Kansas City Highlights: Political Deals & Reconciliation

For anybody hanging with us late night or early morning this weekend, we're sharing more than a bit of our reading inspired yet again by the legacy of fashion icon & social hottie Jordan as we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Home Team Comeback Underway

Royals win convincingly over the White Sox, 6-2

They've won four of five on the homestand and are back over .500 for the first time since June 10.

Show-Me Legal Weed Restart

Man previously convicted of marijuana crime opens Missouri's 1st micro-dispensary in Platte City

Microlicenses are part of a social equity program to help disenfranchised business owners enter the cannabis industry.

Inferno Near Corridor

House fire off Ward Parkway and 76th Street

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Kansas City Fire Department.

Faith Community Checks Facts

KCK archdiocese temporarily removes priest while allegations are investigated

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has temporarily removed a priest after allegations arose. Investigations by law enforcement and the church are ongoing.

Local History Well-Remembered

Kansas City commemorates Civil War Day at John Wornall House

Today marks Civil War Day in Kansas City, where visitors can explore the historical significance of the John Wornall House and Museum, a site central to the Battle of Westport.

The Last We Heard From Jordan/Ina

Bayern's 'sexiest fan' offered to chauffeur Marco Reus if he quit Dortmund

Marco Reus never made the jump from Borussia Dortmund to Bayern Munich like many others - despite being given a tempting offer to do so by a German glamour model

MAGA Deals With Vlad

Trump tells Zelenskiy that Putin wants more of Ukraine, urges Kyiv make a deal

Volodymyr Zelenskiy flies to Washington on Monday under heavy U.S. pressure to agree to a swift end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Holy Land Hot Mess Underway

Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza as Israelis urge mass protest over war

Israel says it is preparing to move Palestinians from combat zones to southern Gaza as plans move ahead for a military offensive in some of the territory's most populated areas.

Progressive Angst All Over Again

'Fight the Trump Takeover': Protesters set to rally against GOP redistricting push

"Trump is trying to steal the 2026 election by rigging the system and changing electoral maps," the event's website states. "We are fighting back."

EPIC Emerald City Gem Swipe

Thieves steal $2 million in jewelry from Seattle store in just 90 seconds

The thieves were armed with bear spray and a Taser, and shattered the building's glass doors before ransacking display cases.

Royal New Beginnings 

William and Kate set to move to new Berkshire home

Kensington Palace says the Prince and Princess of Wales will move to Forest Lodge later in the year.

Catholic Tech For Faithful 

Pope Leo XIV to hold his first digital encounter with young US Catholics - Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV will hold his first digital encounter with some 15,000 young people during the National Catholic Youth Conference, who hail from Catholic ...

Teachable Moments For KC

371: CEO Shares Upcoming Programs, Exhibitions for Museum of Kansas City - Northeast News

On this week's episode of Women Speak - a segment on Northeast Newscast - hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Museum of Kansas City, Anna Marie Tutera to continue our series on women in education.

Grigs Gives Us Good Info

Extreme heat grips Kansas City metro; relief, rain chances coming midweek

Dangerous heat continues to grip the Kansas City metro and much of the Midwest, with a heat advisory in effect through Monday evening.

Apropos for any time for oldheads like TKC, Steve Winwood's Higher Love is the song for the weeknd inspiration and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.