Kansas City Buzz: Drama, MAGA Détente & Royal Defeat

More than a few things to consider tonight for our late night denizens and early birds by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Kansas City Drama Redux

Historic midtown theater reopens after devastating fire

"The Warwick was never intended just to be for one little theater company," says director Karen Paisley.

Royals Stay Losing In JoCo

Concerns, calls for action grow amid 119th and Nall Royals stadium rumors

FOX4 has more reaction to the thought of a baseball stadium going in at 119th Street and Nall Avenue in Overland Park.

Midtown Collapse Postscript

'A man's life was taken unnecessarily': Attorney of victim's family speaks on Family Dollar collapse lawsuit

"We should all be, quite frankly, pissed off," said attorney Roderick White, who is representing Larry Banks' widow. Larry and Vicki Banks were married for 45 years.

Conference Sparks Community Ideas

Advocates push Latino entrepreneurs to urgent action in the face of 'innovation churn'

Latino entrepreneurs are a powerful force in America's economy, leaders emphasized Thursday from the UnidosUS stage, but systemic barriers continue to keep many from achieving financial freedom, they lamented.

Dorm Daze Starts

Park University welcomes students on move-in day amid rising college costs

As students across the nation prepare for the start of the academic year, Park University is welcoming students back on move-in day.

Hip-Hop Hotness Returns

Doja Cat officially kicks off new album era with Jealous Type

The Queen of Rap has returned.

MAGA South Of Border Crackdown

Trump approves military action against Latin American cartels classified as terrorist organizations

Trump administration secretly approves military action targeting drug cartels classified as terrorist groups that traffic fentanyl across the US-Mexico border.

Progressively Cancelled?!?

Jimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' liberal scolds are driving people away from the Democratic Party

Late-night host and Trump critic Jimmy Kimmel blamed loud liberal voices for scaring people from the Democratic Party during a podcast appearance this week.

Today's Tragedy Near CDC

'Active shooter' reported near Emory University in Atlanta: Police

The Atlanta Police Department said officers are responding to reports of an active shooter situation near Emory University Friday, Aug. 8.

Toeing The Lines . . . 

"It's existential now": House Democrats prepare to go scorched earth on redistricting

"Hakeem is clearly upset and angry and frustrated by this," one House Democrat told Axios.

Money Moves With MAGA

Why the stock market shrugged off weak data, recession fears

"The mindset of the market is to embrace risk," one expert said.

Vlad Meetup Awaits

Trump says he'll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday in Alaska to discuss bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details.

Holy Land Conversation Cont'd

Brooks and Capehart on Israel's plans to exert more control over Gaza

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Israel's plans to exert more control over Gaza have been criticized by global leaders but the Trump administration's response has been muted, the Texas redistricting battle and Trump's makeover of the White House.

European History Burns

Fire breaks out at Córdoba's ancient mosque-turned-cathedral La Mezquita-Catedral

Heritage site was built as a mosque in the 8th century before Spanish royalty turned it into a Christian church

Starman Bids Farewell

James Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97

Commander of Apollo 13, who rescued his men from a near certain death in space, has died aged 97.

Old School Scandal Resurfaces

Brooke Hogan Says Hulk Told Her Bubba The Love Sponge Was Not Sex Tape Leaker

Brooke Hogan just revealed her dad, Hulk Hogan, told her Bubba The Love Sponge was not the one who leaked the sex tape that changed the course of the wrestling legend's life.

Toast Inside The Loop

Kansas City Palm Tree Club set to open Sept. 12 in Power and Light District

The Palm Tree Club, Kansas City, Missouri's newest entertainment spot, is set to open Sept. 12 in the Power & Light District.

Home Team Stays Losing

Royals lose badly to new-look Twins 9-4

Forget this game ever happened. Seth Lugo gave up hit after hit after hit, while the Royals could not muster much offense until the end.

Show-Me Cost Of Living On The Road

New law eliminating temporary tags sparks mixed emotions

Missouri Senate Bill 28 set to take effect this month requiring drivers to pay sales tax upfront at the point of purchase.

Meet New Toy Train Bosses

River Market trolley reopening with grab-and-go deli menu, specialty cocktails

A new grab-and-go eatery is rolling into River Market, filling a hole left when Donutology shuttered operations inside Trolley Tom - the circa 1947 Kansas City streetcar permanently parked at 426 Delaware in the popular retail and entertainment district.

Steamy Weekend Awaits

Kansas City weather: High heat sticks around before storms move in

Saturday will see highs in the low and mid-90s. The heat index could be as high as 105.

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