Kansas City Sparkle: Swiftie Takes, Socialism Convo & MAGA Summit

Tonight Tay-Tay gives us a lot to think about by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Midtown Show Goes On . . . 

Historic Warwick Theater reopens in Kansas City following devastating fire

Last year, the historic Warwick Theatre was damaged in a devastating fire. That same month, thieves broke into the building multiple times.

Golden Ghetto Grows

Kill Creek Park to become Johnson County's largest park with expansion onto former ammunition plant land

Kill Creek Park will expand from 900 to 3,000 acres on former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant land, becoming Johnson County's largest park once cleanup is completed in 2028.

Today's JoCo Burning Sensation

Mexican restaurant, bookstore in Overland Park damaged in early-morning fire

A Mexican restaurant, Torreador, and a bookstore were damaged in a fire Aug. 14 on Floyd Street in Overland Park, KS, the fire department said.

Barrio Accommodations 

Former St. Paul School of Theology Campus Sees Affordable Housing Complex Completion - Northeast News

Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief 50 new affordable housing units have expanded the Blue Valley neighborhood at the intersection of Hardesty Avenue and Truman Road (1616 Hardesty Ave.), signifying the completion of an over 11-year project in the making for Guadalupe Centers.

Local Social Media Aftermath

What really happens when a restaurant goes viral? Here were the highs and lows for Aurora Cafe & Bakery:

Aurora Bakery & Cafe team // Photo courtesy Kerianne Nunez Monica Melber sat in her car to film her haul after a visit to Aurora Cafe & Bakery in Overland Park. Specifically showing off the crème brûlée conchita, she proclaims, "This would be my last meal."

Swiftie Swagger-Jacking?!?

Did Taylor Swift copy an A-list pop star's iconic look?

For the artwork, the 35-year-old pop star donned a rhinestone bra, fringed arm bands, and a bedazzled nude thong which seemed familiar

Moment For MAGA . . . 

Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit

President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.

Social Call For Socialism?!?

Obama's newly revealed call to Zohran Mamdani 'normalizes' socialist NYC mayoral contender for wary Democrats

Former President Barack Obama's newly revealed call with mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is a nod that could help the socialist more palatable to panicking high-level Democrats, insiders tell The Post.

Papers Please . . . 

Trump wants to use traffic stops to target undocumented immigrants

"Yeah, I think that's going to happen all over the country," Trump said.

Sammy Hater Sent Packing

Pam Bondi fires Justice Department employee accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent - WTOP News

A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in D.C. has been fired from his job at the Justice Department.

Storm Is Coming

Erin may be the first real test of America's hurricane readiness under Trump

Forecasts are better than ever, and far more vulnerable than they should be.

First Lady Fights Back

Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over Epstein claim

The first lady's lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden's son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.

Holy Land Divide . . . 

Israel announces a settlement project that critics say will effectively cut the West Bank in two

Israel's far-right finance minister says a contentious new settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is going ahead, a project that Palestinians and rights groups worry will scuttle plans for a future Palestinian state by effectively cutting the West Bank into two separate parts.

Eastern Europe War Redux

Looking back on key moments of the war in Ukraine

As President Trump is just hours away from his meeting with Russian President Putin, NBC News' Richard Engel takes a look back on key moments from the three-and-a-half years of the war in Ukraine.

World Of Hurt . . . 

Pilot arrested upon landing in Chilean Antarctica says he remains stuck after case suspended

Ethan Guo was accused of illegally landing in a Chilean territory in Antarctica in June.

I'm Certain It Was Horrible

Holly Madison Is Talking About Hugh Hefner Again & How Much She Hated The Times They Would Have Group Sex

Holly Madison, the former Playboy Playmate and girlfriend of the late Hugh Hefner, is back talking about one of her favorite subjects. That is, of course, her disgust for the Playboy founder.

It Hasn't Hurt Him So Far

10 Biggest Questions: Can the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes master deep passing?

Can the Kansas City Chiefs' superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes hold up his end of the deep passing game the team wants in 2025?

JoCo For Good Cause

Overland Park theatre to host fundraiser for chef Shaun Brady

Less than a year after the death of Brookside chef Shaun Brady, the community is coming together to support his family through a special film screening at a local theater.

Hipster Revisits Memories

Lollapalooza 2025: Bringing Energy & Inspiration Back to KC

Bridge writer Sydney Goldberg reflects on her experience at one of the country's biggest music festivals, and how to bring some of those ideas to KC live music events.

Exceptionally Cruel Local Scammers

Blind metro man scammed looking for emotional support puppy

FOX4 Problem Solvers: Kansas City blind looking for emotional support dog scammed out of hundreds of dollars. GoFundMe for Johnny Turange

Summer Dog Daze Ahead

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.

Billboard UK/US hit for 94/55 The Pretenders - I'll Stand By You is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.