Kansas City Layout: Local Pickleball Probs & MAGA World

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Good Deeds Turn Extra Crispy

Camp owned by Kansas City's Operation BBQ Relief nearly destroyed by fire

An electrical fire destroyed much of Camp OBR, a property owned by Missouri's Operation BBQ Relief, in Lincoln, Mo.

Suburbs Fights Future Sport

Prairie Village votes on future for pickleball courts

Prairie Village makes its decision regarding the future of a pickleball court, which has found itself at the center of controversy

Another Cowtown Promise . . . 

Chaos at Copa America final unlikely to be repeated during 2026 FIFA World Cup

The chaos outside the Copa America championship Sunday in Miami sparked concerns about the United States' readiness to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a fan who's attended three says it shouldn't.

Paddling Upstream

Just opportunity: How this KC sports company plans to ace PickleCon's potential

When "the Comic-Con for pickleball" arrives next month in Kansas City, Pro Athlete will have its feet firmly planted and be ready to swing at a wide array of opportunities served by the surging sport's first major convention in the region.

Capturing Campy Holiday Cheer

At Arrowhead, we found out how Hallmark is making Christmas in July for Chiefs movie

About 1,000 fans wore winter Chiefs gear - stocking caps, coats, blankets, scarves - and sat in the stands at Arrowhead in sweltering heat. Hallmark will make it all feel like Christmas.

Supermodel Icon Stays Winning

Naomi Campbell, 54, shows off fit figure in gold bikini on yacht in Ibiza with famous pals

Supermodel Naomi Campbell showed off her fit figure in a gold bikini while vacationing on a yacht in Ibiza with Eiza González and Michelle Rodriguez.

Supreme Fight Confronts Prez

Biden to push for Supreme Court ethics reform, term limits and amendment to overturn immunity ruling, sources say | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden is seriously considering publicly endorsing major reforms at the Supreme Court, a move that would make him the first sitting president in generations to back seismic changes to the way the nation's highest court operates, according to two sources familiar with the deliberations.

Trolls Still Attack Former Prez

Photo is said to show Trump's ear with no damage on Monday after shooting. It's from 2022

Social media users are sharing the old photo as new, with some falsely presenting it as evidence that Trump was not injured by the gunfire.

GOP Rally For MAGA Part Duex

Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shooting

Donald Trump was celebrated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention by former rivals who just months ago leveled harsh critiques about him, a show of unity that contrasts with the divisions increasingly ripping through the Democratic Party. Nikki Haley, the former U.N.

Holy Land Conscription Crisis

Israeli military says it will begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men. That could rattle the government

The Israeli military says it will begin sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men on Sunday.

Deal For Vlad Rejected

Russia's Medvedev says Ukraine joining NATO would mean war

The leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation pledged at their summit last week to support Ukraine on an "irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership," but left open when that membership could happen.

Brit Continues Beauty Quest

Katie Price shows off the results of her 17th boob job

Over the years, Katie has undergone an array of procedures, including rhinoplasty, a silhouette facelift , 3D, veneers, lip fillers and Botox.

Arc Of History Thru KC Metro

Almost 75 years ago, President Harry Truman was target of assassination attempt

Almost 75 years ago, President Harry Truman was the target of an assassination attempt while he was at the Blair House.

Summer Cool Down This Week

Kansas City weather: Cooler temperatures, less humidity this week

The weather will be cooler and less humid for the rest of the week, with the possibility of rain and storms this weekend.

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