Kansas City Resplendent: Local Kicks, Recognition & La Migra Unmasked

Right now, just for the real ones we celebrate the work of angel Karlie along with yet another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Artsy Ahead Of Autumn

Thousands attend 94th annual Plaza Art Fair at Kansas City's Country Club Plaza

Today is the last day of the Plaza Art Fair, a popular event that brings hundreds of thousands to Kansas City's Country Club Plaza every year.

Tragic Double Take

Man walking on Interstate 35 hit by cars twice, seriously injured

The man was hospitalized with serious injuries, MSHP said.

Lady Soccer Streaking

Record-breaking KC Current wins NWSL Shield with five games to spare

The Kansas City Current has won the National Women's Soccer League Shield, the trophy given annually to the team that tops the league's regular season standings

Local News Comedy Celebrated

Dave Jorgenson makes the news fun on TikTok. He got his start at Shawnee Mission North

When Overland Park-raised journalist Dave Jorgenson was hired at The Washington Post, reaching a younger audience was his mission. So he created the newspaper's TikTok, dressed up in costumes, and delivered the headlines in a different way. He spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about how he got his start, and his new company Local News International.

Cowtown BBQ Crowning

The Whopper makes waves in Australia with its nod to Kansas City BBQ

ansas City's friends down under are making headlines with their nod to KC BBQ.

Angel Earns Good Life

Karlie Kloss welcomes third child with husband Joshua Kushner

The 33-year-old supermodel - who announced that she was pregnant with her third child back in March - welcomed the little one to the world earlier this week on Thursday.

MAGA Power Moves Ahead

Trump urges justice department to prosecute political opponents

The president expresses frustration that "nothing is being done" and calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his opponents.

La Migra Unmasked?!?

California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations | CNN

California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business under a bill that was signed Saturday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and swiftly denounced by Trump administration officials.

Progressively Bad Comparison

Jasmine Crockett Compares Charlie Kirk To 'Confederate Relics' On CNN: 'I'm Not Honoring That'

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett likened Charlie Kirk to a "confederate" on Sunday as she attempted to justify voting against a resolution honoring him.

Holy Land Hot Mess Declared

U.K, Canada and Australia formally recognize Palestine as a state

The announcements Sunday marked a significant shift in foreign policy and a step away from the countries' alignment with the United States. Several other European nations and U.S. allies were set to follow suit this week at the United Nations General Assembly.

World War Vlad Awaits . . . 

Russia shifts from talk to action, targeting NATO homeland amid fears of global war

NATO faces increased Russian testing through gray-zone tactics as Trump warns the Ukraine war could lead to World War III with Moscow.

Come To Jesus Moment . . . 

Pope Leo has a Jerry Maguire moment on sex abuse

Pope Leo XIV made two points, which, frankly, many Catholics probably have thought at one point or another, but which most of us have become too gun-shy to pronounce.

Possum Trot Precursor . . . 

William Mulkey: The pioneer who helped shape Kansas City's early stories

"He was there well before Kansas City was even a thought."

Soggy Sunday Night Ahead

First Warn Forecast: First Warn for Sunday storms, rain chances heighten by midweek

Heat is out, rain is in. Expect plenty of precipitation throughout Sunday and the work week.

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