Kansas City Clutch: Saving Summer, Atrocities & Pestilence Threats

As of late we've been a bit more casual about updating because we're wondering what to do with these compilations which are the most fun that we have with the blog but kind of a time-suck as well. 

Either way, we're sill inspired by EmRata's lackadaisical yet EPIC hotness as we check pop culture, community reporting and to headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Controlling Cowtown Crumble

A look at resources aimed at keeping buildings safe in Kansas City, Missouri

According to the most recent city of Kansas City, Missouri, budget, the Dangerous Buildings Division has a budget for nine full-time employees.

Meet Next Boss In The Dotte

Property taxes, policing and political culture: Where the mayor candidates stand on key issues in Wyandotte County

The Beacon reached out to all six candidates for mayor in Wyandotte County to help you understand what's at stake on Aug. 5. All but one responded.

AI Seyz Ur 2 Broke 4 Fam

Giving birth in Missouri or Kansas? Here's what it costs

New parents in Missouri and Kansas face average in-network birth costs ranging from $11K to $16K, plus out-of-pocket expenses that don't stop at delivery.

Struggling To Serve Seniors

'It means we work harder': Northland program helping seniors faces uncertain future after funding cut

The Northland Shepherd's Center, which offers social connection and supervised care for older adults, recently lost its main source of funding

Toast To Low-Key Good Life

Dish & Drink KC: Relaxed patio stops in West Bottoms and Westwood Hills

Larks // Photo By Tiffany Watts Thursday's at Larks is a steal: they do $1 wings all day, so we made a whole day out of food, drinks, and games, and it was exactly the kind of easy afternoon I needed.

Hottie Fit For Luxury Party

A Very Gucci Garden Party: Emily Ratajkowski Leads a Monogram-Filled Fête in East Hampton

Guests dined alfresco, sipped limoncello spritzes, and previewed Gucci's newest handbag, the Giglio-all with Emily Ratajkowski at the center of it.

Unlikely Political Assurance

Latinos Living Along Southern Border Rave Over Trump's Crackdown

Hispanic Americans living along the border are voicing support for Donald Trump's handling of immigration, adding that they got exactly what they voted for.

Dems Still Defunding Po-Po???

Booker blows up at Democrats on Senate floor: 'Willing to be complicit' with Trump

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) blew up at fellow Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) in a heated back-and-forth on the Senate floor Tuesday, accusing members of his ...

About Doomed Kansas Flight

NTSB launches 3-day investigative hearing on deadly DC plane crash

NTSB begins three-day hearing into January D.C. plane crash between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet that killed all 67 people aboard.

Trust The Science?!?

EPA looks to overturn the scientific reason for climate regulations

The move is guaranteed to spark litigation.

MAGA Trade War Hits Subcontinent 

Trump says he plans to impose a Russia 'penalty' on India in addition to a 25% tariff as talks break down | CNN Business

President Donald Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on India, calling into question the prospects of a deal with a key US trading partner just days before his tariff deadline.

Holy Land Argue War Crimes

Israeli rights groups break taboo with accusations of genocide

When two human rights groups became the first major voices in Israel to accuse the state of committing genocide in Gaza, breaking a taboo in a country founded after the Holocaust, they were prepared for a backlash.

Eastern Europe STILL Plagued By War

Locusts spread in Ukraine's south as war disrupts control measures

The situation is complicated by record high temperatures, the inability to use aircraft for locust control and the absence of birds - locusts' natural predators - which are avoiding the combat zone.

Rising Sun For Realz

Japan hits highest-ever temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius

Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.2 degrees Fahrenheit) in Tamba City of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan on Wednesday, the country's Meteorological Agency said.

Tribute Amid Rocker Farewell

Thousands of Ozzy Osbourne fans line the streets of Birmingham ahead of Black Sabbath star's funeral procession

Thousands of die-hard Ozzy Osbourne fans have lined the streets of his hometown in Birmingham, England ahead of his poignant funeral procession.

Hottie Shares All . . . 

Emily Ratajkowski Bares It All While Sunbathing Fully Naked

Emily Ratajkowski took sunbathing to the next level when she laid out in the sun fully nude, sharing a snap of the moment to Instagram.

Wayback Local Hipster Report

It's 'Automatic': The Lumineers Persist

The Lumineers' appearance at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center highlighted music from their new album "Automatic," along with their long-time hits.

Golden Ghetto Good Fun

Johnson County Fair 2025: Carnival, parade, rodeo & fun

The 2025 Johnson County Fair is officially underway, so get ready for a week of rodeo events, carnival rides, local competition and more.

For Those Who Didn't Know It

Kansas City's Poet Laureate found a place to teach Black liberation, empower change

Melissa Ferrer Civil is dedicated to becoming a beacon for revolutionary education. As director of B_REAL academy, she's teaching the next generation

Cowtown Competitive Eating 

A Kansas City Stadium Food Breakdown - IN Kansas City Magazine

Kansas City is a sports city and a food city. Where those two qualities meet, magic happens. We broke down the culinary scene at all of KC's stadiums.

Katie Shares Local Mix . . . 

Storms for some, heat advisory for others today

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Martin Garrix & Alesso feat. Shaun Farrugia - Inside Our Hearts is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.