Kansas City News Walk: Local Hotness & MAGA F-Bomb Over Fake Ceasefire

This morning movie star, celeb & hottie CJ inspires our peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines

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Double Duty Amid Harsh Times

Eastern Jackson County homeless drop-in center doubling as cooling center during dangerous summer heat

A cooling center in Independence is helping the homeless community stay safe during dangerous summer heat, having served 750 people since opening in February.

Old School Cowtown Scribe Frustrated By Feds

My trip to KC Social Security office did not begin well, but now I think I know why | Opinion

If you decide to stay, the guard warned Melinda Henneberger, you will be here for hours and they still won't help you.

Cowtown Construction Cont'd

New nonprofit aims to tackle affordable housing crisis in Kansas City area

Driven Development, the nonprofit arm of VanTrust Real Estate, is looking at sites to build new homes and renovate existing buildings.

Newspaper Vs. MAGA

Food insecurity is on the rise in KC. Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' may make it worse

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver joined groups fighting hunger at Prospect KC's community kitchen to warn against the "Big Beautiful Bill" that would deeply cut SNAP.

Sweating Out Journey Back To Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs announce 2025 training camp schedule

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the dates for their 2025 training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.

Starlet Captures Attention

CJ Perry Unveils Feathered Flair at "Ironheart" Launch * CelebMafia

CJ Perry commanded the red carpet at the "Ironheart" launch event in Los Angeles, California, on June 23, 2025, debuting a striking black ensemble with dramatic feathered detailing., CJ Perry Style, Outfits, Clothes and Latest Photos.

MAGA Talk Goes Nuclear . . . 

President Trump drops f-bomb saying Israel and Iran don't know what they are doing

President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran "don't know what the f*** they're doing," after each country accused the other of violating a ceasefire.

Cash Constraints Considered

Fed's Powell brings blunt message to Congress on interest rates this week

The Federal Reserve is under verbal siege from White House to Main Street on interest rate cuts.

Progressives Proclaim: No Cuomo

With Andrew Cuomo, Democrats are doing a disastrous imitation of Trump | Moira Donegan

The former governor, now a New York City mayoral candidate, marks the party's drift into boorishness and cruelty

Presser Put Down

'A Blatant Lie': Karoline Leavitt Skewers CNN After Forcing Network To Raise White Flag And Issue Correction

Karoline Leavitt called out CNN after it had to issue a correction to a report that Democratic leaders in Congress were not informed of a strike on Iran.

Flack Fights Loyalists

'Gaslighting' Karoline Leavitt beginning to 'crack' as MAGA trolls turn on her

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is no stranger to being made fun of and ridiculed throughout various forms of media; however, now it seems to be taking its toll

MAGA Power Rising

Senate Democrats hunker down ahead of war powers confrontation

The vote will allow Democrats to register their objections to Trump's strikes.

Second Guessing Independence

Sen. Murkowski on why she's having more talks than ever on the state of democracy

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to discuss her memoir, her thoughts on Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill and the future of democracy.

Newsflash: Rosie Still Campaigns Against MAGA

Rosie O'Donnell Promotes 'Recount' of Trump's Victory Over Kamala Harris

Rosie O'Donnell took to social media on Monday to promote a "recount" of President Donald Trump's landslide victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Walking Papers Stay Winning

Supreme Court allows Trump to restart swift deportation of migrants to locations that are not their home countries

The high court majority did not detail its reasoning in the brief order, as is typical on its emergency docket. All three liberal justices dissented.

Holy Land Fighting Continues Despite MAGA Ceasefire

Israel and Iran continue to exchange fire despite Trump's ceasefire declaration | First Thing

Israel orders army to 'respond forcefully' after claiming Tehran has violated ceasefire. Plus, the mystery of the hijacker who disappeared after parachuting out of a plane

Vlad Misses Mark

Zelensky assassination plot foiled: what to know

Ukraine's president was the target of a plan to take him out at a European airport.

Leggy Swiftie Supports Kelce

Taylor Swift Spotted Supporting Travis Kelce at His Nashville Training Camp Days After Their N.Y.C. Date Night

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted at a bar in Nashville, according to fan footage posted on X. The couple were reportedly at an afterparty for Tight End University, the summer training camp Kelce created with fellow NFL stars George Kittle and Greg Olsen.

Talking Hard Jorbs 

Sex workers are having a moment, but is the discourse missing the mark?

Sex workers are having a moment - from "Anora" to adult star Bonnie Blue's headline-making announcement. Here's what we're getting right - and wrong.

Rock Chalk Chopped

When Going Under the Knife Does Not Mean Surgery

Chef Educator Rachel Ciordas deftly sliced collard greens into a ribbon-like chiffonade as students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine watched with a degree of awe typically reserved for an episode of the Food Network's "Chopped."

Lady Baller Inks EPIC Deal

Kansas City Current forward Michelle Cooper signs 3-year contract extension with club

Current forward Michelle Cooper is staying in Kansas City. The club announced Monday she signed a three-year contract extension, keeping the forward with the Current through the 2028 season.

Celebrate Northland Resource

A local library branch gets national recognition for its verdant design

A local library branch, Mid-Continent Public Library North Oak Branch, gets national recognition for its verdant design

Club Life Eat Out Exposed

Eat This Now: Cafe Trio's $7 Steak Burger

Cafe Trio // Photo by Tiffany Watts A great happy hour, in my book, boils down to three things: Tasty food, stiff drinks, and a tab that won't rattle you. Throw in a group of your favorite people catching up, and suddenly you're looking at a picture-perfect evening.

Katie Double Up Forecast

Scattered showers & thunderstorms will be in the area today

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

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