Kansas City Sparkle: Charity, Micro-MAGA, Noriega Deuce & Pipe Line Blame

Just for #TBT we celebrate the longstanding goodness of singer, songwriter, fashion diva and hip shaking hottie Shakira as she fights against the half century mark and inspires our morning peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Big Slick & Then Some

Kansas City Looks to Build On History of Philanthropy

Community leaders hope that this generation of successful Kansas Citians carries on the generosity demonstrated by those who preceded them.


Baller Banquet Waiting Game

1587 Prime, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's Kansas City steakhouse, fully booked ahead of opening

Reservations are filled at 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse co-owned by Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.


Staycation 2025

Labor Day travel costs drop, but many Kansas City residents staying close to home

Labor Day weekend travelers will find relief at gas pumps, hotels and airports this year, with costs down across the board compared to 2024.


Retail District Redux

New food hall coming to Plaza area as part of new growth era

A new food hall is coming to the Plaza area.


Taste Of Better Times

Shatto Milk unveils Blue French Vanilla in tribute to Royals' 2015 championship

Shatto Milk Co. is releasing Blue French Vanilla Milk to honor the Kansas City Royals' 2015 World Series title.


Diva Shares Moment Of Zen

Shakira, 48, shows off her incredible body in metallic pink bikini

Shakira showed off her incredible bikini body while enjoying a relaxing getaway to Cabo, Mexico on Wednesday.


More MAGA Teasing Debuts

'South Park' Mocks Trump's 'Small Penis,' His Bribes From Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook, and His Apple Sex Toy for Satan

'South Park's' new episode mocked Trump's tiny penis and his bribes from Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook.


White House Rebuke Hits Home

Trump administration's newest allegation against political foes: Mortgage fraud

Trump called on a Biden appointee on the Fed Board of Governors, the latest official targeted by the administration, to step down over mortgage fraud allegations.


More Progressively Bad Numbers

'Our Message Sucks': Dems Grumble Over Brutal New Data

Some Democrats are concerned about recent data showing them losing registered voters to Republicans across the nation since 2020, The Hill reported on Thursday.


Don't Mess With MAGA Texas

Trump celebrates 'big' Texas victory that could bolster GOP majority and more top headlines

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Everybody Against Nepo Honcho

"Attacked from within": Health workers rage against RFK Jr.

The attack on CDC headquarters is leading federal health workers to go public with their grievances.


Meet New Noriega?!?

U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as tension soars between Trump and Maduro regime over cartel accusations

The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.


Holy Land Tunes Out Globe

Israel bombards Gaza City after launching new offensive in defiance of global outrage

Israel said Wednesday its military had entered the first stages of a planned assault on the city, a campaign it begins while clashing publicly with major Western powers.


Old School Indictment

Ukrainian man arrested over Nord Stream pipeline attacks

A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Italy on suspicion of coordinating the 2022 attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, German prosecutors said on Thursday, marking a breakthrough in an episode that sharpened tensions between Russia and the West.


Hard Time Redux

Menendez brothers face parole hearings as they seek release after three decades

Erik and Lyle Menendez, sentenced to life over 1989 killings of parents, eligible for parole after judge's May decision


Inside Job?!?

Peruvian woman accused of smuggling drugs in sex toy in Bali

The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.


Suburbs Off Track

Olathe residents fed up with trains causing traffic

OLATHE, Kan. - If you live or work in Olathe, you're probably aware of how frequently trains pass by throughout the day. Traffic congestion at railroad crossings can be a pain for drivers. The City of Olathe has now secured federal funding for a railroad crossing study that could lead to improvements.


Happy Rock Finds Transit Replacement

New ride service to replace IRIS in Gladstone, will cost $3 per ride

The City of Gladstone announced on Wednesday that it will use a new door-to-door ride service to replace IRIS, its current ride service.


New Local Traditions Emerge

Kansas City's First Vietnamese Cafe Celebrates Three Years in Columbus Park - Northeast News

Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief Columbus Park's Café Cà Phê celebrated three years in business on Saturday, Aug. 16 at its location, 916 E. Fifth St.


Savor Switcheroo

Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard owner handing off Kansas City shop after 3 decades

Since taking over as the owner of Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard in 1996, Betty Bremser has turned the Brookside ice cream shop into one of Kansas City's most iconic sweet treat destinations. Now, she is selling Foo's to two former employees.


Katie's Forecast For Now

A normal, warm summer day with decreasing humidity

Some rain is possible this weekend

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