Kansas City Link Pool: Local Conventions, Town Halls & Throw Outs

Right now the good life of hottie billionaire biz lady & Insta hottie Kylie inspires our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Let Her Cook . . .  

Lady Pitmasters Work to Break Barbecue's Gender Stereotypes

Veronica Scroggins, a Kansas City, Missouri, pitmaster, is one of the Black women challenging convention in the barbecue world.


Trust The Science OR Don't

Urban legend says the 'Tonganoxie Split' protects Kansas City from tornadoes. Is it real?

A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes. Experts are mixed on its existence - and what causes it - but locals say otherwise.


Debatable Dead-Tree Journalism

Harrison Butker is No. 3 on list of NFL's sexiest players; three Chiefs in top 35

Kansas City Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker ranks No. 3 in Lineups' sexiest NFL players list, with teammates Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes also featured.


Local La Migra Tipping Point

'Civil rights movement for Latinos in the US', immigration leaders say at KC UnidosUS discussion

Immigration concerns are at the forefront of the UnidosUS conference.


More Local MAGA Cuts

KC-area foster care nonprofit reeling after $1.3M in cuts: 'Most devastating year'

Kansas City-based FosterAdopt Connect faces a $1.3M funding loss, impacting foster families and services in Missouri and Kansas. Learn more about the crisis.


Everybody Against Exec?!?

'The sooner the better': Some in Jackson County eager for Frank White recall election

In an order Monday morning, Judge Marty W. Seaton set the new Frank White recall election date for Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.


Cowtown Now Hiring Feds

KC picked to lead new national hiring program

Spotlight Cities helps connect laid-off federal employees with city jobs.


Voice Over Excellence Talks Local Music Legacy . . . 

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman helping to bring the story of the blues to Kansas City

The iconic Morgan Freeman is partnering with the Kansas City Symphony to bring the soulful blues sound to the heart of America through Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience. KMBC 9 spoke with Freeman about what the music means to him.


Celeb Luxury Fashion Statement

Inside half a million dollar a week luxury superyacht Kylie Jenner chose to travel to Europe on

Tis the summer of superyachts, and taking the crown this year is Kylie Jenner, with her quarter-of-a-million-dollar boat, as Rihanna and Jeff Bezos also chose the life of luxury


MAGA Shares Lukewarm Endorsement Of Deuce

Trump says JD Vance would be 'probably favored' for 2028 Republican presidential nomination

Trump says Vice President JD Vance would probably be favored to secure the 2028 Republican presidential nomination during Fox News interview at Olympics task force event.


Exit Strategy ALMOST Explained

Texas Democrats walked out to block the GOP. How well has the tactic worked before?

Dozens of Texas Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting map, facing potentially steep consequences. Lawmaker walkouts have had mixed success in the past - so what is there to gain?


Democratic Party Boo Birds Backfire?!?

A Republican got jeered at a townhall. He plans to hold more.

Many lawmakers are skipping rowdy town halls this August. But Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood said, "You got to put yourself in the town square if you want to be a member of Congress."


Not Much Hope For Eastern Europe

Trump's envoy Witkoff meets Putin as ceasefire deadline looms

Despite President Trump's threat of sweeping sanctions, expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted.


Today's Holy Land Disaster

Twenty killed after trucks overturn in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says

Four commercial trucks were looted in central Gaza along unsafe roads controlled by Israel, private contractor says.


Throwing It Out There . . . 

'Not funny': sex toy tossed on WNBA court for second time this week

A sex toy landed on the court during a Sky-Valkyries game in Chicago, the second such incident this week. Players called the act immature and dangerous


QB Offers Rough Critique 

Patrick Mahomes finally tells Chiefs fans what the rest of us knew all along

Patrick Mahomes' self-assessment should put the NFL on high alert.


About This Week's Warmup

Kansas City weather: Hotter and more humid for the rest of the week

Tuesday evening will be clear and warm with lows in the upper 60s before the heat returns for the rest of the week.

Marshmello x AR/CO - Worlds Apart is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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