Kansas City Landing: Dems Lose Iran War & Royals Drop Another

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Hipster Party Persists

Kansas City's AMERI'KANA festival will move forward after Trump revoked arts funding

The National Endowment for the Arts has pulled $85,000 in funding for the Art as Mentorship nonprofit and its Celebrate AMERI'KANA Music and Arts Festival, which is scheduled for July.

Lost & Found In Flush Creek

Bystanders pull person out of Brush Creek Saturday afternoon, KCPD investigation ongoing

The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department said an investigation is underway by KCMO police after bystanders pulled a person out of Brush Creek on Saturday afternoon.

Sinking Feeling Across Bridge

Northland man frustrated after water main break appears to flood home

A couple of Kansas City families woke up to water spilling into their basements last night, June 20.

Locals Still Love Legend

In this week's 'Reacts' poll, Chiefs' fans think Alex Smith should return

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Serving EPIC Bad Puns

Scoops out for summer: Couple's rock-themed ice cream brand Alice Scooper's adds another shop

Mel Engel and Todd Eaton are now taking a second stage, opening their family business - a shop known for made-on-site ice cream and sorbet - in a new Northland city after charting quick success in their hometown.

Angel Offer Fashion Statement

Kelly Brook just gave the 2025 Love Islanders a run for their money in new bikini

Kelly Brook looked incredible on Instagram wearing a white and red striped bikini. The Loose Women star was on holiday with her husband Jeremy Parisi.

Iran From Wartime Think Piece

No matter what Trump says, the US has gone to war - and there will be profound and lasting consequences | Simon Tisdall

Trump has fallen slap bang into the trap laid for him by Netanyahu. His reckless gamble makes a nuclear weapon for Iran more, not less, likely, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Progressively Pushing War?!?

How Democratic Party Leaders Quietly Support Trump's March to War With Iran

Some Democrats are fighting to stop Trump's Iran war, but leaders like Chuck Schumer are quietly acquiescing or, worse, supporting an attack.

Alternative Perspective . . . 

Hear Iranian foreign minister respond to US strikes on Iran | CNN

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned US strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. He said Iran continues to defend itself by all means necessary against US and Israeli military aggression, and that the US holds "full responsibility for the consequences of its actions."

Petty Politicos Keep Playing Name Games

Alex Padilla Rebukes JD Vance for Calling Him 'Jose' After Arrest: 'He Knows My Name'

Alex Padilla blasted JD Vance for referring to him as "Jose Padilla" saying it shows how "petty and unserious" the current administration is.

Still Slugging It Out In Eastern Europe

Ukraine fighting 10,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, Ukrainian commander says

Ukraine's military said the activity prevented Russia from sending a significant number of its forces to Donetsk.

El Papa Fears War End Game

Pope Leo urges international diplomacy to prevent 'irreparable abyss'

Pope Leo on Sunday said the international community must strive to avoid war that risks opening an "irreparable abyss", and that diplomacy should take the place of conflict.

Home Team Drops Another

The Royals offense reverts to form, they lose to the Padres 5-1

My kingdom for a hit with runners in scoring position!

Grigs Gives Heat Wave Outlook

Triple digit heat continues Sunday

Rain chances slowly return next week

The Commodores - "Easy" is the Sunday song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.