Kansas City Ruffle: Hipster Head Check & World War MAGA

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Local Radio Care Package

The Things We Don't Talk About Mental Health Series Launch

Dr. Katie Jacobs, musician and professor at the University of Central Missouri, joins us to launch a partnership with The Bridge called The Things We Can't Talk About.

Tech Compliance Court Fights

'Sue and settle' lawsuits coming against Midwest business websites over alleged ADA noncompliance

As many as 75 businesses in Missouri, including Gates BBQ, the American Jazz Museum and Betty Rae's Ice Cream, have been sued over alleged website noncompliance, according to regulations defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Streets Show Compassion For Once

2 victims suffered serious injuries in Grandview crash; bystanders helped both victims

Bystanders helped two victims of a fiery crash Wednesday afternoon on the East Frontage Road of Interstate 49 in Grandview, Missouri.

Local Old School Memories

Volker Developer Fred Bonfils Lived a Colorful Life - Midtown KC Post

This photo shows 4118 Mercier in 1940. When the developer of Bonfils Place in the Volker neighborhood died, the Kansas City Journal called him "one of the most colorful survivors of the Old West." Fred Bonfils, who gave the subdivision his name, started a lottery in Kansas to buy property in Kansas City and helped [...]

Kansas City Elite Seem Gloomy

The Deep: Make a Statement with Dramatic Hues - IN Kansas City Magazine

Dark, moody hues, especially in a high-gloss finish, make a dramatic statement in any room of the home. In the Navy In the Mission Hills home of Chasitie and Mike Walden, the details-elaborate moldings, cornices, and bookshelves in Mike's office-are highlighted by the glossy, deep navy finish.

Angel Mum Coverage

American Music Awards 2025: Why Heidi Klum and Seal's Son Henry Made Rare Appearance at Last Minute

Heidi Klum explained why her son Henry Samuel joined her on the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet instead of husband Tom Kaulitz in an exclusive interview with E! News.

MAGA Spars With Far East

China thought it had a truce with the US. Then Trump dropped two bombshells | CNN

A one-two punch from the United States risks shattering the already fragile trade war truce between Washington and Beijing, with Chinese tech companies and students both dealt shock blows by the Trump administration Wednesday night.

Blue Wave FAIL Already?!?

Democratic anxiety rises amid Biden revelations, losses to Trump

It's an anxious time to be a Democrat. The party wants to move forward after its excruciating loss to President Trump but keeps getting dragged into the past over revelations about the deterioratin...

Globe Against MAGA

World financial markets welcome court ruling against Trump's tariffs

Financial markets welcomed a U.S. court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.

Holy Land Developing . . .

Israel confirms plans to create 22 new settlements in occupied West Bank

Defence minister says move 'prevents establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger Israel'

This Probably Should Be Front Page News Across The World

Russia masses over 50,000 troops for offensive on northeastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Russia has massed more than 50,000 troops, including some of its best forces, near Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, but Kyiv has taken steps to prevent them from conducting a large-scale offensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

You Think Ur Slick?!?

Great Lubes for Menopause, From Someone Who's Tried More Than 100

To find the best lubes for menopause, we researched recommendations from ob-gyns and tested a bunch for ourselves. Shop our soothing favorites here.

Bottom Feeders Other Than Bloggers

MDC's urban fish stocking program fills Kansas City-area lakes with channel catfish for anglers

Just in time for summer, the Missouri Department of Conservation is restocking several lakes in the Kansas City area with channel catfish.

Forecast For Now . . . 

There will be periods of rain this morning, pop-up thunderstorms this afternoon

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

For #TBT we remember that Hootie & The Blowfish - Let Her Cry is one of the WORST pop songs in modern music history but the 94/95 Billboard hit serves us as the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.