Kansas City Walk: Local Love, Weekend Plans & MAGA Fades?!?

This morning we celebrate DJ, biz lady, fitness guru & hottie Sommer as we check urban heat along with pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Serving Community . . . 

How Equal Minded Café crowdfunded its coffee shop youth incubator's next blend

Dontavious Young is betting on the next generation, he said. As founder of Equal Minded Café and the Big Ideas Foundation, Young is creating space for high school students to build businesses, find purpose, and take ownership of their futures.

Local Meme Moment

PHOTOS: Double rainbow, lightning seen across Kansas City metro following storms

As the storms moved out, many found calm after the storm as a double rainbow formed and could be seen all across the metro.

Celebrating Local Love

LGBTQ+ couples in Kansas City share their love stories, 10 years after winning marriage equality

Today marks 10 years since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide in the Obergefell v. Hodges decision. KCUR spoke to Kansas City couples about their love stories - and what the anniversary means to them.

Cowtown Front Porch Art

Massive new rocket sculpture is now part of Union Station's Rainen Family Plaza

Kansas City's Union Station welcomes 'Journey to Wonder,' a vivid rocket sculpture with kinetic elements, sound effects, and local landmarks.

Summer Weekend Agenda 

Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, June 26-29

Here are twelve things to do in KC this weekend, June 26-29, including Weird Al Yankovic, Great Lenexa BBQ Battle and Strang Hall Beer Fest.

Sommer Fling?!?

NHL Champion Is Shooting His Shot With Sommer Ray

If social media influencer Sommer Ray is interested in spending time with the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions, she's got an open invitation. After the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers for the second year in a row, team captain Aleksander Barkov revealed that he ...

MAGA Takes Dive?!?

Trump approval underwater, voters say US is on wrong track: Poll

President Trump's approval rating is underwater and a majority of voters believe the country is on the wrong track, according to a new poll released Friday. A new Emerson College Polling survey fo...

Republican Branding Opposition

GOP Want Mamdani to be New 'Face of the Democratic Party'

"I fundamentally believe he instantly becomes the face of the Democratic Party," Rep. Mike Lawler tells TIME, referring to Zohran Mamdani

Supreme Choice Awaits

US Supreme Court may rule on allowing enforcement of Trump birthright citizenship limits

The U.S. Supreme Court may rule on Friday on Donald Trump's attempt to broadly enforce his executive order to limit birthright citizenship, a move that would affect thousands of babies born each year.

SCOTUS Sets Limits On Prez?!? 

Senate to vote on Trump's war powers today as lawmakers get delayed briefing on Iran strikes

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine is forcing a vote on a resolution he introduced days before the U.S. bombed Iran.

Iran From Nuke Threats

Iran's supreme leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that the U.S. "will definitely pay a heavy price" should it attack Iran again.

Vlad Keeps Fighting

Russia and Ukraine trade more long-range drone attacks that are a hallmark of their war

The Ukrainian air force says Russian forces have launched an overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine

Unhealthy Blame Game?!?

'I'm A Black Man In America!': Jamaal Bowman Says With Straight Face Racism Causes Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes

Former Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman claimed the "stress" of dealing with racism caused black people to develop diseases, including cancer and diabetes.

Fighting With Old Friends

Pete Hegseth attacks old Fox News colleague's reporting on Iran strikes intelligence evaluation

Less than a year ago, Pete Hegseth and Jennifer Griffin were colleagues at Fox News Channel. But on Thursday, as defense secretary, Hegseth attacked Pentagon reporter Griffin at a news conference.

Diva Shares Motivation

Alanis Morissette Says Work, Love, Sex and Shopping are Her 'Whac-a-Mole' Addictions: 'There's No Worth in Just Being'

Alanis Morissette is known for her honesty. In an expansive interview published on The Guardian on Saturday, the singer admitted to several addictions - or "relief-seeking measures that kill you eventually" - that include four she described as "Whac-a-mole addictions": work, love, sex, and shopping.

Pop Star Pushes Limits

Why Lorde Was Threatened with Arrest by the NYPD's 'Antiterrorism Unit'

Lorde appeared on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' where she revealed she was threatened with arrest by the NYPD's antiterrorism unit while attempting to film a music video for "What Was That."

From Our Basement To Yours

Podcasts to packed venues, Joe Santagato kicks off From the Basement to the World Tour in KC

The Basement Yard opens the "From the Basement to the World" Tour Friday in Kansas City, the first stop of their national tour.

Urban Artsy Party Slated

Museum of Kansas City Gears Up to Host First-Ever Garden Party with StoneLion Puppet Theater - Northeast News

Adriauna Barger Editorial Assistant Families can expect to step into a whimsical world of dragons, fairies and dancing mushroom as the Museum of Kansas City celebrates its 85th anniversary with a brand new event - the Magical Garden Party - which will be hosted from 1 to 4 p.m., on Sunday, June 29 on The

Royal Burnout?!?

Salvador Perez needs more days off

Give the man a break!

EPIC Bloggy Discovery . . . 

Faculty Tables and Patio -Now Open in Brookside

When my husband and I go out for dinner, and when we have out of town guests visiting, dining at a locally owned restaurant is always a priority. Fortunately, the Brookside/Waldo area has plenty to choose from--everything from the upscale casual option at Plate to a slice of pizza to go at Pizza Tascio.

Cowtown Rising Tide . . .

Kansas City weather: Severe storms possible, with flooding the biggest threat

Today is a First Alert Impact Day as scattered storms are expected to develop across the Kansas City area this evening and overnight, bringing the potential for flooding.

Lorde - Hammer is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.