Kansas City Illuminated: Tribute, Debate & Sun Sets On Sundance

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Kansas City community members gather for Charlie Kirk vigil at Mill Creek Park

Members of the Kansas City community gathered Tuesday night at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, for a vigil for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Courthouse Decision Underway

Jackson County recall election: Early voting starts in race over Frank White's leadership

Early voting is now open in Jackson County's recall election of Executive Frank White. Voters cite property taxes, Royals stadium talks and leadership as key issues.

Hipster Day Trip?!?

'We need to have access for everyone': Irene H. Ruiz Library expands Spanish resources for growing Westside

The Irene H. Ruiz library, named after community leader Irene Ruiz, carries on her legacy of making Spanish-language materials widely available.

Latest Party Time Complaint

Black KC Power & Light employee says he was discriminated against and fired

He worked in the KC Power & Light District for years, and said in a lawsuit that he and other Black employees were treated unfairly by white supervisors.

31st Street Illuminated

KCTV Tower Will Light Back Up (For Good) on September 18 - IN Kansas City Magazine

After 20 years of darkness, KCTV Tower will soon light up every night. The first lighting is Thursday at 9 p.m. KCTV5's 1,042-foot transmission tower-the tallest freestanding structure in Kansas City-lit Kansas City from its post near Penn Valley Park from 1956 to 2004. In August, the city announced it would receive a new lighting...

Double Fashion Fit Display

Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber flash their chests in plunging tops

Best friends Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber got together to create a brief video touting their respective lip liners.

MAGA Protest Amid Royal Visit

Photos: Activists beam Trump, Epstein images onto U.K. castle during president's visit

Four people were arrested "on suspicion of malicious communication," British police said.

G-Man Argues With Congress

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Sen. Adam Schiff at contentious hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.

MAGA Double Take

Bondi clarifies: "Hate speech" won't be prosecuted

She sought to clarify her comments Thursday in which she said the Justice Department would "absolutely target you, go after you, if you are targeting anyone with hate speech."

Far East Agrees To Terms

China says US TikTok deal a 'win-win', will review app's technology and IP transfers

China on Wednesday called the framework deal reached in Madrid to switch short-video app TikTok to U.S.-controlled ownership a "win-win" and said it would review TikTok's technology exports and intellectual property licensing, in a state media editorial.

Cinematic Icon Fades Out

Robert Redford Remembered: How Hollywood's Golden Boy Used His Star Power to Boost Indies and Launch the Sundance Film Festival

Robert Redford was instrumental to two revolutions: the New Hollywood revival of the 1970s and the independent film boom of the 1990s.

More Than Handful Of Debate

Nancy Mace Melts Down After Colleague Mentions 'Boob Jobs'

The South Carolina lawmaker sparred with California's Sara Jacobs on the House floor.

Dragging Fans To Loop

Ginger Minj dishes on her all-star win and upcoming Hokus Pokus Live! performance in KC

Catching up with RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars own Ginger Minj ahead of the Hokus Pokus Live! show at the Midland.

Cowtown Climate Shifts Again

Tuesday is the last day over 90 degrees; storms possible in the evening around the metro

Wednesday and Thursday are First Alert Weather Impact Days due to the higher possibility for rain and storms.

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