Kansas City Roundup: Local Fun, Games Despite Meanness & War

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Hipsters & Their Old Tricks

New game lounge and bar coming to Kansas City Crossroads district

Ricochet, a popular game lounge and social bar, is set to open next year at 18th and Grand in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District.

Preseason Skid Persists?!?

Chiefs fans prepare for last preseason game

It's the last preseason game before the Chiefs take on the regular season, but no matter the occasion Chiefs fans from all over the metro and even from far will show out.

Local Job Growth Sparked

U.S. Energy Transition Boosts Demand for Electricians in KC

The U.S. Energy Transition has increased the demand for electricians. Trade organizations in the KC area say they're able to meet the needs.

Cowtown Medical Industrial Complex Expands

This Kansas City organization is ranked as a top employer in both Kansas and Missouri

Forbes surveyed thousands of workers at companies with more than 500 employees to find the best in each state. Here's which ones came out on top.

Diverse Life Lessons Debut

ProX names equity-centered leader as first executive director of its popular student intern program

The new leader of ProX - one of the largest paid internship programs in the country - is expected to be instrumental in taking the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation affiliate to the next level, said Dr. Bill Nicely.

Celeb Breakup Telegraphed

Ben Affleck dropped clue MONTHS ago JLo marriage was done

Ben Affleck dropped a major clue months ago that he was done with wife Jennifer Lopez, who filed for divorce on Tuesday. He said something strange when on Kevin Hart's show.

Trolling Rebuked By Everybody

Ann Coulter Deletes Heartless Gus Walz Tweet After Backlash

Right wing bomb-thrower Ann Coulter took aim at Tim Walz's 17-year-old neurodiverse son, Gus, for crying while his father spoke at the DNC on Wednesday night.

Coffee Can't Save Planet?!?

Jet-setting Starbucks boss makes a mockery of the company's green agenda

Most coffee connoisseurs wouldn't be seen dead in a Starbucks - it's all sugar and cream, say the purists. Critics accuse it of making expensive desserts rather than real coffee.

All Bets On MAGA

Trump pulls ahead of Harris in betting market during Dem convention

Former President Trump has regained his position as the frontrunner in the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris in at least one betting market.

Eastern Europe War Rages

Parents hide children from mandatory evacuations as Ukraine says Russia advancing fast on key city | CNN

Parents are hiding their children from local authorities to avoid mandatory evacuation in the eastern city of Pokrovsk amid warnings that Russian forces are advancing rapidly.

Holy Land Deal Stuck

Exclusive: Israeli demands for troops in Gaza blocking truce deal, sources say

Disagreements over Israel's future military presence in Gaza and over Palestinian prisoner releases are obstructing a ceasefire and hostage deal, according to ten sources familiar with the round of U.S.-mediated talks that concluded last week.

Peninsula Censored?!?

Florida's Official Tourism Website Quietly Scrubs 'LGBTQ Travel' Page

The removal is being called "yet another deliberate step in making Florida a hostile environment for LGBTQ people."

Tasty Grand Opening

Chixen Kansas City and Culture X transform The Epicurean Lounge

Photos and story by Pete Dulin Anthony Dedmon moved with patience and pride during the mid-August soft opening of his 5,500-square foot sports lounge Culture X and restaurant Chixen Kansas City. Guests streamed inside and marveled at the stylish space. Located at 7502 Troost where longtime establishment The Epicurean Lounge once operated, Dedmon adapted the...

Local Coffee Weather Cont'd

Final day of comfortable, fall-like temperatures

Very hot and humid this weekend into early next week

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.