Kansas City Flickers: EV Hype, Market Hopes & MAGA Firings

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Deadline to file appeal of your Jackson County assessment is Monday at 11:59 p.m.

The deadline for property owners to appeal their assessed values from Jackson County, Missouri, is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Delivering Jobs To The Dotte

Manufacturing company wants to bring 600 jobs, positive culture to KCK

Marvin, a window and door manufacturing company, found a new home in Kansas City, Kansas, and plans to bring jobs and a positive culture to the city.

Powering Today's Electric Hype

Panasonic just opened a $4 billion plant in Kansas. But it's a tough time for the EV market

Problems with Tesla, tariffs, and tax breaks have electric vehicle investors worried, even as Panasonic unveiled a massive new battery plant in De Soto, Kansas, on Monday. Leaders at the factory say it's just a bump in the road.

Show-Me Fight Against Extinction

Fireflies in Missouri are having a good year. But experts still worry they're dying out

There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but their populations have been diminishing over the last few years. That's why Missourians have been pleasantly surprised to see so many this summer.

Discounting Friendship

Wayside Waifs offers $25 pet adoptions this week in Kansas City

Wayside Waifs offers $25 pet adoption specials to help find loving homes for hundreds of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and small mammals

Diva Fashion Statement

Braless Sabrina Carpenter shares sultry snap in daring ruby red dress

Sabrina Carpenter wowed her fans with a series of sexy looks while promoting her new album, Man's Best Friend. 'Newsflash pal,' the Please Please Please singer wrote next to the contents.

MAGA Addresses Worsening Rift

Trump tells supporters not to 'waste time' on Epstein files. They're not happy

President Trump is facing backlash from his supporters and opponents alike for how his administration has handled the release of evidence surrounding the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Progressively Worst Of Times

Democratic insider admits to praying for an economic depression as party's popularity continues to plummet

Democratic strategists worry over declining popularity, with one stating they should be "praying" for a depression as polls show voters view Democrats as "out of touch" and "woke."

Texas Blame Game Cont'd

Live updates: Disaster response under scrutiny after catastrophic Texas floods | CNN

Officials in Kerr County, Texas, are set to meet Monday as the region reels from devastating floods earlier this month - and after a new round of rain this weekend halted the search for dozens of people still missing from the disaster. Follow for live updates.

Supreme Teachable Moment

Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.

MAGA Justice For All?!?

Pam Bondi fires US justice department's top ethics adviser

Move is latest in series of dismissals as Trump and allies seek retribution against civil servants in the agency

Holy Land Fights Forever

Israel attacks Syrian military amid deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin clans

Dozens of people have been killed in the fighting in southern Syria, with government troops sent to restore order also clashing with armed groups

Prez Steps Up War In Europe

Trump's missile announcement provides vital relief to Ukraine - but lack of stricter sanctions against Russia stings | CNN

Donald Trump's remarks on Ukraine on Monday were far from the biggest announcement the US president could have made.

Trade War Tosses Salad Prices

Tomato prices likely to jump as Mexico tariff goes into effect

The levy is separate from the new tariffs the U.S. imposed on Mexico earlier this year.

Celeb End Game Power Move

Sofia Vergara fans says she has 'gone too far' with new booty shots

The flirty swimsuit was no ordinary suit, but rather one she designed for her collection at Walmart. The price tag for the bathing suit hovers around $30.

Local Chef Shares Narrative

Mise en Place: Chef Ryan Brazeal tells stories through food at Novel

Chef Ryan Brazeal and team at Novel // Photo by Alexander Omorodion Communication lies at the root of the human experience. Chef and owner Ryan Brazeal shares his voice not in a recording studio or at a lectern, but through the dining experience he curates at Novel.

Steamy Forecast For This Week

Kansas City weather: Hot and humid next few days, late week storms

Monday began a stretch of hot and humid weather in the metro.

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