Kansas City Workout: Street Heat, Tech Fight & Secret Service Moves

This morning one of old school faves and "classic" hottie Jen inspires this peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Hotness On Local Streets

Firefighters make quick work of van engulfed in flames on Kansas City interstate

Crews extinguished a vehicle fire on a Kansas City interstate.

Early South Side Shooting

One hurt after shooting on Blue Ridge Boulevard near I-49

One person hospitalized after shooting on Blue Ridge Boulevard near Interstate 49, one person hospitalized.

City Hall Plays Developer Again

Kansas City may step in to revive vacant strip mall after fire, years of neglect

Police are investigating the cause of a fire that last month destroyed a portion of the Kansas City shopping center that two council members want to redevelop.

Meth Town Underground Explored

'Like an archeological dig:' Independence crews make dangerous find near city's square

Independence approved additional funding to fix a safety issue located on the city's historic square.

Cool Breeze Coming Soon

Salvation Army hands out another 750 free fans to beat summer heat

The Salvation Army is keeping people cool this summer by hosting free fan giveaways. The latest was in Independence.

Friendly Marketing Gimmick

Jennifer Aniston, 56, flaunts her toned physique in new ad campaign

The Friends star, 56, who boasts one of the most toned figures in Hollywood, participated in a new strength campaign with fitness brand Pvolve.

MAGA Consequences For Feds

Secret Service suspends 6 agents tasked with protecting Trump during July 2024 assassination attempt

Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said in an interview with CBS News that six agents were suspended without pay or benefits following an assassination attempt on President Trump last July.

Progressive Debate

David Hogg is right: Democratic leaders' strategy is obsolete

Democratic leaders aren't failing because they're too old. They're failing because their political strategy is obsolete.

Disaster Planning

US emergency agency FEMA should be 'eliminated as it exists today,' Noem says

The Federal Emergency Management Agency should be eliminated in its current form and reconfigured to respond more effectively to natural disasters, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a meeting on reforming FEMA on Wednesday.

Meet Temp American Rocketman

Who is Sean Duffy? What to know about Trump's pick for interim head of NASA

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is about to perform double duty after President Donald Trump named him interim head of NASA.

Holy Land Political Push Back

Watchdog backs Rubio's sanctions on UN official over 'shameful efforts' targeting US, Israel

The United States imposes sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, drawing support from Israeli officials who claim she undermines UN credibility with false narratives

Drone War Cont'd

Kyiv hit by new massive Russian drone attack, Ukraine officials say

At least eight people are injured and fires are burning across Ukraine's capital, local officials say.

Europe All Full?!?

'We agree this can't go on' says PM, as UK and France discuss deal to send back some migrants

Meanwhile, HM Coastguard says it's responding to "multiple incidents involving small boats" in the Channel.

TV Hero Joins Clap Back

Former Superman Dean Cain Says Hollywood Has Made the Character Too 'Woke'

Dean Cain, who played Superman on TV in the '90s, accused Hollywood of making the superhero too "woke."

Blondes Debate War Stories

Megyn Kelly slams Charlize Theron's sex confession as "vulgar" and "off-putting": "Act like it... have some class"

The podcaster and former Fox News host didn't hold back.

Local Wreck Postscript

Former UFC champ, actor airlifted after race track crash near Kansas City: TMZ

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion and actor Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center after a crash at a racetrack in Odessa, Missouri

Sound Of Animal Lover Patience

Wayside Waifs celebrates deaf pit bull's 2nd birthday

Bodhi, an adorable pit bull who's been deaf since birth, celebrated his second birthday at Wayside Waifs this past weekend.

Forecast For This Week

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Severe risk increasing for Friday's First Warn

Spotty showers lead up to a risk of severe storms.

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