Kansas City News Lounge: Deadlines, Snarking Socialism & America Party Redux

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Courthouse Time Running Out

Jackson County commercial property owners face July 14 deadline for assessment appeals

The deadline looms for Jackson County commercial property owners to appeal their property assessments.


Schedule JoCo Treat

Ice Ice Baby

Neon Palm Ice can be found at the Overland Park Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Overland Park, Kansas.


Suburban Big Deal

Leawood's Town Center Plaza, Town Center Crossing sold for $289 million

Two Leawood shopping centers have sold for a combined $289 million.


Cleanup Conversation 

Tour of Blue River Parkway provides insights on county master plan

Community leaders assess challenges and opportunities for county park


Coffee Talk Postscript

Restaurant lease saga continues to play out at former Leeds Diner

A landlord-tenant dispute over a defunct restaurant space continues to play out in far east Kansas City.


Heavy Metal Hotness

The Ever-Powerful Physique of Powerlifting Pr*n Star Siri Dahl

Fed up with cardio but determined to get in shape, she did what few women in pr*n have dared: hit the bench press and bulk up


MAGA Undercover Exposed

EXCLUSIVE: Top Trump Officials Admit They're Pissed At How The Epstein Story Was Handled

Top officials admitted to the Caller that they are upset with the way the investigation into the Epstein files was handled, explaining some of the missteps.


Progressively Moving Toward Rough Campaign Season

Republicans relentlessly use Mamdani as socialist cudgel to bash vulnerable Democrats

Scott Brown's campaign targets Democrat rival Chris Pappas with ads connecting him to socialist Zohran Mamdani, as the GOP leverages the NYC mayoral nominee's leftist policies.


White House Loves Texas

Trump looks to quash criticism on natural disaster response during Texas visit | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is traveling to central Texas on Friday to survey the aftermath of a catastrophic flood that has killed more than 100 people and put his administration on the sudden defensive over its emergency response efforts.


Beltway Mass Layoffs Arrive

State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

The State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.


More Midterm Hope/Hype

Analysis: Musk's 'America Party' and the evidence that Trump's coalition is starting to fracture | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is now treating his former buddy Elon Musk like an "off the rails" oddity.


War In Europe Double Down

Ukraine to receive US Patriot air defence systems, says Trump

The US president said he will send weapons to Nato, which he said would pay and then give the weapons to Ukraine.


Iran From Persian La Migra

Iran expels half a million Afghans since recent conflict with Israel, UN says | CNN

More than half a million Afghans have been expelled from Iran in the 16 days since the conflict with Israel ended, according to the United Nations, in what may be one of the largest forced movements of population this decade.


Far East Talk Ahead

'High' Odds For Trump-Xi Meeting This Year, Says Marco Rubio, Calls Talks With China's Wang Yi 'Constructive'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed optimism about the possibility of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this year, following "constructive" discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.


Pop Star Impending Breakup

Justin Bieber addresses marriage woes, mental health struggles in seventh album 'SWAG': 'Better off if we just take a break'

Justin Bieber has releasedhis seventh studio album, titled "SWAG," on Friday July 11.


LOTS OF Friends With Benefits

Polycules are common in ethical non-monogamy- here's what they are

Polycules in polyamory can look like many things. Here's what it means to be in one, and how to make your polycule work, according to relationship therapists.


Local Trade Tradition Endures

KC Boulevard Drive-In Theatre keeps late owner's legacy alive with Swap 'n' Shop

Boulevard Drive-in Theatre's Swap 'n' Shop has been running every weekend since the 80s, where Kansas Citians can get everything from puppies to laundry detergent.


Summer Swamp Warning

Police warn residents about dangers of leaving pets in cars during summer

The Lee's Summit Police Department and Animal Control are reminding residents about the dangers of leaving pets in cars during the summer months.


Urban Kickoff FINALLY Arrives

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Completes 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Complex Renovation - Northeast News

Daisy Garcia Montoya Education Reporter Elected officials, community leaders and members gathered on Tuesday, July 8 for an unveiling of the soccer field renovations at 9th Street and Van Brunt Boulevard. A project that began in 2024 is officially complete after a $3 million dollar renovation.


Costly Promo For Suburbs

Olathe increases transient guest tax rate ahead of FIFA World Cup

Olathe already approved raising its hotel tax rate from 6% to 9% as the city prepares for an influx of visitors in 2026.


Big Picture Forecast For Weekend

Joe's Blog: Storms and cold fronts (FRI-7/11)

Getting actual cold fronts in July can be a tough thing some years. Outflows from rain cooled air masses generated from thunderstorm clusters or Mesoscale Convective Systems (MCS's) are more ...

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