Kansas City Link Pool: Local Wild Life & Drone Wars

Inspired by fashionista Jules we pick up just a few more items by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Captivity Crossing

New-and-improved giraffe habitat opens at Kansas City Zoo

Giraffe Crossing is officially open! The Kansas City Zoo's new-and-improved giraffe complex means visitors can see them year-round.

Kansas Politico Trending

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab selects running mate in race for governor

TOPEKA - Secretary of State Scott Schwab has revealed his choice for lieutenant governor. Schwab made an announcement that Representative Ken Rahjes (R-House District 110) will be joining him...

Show-Me Improvement?!?

'Making St. Louis safe again': FBI violent crime crackdown a 'huge shot in the arm' for local police

The FBI and police from the St. Louis region have removed dozens of dangerous fugitives from the streets, showcasing the power of federal resources to fight crime. The two-week crackdown called O...

About Digs In The Dotte

Future of KCK apartment complex up in the air

The Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority is monitoring whether the 302-unit Wyandotte Towers complex is nearly obsolete.

Lady Ballers Stay Winning

Kansas City's women's football team fundraising for trip to the playoffs

KC Glory, Kansas City's all-women football team, is on a winning streak, but they need some help to get to their next goal.

Today's Celeb Fashion Statement

JuliaCavanagh - FHM

From small-town farm girl to social media sensation. Get to know the stunning Australian model, fashionista and influencer on the rise... Hey Julia, great photo shoot. Tell us a bit about yourself. Thanks! I grew up on a farm about 20 minutes out of the small town of Bowral (about 1.5 hours from Sydney) in [...]

MAGA Holds Cards

Trump Holds Situation Room Meeting to Make Final Determination on Iran

President Donald Trump is meeting in the Situation Room to make a final determination on Iran amid reports that his sign-off is awaited on a ceasefire extension of 60 days.

La Migra Confronts Legal Battle

ICE officer wanted in the shooting of a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas

A federal immigration agent wanted in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration's Minnesota crackdown has been arrested in Texas.

MAGA Monument Clap Back

Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center and says board can't add Trump's name

A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that the institution's board acted unlawfully when it added President Trump's name to the building.

Vlad Restarts Drone War

Putin adviser warns EU after drone hits Romania: 'The peaceful sleep is over'

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of the Security Council of Russia and the country's former president, cautioned the European Union on Friday to be "vigilant" amid the "war with Russ...

Far East Interference

Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. fighter jet, sources say

The F-15 fighter that was shot down over southwestern Iran last month and set off a dangerous rescue mission was probably struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, sources say.

Today's Pop Tidbit

Kesha's New "Origami!" Video Is a Love Letter to Sexual Freedom and Self-Expression

Kesha has released a new song titled "Origami!" that includes an official music video. According to the singer, this marks the beginning of a new era of creative freedom. According... The post Kesha's N...

Superstar Suffers Career Loss

The Royals are wasting a great Bobby Witt Jr. season

Bobby is doing his part!

Stormy Weekend Ahead

Storm chances return this weekend in Kansas City metro

After a soggy morning, scattered showers continued around the metro. Those rain chances continue this weekend.

Origami by Kesha is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.