Kansas City Lounge: Local Spaces, Iran Nuke Cash & Supreme Fight

Just a bit of a troll . . . Supermodel Emrata calls this messy bedroom scene her "Democratic Socailist" Summer as we dutifully share a quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Public Radio Picks Hotspots

Kansas City's most scenic picnic spots: Spread out at these parks, lawns, beaches and more

A picnic meal is quintessential summer, and Kansas City has plenty of great locations to spread out a blanket, get out the frisbee, and enjoy some snacks.


Local Ladies Choice . . . 

Womontown: Visionary safe haven for women born from vision in 1980s

In the 1980s, two women in Kansas City had a vision. They wanted a place to feel safe while being themselves. And that's how Womontown was created.


Cash For The Dotte

Buc-ee's is coming to town. Wyandotte residents to weigh in on tax incentives

Buc-ee's plans to build a travel center in KCK. Wyandotte residents may be able to weigh in on tax incentives during an upcoming public hearing.


Family Inside The Loop

Downtown restaurant fires up the summertime bar and grill in former KC Daiquiri Shop - Startland News

Matthew Hill's appetite for joining the family business - as a restauranteur - took a big bite forward this month as he opened AJ's Bar & Grill on Grand Boulevard in downtown Kansas City.


Even More Fireworks

KCTV5 to broadcast Stars and Stripes Picnic at the World War I Memorial

The 20-minute fireworks display over the iconic Liberty Memorial Tower will get underway about 9:40 p.m.


Progressive Hotness . . . 

EmRata Is a Hot Girl for Zohran, Too

Model Emily Ratajkowski endorsed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in a new Instagram video.


Iran From MAGA Money?!?!

Trump administration exploring $30 billion civilian nuclear deal for Iran

The Trump administration in recent days has explored possible economic incentives for Iran in return for the regime halting uranium enrichment, including releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, according to three sources familiar with the discussions


Supreme Debate Cont'd

Barrett, Jackson spar in birthright citizenship case opinions

Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson forcefully butted heads in dueling opinions Friday regarding President Trump's executive order narrowing birthright citizenship. The Supreme Cou...


More Deets About Dem Divisions

Mamdani's New York mayoral primary win exposes Democratic divide

Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral primary prompted a variety of reactions among the city's Democrats, with some vowing to oppose him and others offering support.


Holy Land Disputes Journalism

Israel's leaders slam a news report on a Gaza 'killing field' near food sites

Israel's prime minister denounced a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting Israeli soldiers saying commanders ordered them to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites.


European Strikes Again

Ukraine destroys Russian fighter-bombers in precision air base attack

Ukrainian drones struck four Su-34 fighter jets in Russia's Volgograd Oblast, according to Kyiv.


Old School International Love Gone Wrong

I married my Egyptian toyboy at 81 - but we split after I had realisation

Iris Jones, 86, appeared on This Morning in 2020 to talk about her sex life with her Egyptian toyboy husband Mohamed Ibrahim, 46 years her junior


Home Team Drops Another

Royals almost come back in ninth inning but lose 5-4 to Dodgers

With the bases loaded in the ninth and only one out, a double play killed the Royals chance of a walkoff.


Cowtown Turns Into Swamp

Quiet & hot today, but rain returns to KC tomorrow

Hot today with a mix of sun and clouds. There's a small chance for a few pop-up storms, but better rain chances return tomorrow.

Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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