Kansas City Throwback Glare: Competition & Condemnation

For Throwback Thursday we take special note of enduring actress, writer, director and hottie Heather as we check pop culture, community reports and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

End Of Summer Rush

Kansas City International Airport braces for busy Labor Day Weekend

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, Kansas City International Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest travel periods of the year.

Show-Me Survival Skillz

A bald eagle found shot in Missouri is recovering after being saved by a bird sanctuary

The eagle has undergone three surgeries at the World Bird Sanctuary after being found shot in the beak in central Missouri. It also had an injured wing and lead poisoning.

Rock Chalk Cutoff

100,000 people kicked off Medicaid in Kansas

KanCare, the state's Medicaid program, finished its first review in three years in May, leaving 114,000 Kansans without coverage.

Blogger Court Date Awaits

St. Louis judge sets trial date for defamation case against Gateway Pundit * Missouri Independent

A St. Louis judge set March 10 for the trial in the defamation lawsuit against the owners of the far-right conspiracy site Gateway Pundit.

Home Team Wiener Games Await

Hot Dog Race Tournament coming to Kauffman Stadium

On Saturday, September 21, when the Giants take on the Royals, there will be a Hot Dog Race Tournament in Kansas City

Actress Legend Plays To Camera

Heather Graham, 54, shows off her sizzling body in a green bikini

In an Instagram post titled 'Amo l'Italia in estate' with a red heart emoji, she could be seen in a green bikini while in a changing room by the shore. She was in Italy last week.

White House Legacy Redux

Inside Joe Biden's interrupted presidency

The New York Times Magazine's Robert Draper joins Morning Joe to discuss his latest piece 'Joe Biden's Interrupted Presidency'.

MAGA Memorial Debated

US Army rebukes Trump campaign for incident at Arlington National Cemetery | CNN Politics

The US Army issued a stark rebuke of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign over the incident on Monday at Arlington National Cemetery, saying in a statement on Thursday that participants in the ceremony on Monday "were made aware of federal laws" regarding political activity at the cemetery, and "abruptly pushed aside" an employee of the cemetery.

Veep Condemned By Opponent

JD Vance says Kamala Harris "can go to hell" over Afghanistan withdrawal

The Ohio senator's attack stemmed from an "incident" during former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Rolling Another Direction

Ford becomes latest high-profile American company to pump brakes on DEI

Activist Robby Starbuck is claiming credit for Ford's DEI backtrack after Jack Daniel's, Harley-Davidson and John Deere also scaled back DEI efforts.

Sin City Deadline Ruling

Nevada politician found guilty of murdering reporter Jeff German

Robert Telles was convicted of killing a journalist who wrote unflattering stories about his time in office.

American Tech Wreck

Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing a top pilot | CNN

A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, a Ukrainian Defence Forces source told CNN.

Sharing Holy Land Suggestions

The U.S. urges major changes to Israel's evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says

In an internal memo obtained by NPR, U.S. officials warn that Israel's "drastically increased" evacuation orders in Gaza have further displaced Palestinians and could debilitate aid efforts.

Far East Flex Against Freedom

A Hong Kong court convicts 2 journalists in a landmark sedition case

A Hong Kong court has convicted two former editors of a shuttered news outlet in a sedition case widely seen as a barometer for the future of media freedoms in a city once hailed as a bastion of free press in Asia.

Actress Key'd Up

Angelina Jolie Spent 'Almost Seven Months' Training to Sing Opera in 'Maria': 'I Had Not Sung in Public' Before and 'Was Terribly Nervous'

Angelina Jolie detailed her preparation to play opera icon Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's "Maria," saying she trained for "almost seven months.

Sharing Old-School Intimate Deets

Jane Seymour's Unfiltered Comments About Sex Redefine Our Perception of Romance at Any Age

Jane Seymour reveals her sex life has changed drastically at 72 with her new beau John Zambetti. She the details on why it's the best she's ever had.

Celeb Shares Parking Lot Duty

Actor and Comedian Rob Riggle to Co-Host the Return of the Chiefs World's Largest Tailgate

Team Introduces the 'Tailgate Games,' a Live Competition Streaming for Free on www.ChiefsLive.com ahead of Chiefs-Ravens Showdown. Broadcaster Hayley Lewis Joins as Co-Host with Other Special Guest Appearances.

Rock Chalk Debut Awaits

KU Jayhawks to open football season at Children's Mercy Park Thursday

The football team is playing its conference games at Arrowhead Stadium and non-conference games at Children's Mercy Park on Thursday.

Bouncing Back Across Pond

Louis Rees-Zammit: What next for the Welshman after failing to make NFL grade at Kansas City Chiefs?

Ex-Gloucester and Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL future is up in the air after he was cut from the Kansas City Chiefs' roster on Tuesday.

Hipsters Attempt Doggie-Style

Creature Feature: Faith wants to be your furry friend

Are you or a someone you know looking to adopt a new furry family member? Great Dane Faith might be the one for you.

Weather Report For Now . . . 

One final day of sweltering heat before Labor Weekend begins

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely overnight

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