Kansas City Gleam: Compromise, Conflict & Computer Love

Anybody good enough to hang with us for the late night and early morning . . . We're thankful.

To show our gratitude, as always, we do what we do and that's share and snark our view of the world by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.  

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Local Haunts Cost A Bit more

Worlds of Fun to charge extra for haunted mazes during Halloween Haunt

Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt fans might be getting an extra scare in the form of pricing when they find out about changes this year to the popular attraction.

Chiefs Trail In NFL Money Grab

Chiefs-Seahawks LIVE updates: Seahawks lead 23-7 at halftime

The Seattle Seahawks are hosting the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL's Preseason Week 2.

THEY Aren't Going Anywhere

Kansas City area Hispanic grocery store opens its biggest location yet

El Mercado Fresco, a Kansas City Hispanic grocery chain, now has its largest store yet at 7549 State Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas, with 35,000 sq ft of space.

Today's Tasty Collision

SB I-35 in Clay County reopens after crash involving semi hauling gummy bears

A crash involving a semi truck hauling gummy bears and a dump truck closed part of Interstate 35 in Clay County on Friday morning.

TKC Tacitly Admits Appreciation Of Local Hipsters

Down to vibes: Fans of fellow their musicians form Kansas City dream pop group Silvee

Kansas City's lineup of creative talent plays best when musicians can plug into bands where they're needed most, said Sky Cowdry, describing an inclusive local music scene built on shared resources, and sounds.

Show-Me Gambling Probs Getting Worse

Missouri Gaming Commission awards mobile betting licenses to DraftKings, Circa Sports

DraftKings and Circa Sports will have the ability to operate independently without needing affiliation with an in-state casino or sports team in Missouri

Possibly Today's Most Important Story

Mound City woman says family's beefalo was stolen

A woman in Linn County, Kansas believes her family pet, a Holstein-Buffalo cross, was stolen off their property.

Home Team Inspiration

If the Royals are going down, they're going down fighting

The Royals still care about the season, which makes it easier for me to care with them.

Cutting Out Booze To Trim

Courtney Stodden shows off slimmed down waistline in a bikini

The pinup also shared a note this week about her traumatic past as a teen bride. 'Everything I thought would ruin me ended up making me stronger,' began the wife of movie producer Jared Safier.

Beltway TACO Or Maybe All Of Life Is Compromise . . . 

DC reaches legal settlement with Trump administration over federal police takeover

Washington D.C. reaches agreement with Trump administration after lawsuit over federal takeover of Metropolitan Police Department blocks DEA chief Terry Cole from leadership role.

Terminator Talks Back

Schwarzenegger taunts Newsom with message targeting Dem redistricting push

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has mobilized to fight Gavin Newsom's redistricting push as Democrats aim to counter Trump's Texas congressional map changes.

American City Crackdown

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been charged after a corruption investigation and is accused of defrauding the city while trying to keep her romantic relationship with a police officer a secret, federal prosecutors said Friday.

Scheme Deets Exposed

'Devil in the Ozarks' planned prison escape for months, cited lax security in kitchen, report says

An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison.

Rough Move But Every Visit Is Acknowledges Some Level Of Thoughtfulness  

Far-right Israeli minister taunts jailed Palestinian leader in prison visit

Itamar Ben-Gvir posts video footage showing him making threatening remarks to a gaunt Marwan Barghouti

Drone War Drags On

Ukraine says it has bombed Russian ship carrying drone parts at Caspian port

Attack on cargo vessel more than 500 miles from frontline is show of force before Trump-Putin meeting

What Is It Good For?!?

Men celebrate fourth anniversary of Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan

Thousands gathered for Kabul 'flower showers' while women, banned from the events, staged protests

King Chuck Kinda Has A Point=

King Charles warns of war's 'true cost' at VJ Day's 80th anniversary

Britain's King Charles on Friday released a message commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks the Allied victory over Japan and the end of World War Two, reflecting on current conflicts and warning that the cost of war reaches far beyond battlefields.

Computer Love For Realz

'Girl EDM' artist Ninajirachi wants to have sex with her computer

To celebrate the release of her debut album, I Love My Computer, the Australian artist breaks down her online obsessions - from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon to Wes Anderson

Home Team Comeback Tonight

Royals wriggle out of jam to win 3-1 over White Sox

The Royals get back to .500 on a masterful bullpen performance from John Schreiber, Angel Zerpa, Lucas Erceg, and Carlos Estévez.

Chill New Jobs Coming Soon

South KC hub heats up with $100M+ cold storage investment; logistics site expected to bring 190 jobs - Startland News

A strategic collaboration between Americold and CPKC underscores Kansas City's growing role in advancing cross-border commerce and temperature-controlled logistics, officials said Tuesday, celebrating the grand opening of a 335,000-square-foot Import-Export Hub in South Kansas City.

Stay Cool This Weekend

Kansas City weather: Hazardous heat this weekend

Highs will be in the mid-90s Saturday and Sunday with heat index levels up to 105.

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