pending against Donald Trump should be moved to federal court.

Dirty Talk Amid Indictments

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee calls threat of attack on her, Chutkan 'chilling'

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said on Saturday that the recent threat made against her and the federal judge overseeing former President Trump's 2020 election case is "chilling." "I would simply say it's chilling for your family," Jackson Lee said during a Saturday interview on CNN.

Social Justice Rules Amid Fire

Hawaii official concerned with 'equity' delayed releasing water for more than 5 hours as wildfires raged: report

An official who delayed the release of water during the deadly blaze on Maui believed equity needed to be discussed before distribution.

Feds Humble Militant Leader

Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case

The Justice Department is seeking 33 years in prison for Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the attack on the U.S.

Vlad Strikes Again

Chernihiv: Russian missile strike kills seven and injures 144, Ukraine says

A Russian missile strike on the northern city of Chernihiv has injured nearly 40 people, Ukraine says.

South Of Border Plays Classics

Customs officers seize over $380,000 worth of cocaine off bus from Mexico | CNN

US customs officers in Texas discovered nearly two dozen packages of cocaine on a commercial bus coming from Mexico.

Still Fighting For Democracy

New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.

Cash Axis Emerges & Doubted

Can Russia and China Breathe New Life Into BRICS?

The global south is hungry for an alternative to the Western-dominated order, but BRICS may not be up to the task.

Denying Musical Fun . . . 

Queen drop classic track from greatest hits due to woke cancel culture

QUEEN have wiped Fat Bottomed Girls from their greatest hits - after the beloved track was hit by woke cancel culture warriors. The 1978 ballad, written by guitarist Brian May and sung by the late ...

El Papa Works To Clean Church

When it comes to church reform, Pope Francis isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers

Pope Francis' clash with the vicar of Rome says a lot about his approach to reform.

High Praise For Local Newsies

Kansas City PBS Earns 6 Regional Emmy Nominations

Kansas City PBS has received six regional Emmy nominations in 2023 for its cultural enrichment, education, entertainment and news coverage.

Cowtown High Society Cont'd

The Loop KC - Cheyenne Farmer

The Loop KC brings together similar yet unique minds to create genuine friendships and ignite the next generation of business leaders in Kansas City. Members of The Loop KC are required to give back to local non-profit organizations. Learn more about The Loop KC, here. Cheyenne Farmer hails from Bentonville, Arkansas.

Meet Baller Rising Star . . . 

Twitter reacts to Ihmir Smith-Marsette's standout performance vs. Cardinals

Ihmir Smith-Marsette's standout performance in the #Chiefs' win over the #Cardinals had social media talking on Saturday night.

Grassroots Sports Newsie Emerges

Life of Fitz: John Kurtz in Kansas City, Missouri

Veteran sports journalist and cancer warrior Tim Fitzgerald calls his friends during a podcast born of the pandemic and which is now in its fourth season

Hotness Remains . . . 

FOX4 Forecast: Extreme heat wave settles in

View today's latest video forecast for the Kansas City area in both Kansas and Missouri from the FOX4 weather team.

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