Kansas City Wings: Prez Cash, MAGA Forgets & Local Pizza Party

This morning angel Candice inspires our quick flight though pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Protecting Against Local Hotness

Kansas City doctor advises public to be ready for summer heat

A local ER doctor told KCTV5 that early summer heat can be dangerous if people are not prepared.

Soccer Stays Losing

Sporting KC comes up short in LA - KC Soccer Journal

Sporting Kansas City receives goals from Afrifa and Castellanos but comes up short at the LA Galaxy by a final score of 4-2.

Rock Chalk Road Work

'Dark Horse': 80 years ago, the first surplus jeep was sold in Kansas * Kansas Reflector

The Jeep wave is the closest thing to kinship I've felt on the busy highways and lonely backroads of America.

Show-Me Faith No More?!?

Judge rules Missouri abortion ban did not aim to impose lawmakers' religious views on others

A judge in Missouri ruled that state lawmakers who passed an abortion ban were not seeking to force their religious beliefs on other state residents.

Newspaper Reports Nostalgia

The 'really tangled history' of Chuck E. Cheese and its KC-born copycat, ShowBiz Pizza

The family restaurant chain started near Gladstone. At one time, Kansas and Missouri had 15 locations, with animatronics, pizza and arcades.

Angels Soon Return . . .

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will be revived this fall: 'We've read the comments and heard you'

The lingerie brand announced that the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will return after a five-year hiatus this fall, promising glamour, music and, you guessed it, wings. In a video posted to Instagram, the company revealed its plans to host another runway after its years-long pause.

Prez Scores EPIC Cash

Biden raises over $28 million ahead of Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, dozens of celebrity supporters

Jimmy Kimmel will host a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts will be featured guests.

MAGA Suffers Memory Gaffe

Trump challenges Biden to a cognitive test but confuses the name of the doctor who tested him

Donald Trump has suggested President Joe Biden "should have to take a cognitive test," only to confuse who administered the test to him in the next sentence.

Veep Takes European Lead

Harris, Zelenskyy join world leaders to discuss peace plan in Ukraine

Vice President Harris announced another $1.5 billion from USAID for Ukrainian infrastructure and humanitarian needs.

Holy Land Fight On Hold

Israeli military announces 'tactical pause' in attempt to increase flow of aid into hard-hit Gaza

The Israeli military has announced a "tactical pause" in its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip to allow the deliveries of increased quantities of humanitarian aid.

When In Rome . . .

Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrates 30th anniversary, makes fun of Pope Francis comments

The Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade has celebrated its 30th anniversary as tens of thousands of people in brightly colored outfits marched through the streets of Rome.

Flush Creek Competition

Kansas City tie with sister city in China celebrated with dragon boat race on Brush Creek

Teams of rowers worked up a sweat to compete in these colorful boats from China.

Musical Faith Interlude

Rehearsal Sneak Peek: Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony with the Kansas City Symphony & Chorus

Are you getting excited for this weekend's performances of Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony? Us, too! Enjoy this sneak peek from today's dress rehearsal, and...

Steamy Sunday Ahead

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Chance of isolated evening storms before hot, humid Father's Day

Those in northwest Missouri have a slightly better chance for a strong storm with a slight risk (level 2/5).

Let's mix it up a bit today and celebrate apropos musical history: James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess is our Father's Day 2024 tribute song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.