Kansas City Aurora: Snail Mail Democracy & MAGA Fired Up

This morning, once again, we awake to visions of biz lady, celeb & Insta hottie Lindsey as we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Coach Earns Tay-Tay Respect

Andy Reid Reacts to Taylor Swift Praising His 'Leadership' Qualities as Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach on New Heights (Exclusive)

Andy Reid reacted to Taylor Swift praising his leadership qualities during her appearance on "New Heights" with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, when speaking with PEOPLE exclusively on "The Kingdom" red carpet on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Forging Neighborhoods Again

Jackson County nonprofit builds affordable homes through community partnerships in Independence

Jackson County nonprofit builds affordable homes $60,000 below market rate through community partnerships, helping renters become homeowners.

Democracy Survives Without Snail Mail?!?!

How Kansas and Missouri elections would change without mail-in ballots or voting machines

President Trump recently announced his intent to "lead a movement" to end mail-in ballots and the use of voting machines in states' elections. Both are used extensively in Missouri and Kansas, and election officials weigh in about what those changes would mean.

Golden Ghetto Cash Report

Johnson County finalizes $1.97 billion budget for 2026 with focus on essential services

Johnson County's $1.97B budget for 2026 focuses on essential services for growing, aging population with no tax rate increase planned.

Local Pupper Loves Achieve EPIC Rescue

Wayside Waifs rescues 34 dogs from rural Arkansas shelter

Wayside Waifs saved dozens of dogs and puppies from a rural shelter in Arkansas over the weekend.

Fashion Diva Displays Talents

Lindey Pelas Unzipping Swimsuit Shows Her 'Great Collection'

Lindsey Pelas is stunning outdoors in her unzipped swimsuit as she opens a gallery of photos and shows her "great collection."

MAGA Firing Aftermath

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Responds After Trump Fires Her

President Donald Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook in a post on Truth Social, something he has been threatening to do for days. He pointed to allegations of mortgage fraud. "President Trump purported to fire me 'for cause' when no cause exists under the law...I will not resign," Cook says.

Progressively Frustrated 

Tim Walz rips media for negative reporting on Dem party amid 'fascist' takeover

Failed Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized the media for reporting on rifts within the Democratic Party and doubled down on DEI.

Dust Bowl Redux?!?

Dust storm engulfs Arizona, leaving thousands without power and flights grounded

A towering dust cloud caused havoc in Arizona on Monday, grounding flights and leaving thousands without power

Chicago Way Cont'd

Analysis: Trump vs. Pritzker: A political feud that could trigger a major national crisis | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker are each the type of foe the other loves to hate.

Flesh Eating Bug Arrives

The U.S. confirms its 1st human case of New World screwworm. What is it?

U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador. Screwworm typically affects cattle in South America, but has spread north in recent years.

Iran From Global Terror

Australia boots Iranian diplomats after alleging Islamic Republic behind recent antisemitic attacks

Australia says it is expelling Iranian diplomats after its intelligence service determined that the Islamic Republic was behind recent antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

MAGA Critic Uncensored

Bolton calls Trump's Ukraine strategy 'incoherent' in postraid op-ed

Former national security adviser John Bolton called President Trump's Ukraine strategy "incoherent" in an opinion piece published Monday. "President Donald Trump's Ukraine policy is no more coherent today than it was last Friday when his administration executed search warrants against my home and office," Bolton said in the opinion piece for the Washington Examiner, titled...

Chaos Across Pond

140 Arrested on First Day of London's Multicultural Notting Hill Carnival

London's Metropolitan Police said they made 140 arrests during the first day of the multicultural Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday.

Hip-Hop Hard Time Postscript

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to 4 felony charges

The "Old Town Road" rapper was arrested after allegedly assaulting officers on L.A.'s Ventural Boulevard last week.

Celeb Good Life Exposed

Meghan Trainor Learns You Can't Get New Boobs, Lose A Little Weight & Deploy The 'Glam Team' In Peace

If Meghan Trainor thought she was going to get away with getting a boob job and losing weight, she was sadly mistaken. One or the other, maybe. But both of them and a new look? Not a chance.

Home Team Confronts 'Must Win' Future For Playoffs

White Sox regicide Royals in 7-0 ordeal

Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Old School Opportunity

Panel chosen to select members of Jackson County's new Senior Services Board

A panel of community members will choose the members of the Jackson County Senior Services Board.

Local Artsy Lineup Debuts

Art in the Loop - 2025 Artist Spotlights - Downtown Council of Kansas City

Want to get to know this year's Art in the Loop artists on a deeper level? We invite you to take a closer look at the stories behind the art.

Westport Slice Of Life

Eat This Now: Dill Dough Pizza at Guy's Deli

Photo by Sarah Sipple Guy's Deli, located inside Kelly's in Westport, proudly proclaims itself as Home of the Dill Dough Pizza™. So why wouldn't the person at the register say it? As someone who loves pickles and loves pizza, I have hesitated on trying this one.

Summer Slide Into Autumn

Another beautiful day that feels more like fall

We will get some rain before the Labor Day Weekend

PAWSA - Too Cool To Be Careless is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.