Kansas City Deep: Butterflies Fade, Primary Prep & Middle-East War

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Motivating Local Electorate

KCMO activists say Monday's early morning violence makes it more important to vote this election

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said the early Monday morning gathering at East 70th Street and Prospect Avenue started as a party and ended with a murder.

More Primary Facts

2024 Missouri, Kansas primary: What to know before you head to the polls

There's a lot of information to make sure you're up-to-date before the primary election in Missouri and Kansas on Aug. 6.

Butterflies Free To Fade?!?

Federal wildlife officials propose listing butterfly as threatened in Kansas, Missouri * Missouri Independent

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing the regal fritillary, a large butterfly native to prairie grasslands, as threatened.

Give The Dotte A Break

Wyandotte County resident says removal of BPU's PILOT fee is relief for taxpayers

Among the multiple announcements that came out of Thursday's UG commission meeting and 2025 budget presentation was the removal of the PILOT fee from BPU bills.

More Deets on The GOAT

Community eco-grazers are restoring Kansas City's woodland

"We get to make the world a better place, make the landscape more beautiful and healthy, and produce new, delicious, ethical meat in the process that actually feeds people."

Clapping Back Against Pharma Trend

Hunter McGrady says she's proud of her body without weight loss drugs

Hunter McGrady is proud of her body and believes that sexy comes in all sizes. The Sports Illustrated model, 31,opened up to Fox News about her hope for body inclusivity.

White House Preps Middle-East War

Biden briefed that Iran attack timing and details still unclear, U.S. officials say

The officials said Biden and Harris were told U.S. intelligence expects two waves of attacks.

MAGA Against Everybody

Trump makes Harris, Brian Kemp focal point of attacks at Georgia rally

Former President Trump went on the attack against Vice President Harris at a campaign rally in Atlanta Saturday, after Harris campaigned at the same venue earlier this week.

Awakened To Veep

Harris says 'everybody needs to be woke' in unearthed clip spreading like wildfire on social media

A video of Vice President Kamala Harris from 2017 in which she said "everybody needs to be woke" is spreading on social media as the election cycle heats up.

Bear With Alt. Contender

RFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery

The presidential candidate said he'd planned to take the roadkill home and skin it, but got waylaid by a long day of falconry and steak dinner. The mystery of the bear cub made national news in 2014.

Far-Right Debates Ridiculous

QAnon launches transvestigation into Kyle Rittenhouse after he wavers on Trump

QAnon fans are saying Kyle Rittenhouse is trans after he momentarily refused to endorse former president Donald Trump.

World At War Tonight

Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, which injured "several" U.S. personnel. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Preventing Nuke Exchange

Ukraine Had A Chance To Blow Up Russia's Best Warplanes On The Tarmac. The White House Said No-And Now It's Too Late.

Ukraine is still hitting Russian airfields, but only with less destructive drones.

Tech Fire Fight Tonight

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said it launched a drone attack early Monday on northern Israel that the Israeli military said wounded two Israeli troops and set off a fire. The violence came as fears of an all-out regional war mount following the killings last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas' top political leader in Iran.

Tracing Terror Across Globe

UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack

The sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

South Of Border Crisis Cont'd

Venezuela opposition leaders urge army and police to abandon Nicolás Maduro

Edmundo González and María Corina Machado call on officials to 'join the side of the people' after Maduro enforces post-election crackdown

Money Talks After Crash

Economist issues dire warning about the US economy

Mohamed El-Erian, the chief economic advisor at Allianz, said he fears for the first time in years the US economy may be in jeopardy.

Celebs Share Broken Hearts

Exclusive | Jennifer Lopez 'furious' and 'humiliated' amid Ben Affleck split as he holds back on filing for divorce to 'protect her': source

"He's humiliated her because she made a big deal that he's the love of her life," says the source. "They just had two weddings two years ago."

Don't Do It All For The Nookie

Relationship expert shares 'most important sex advice' that could save people's relationships

The world renowned relationship expert's advice is actually pretty simple, but she admitted to Steven Bartlett that a lot of people struggle with it

Sharing Local War Gear

Live mortar shell believed to be from Korean War found in Independence home

A live military explosive, possibly from the Korean War, was discovered late Monday morning in Independence, Missouri.

Hype Machine Works The Loop

Downtown Businesses like The Glam Room are Blooming - Downtown Council of Kansas City

The Glam Room Salon + Spa + Beauty Bar (The Glam Room) will open its doors at 804 West 8th Street later this summer.

Public News Presents Options

Nick's Picks | Primary Elections, Kamala's Pick and Chiefs

Get ready for primary elections that are being held in Missouri and Kansas this week. There are plenty of summer entertainment options as well.

Don't Be Shellfish

Half-Shells in the Heartland: 6 KC Restaurants That Serve Oysters - IN Kansas City Magazine

Nobody puts Kansas City in a corner. It's 2024, and thanks to the miracle of modern transportation, we can eat fresh oysters far from the ocean. Here's a handful of restaurants that serve oysters in Kansas City. Ocean Prime For a metropolitan meal, head to Ocean Prime just off the Plaza.

Local Cool Down For Primary

Cooler and less humid conditions are nearly here

Conditions in Kansas City were hot again on Monday, but relief is on the way

Busta Rhymes - TINGS is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.