Kansas City Jump: Local Tribute, MAGA Vaxx & New Contenders

Right now we start our morning inspired by the energy of actress, producer & Insta hottie Syd as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Our Front Porch Over Time

Union Station unveils new history exhibit 'Connecting Kansas City - Past and Future'

The exhibit highlights 155 years of Kansas City transportation history, beginning with the horse car in 1870 to today's newest addition of the streetcar.

Housing Hot Mess Cont'd

Independence neighborhood left with unfinished homes, code violations

At least 18 unfinished homes in Regency Heights remain stalled as lawsuits, liens and code violations mount against developer Rob Clifton and Clifton Homes.

Sharing Weather Spin

Reed Timmer, the internet's top tornado chaser, takes KC audience inside the storm

Kansas City was the first stop in storm chaser Reed Timmer's "Dominate the Storm" speaking tour, which will run through this fall.

Serving Golden Ghetto

Ravin' Ramen

Saap Noodles the name of Adison's noodle shop, where you will find both Laos and Thai dishes in the corner of the Lenexa Public Market.

Local Survival Story

New chapter on the horizon for popular café in Northeast KC

A café and hangout spot in a historic Kansas City, Missouri neighborhood has had questions surrounding the locks on its doors; it hasn't been open for two months now.

Actress Punches Up . . . 

Sydney Sweeney lands a knockout at TIFF with 'Christy,' stoking Oscar buzz

Sydney Sweeney came to the Toronto International Film Festival wanting to talk about her film "Christy," not her American Eagle ad campaign.

MAGA Health Check

Trump breaks from RFK on vaccines: "Pure and simple, they work"

RFK Jr. has faced widespread criticism for his recent round of vaccine mandates.

NextGen Political Differences

Young Democrats want to unseat their elders. Young Republicans are happy to wait

More than 20 Democrats under age 40 are vying for Congress, while on the GOP side, party organizers can point to only one. Young Republicans say it's a sign of how they're rallying behind the party.

Beltway Tragedy Postscript

2 teens arrested in congressional intern's fatal shooting

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, of Granby, Massachusetts, was fatally shot on the night of June 30.

American Rice Patties Arrive

The Floods Kept Coming. He Needed to Grow a Crop That Would Thrive in Water - or to Quit.

One Illinois man's decadeslong fight to convert his fields into rice paddies demonstrates how it's possible to bring diversity to the Corn Belt, but improbable so long as federal farm policy remains focused on soybeans and corn.

Holy Land & Harm's Way

Israel expands operations in Gaza City; tells famine-stricken residents to move to safe zone

Israel's army has urged Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a designated humanitarian area in the south. Meanwhile, an ailing Palestinian toddler recovers in Italy.

Vlad Bets On Destruction

Putin wagers Ukraine's army will break before his economy does

The Russian leader's bet explains why he is evading President Trump's push for a deal.

El Papa Offers Tribute

Pope prepares to canonise London-born teenager nicknamed 'God's influencer'

Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 and built websites to spread Catholic message, to become first millennial saint

Operation Rocketman Exposed

Trump says he doesn't know 'anything' about reported violent, failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea

The president claimed Friday that he had not heard about a report that detailed a classified 2019 SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea.

Actor Shares Strange Requests

Charlie Sheen on How a Drug Dealer Helped Save His Life and Wanting a 'Two and a Half Men' Reunion: 'It Would Be a Gift to the Fans'

Charlie Sheen opens up about how his drug dealer helped save his life and wanting a "Two and Half Men" reunion with Jon Cryer.

Internets Cinderella Shares Nasty Deets 

Exclusive | Porn star Molly Little went from being homeless to making $200K a month - and being paid to attend Hollywood sex parties

Porn star Molly Little went from being homeless to making $200,000 a month on OnlyFans, with her biggest tipper gifting her $300,000 in the last year alone.

Home Team Hangs On

Royals win 2-1 but hold your breath for Bobby Witt Jr

Maikel Garcia hit a homer, but Witt exited the game after the sixth inning with an injury.

Ripping Up Waldo The Right Way

Shredding and recycling event planned for Waldo area

Urban Ranger Corps will host their annual cleanout event at the parking lot of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church

Wildcat Tech Debuts

KC startups graduate K-State accelerator, earning equity-free cash, greater conviction

A trio of Kansas City-built ventures - from sports apparel and mental health solutions for young athletes to tech that uses autonomous drones and 3D vision AI - were among the Kansas businesses earning funding through an eight-week accelerator at Kansas State University.

Kingdom Honored Down By River

Unpacking the person that is Jeff Parson, creator of treasured Riverside yard art

Speaking with the face behind Fearless Jack Rabbit Art, Jeff Parson, to discuss his uncanny path to creating some of the city's unique art.

Local Forecast For Now . . . 

Sunny, dry and slightly warmer this weekend

Morning fog lifts, leaving us with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s today.

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