Kansas City Highlights: Tech Connects & Progressive Denial

For late night & early morning visitors we wanted to check in with an important overview of our reading and more than a few topics worth considering as we move forward by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Cowtown Hipsters Share EPIC Gag Reel 

KCCAT presents Fringe film The Weirdos Comedy Hour Part II with one laugh guaranteed

Forest Kinsey and Sadie Teel are set to unveil The Weirdos Comedy Hour Part II, a short film of compiled comedy skits at KC Fringe Festival.


Improvements In The Dotte

Kansas City, Kansas, organizations using new projects to expand housing and public transit

Discussions are paving the way for community initiatives aimed at improving housing and public transit in Kansas City, Kansas.


Suburban Kitty Saved

Lenexa resident finds bobcat kitten sheltering inside home during recent storm

Lenexa, Kansas, homeowner says bobcat kitten removed from home by police after it was found sheltering from severe thunderstorm.


Legal Fight Against Spy Tech

Missouri, Kansas AGs among those suing to potentially block 23andMe sale

Twenty-seven states, including Kansas and Missouri, filed a lawsuit Monday in an attempt to gain consumer protections in the possible sale of genetics company 23andMe.


Luau Inside The Loop

Celebrity-backed luxury beach club opening new Kansas City location in Power & Light

Palm Tree Club, co-founded by DJ Kygo, brings tropical vibes, luxury dining, and celebrity-filled nightlife to Kansas City's Power & Light District.


Mr. October Visits Cowtown

Baseball legend visits Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to talk hotel project

Reggie Jackson has joined as a partner and founding legacy partner in the development of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hotel.


American Cinema Lives In The Dotte

KCK Experience: Boulevard Drive-In Theatre - IN Kansas City Magazine

Turns out, a gravel lot, an FM radio, and a soaring screen are all it takes for a memorable night. We went to the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre.


Celeb Shares Another Look . . . 

Kendall Jenner suns in bikini after her healthy diet was revealed

Kendall Jenner used Instagram on Wednesday to showcase her 5'11


Cheers & Jeers For MAGA

Shouts of 'felon' and 'we love you': Inside Trump's charged visit to the Kennedy Center | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump drew charged reactions of both admiration and ire at the Kennedy Center's opening night of Les Miserables - with a greeting of cheers and boos, drama at intermission and drag queens in the audience.


Spinning Out Of Control . . .

AOC downplays LA riots as mere 'teens throwing rocks,' pins blame on Trump

"Squad" member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attributes the Los Angeles riots to unruly youths and blames President Trump's immigration raids for escalating violence in the city.


Meet New Boss 2029?!?

How JD Vance Emerged Unscathed From Elon Musk's West Wing Frenzy

Normally a pitbull for the administration, Vance's response was measured at the direction of the president, sources told the Daily Caller.


Protesters Amass Against ICE

As immigration raids continue, ICE protests spread coast to coast

As immigration raids continued across the country, a curfew went into effect Tuesday night in Los Angeles, the epicenter of protests that spread coast to coast against the detention and removal of suspected undocumented migrants


Iran From Nuke Showdown

Israel is poised to launch operation on Iran, sources say

U.S. officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, multiple sources told CBS News.


SecState Confronts Cont'd War In Europe

Rubio marks Russia Day, reaffirms calls for peace with Ukraine

The United States supports Russians' aspirations for a brighter future, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on the occasion of Russia Day, reaffirming a desire for constructive engagement in efforts to bring about peace in the war with Ukraine.


Kansas City Follows Ballers Around The World

Hundreds of Chiefs fans line up overnight ahead of São Paulo ticket sales

Kansas City Chiefs fans in Brazil say there were more than 200 people in line as of 11 p.m. local time in São Paulo Wednesday, waiting to buy tickets for the team's season opener.


Big Apple Beats Home Team Again

Yankees jump out to early lead in 6-3 win

Yankees jump out to 5-0 lead and coast until Royals comeback falls short in 9th


Buzz Warns Against More Sticky Weather This Week . . . 

Kansas City weather: Warm, muggy temperatures continue with isolated storm chances

Kansas City stays warm and muggy with pop-up afternoon storms possible into Father's Day weekend.

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