Kansas City Upscale: Local Stories Ahead Of Inevitable WWIII

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More Deets On Legend Finale

Chiefs mascot of 35 years announces retirement | 'The Insiders'

Dan Meers, who was the first mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs, has announced his retirement after 35 years of faithful service.

The Dotte Underwater?!?!

Flooding concerns continue for residents in Kansas City, Kansas

Now even the slightest chance of showers is enough to cause concern.

Because KC Hates Small Biz

Why are existing businesses shut out from KC's World Cup incentives? | Opinion

Kansas City's 2026 World Cup incentives aim to attract new businesses, but legacy entrepreneurs are asking: Where's the support for companies already here?

Happy Rock Screams Into Void Amid Sound & Fury

Gladstone reminds residents fireworks still illegal despite new store bordering city limits

Pyro City Fireworks - on North Oak Trafficway near NE 64th St. - is located within Oakview but borders Gladstone, which has caused confusion

Serving East Side

Drink This Now: Oddly Correct Coffee

Oddly Correct Coffee // Photo by Sarah Sipple There's nothing odd about wanting to spend a morning on a patio, soaking up the sun, sipping on an iced latte. Oddly Correct is a Kansas City coffee roasting company with a tasting room at 42nd and Troost.

Bella Kills It . . . 

Bella Thorne Is a Serial Killer in Saint Clare Trailer

Quiver Distribution has shared the official trailer for the upcoming thriller movie Saint Clare, led by The Babysitter star Bella Thorne. It is currently scheduled to make its debut on July 18 in theaters and on digital platforms. "In a small town a solitary woman is haunted by voices that lead her to assassinate ill [...]

MAGA Considers Nuke War

Trump considers joining Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

US strikes could involve using superior weaponry to hit an underground nuclear site, sources say.

Holy Land Demands American Military Tech Support

The US bunker-buster bomb and how it could be used against Iran's nuclear program

Israel's escalating conflict with Iran over its increased nuclear as brought up speculation about the possible use of one of America's powerful weapons in the conflict.

Iran From Republicans Divided

A split forms in MAGA world as Trump weighs next steps on Iran, with some top stars rebuking him

There's a split among President Donald Trump and some of his most devout MAGA supporters as Trump weighs how the U.S. should proceed in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Some Dems Sign On To Iran Fight

Fetterman '100 Percent' In Favor Of An Israeli Strike On Iran's Supreme Leader

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) declared today that Israel should have "absolutely" targeted and "taken out" Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the conflict between the two nations goes into its 5th day."Yeah, 100 percent," Fetterman replied when asked in a Fox News interview if Israel should have targeted Iran's Supreme Leader.

Iran From Last Words

Khamenei to Trump: Iran will not surrender

"The Iranian nation stands firm against an imposed war, just as it will stand firm against an imposed peace," he said in a televised address.

Suspect Shooter Scribbling Exposed

Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show

Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show.

Nobody Cares About Granny

The immigrants caring for the elderly are losing their jobs

More than 41% of home health aides in the U.S. last year were foreign-born.

About That Other War Still Going

'Detrimental' and 'bad': Ex-ambassador slams Trump on Ukraine, launches bid for Congress

Bridget Brink stepped down as ambassador to Ukraine this year due to objections to President Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine. She is now running for Congress, and she joins Morning Joe to discuss.

Today's Fave TKC Track . . . 

Lola Young's 'One Thing' Video Packs A Major Punch

The 'Messy' singer has shared another surefire hit.

Savor Season 2025 . . . 

Gates Bar-B-Q makes stadium pitch to Kansas City Royals

A famous Kansas City family, known for their barbecue, has made a stadium pitch to the Kansas City Royals.

Cowtown Temperatures Rise

Kansas City weather: Hottest temperatures of the season on the way

A stretch of summer heat is building across the Kansas City area, with temperatures soaring into the 90s by the weekend and heat index values likely topping 100 degrees.

Lola Young - One Thing is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.