Kansas City Link Pool Look: Local Bridge & MAGA Plays Ball

For the midweek afternoon we dive into the rising star career of 21-year-old fashionista hottie Gabi and also take a quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and to headlines.

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Summer Captivity Sneak Peek

New giraffe crossing to open at Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium this month

The new access allows visitors to stand nearly eye-to-eye with the giraffes.

Best Hope For The Dotte

KCK business owners hope World Cup traffic offsets bridge closure impacts

Several bridges are closed throughout Kansas City, Kansas, as the area prepares to host World Cup matches beginning June 11. Local business owners are hoping the surge in visitors finds its way to their doors.

Disappointing Start . . .

Brides left stressed and scrambling when local wedding DJ never shows up

Multiple Kansas City brides are speaking out after they say their wedding DJ took their money but never followed through, leaving them stressed and scrambling.

More Tickets Nobody Wants

All-access ticket announced for National WWI Museum and Memorial, FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City, MO

The National WWI Museum and Memorial introduced Wednesday an all-access ticket for visitors that grants access to the museum and memorial and the FIFA Fan Festival.

Hipsters Imagine Local Sports

Kansas City's pickup soccer scene is ready for World Cup walk-ons: 'the ball doesn't discriminate'

One of Kansas City's pickup soccer hot-spots is right around the corner from the upcoming FIFA Fan Festival. Players and employees at The Soccer Lot hope fans from around the world might pop in for a competitive but laid-back match.

Latest Newsworthy Fashion Statement

Gabriela Moura's Racy Bikini Puts Her Cleavage Front & Center in SI Shoot

Gabriela Moura recently posed in a rather fierce bikini ensemble for her bold and beautiful Sports Illustrated feature.

MAYBE MAGA KICKBALL BOOST?!?

Trump administration waving visa bonds for World Cup fans

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds if they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders.

Far East Forward . . .

Trump-Xi China summit: five key issues on the agenda

It is nearly 10 years since the US president made a state visit to China, and Iran, Taiwan, trade, AI and drugs look set to dominate

Murder She Wrote . . .

Children's book author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole in fatal poisoning of husband | CNN

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who wrote a children's book on grief after her husband's death, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for his murder.

Iran From Asymetical Warfare

Iran deploys fast-boat swarms in Strait of Hormuz as Vance cites 'sensitive' negotiations

Hundreds of Iranian fast-attack boats were identified in the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington continued. Meanwhile, Iran expanded its definition of the global chokepoint into a "vast operational area."

Unfriendly Aftermath

Drug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years

Prosecutors said Erik Fleming sold 51 vials of liquid ketamine to the "Friends" star in October 2023, including the portion that killed him.

Hump Day News Slice Of Life

Married couple invite woman to join 'throuple' and take turns sleeping in middle

When most couples celebrate more than two decades together, they might mark the milestone with a romantic dinner, a holiday or an expensive present but Robyn Alesich got her husband a second wife

Local Servings . . .

Dish & Drink KC: Hemma Hemma Dinette delivers and Hot Chicks is spicing things up

Dish & Drink KC logo by Theodore Rosen Folks keep asking me if I've made it to the new Hemma Hemma Dinette location downtown and whether it tastes better or worse than the original spot in south KC, and if the experience feels different, so I'm about to answer all of those questions for you now.

Katie's Forecast Cont'd

Beautiful weather in Kansas City today, before an active pattern begins

Kansas City will have an active weather pattern after today. We're tracking this complicated forecast that could see changes.

Mon Rovîa - Heavy Foot is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.