Kansas City Close: Summer Traditions, Culture War & Local Inspiration

Right now models, biz ladies, producers and Insta hotties Syd & Emrata inspire our latest peek at pop culture, communityr reporting and top headlines.


Kansas City Leader STILL Inspires Good Deeds

Blood drive celebrates Kansas City leader and attack survivor's 90th birthday

In March, an 89-year-old Kansas City leader was violently attacked. Thanks to help from people who didn't even know her, she not only survived, but recovered to continue her work serving others.


Cowtown Help Wanted

EDCKC touts leaders building Kansas City's workforce of tomorrow

"The future of economic growth depends on how well we prepare our residents to thrive in a rapidly evolving labor market," writes EDCKC's Brian Escobar. "Workforce development isn't just a buzzword; it's the engine behind community resilience, economic mobility, and shared prosperity."


Kansas Summer Tradition

KC Sunflower Festival kicks off in Olathe

For the next few weekends, families can celebrate the summer with sunflowers in Olathe, Kansas.


Show-Me Funnel Cake Excuse

Your guide to the 2025 Missouri State Fair

Here's your guide to the 2025 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.


Summer Treat Guide Debuts

Old-school soda fountains live on around Missouri and Kansas, if you know where to look

Whether you're craving a float, a split, a phosphate or a vintage egg cream, find nostalgic sweet treats at these soda fountains around the City of Fountains.


OR . . . The Sydney Sweeney Saga Shows Why Republicans Keep Winning

The Sydney Sweeney Economy

Donald Trump is president, commander in chief and also CEO.


Maybe MAGA Ceasefire

Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska

Trump made the announcement on social media after he said that the parties, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, were close to a ceasefire deal.


Left Coast Pushes Back La Migra?!?

A grassroots effort is underway to monitor ICE operations in Southern California

Home Depots have become a hotbed​ for immigration raids in recent months, so residents have vowed to remain a constant presence at dozens of locations across Los Angeles County.


Progressives Overruled

Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from funding Texas Dems who fled to stop GOP redistricting vote

A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O'Rourke's nonprofit after the state AG accused him of unlawfully fundraising for Democrats who fled to block GOP bills.


Holy Land Fights For Territory In The Cloud

Microsoft investigates Israeli military's use of Azure cloud storage

Concerns that tech company's Israel-based staff may have concealed key details of work follow Guardian investigation


Blast Site Remembered

Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the hands of youth

NAGASAKI, Japan - Nagasaki is marking the U.S. atomic attack on the southern Japanese city 80 years ago and survivors of the attack are working to make their hometown the last place on earth hit by the bomb


Not Everybody Loves Appointments

Will More Sex Really Bring Couples Bliss?

There's a risk in making sex a chore.


Building Up Waldo Heights

It's An Eyesore Now - But Upscale Apartments Coming Soon!

You can't miss the big gray box at the northeast corner of Broadway and 74th St--where The Well was located. Are windowless apartments going in there?!? Nope, that's just the 5 story parking garage that confronts your eyes when driving by. The apartments, formerly known as 74 Broadway, will be wrapped around this garage.


Golden Ghetto Gets Fancy

European-style coffee shop opens in Johnson County, replacing longtime drive-in

The owner, who hails from Croatia, is bringing his favorite European coffee brand to KC.


Another Swampy Weekend

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Weekend weather impacts from heat and storms

Heat and storms are expected to impact your weekend in Kansas City.

Visions Of You - HAYLA is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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