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Kickball Benefits Future?!?

Kansas City hopes World Cup boosts local businesses long after final match

Kansas City is teaming up with influencers and entrepreneurs to help local small businesses cash in on the World Cup spotlight. More than 90 businesses will be featured at Union Station during the tournament.

Locals Dress Up For Soccer

Riverside dyes fountains orange to welcome Netherlands team for World Cup

The city of Riverside, Missouri, is continuing to show off its "Orange" loyalty ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Local Highway Danger Cont'd

KCPD: 1 in critical condition after Wednesday afternoon crash on U.S. 71 Highway

One person is in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ammenities Across Bridge

A new grocery store plans to open in Northland. Why NKC mayor calls it 'historic' - AOL

Mayor Jesse Smith talks about the new Fresh Market of Northtown, which will bring full-service grocery options to the area.

Honoring Community Threads

KC Chamber honors MADE MOBB for wearing its values on the streetwear brand's premium tees

A streetwear brand known for turning Kansas City subculture into wearable storytelling earned mainstream recognition Wednesday for its commitment to community and belonging - values sewn proudly into...

Infamous Fashion Statement

Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori almost spills out of her tiny top

She stood out as she went bra-free in a black leather bandeau top that barely covered her chest as she added skintight gold sparkly pantyhose with gold stiletto heels.

MAGA Remains Confident

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended ​conflict with Iran, and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought ‌the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.

MeToo Legal Clap Back

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll | CNN Politics

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

Left Coast Targets J6 Payouts

Newsom to impose 100% tax on California payees of Trump's $1.8bn fund

State's governor looks to thwart US president's plan to divert money to allies, including January 6 rioters

MAGA Celebrates Inside Joke

White House Honors 'Legend' Harambe the Gorilla: 'True Patriot'

The White House honored Harambe ten years after the gorilla was killed at the Cincinnati Zoo when a child fell into his enclosure.

Intel Accused Of Guilded Heist

Former CIA officer accused of stealing 300 gold bars, sources say

A former CIA senior officer with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing 300 gold bars that he said he needed for "work-related expenses," sources say.

Humanitarian Outcry Against La Migra

'We are not criminals': protests erupt as hunger strike rocks New Jersey ICE jail

A day after ICE officials pepper-spray senator, tensions ramp up outside facility on fifth day of hunger and labor strike

Tragedy Hits MAGA Supporters

Man known for pro-Trump displays who died after attack outside his home was 'caring' and 'kind,' family says

The death of a Southern California man who was attacked outside his home decorated with Donald Trump memorabilia has left his family struggling to cope.

Iran From More Bombing

U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says

The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.

Trump Adversary Tightens Up

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals How Much She Paid For Her Face-Lift, And It's A Lot

"That feels almost shameful to me," she wrote in verse about her experience.

Life Is Give & Take

'Partner swap plan leaves me stuck with bloke who bonks like a pneumatic drill'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who finds herself under pressure to go along with her partner's kinky plan

Building Cowtown Hype

'Soul of the tournament': Inside FIFA Fan Festival, Kansas City's biggest party

Featuring a 65-foot heart sculpture on the south lawn of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, KC2026's FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City expects to draw fans from more than 125 countries.

Far East Happy Hour Debuts Near Downtown

Columbus Park tea house now moonlights as a Japanese-style bar

Moon Bar // Photo by Sarah Sipple No more elusive pop-ups that sell out before you've even heard of them. After holding limited pop-ups at host bars since late 2022, the creative cocktail concept, Moon Bar, officially opens a permanent space on May 27.

Season Of Risk Starts

5-year-old critically injured by falling tree in Northland

A child is in critical condition Wednesday morning after being hit by a falling tree in the Northland, the Kansas City Fire Department said

From Our Favorite Movie Critic

SHORT TAKES: "Tuner," "Remarkably Bright Creatures," "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War"

Dustin Hoffman, Leo Woodall "TUNER" My rating: B- (At the Glenwood Arts) 109 minutes | MPAA rating: R Part noir crime thriller, part love story, part buddy comedy, Daniel Roher's "Tuner" overcomes a plot thick with unlikely coincidence to deliver a generally satisfying suspense yarn peppered with oddball moments.

Buzz On Weather This Week

Afternoon thunderstorms possible in parts of Kansas City Thursday and Friday

Kansas City stays warm and humid with scattered afternoon storm chances Thursday and Friday before drier weather arrives this weekend.

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