Kansas City Stance: Trends, Battle Lines & Tesla Party

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Cleaning Up End Game

Getting acquainted with Kansas City's history, one gravestone cleaning at a time

Kansas City's Union Cemetery is a piece of local history dating back to the pre-Civil War era.

Suburban Party Time Approaches

Lee's Summit's new downtown community space to open in August

"Green Street" is starting to take shape, as Lee's Summit's new open air and event space inches closer to its grand opening.

Cowtown Trending

Don't say fusion: a look at the NEW WORLD of blended BBQ

A few local pitmasters and chefs are looking to their roots to influence their smoked meats with blended bbq.

Triumphant Local Sound

He dreamed of an urban youth orchestra in KC, but was told it would never work

Darryl Chamberlain first started a band with his sons, then came to KC and built an urban youth orchestra with kids who'd never played before

Paddy Chases Legacy

Patrick Mahomes' hunger will get the better of Joe Montana this year and Andy Reid will help him

Patrick Mahomes is not just playing to win in the NFL, he's chasing greatness as he looks to eclipse the legendary San Francisco 49ers' star, Joe Montana, in multiple all-time cate

Even Angels Need Protection

Kelly Brook defiantly defends signing a prenup to marry Jeremy Parisi

Kelly Brook, 45, defended signing a prenup to marry husband Jeremy Parisi, 40, and revealed the real reason they agreed on it.

Elon Plays Political Boss

Musk says he is forming new political party after fallout with Trump | CNN Politics

Billionaire Elon Musk said Saturday he is forming a third political party, after a dramatic falling out with Donald Trump, indicating he will make good on threats he made if the president's domestic policy bill became law.

Progressive Dysfunction Hurts Dems

Kamala Harris Skewered On Social Media Over Somber July 4 Post With Photo That Crops Out Joe Biden

Kamala Harris faced criticism after posting a somber July 4 message with a photo that excluded Joe Biden, sparking speculation and mockery online.

Lone Star Blame Game

Texas Officials Face Scrutiny Over Response To Catastrophic And Deadly Flooding

Hours before a massive wall of floodwater barreled down a river in the heart of Texas Hill Country before sunrise on Friday, forecasters with the National Weather Service warned people that dangerous conditions were brewing.

MAGA Divided Over Holy Land

MTG: Advocates for U.S. Involvement in Israel-Iran War Are 'Disgusting,' 'Not America First'

Those who advocate for the U.S. to "become fully involved" in the Israel-Iran war are "disgusting" and "not America First," said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Eastern Europe War Worsens

Ukraine war briefing: Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow as key airport halts flights

Defence ministry says 48 drones were destroyed in over five hours on Saturday; Kyiv's top general warns of possible new Russian offensive in Kharkiv region. What we know on day 1,229

Conservatives Embrace El Papa

'We felt abandoned by Francis': Pope Leo heads to traditional papal residence for summer break

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel Gandolfo

Home Team Stays Losing

Diamondbacks strike back and KC loses 7-1

Will tomorrow be the return of the Royals?

Almost Local Forecasting

Sunday showers/storms south of I-70

Scattered showers/storms will be possible south of I-70 today, while KC likely stays dry and in the upper 80s.

Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas - Blessings is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.