Kansas City Gathering: Storm Watch, Pride & Progressive Divisions

Inspired by the angels, we share one more peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Sobering Thoughts

No Alcohol? No Problem. SipSteady founders Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius are elevating KC's mocktail movement-even in our sports stadiums

Despite meeting over margaritas-or maybe thanks to-Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius joined forces, creating SipSteady, a PR agency dedicated solely to promoting zero-proof brands.

Battling Latest Local Blaze

Watch: KCFD crews battle fire that closed Prospect Ave. Sunday evening

A building fire in Kansas City closed down part of Prospect Avenue on Sunday evening.

Pride Debate Redux

Petition calls for Kansas City mayor, 6 council members to be banned from Pride

Online petition reads "Politicians unwilling to fight for LGBTQ+ people... should not be allowed to celebrate or parade with our community."

Supreme Kansas Decision

4 The People: Kansas weighs whether to elect Supreme Court justices

FOX4's John Holt speaks with people on either side of the debate as Kansans weigh whether to elect state supreme court justices.

Artsy Aftermath Down By River

5,000-pound 'Rivercloud' added to Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City

A large sculpture known as the "Rivercloud" was added to Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City on May 29 near the streetcar stop.

Angel Investors Lifted

Victoria's Secret stock may move 13% on earnings release By Investing.com

Victoria's Secret stock may move 13% on earnings release

MAGA Legacy Remains Intact

Trump's Name Won't Be Coming off the Kennedy Center Just Yet, Despite Court Order

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum dodged a question about whether Trump's name would be removed in compliance with a judge's order.

Dems Divided On New Dude

Former Biden aide sounds alarm on Democratic party backing Platner as scandal deepens: 'Dangerous game'

Former Jill Biden press secretary Michael LaRosa says he is "shocked" by Democratic support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, citing Nazi tattoos and vulgar posts.

East Coast Standoff Cont'd

Newark mayor orders curfew around Delaney Hall as protesters, police clash

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) on Sunday ordered a curfew around an immigration detention center in the city where protesters and law enforcement officers have clashed for days. "To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is being implemented, effective immediately.

Progressive Kept Out

Left-wing YouTube pundit Cenk Uygur banned from entering UK

Turkish-American booked to appear at SXSW London has travel authorisation revoked by Shabana Mahmood after concern over comments about Israel and grooming gangs

Cinematic Reversal

A Gen Z YouTube mogul's $10 million horror movie almost beat Star Wars at the box office this weekend | Fortune

"Backrooms," which was directed and co-written by YouTube creator Kane Parsons, stunned Hollywood with $81.5 million in its first three days in theaters.

Bible Backstory Revealed?!?

Spectacular archaeological finds in Turkey shed new light on origins of Christianity

The remarkable discoveries include the best-preserved early image of Jesus discovered near the Turkish city of Iznik

Celeb Good Deeds Captured

See the celebrities & acts that entertained a KC crowd for Big Slick 2026

Homegrown stars like Jason Sudeikis and Paul Rudd were joined by other actors, musicians and performers to raise money for Children's Mercy.

Sunday Stormy Night . . .

Kansas City weather: strong storms could develop Sunday evening and overnight

After widespread rain moved through the Kansas City area overnight, attention turns to isolated storms that could become strong to severe Sunday evening and overnight. Damaging winds and hail are the primary concerns, though not everyone will see a storm.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.