Kansas City Roundup: Amazon From Above, Swiftie Scenery & MAGA WWIII Warning

Near the conclusion of Summer we check in with celeb, fashionista and Insta hottie Demi as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Bezos Above Cowtown

From the sky to your home: Amazon previews 1-hour drone delivery coming to Kansas City

Amazon previewed a 1-hour drone delivery service headed to Kansas City.


Transit Desperately Needed

Blind RideKC user talks importance of transportation services amid KCATA contract negotiations

On Monday, the president and CEO of nonprofit Alphapointe in south KCMO sent a letter of concern to local officials regarding ongoing funding negotiations between the city and the KCATA about funding.


Newsflash: No News!!!

Royals' plans for former Sprint site remain up in the air: 'There is no deal'

The future of the site that is among those the Royals are reportedly eyeing for a future stadium remains unclear, despite talk of potential financial dealmaking.


Show-Me Scary Risk

Health officials confirm Missouri resident has rare 'brain-eating' infection

An adult Missouri resident has been hospitalized after contracting an extremely rare "brain-eating" infection.


Rock Chalk Wonk Talk

A look at local government, church and state, tribute to veterans among events set for Dole Institute this fall

A closer look at how local government succeeds or fails will be part of the fall programming offered at the Dole Institute of Politics on the University of Kansas' West Campus. Joni Wickham - a former chief of staff for Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James - will serve as the Dole Institute Fellow this [...]


Newsflash: Comments Are Mean

How back to school and online comment sections brought out the worst in people

School supply shopping once triggered heated online debates for Sherry Kuehl, exposing the darker side of internet comments over simple parenting topics.



Taylor Talk Tonight

4 Chiefs-Related Takeaways From Taylor Swift on New Heights

More than 1.327 million tuned into Wednesday night's YouTube stream of the New Heights podcast, with special guest Taylor Swift. Here are four main points she d

Demi Rose In Hot Pink Bikini Gives Fans 'Barbie' Vibes

Demi Rose gave fans "Barbie" vibes as she posed in a hot pink bikini that stood out against her glowing tan!


MAGA Sends Warning

Ahead of summit, Trump says Russia will face consequences if Putin won't end Ukraine war

President Trump issued a new threat to punish Russia if it doesn't end the war in Ukraine. It comes two days before a high-stakes summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin. The president also spoke with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who said that Trump agreed to their principles on the best way to try and end the war.


Capital City Grows Frustrated

DC Mayor Bowser changes her tone on Trump as crackdown ramps up | CNN Politics

After Donald Trump won the presidential election, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser flew to Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate to see him.


GOP Double Down

Republicans plan for second 'big, beautiful bill' during private event

(The Center Square) - Only five weeks after the multitrillion-dollar One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law, Republicans are already charting a policy roadmap for another budget reconciliation bill.


Hater Attacks Feds With Hoagie 

Man charged with felony after allegedly whacking federal agent with sandwich amid Trump's DC crime crackdown

Sean Charles Dunn was arrested and charged with felony assault after he allegedly screamed at federal agents in DC then whacked a CBP agent with a sandwich before running off.


Talker Progressively Clowns

Greg Gutfeld: The Democratic Party was 'hijacked' by an 'unhinged' activist class | Fox News Video

'The Five' discusses working-class voters being 'fed up' with Democrats as a historically Democratic labor union reportedly donated to Republicans in the upcoming midterms.

Holy Land War Cont'd

Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead in last 24 hours

The 24-hour death toll was the worst in a week and added to the massive fatalities from the nearly two-year war that has shattered the enclave housing more than 2 million Palestinians.


Greek Tragedy By Way Of Vanity

Couple Dies After Getting Swept Out to Sea While Taking Selfies

A tourist couple have died after they were swept out to sea while taking selfies on a cruise ship in Greece.


Fight To End

Booty battle?!?!? Ailin Perez calls out Norma Dumont after 'Rocky' bails on Noche UFC 3, gets blocked immediately

"Twerk Queen" vs. Dump Truck? Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington's comeback fight is off the table for Noche UFC 3 (Sat., Sept. 13, 2025), as "Rocky" has withdrawn from her scrap against top-ranked contender, Norma Dumont, due to injury. Pennington broke the news on Instagram with a gut-punch statement: "This one's [...]


Aglow For Diva

Kansas City goes orange for Taylor Swift

"Swifties" are getting ready for Wednesday night's "New Heights" episode to see Taylor Swift make her debut on the show.


Another Local Places For Pupper

Raytown opens its first dog park Wednesday with splash pad coming next summer

Raytown opened its first-ever dog park today at Terry Copeland Park, with plans for a splash pad, playground and more facilities to be completed by next summer.


Home Team Timeline

The curtain might be closing on an MLB comeback with Royals for this veteran starter

There may've been a thought after signing with the Royals that he'd make an MLB comeback, the chances of that happening seem a lot thinner for Dallas Keuchel.


Cowtown Critics Rank Classics

KC's cinema scene share our ballots for Best Films of the 21st Century

Here is a selection of favorite movies from the last 25 years, as chosen by some local filmmakers, artists, programmers, and other folks.


Forecast For Tonight . . . 

Kansas City weather: Sunny, warm Thursday ahead before high heat later this week

The First Alert Weather Team has designated Friday, Saturday and Sunday as Alert Days due to the dangerous heat. Heat indexes could reach up to 105.

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