Kansas City Link Lay Down: Crossroads, Middle-East Crisis & Superfans

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Desperation After 'Victory' Party

Crossroads Community Association VP discusses Crossroads' future after stadium plans defeated

The Crossroads Community Association is taking the next steps to prepare for any future downtown Royals stadium.

Benefits From Baller 

Owners of KC Argentinian restaurant gifted autographed items from Lionel Messi

Less than 24 hours until Sporting Kansas City takes on Inter Miami at Arrowhead Stadium.

OP/Ed Urges Responsibility

I'm relieved Rashee Rice surrendered to police. He has no place on the Chiefs' roster | Opinion

Rashee Rice walked away without checking on the other motorists in the crash, and even left a team playbook in the wrecked Lamborghini. Those are fireable offenses, writes Toriano Porter.

Rock Chalk Relocation

'It'll be different,' KU home football games to be played in Kansas City this season

The Kansas Jayhawks will play their home games in Kansas City while Memorial Stadium in Lawrence is renovated. Construction plans include a reimagined stadium, plus new retail and dining options.

Home Team Reality Check

Streak snapped, Royals fall to Mets 6-1

Apparently the Royals won't win all the rest of their games this year.

EmRata Shares Fashion Winning

Emily Ratajkowski shows off her slender figure in a tiny black bra

Emily Ratajkowski took to Instagram to show off her chest and slender figure in a see-through black bra on Friday. She was glowing as she donned a tiny black sheer bra that bared all.

Prez Campaigns On Blame Game

Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse

Biden's team knows there's not a lot it can do to lower it before the Nov. 5 election.

Community Embraces MAGA

Black people like Trump, and that's a 'nightmare' for the left-wing media: Leo Terrell

Civil rights attorney says former President Trump's likability and policy choices are bringing in Black voters and upending the media's "false narrative."

Holy Land Tragedy Aftermath

Israel finds the body of a teen whose disappearance sparked a deadly settler attack in the West Bank

Israel's army says the body of a missing Israeli teen has been found in the occupied West Bank after he was killed in a "terrorist attack."

Eastern Europe End Game

Ukraine could face defeat in 2024. Here's how that might look

With ammo critically low and Western aid stalled, what might Russia attempt in Ukraine this year?

Red Sea Standoff Begins

Iranian special forces seize ship in Strait of Hormuz, state media reports

Navy special forces from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps used a helicopter to board and seize a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.

Money & Fear Matter

U.S. consumer sentiment falls slightly as outlook for inflation worsens

An increase in gas prices likely contributed to the decline in consumers' outlook, according to Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.

Economic Indicator

2 Fed officials urge patience before any interest rate cuts

Kansas City Fed president Jeff Schmid and San Francisco Fed president Mary Daly said they would employ patience and caution before approving any rate cuts.

Building Kansas City 

$550M project in KC is geared to save lives, homes. Did you even know it's happening?

"If a flood were to occur in this area, it would be devastating." Now this project is heading into its final phase.

Satirical Hot Takes

Kansas City Chiefs Superfan 'ChiefsAholic' To Pay $10.8 Million For Bank Robbery

Xaviar Michael Babudar, known for attending Kansas City Chiefs games dressed as a wolf and going by the name "ChiefsAholic", was sentenced to pay a bank teller $10.8 million in damages after an armed robbery of an Oklahoma credit union. What do you think?

Local Wellness Conversation

332: Public Health Coordinators with the Mattie Rhodes Center & Upcoming Events | Northeast News

Join us this week in a discussion with Mattie Rhodes with Community Health Coordinators Salena Fierro-Chavez and Kat Sarmiento as they discuss upcoming thrilling events with podcaster Michael Bushnell. Look...

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FIRST WARN FORECAST: First Warn Monday night for strong to severe storms

Good morning and happy Saturday. It will be a summer-like day across the viewing area with temperatures in the upper 70s low to mid 80s!

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