Kansas City Pop-Up: Triumph On Troost, Democracy Burns & MAGA Meetup

Once again we focus on producer, activist & Insta hottie Siri as we take another quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Paths Of Retail Glory?!?

Mayor, community members participate in Troost Equity Walk

The 10-mile walk is designed as a way to engage with community members and assess ongoing development and work along the Troost corridor.

Golden Ghetto Regret?!?

Lenexa shouldn't be proud its police didn't help with immigration raid | Opinion

Refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not a principled stand - it's a political posture. | Opinion

Tragedy To The East

Motorbike driver dies in wrong-way crash in Independence

A motorbike driver died in a crash Thursday night after Independence police say they rode the wrong way on U.S. 24 Highway before they were ejected from the bike.

Privacy Life Lesson

'We want to warn parents': A warning about dangers of oversharing kids' back-to-school photos online

Police share tips in a warning to parents about dangers of oversharing kids' back-to-school photos online

JoCo Good Deeds Needed

Overland Park's Golden Scoop ice cream shop asking for community's help as it faces costly repair

A place that scoops the sweet has experienced something sour: The Golden Scoop, an ice cream shop that employs people with disabilities, is facing a costly repair that it can't afford.

Siri Asks Most Important Question Of All . . . 

How moist is your pen*s? Here's how a Pornhub creator rates manhoods

A new Netflix documentary has shed light on the darker side of Pornhub, and what it's really like to be a sex worker and content creator.

MAGA Meetup Right Now

Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here's what to know

President Trump had pledged to use his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin to broker a deal. But he's been vague about potential outcomes from his Friday summit.

Progressive Sabotage?!? 

Democrats are fighting fire with fire over redistricting - but will democracy burn?

Trump's plan to boost Republican House seats in the midterms through gerrymandering has provoked a reaction

Left Coast Guv Successfully Trolled

Democrats Fume over Federal Agents Gathering for Immigration Raid

Federal agents were reportedly gathering for an immigration raid outside a press conference with California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles.

Going Deutsch To Gaza?!?

Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in Gaza amid outcry over Netanyahu plan

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany won't authorize exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice."

Planning Peace For Europe

Mapping Ukraine's frontlines and ceasefire scenarios

Kyiv has rejected ceding territory seized by Russia to secure a ceasefire.

Meet Familiar New Media Bosses?!?

Taylor Swift's chat with the Kelces on 'New Heights' marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Taylor Swift's talk with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason Kelce on the "New Heights" podcast is a milestone moment for the two decade-old media format.

Heartfelt Local Serving

Cafe Corazon Offers New Tastes and Flavors in Brookside

There are many, many places to get coffee and other beverages in the Brookside/Waldo area, so what's different about the newest spot, Cafe Corazon? This is a cafe where you experience "cultural coffee"--a wide variety of blends and flavors based on the owner's Latin American roots. Here you can try unique, tasty drink combinations...

Temps Rise Today . . . 

Kansas City weather: Hot weekend ahead; heat indexes could reach 105

A stretch of Alert Days lies ahead in Kansas City due to the incoming high heat and humidity.

Elley Duhé - Body Talk is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.