Kansas City Town Topics: Local Losing Streak & MAGA Strikes Again

More than a few things to think about this evening as we take a moment to share our view of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Home Team Stays Losing

Royals drop fifth straight in 11 innings, 5-4

The Royals have guaranteed a losing road trip. We pray only that it won't be winless.

Tragic KC History Remembered

KC remembers Erica Green 'Precious Doe' on 29th birthday; story resonates 25 years later

Erica Green was found dismembered in a wooded area across the street from Hibbs Park in Kansas City just days before her fourth birthday. Her story still resonates 25 years later.

Dividing Lines Enacted

Columbus Park neighborhood taken out of Rep. Cleaver's district due to redrawn maps

Residents of Kansas City's Columbus Park neighborhood may have a new representative in Congress in 2027.

Cleaning Daze For The Dotte

Cleanup Concerns in KCK as World Cup Nears

A Wyandotte County resident is raising concerns about what guests will see when they arrive for the World Cup: trash scattered across streets, empty lots, and major roadways.

Local Architectural Legacy Endures

Nestled on a Briarcliff bluff, the Bott House stands as one of Frank Lloyd Wright's final residential designs

Nestled on a Briarcliff bluff, the Bott House stands as one of Frank Lloyd Wright's final residential designs.

Celeb Shares End Game Sneak Peek

Hailey Bieber flaunts backside in thong bikini after denying she underwent Brazilian butt lift

Hailey Bieber shared a cheeky set of photos to Instagram to promote her beauty brand Rhode.

Maybe MAGA Monument

Trump Defends Giant Gold Statue of Himself Amid Much Debate

"With time, it will become a landmark," Trump insisted, amid mounting criticism over the installation.

Voter Turnout Clap Back

Demonstrations to sweep the South over voting rights and redistricting

From Selma to Texas, protests are coming.

Prez Trump Takes Out Terrorist

US Kills ISIS "Second-In-Command" Abu-Bilal-Al-Minuki In Africa, Says Trump

US Kills ISIS "Second-In-Command" Globally Abu-Bilal-Al-Minuki In Africa, Says Donald Trump

Spy Vs. Spy Forever

Ukraine attacks Russia with drones after suffering three days of massive strikes

Large-scale attack on Russian regions and huge oil refinery comes after 24 were killed when missile hit flats in Kyiv

Swiftie Sneak Peek

Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce enjoy PDA-filled dinner date in NYC

Swift and Kelce are gearing up for their wedding, which is set to take place on July 3 in NYC.

Hef's Group Hugs Rememebered

Holly Madison exposes Hugh Hefner's alleged 'cult-like' tactics, 'weird' group sex nights at Playboy Mansion

Holly Madison reveals alleged details about group sex nights at the Playboy Mansion, saying Hugh Hefner used the encounters to feel "wanted and relevant" in a "cult-like" environment.

Sake It Easy

New cocktail bar will open in KC's Columbus Park next week. See the menu

A Columbus Park teahouse will transform at night into an Asian craft cocktail bar beginning next week. Saranya and Zachary Hubbard, the wife-and-husband duo behind Tian Tea House, are finally debuting Moon Bar, a Japanese-style bar that will be the livelier - but still meticulous and hospitality-focused - sibling to the teahouse that's been part of Columbus Park since December.

Weekend Warm Up Ahead . . .

Some thunderstorms possible in Kansas City metro; next Alert Day is Monday

Monday is our next Alert Day due to possible severe storms around the Kansas City metro. Here's the latest forecast.

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