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Everything Won't Be All White

What to expect at Kansas City's 2024 Ethnic Enrichment Festival

Dozens of cultures come together this weekend at Swope Park for a celebration filled with music, dance and lots of food.

Money Might Not Make Noticeable Difference

Nelson-Atkins receives grant from Bank of America to conserve 'Three Bowls' sculpture

Three Bowls, a cedar and graphite sculpture at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City will undergo needed conservation work

Rock Chalk Reality Check

College Students Grapple with Housing Troubles as Costs Soar

On top of their schedules, college students are struggling with housing challenges, such as increased rent and maintenance mishaps.

South Side Sideshow Prevention Enacted

Rumble strips added to portion of Blue Ridge Boulevard after family advocates following fatal crash

When people drive down Blue Ridge Boulevard in Raytown from Gregory to 75th Street, they will see some added safety measures.

Newspaper Confused By Sketchy Economic Data

Inflation has 'cooled' over past 2 years. So why does it hurt to buy groceries, gas?

The disconnect lies in the verbiage and rhetoric used in economics to describe different ideas and concepts.

Local Coffee Talk

Dish & Drink KC: Cocktails at Kansas City's new social haven and matcha magic at Kinship Cafe

Third Place Lounge // Photo by Tiffany Watts Third Place Lounge Kansas City has a rich history of spaces that bring people together, and the coolest addition to this tradition is Third Place Lounge, a community lounge and micro event space located in Kansas City's West Side.

Icon Returns To JoCo

Beloved 'Donk Donk' statue returns to Olathe after June vandal attack

After being broken and lit on fire earlier this year, an adored donkey statue returns to its Olathe home.

Summer Hotness Interlude

Charlotte McKinney looks stunning in a tiny string bikini

Pinup swimsuit model Charlotte McKinney looked stunning as she posed on a beach in Greece. The cover girl posted the shots to her Instagram account on Monday.

White House Two-Fer

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris to make first joint trip since Biden dropped out

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will make their first trip together since Biden ended his candidacy and Harris took over as the Democratic standard-bearer

MAGA Arguments Ahead

Trump's continued attacks on Harris' rise stir fears he could question election outcome if he loses in November | CNN Politics

Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic presidential nominee, but Donald Trump is continuing to describe the vice president's elevation to the top of her party's ticket as "unconstitutional" and accusing her of taking part in a "coup."

Prez Prove Embittered

Biden remains bitter at top Democrats as they plan to formally usher him out the door: report

President Biden is still angry with top Democrats who forced him out of the presidential race, even just days away from the Democratic National Convention.

Veep Moves Ahead

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in 5 battleground states, tied in Georgia, poll finds

Kamala Harris is ahead or tied with Donald Trump in six of seven battleground states, according to a new survey by the Cook Political Report.

MAGA Labor Of Love

Trump voiced labor-friendly views in meeting with Teamsters before union president spoke at RNC

The Teamsters have not endorsed a candidate in the presidential race.

Harder Times Ahead

U.S. economy alarm bells as two signs of recessions emerge

A sudden cooling in the U.S. labor market is raising concerns of an incoming recession among some experts.

Questions As Vlad Under Attack

A Russian lawmaker says the military knew Ukraine was planning to hit Kursk, but everyone was told 'not to panic' because 'those above know better'

"But from the top came the order not to panic, and that those above know better," said retired major general Andrey Gurulyov.

Iran From Peace Deal?!?

Biden says Iran could hold off on Israel attack if Gaza deal reached

The U.S., Egypt and Qatar called on Israel and Hamas to participate in a final and decisive round of negotiations on Thursday.

Murdered Wife Drama Unfolds

Scott Peterson says he's an 'a-hole' for cheating on slain wife but maintains innocence

In first on-camera remarks in decades, Peterson, convicted in 2004 of murder, denies killing his pregnant wife

Group Hug Broadcast

Channel 4 confirms return of controversial orgy-filled dating show

The show has already had two successful seasons, which each consisted of six jaw-dropping episodes. Now, Channel 4 is looking for 'adventurous couples' to take part in a third series.

Diva Returns . . .

Dolly Parton set to visit Kansas City this month to celebrate 'Imagination Library'

The legendary Dolly Parton is set to visit Kansas City, Missouri, later this month to celebrate her Imagination Library of Missouri partnership with the MO DESE.

Early TikTok Trending

Kansas City can claim the 'prince' of cakewalking, the viral dance trend of the 1890s

The American dance craze known as 'the cakewalk' began as a form of resistance by enslaved Black people - a showy promenade that concealed a mockery of slave owners. Now, modern devotees are marking the life of its most charismatic and famous champion, Kansas City's own Doc Brown.

August Warmup Underway

Risk of severe thunderstorms and the return of summer heat and humidity

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Purple Disco Machine ft. Roosevelt - Higher Ground is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.