Kansas City Cleanup Tonight: Storm Damage & Nuke Strike

There's a lot to consider this evening as our town recovers from heavy rains and sorts through the increasingly divisive discourse . . . 

And so we share a late night/early morning peek at selections from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Local Storm Trauma Exposed

'I've never been more scared': KC metro man recalls harrowing encounter with tornado

Caught in the middle of brutal rain, roaring winds, and complete uncertainty, one Kansas City metro man is lucky to be alive to share his story.

The Dotte Didn't Drain

IN DEPTH: Why did multi-million-dollar infrastructure fail in Kansas City, Kansas neighborhood during storm?

KSHB 41 crews were in the Argentine neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas,during Monday afternoon's storms. Flood waters were so high cars stalled, and several basements were damaged.

South Side Suffers Damage

Storm creates havoc for south KC residents and businesses

Melvin Toles was at work talking on the phone with family members during yesterday's storm when suddenly he heard a loud crash on the other end. Panic ensued.

Golden Ghetto United

'Help each other out': Overland Park neighborhood faces storm cleanup, costs together

In one south Overland Park neighborhood, cleanup was still ongoing Tuesday afternoon. Some neighbors could be looking at hundreds of dollars to get tree-trimming services for their yards.

Power To The Peeps . . .

Power returning after severe storms cause damage around Kansas City, Kansas

Lights are coming back on in Roeland Park, Kansas, and surrounding Kansas City areas after destructive winds knocked down trees and power lines.

Hottie Angel Shares Distraction

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 38, bares washboard abs in a string bikini

Rosie Huntington-Whitely tantalized her 20.5 million Instagram followers on Monday as she shared a new set of bikini-clad snapshots.

Box Store Bargains With MAGA

Walmart responds to Trump's directive to 'eat the tariffs'

Walmart is the latest U.S. retailer to warn of impending price increases due to the cost of Trump's tariffs, drawing ire from the Republican leader.

Meet New Boss?!?!

Carville suggests he'd support Ocasio-Cortez as Democratic nominee

Veteran Democratic Party strategist James Carville suggested he would support Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) if the progressive lawmaker becomes the party's presidential nominee in 2028. Ca...

Even More Walking Papers

US immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say

Immigration attorneys say the Trump administration appears to have begun deporting people from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order restricting removals to other countries.

Blame Game Redirected After Bad News

Trump Says Biden Didn't Destroy The Country - Accuses Other 'Treasonous Thugs' Instead

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his predecessor did not destroy the country, rather it was his staff around him who "knew he was cognitively impaired."

Show & Tell Against Exploitation

In hearing, Mace shows 'naked silhouette' screenshot she says was recorded without her consent

Rep. Nancy Mace uses House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee hearing to push surveillance laws and shows a photo she alleges is from a hidden camera. Her ex-fiance denies allegations he took the image.

Celeb Statement Clowned

Video: Angelina Jolie 'Very Angry, Very Sick' Over Trump's Cuts to USAID

Actress and activist Angelina Jolie told reporters on Friday that President Donald Trump's cuts to USAID spending makes her "very angry" and "very sick."

Holy Land Preps Nuke War

New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say | CNN Politics

The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.

Europe Against Vlad

With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions

Kyiv's European allies have slapped new sanctions on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough on ending the 3-year-old war in Ukraine.

SecState Confronts Critics

Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy as Democrats press him on Gaza aid and white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators have sparred over a wide range of the Trump administration's foreign policies: Ukraine and Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget, refugee admissions and more.

Hollywood Star Uncancelled

Kevin Spacey Tears Up, Quotes 'Friend' Elton John in Fiery Speech at Cannes: 'I'm Still Standing'

Kevin Spacey was in Cannes, where his new film is being sold at the festival, to accept a lifetime achievement award from the Better World Fund.

Celeb Hangout Exposed

Whoopi Goldberg reveals she 'hasn't worn a bra in 50 years': 'I don't mind if they hit the floor'

"She liberated those girls a long time ago," Goldberg's "View" cohost Joy Behar teased.

Kansas City Celebrates Life Of Norm

George Wendt remembered in Kansas City for Big Slick, family ties

George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on Cheers, has died at 76. The Rockhurst graduate and uncle of Jason Sudeikis was a beloved figure in Kansas City's Big Slick fundraiser

Baller On Tech Game

Bobby Witt Jr. graces cover of top MLB-licensed video game. Here is where to find it

Want to compete in PvP baseball? MLB Clutch Hit Baseball 2025, featuring Bobby Witt Jr., offers real stats, modes, and epic gameplay

In Search Of Local Justice

Retracing the History of Kansas City's Courthouses

Changes in the function, location and design of the court shows much about our city's past

Home Team Takes Another Loss

Offense still can't get it together as Royals fall to Giants 3-2

The Royals manage just seven hits.

Springtime Chill Returns

Kansas City weather: Cool, dry stretch before showers return this weekend

Kansas City can expect a few cool and dry days ahead before rain chances return later this week.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.