Kansas City Shout: World Cup Hype, Economic Moves & War Tactics

 

Tonight we notice biz lady, model and reality star hottie Kim now turning mogul as we share more than a few items by way of pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Downtown Soccer Site Selected

World Cup Fan Fest location in KC revealed

On Wednesday Kansas City metro leaders will announce the location of the local fan fest for the 2026 World Cup.

Golden Ghetto Scare Diffused

Overland Park bomb squad removes donated "military device" from thrift store

The Overland Park Police Department was called to the scene after employees at the store became concerned about a donated 'military device'

Welshman Earns Optimism

The Andy Reid verdict on Louis Rees-Zammit's Kansas City Chiefs debut

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has shared his thoughts on the American football debut made last Saturday by Louis Rees-Zammit.

Poultry Reporting

How to build a backyard chicken coop in Kansas City

Crackin' the code to urban farming with backyard chicken coops in KCMO.

Local Hipster Helps NextGen

Local writer, illustrator release children's book about understanding, resisting, and coping with society's increasing wave of self-harm

Hope and the Winds of Grief fill the much needed space of a child's resource to cope with a loss from suicide

Kim Turns Creative

Kim Kardashian Inks First-Look Deal With 20th TV, Teams With Kenya Barris For Series Starring La La Anthony In Works At Hulu

Kim Kardashian has signed a first-look Deal With 20th TV, teaming with Kenya Barris for a series starring La La Anthony based on her book at Hulu.

Prez Reports On Death Of  American News Industry

Social media influencers descend on the White House, where Biden calls them the new 'source of news'

Social media influencers have gotten the royal treatment as President Joe Biden gave a nod to their ability to hold sway with millions of loyal followers.

MAGA Makes Money Plans

Trump to tout economic plan after union rights row

Trump will speak in North Carolina after the United Automobile Workers filed charges with federal labour regulators.

Not Exactly 3rd Party

RFK Jr. reached out to Harris campaign about administration role in exchange for endorsement | CNN Politics

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign to arrange a meeting about a possible role in her administration if he drops out of the race and endorses her, a Kennedy campaign official and a Democratic official told CNN.

Iran From Impending War

Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel

Iran's president says retaliation for the killing of Hamas's leader is its "legal right".

Desperate Maneuvers In Europe

Ukraine is advancing deeper into Russia, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine said on Wednesday its forces had advanced further into Russia's Kursk region in the biggest foreign incursion into Russia since World War Two, posing a dilemma for President Vladimir Putin according to U.S. President Joe Biden.

Campaign 2024 Between Sheets

Is election stress affecting your sexual health? An expert explains | CNN

Election stress can have surprising effects on your sexual health. You can maintain a healthy and satisfying sex life by taking proactive steps to manage your stress.

Tribute To Worker Killed In Tragic Mass Shooting

Community food truck event honors Kansas City food truck owner killed in Prospect shooting

A food truck event Thursday will honor Dyamund Shields Jr., who was killed over a week ago in KC while working at a gathering on Prospect.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Impact Day live updates: Most of the metro under severe thunderstorm watch

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place until 1 a.m. on Thursday for some counties in the metro area.

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