Kansas City Low-End: Trump Against Vlad, Elmo Shame & Local Living Downplayed

This morning we're inspired by athlete, model and rising star celeb hottie Livvy as we share a glimpse at our reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Discounted

KC ranks low on list of places people think they want to live

The results reveal how Americans romanticize certain cities.

Hero Offers Life Lessons

Raytown WWII veteran shares century of wisdom at 106

A 106-year-old WWII veteran from Raytown shares his remarkable life story, from military service to family devotion, as he approaches his 107th birthday.

Show-Me Local Voting Consequences

Missouri governor cuts millions of dollars destined for Kansas City

The governor's budget cuts included money for road improvements, workforce development, food assistance and more.

Tribute After Tragedy

'God took her': Community rallies behind family of deadly Independence house fire on July 4th

On Sunday night, hundreds from Eastern Jackson County communities attended a vigil to honor the family.

Snip In Time

Prairie Village's longtime barbershop to close after 77 years

After 77 years in business, Village Hairstyling is closing its doors at the Shops of Prairie Village, citing rising rent.

Historic Big Apple Real Estate Evades Celebrity Grasp

Livvy Dunne called too 'sparkly' for NYC neighborhood as locals question why co-op blocked her from buying Babe Ruth pad

Olivia "Livvy" Dunne was nowhere near closing her $1.59 million purchase of Babe Ruth's former Upper West Side home, one longtime building worker said.

MAGA Always Has Options

3 ways Trump might try to defuse the Epstein mess

Everyone in the administration realizes this is a disaster - except perhaps Trump.

Former Prez Talks Tactics

Obama's blunt message for Democrats: 'Toughen up' | CNN Politics

Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald Trump to "stand up for the things that you think are right."

MAGA Moves Against Vlad

Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, adds that Putin 'talks nice and then he bombs everybody'

President Trump announces plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine with U.S. allies paying for it, while criticizing Putin for talking nicely but bombing in the evening.

Holy Land Fights Tanks

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias

Israel has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clash with Druze militias there.

Documentation Debate Redux

Hundreds of detainees with no criminal charges sent to Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Authorities have refused to release list of people sent there as Democratic lawmakers decry 'inhumane' conditions

Conservatives Against Superman

'Superman' Debuts Domestic with $122 Million, Underwhelms with $95 Million Overseas

In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn's "Superman" opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Yeezy Stays Losing Far East

Angry Kanye West fans chant for refunds at chaotic Shanghai show: 'Worst concert ever'

Kanye West's fans erupted into an angry chant after the rapper was more than 40 minutes late to his 70,000-strong crowd gig in Shanghai, China.

Muppet Data Breached

Hacker Takes Over Elmo's X Account-Makes Antisemitic Posts

The Sesame Workshop said the account was "compromised" by a hacker and they are working to regain full access.

Triumphant End Game Returns

Dakota Johnson, Cardi B's sexy butt tattoos are bringing the dreaded 'tramp stamp' back into fashion

Though the once-taboo "tramp stamp" - a derogatory term referring to a tattoo on a woman's lower back that was popularized in the '90s - is now desirable again, people are going a little lower with their ink. Enter: butt tattoos.

Phone Call Newsflash . . . 

How Hill's Pet Nutrition, VML tapped into 'SNL' talent for campaign - Kansas City Business Journal

VML and Hill's Pet Nutrition recently wrapped a campaign with "SNL" actress Chloe Fineman, that drew much attention on social media and drew buyers to the pet food company.

Katie Forecast To Start This Week

Foggy start today, then sunny & warm later

If you have outdoor plans mid-week, you may need to consider an indoor alternative

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