Kansas City Kick: Local Care Controversy & Political Meetups

Right now we take the weekend to recover yet still have some time to recognize pop diva hottie Charli by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

No Discounting Optimism

Kansas City tourism organizers remain confident in World Cup turnout despite hotel booking concerns

Kansas City tourism administrators are standing by projections that the metro could welcome 650,000 visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as hotel bookings in the region have not yet met early expectations.

Happy Rock Mom's Day Antithesis

Planned Parenthood health center reopens in Gladstone

Planned Parenthood Great Plains announced Friday its Gladstone health center reopened this week. The health center is now located at 2920 NE 60th St. in Gladstone.

Baller Tradition Cont'd

Missouri vs Kansas Border War Showdown set for primetime on FOX4

The Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers will face off in a primetime showdown on FOX4 on Friday, Sept. 11 for the Border War Showdown

Medical Aftermath

Kansas City family frustrated with 'lack of care' for seizure patient

A Kansas City man is frustrated with what he calls a "lack of care" for his children's mother while at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Local Retail Revial?!?

Oak Park Mall wants local makers shut out by Painted Tree's closure to find new home alongside national retailers

"We know shoppers love discovering local makers," said Oak Park's Karla Rocker Engel, "and at the same time, much of our traffic is driven by well‑known national brands. Our goal is to bridge that gap by giving local businesses the opportunity to tap into that built‑in audience and benefit from the incredible foot traffic our mall generates."

Diva Does Alt.

Charli XCX Goes Full "Rock Music" in Video for New Song

The track arrives alongside a black-and-white visual directed by Aidan Zamiri

MAGA Meets Far East

Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing this week knowing that Xi holds all the cards | Simon Tisdall

The US president will be counting on China to influence Iran and help him out of his latest mess. But the price may be high - including for Taiwan, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Tragic Teachable Moment

College Students Are Still Finding New Ways to Marginalize Jews on Campus | National Review

New School administrators must hold the line against attempts to cut off Jewish communal life.

Former Deuce Cries Foul

Harris accuses Trump allies of trying to 'rig' 2026 midterms after Virginia court tosses redistricting measure

Kamala Harris claims Virginia Supreme Court ruling on redistricting "gives a boost" to Trump's effort to "rig the 2026 elections" and attack voting rights.

Vlad Talks End Game

Vladimir Putin suggests Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Russian president damns western support that has allowed Ukraine to hold out and asks for talks with Gerhard Schröder in remarks after diminished Victory Day parade

Flying Nun Regrets

Sally Field Says This TV Show Made Her Unemployable

The actress, 79, credited Nicholson with ending a drought in her career.

Conventional Turnabout

Kissing Ass At Miki Agrawal's Butt-Con

Less of a conference than a start-up party, pegged vaguely to butt stuff, the event took place on the sweaty fourth floor of midtown high-rise.

Cowtown Concert Kickoff

Sporting KC announces 'Soccer Capital Summer' concert series

Sporting Kansas City has announced the "Soccer Capital Summer" series, a summer-long celebration of live music, soccer, and fan experiences

Grigs Offers Mom's Day Outlook

Spotty rain showers Sunday morning

Clearing skies and nice by mid afternoon Sunday

Charli xcx - Rock Music was the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.