Kansas City News Lounge: Artsy Weekend & Starbase Established

Tonight we're somewhat intrigued by Alice Suki Waterhouse and her disconnected brand of fashionista celeb and disengaged music . . . And all of THAT inspires our peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Local Artsy Moment Endures . . .

Brookside Art Annual returns for 39th year in Kansas City

39th annual Brookside Art Annual is the first art fair of the year in Kansas City and attracts artists and buyers from around the country.

Lady Ballers Triumph 2025

U.S. women's rugby team breaks attendance record with 10,518 fans Friday night at CPKC Stadium

It was a record-breaking Friday night at CPKC Stadium for the U.S. women's rugby team with 10,518 fans in attendance, a number "far and away more than before," according to organizers.

Summertime Preview . . . 

Worlds of Fun opened Saturday for the summer. Here are some changes guests will see

Kansas City's 51-year-old theme park is ready for yet another season.

Consumers Railroaded?!?

How rail giant CPKC is navigating Trump's trade chaos

The CEO of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the first North American railway, is pitching his trains as a way for businesses in Canada and Mexico to bypass Trump's America. Will they take him up on it?

Upscale Viewing Habits Exposed

Where To Watch The Kentucky Derby In KC

If you're looking to watch the Kentucky Derby, we've rounded up four spots offering watch parties, special Derby Day offerings and more.

Pop Culture History Cont'd

Suki Waterhouse Channels Anna Nicole Smith in Sexy, Cinematic 'On This Love' Video

Suki Watehrouse plays an Anna Nicole Smith-esque character in the video for her new single, 'On This Love.'

MAGA Deploys Classic Insults

Trump brands his opponents as 'communists,' a label loaded with the baggage of American history

President Donald Trump is once more calling opponents "communists" as his administration wages policy fights on trade and in the courts.

Funny Man Doubts Dems

Bill Maher says woke reality TV moment explains how Democratic Party will blow next election

HBO host Bill Maher used a woke moment from the finale of hit reality TV series "Love Is Blind" to illustrate how the Democratic Party could lose future elections.

World's Richest Man Buys Dusty Texas Town

Texas residents vote to rename community near SpaceX launch site Starbase

A community in Texas where a launch site for Elon Musk's SpaceX company is located voted to incorporate as the city of Starbase on Saturday. Residents of Cameron County, who are mostly SpaceX employees, voted in favor of the move in a 212-6 vote. Musk celebrated the vote in a post on his social media...

War In Europe Intensifies Again

Ukraine war briefing: Maritime drone shoots down Russian fighter jet for first time, says Kyiv

Ukrainian military intelligence claims Su-30 destroyed over waters near Russian port city of Novorossiisk, drawing no comment from Moscow. What we know on day 1,166

Humanitarian Aid Desperately Needed In Holy Land

Israel, US in talks to resume aid deliveries to Gaza as famine looms, sources say, with announcement possible in coming days | CNN

United States and Israeli officials are discussing a mechanism to deliver aid to Gaza that bypasses Hamas, an Israeli source familiar with the matter and a State Department official told CNN. The official said an announcement could be made "in the coming days."

Local Hard Times Cont'd 

Briggs & Stratton to close Lee's Summit Billy Goat, lay off 90 workers

Briggs & Stratton will be laying off 90 workers and closing Billy Goat facilities in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on July 2, 2025.

Hipsters Share Drinking Guide

Downtown KC cocktail tour: Pitch Picks for warm weather sips

Rooftop view at Percheron // Photo by Sarah Sipple Picture this: it's a beautiful day in downtown Kansas City. The sunshine is bouncing off brick buildings, patios are buzzing with energy, and there's just enough of a breeze to justify that light jacket you've been dying to wear.

Pete Shares Latest Forecast

Sunshine, quiet and nice for Sunday

Rain chances return mid next week

Suki Waterhouse - On This Love is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.