Kansas City News Look: Local Old School & MAGA Daddy

For TKC . . . There's Candice and there's everybody else . . . The fashion icon is now just about to hit her "classic" era and that's good enough for this TBT check-in by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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No Discounting Good Press

Evergy, Salvation Army give away free fans to keep Kansas Citians cool

Evergy bought and donated 3,000 fans to the Salvation Army in the Missouri and Kansas region. On Wednesday, a portion of those were handed out to people in Kansas City.

Radiation Redux

Former Federal Complex Transformation to Commence in July to Include Public Market - Northeast News

Dorri Partain Managing Editor The long, storied saga of redevelopment at the former Hardesty Federal Complex is about to enter a new chapter as work begins next month to transform this complex's Building 10 into a mixed-use public space featuring unique eateries, shopping and entertainment.

Apropos Old School Sounds 

Grammy-winning rock 'n' roll group Chicago is coming to Kansas City

Generations of rock 'n' roll fans have enjoyed the award-winning music of Chicago. In the band's 58th consecutive year of touring, they'll perform at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre.

End Game For Faith Community

Shutting down: Grandview UMC closes its doors after nearly 120 years

"We will always have the memories."

Cowtown Nerdcore . . . 

Roll the Dice, Not the Algorithm: Inside KC's handmade board game scene at KantCon

Board games as a kid meant you were never bored. The excitement of becoming a baron of real estate or knowing that it was Colonel Mustard in the dining room with the candlestick kept us entertained for hours. Those are the games that grew with us, and the industry continued to expand as time went on.

Cool Dead-Tree Reporting

Bomb Pop, created in Kansas City, celebrates 70 years with nickel treats for fans

Celebrate 70 years of Bomb Pops, Kansas City's iconic red, white and blue rocket-shaped popsicle, with a special throwback price of 5 cents this summer.

Leg Injury Before It Happens

American Ninja Warrior contestant from Kansas wants to prove no one is too old to be a ninja

Greg Justice, a 64-year-old Prairie Village resident, recently competed on this season of NBC's obstacle course reality show 'American Ninja Warrior.'

Angel Endures

Candice Swanepoel flaunts her body for Victoria's Secret collab

The Vogue cover girl was debuting a new 2025 collaboration between her swimwear brand Tropic Of C and Victoria's Secret, a company she used to work for. She is 36 and from South Africa.

MAGA Moniker For European Men

Trump Embraces 'Daddy' Nickname

After Trump was likened to a father figure at the NATO Summit, the White House posted a video to the soundtrack of Usher's "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)."

Progressively Losing Labor

Union leaders' exit from DNC exposes 'mind-boggling' tensions inside Democratic party

Lee Saunders and Randi Weingarten say party not standing up for working people amid 'existential battle' under Trump

MAGA Fights For News Cycle

Trump wages all-out fight for control of Iran strike narrative

Trump has staked his credibility and legacy on the success of Saturday's military intervention.

Double Down In Europe War

Ukraine war briefing: Trump says US looking at providing Kyiv with more Patriot missiles

President's comments follow meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy while Nato chief says alliance is 'totally committed' to keeping Ukraine in the fight. What we know on day 1,219

AOC For Prez?!?!

Trump unloads on Ocasio-Cortez over impeachment comments

President Trump unloaded on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday after the prominent Democrat suggested Trump's decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities was grounds for impeachment....

Public Health Party Time Across Pond

Emma Thompson says sex 'should be on the NHS' because it's 'so good for you'

'It's part of our health plan,' actor said

Foodie Winning For MAGA?!?

Slight decrease to Independence Day cookout prices means more savings for consumers

Burgers, brats, and potato salad. Burgers, brats, and potato salad. Independence Day is inching closer and local shoppers are finding ways to save a buck.

Local Pupper Good Deeds

11 pets in desperate need of medical care rescued in Kansas City

Nearly a dozen pets were rescued from around the metro after they were found in desperate need of medical care.

Heat Wave Cont'd

Kansas City weather: More scattered storms possible Thursday as heat continues to hang on

Conditions remain clear Wednesday night, but storm chances pop up throughout the rest of the week.

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