We hinted at it last week but this week actress, producer and fashionista hottie Syd was all the rage and inspires our latest look at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.
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Cowtown Paths Decay
Metro homeowners dealing with crumbling driveways reveal possible nationwide problem
FOX4 has uncovered a nationwide problem after Kansas City metro homeowners asked us to help them with their crumbling driveways.
Today's Retail Comeback
'They shop very hard': Early birds snap up tax-free school supplies
Missouri's tax-free weekend is just one of the ways to save money before the school year starts. From Friday through Sunday, it means customers don't have to pay taxes for back-to-school items.
Show-Me Downturn 2025
All Missouri metro areas saw unemployment increases in June
All eight of Missouri's metropolitan areas experienced higher unemployment rates in June than a month before, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that is not seasonally adjusted. n comparison to a year earlier, the jobless rate also increased in all of those metro areas. St.
Kickoff For The Dotte
Wyandotte County task force gives update on readiness for World Cup
Thursday night the Mayor's World Cup Readiness Task Force laid out its vision to ensure Wyandotte County is ready to promote businesses and welcome visitors.
Hipsters Tune Into Gentrification
Westside bar XO HiFi pairs music to cocktails for a first class listening experience
Xo Hifi Lounge // Photo by Ivywild Visuals Music can be a tough beast to tame in the bar and restaurant space. Plenty of places serve up background music or loud, in-your-face jams to encourage you out on the floor. For XO HiFi in the Westside neighborhood, the music is the central focus.
All The Rage . . .
The ad campaign that launched a thousand critiques: Sydney Sweeney's jeans
One topic dominated online conversation this week: the American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. We break down why people are so worked up about it.
Veep Defends Good Jeans
Vance hits critics of Sydney Sweeney ad campaign
Vice President Vance mocked critics of an American Eagle jeans ad featuring Sydney Sweeney in an interview published Friday, blaming Democrats for public discourse arguing the commercial endorses eugenics. "So you have a pretty girl doing a jeans ad and they can't help but freak out.
Prez Trump Investigation Turnabout
Office of Special Counsel launches investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency, is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged political violations of the Hatch Act
GOP Against MAGA Moves
Republicans slam Trump's firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief
President claimed that recently released figures showing jobs slowdown were 'rigged' to make him look bad
Legal Push Back Favors Migrants
Court limits Trump's asylum crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border
The ruling centers on a proclamation issued by President Trump just hours after he returned to the White House in January, ordering the closure of the asylum system.
Dox Divide GOP
2028 Republicans pick sides on Epstein Files
MAGA influencers are watching closely to see who's with them and against them.
Holy Land Tragedy Cont'd
In Gaza, more Palestinians are killed while waiting for food aid
Dozens of Palestinians were killed, many while waiting for food aid, amid a deepening starvation crisis and despite Israeli assurances of a humanitarian pause in some areas of the territory.
Eastern Europe Attack Today
Ukraine says it hit Russian targets including refinery and airfield
STORY: :: Ukraine says it hit Russian oil facilities as well as a military airfield and electronics factory :: August 2, 2025:: Novokuybyshevsk, Russia:: Penza, RussiaEyewitness video released on Saturday (August 2) shows an explosion near a Russian oil facility in Novokuybyshevsk, Russia.
Celebrating MAGA Momentum
Exclusive--Sen. Markwayne Mullin: Trump Running in 'Overdrive' and Setting the Pace for Us All
President Donald Trump is running in "overdrive" and setting the pace for all of Congress, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said.
Diddy Do It?!?
Trump says Sean 'Diddy' Combs's past comments make pardoning him 'more difficult'
They partied together and called each other friends in the past, but in 2020 Combs said Trump should be 'banished'
Breath Of Fresh Air Down There
I Tried Viral Oral Sex Mints, and Was Surprised When They Actually Worked
I tried Flintts Mints, the viral lozenges designed to make your mouth water-and yes, they improved my sex life. Here's my honest review.
Newspaper Discovers Humidity
Has Kansas City's summer felt hotter than usual? Here's why
Kansas City's summer heat feels worse due to humidity. Experts cite Bermuda High and climate change for this oppressive weather.
Ballers Impress Gamers
6 Chiefs players are rated at 90 or above in 'Madden 26'
Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones top the list of Kansas City players in this season's edition of the popular 'Madden 26' video game.
Carby Golden Ghetto Debut
New KC bagel, coffee and breakfast sandwich shop with large following now open
A new restaurant loved in Johnson County and the Overland Park Farmers Market opened in Brookside, offering bagels.
Another Meth Town Stop
Preparations underway for new Wally's Travel Center in Independence
Neighbors near Interstate 70 and Noland Road are getting ready to welcome Wally's Travel Center to their neighborhood.
Weather Or Not . . .
Cool with poor air quality in KC today
Cool temperatures and poor air quality are back today. An Air Quality Alert will remain in effect through today.
Dom Dolla - “Dreamin” ft. Daya is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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