Kansas City Flutter: End Games & Democratic Road Kill

This morning angel Behati inspires another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Written Word . . .

Your guide to Kansas City area summer reading programs

When the school year ends, the need for literacy support does not. Here's help in finding in-person and online summer reading programs around the Kansas City area.


Dead-Tree Diatribe

Kansas City police enforce vehicle safety unevenly, when it comes to Patriot Front | Opinion

The KCPD cracked down on seat belt laws through Click It or Ticket, but did nothing when alt-right Patriot Front members climbed out of a U-Haul. From our readers:


Show-Me Reptile Road Work

Slow and steady: Missouri drivers urged to watch for turtles crossing roads in annual journey

Every spring, thousands of turtles begin their yearly search for places to forage, mate and lay eggs. Sometimes they have to cross Missouri's roads to do it.


Rock Chalk Probs

Kansas reports 8 new measles cases as outbreak continues

Kansas has eight new cases of measles amid an ongoing outbreak, according to the health department.


End Game Considered

Former Royal Mike "Moose" Moustakas speaks on retiring as a Kansas City Royal

Former Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike "Moose" Moustakas speaks to media about the opportunity to retire as a Royal and what it means to him and his family.


Tech Probs For Panties

What's going on at Victoria's Secret? Security incident shuts down site.

A mysterious security incident has indefinitely shut down Victoria Secret's website.


MAGA Cuts Off Tesla King

Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

President Donald Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Trump adviser Elon Musk, to lead NASA.


Progressive Moment Of Realization

Democratic Party is at risk of becoming 'roadkill,' warns Tim Walz

The Minnesota governor unleashed harsh language during appearances this weekend, in the clearest signs yet that he is weighing a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.


Holy Land Hot Mess Forever

Gaza: At least 15 killed in Israeli fire near aid centre, say medics

Thousands of Palestinians had gathered near the Gaza Charity Foundation aid centre when Israeli tanks opened fire on the crowd, local reports say.


Struggle Against Vlad Cont'd

Ukraine stages major attack on Russian aircraft with drones, security official says

If confirmed, the strikes would be the most damaging Ukrainian drone attack of the war.


Far East Against Flexing

China accuses Pete Hegseth of sowing division in Asia in speech 'filled with provocations'

US defence secretary 'vilified China with defamatory allegations' at Shangri-La Dialogue


El Papa On Research

At Rome bioethics summit, Pope Leo calls scientists to defend human dignity

Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human dignity.


Serving Community

Hyde Park coffee space reopens with family vibe fitting historic neighborhood's roots, owners say - Startland News

A newly opened neighborhood coffee shop in Hyde Park hopes to bring a fresh, family-friendly vibe to Kansas City's bustling coffee scene, its owners said.


Grigs Brings Heat . . . 

Heating up Sunday and Monday

Strong to Severe storms possible Tuesday

Hozier - Take Me To Church is the Sunday song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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