Kansas City Dive: Fare Game, Dollar Decline & Iran From World At War

This week we dive into our news journey by celebrating 23-year-old fashionista, celeb and Insta hottie Katie as we take another quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Local Costly Returns . . .

Bus fares for KCATA, RideKC resume today

After years of zero-fare service, fares are resuming for regional bus service provided by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and RideKC.


Dead-Tree Follows Boring Union Beef

Ex-employee sues KC Boilermakers union for sex discrimination, workplace retaliation

The lawsuit demands a jury trial and asks for back pay, compensation for future lost wages and benefits, and damages for emotional distress, humiliation and inconvenience.


Cowtown Artsy Conclusion

KCAI ceramics professor who broke gender barriers retires after 3 decades

The first woman to chair the Kansas City Art Institute's ceramics program retired this month. Cary Esser overhauled the department's curriculum, modernized studio facilities and supported a generation of student artists.


Hipster Weekend Retrospective

Photos: Savannah Bananas take on the Indianapolis Clowns at Kauffman

In their second Banana Ball game of the weekend, the Savannah Bananas won 4-2 over the Indianapolis Clowns at Kauffman. Our photographer Tarik Sykes was there to capture it all: Categories: Sports Tags: Banana Ball, Indianapolis Clowns, Savannah Bananas


Celebrate Power Player Backslapping

Downtown KC Business Recognition Event Recap - Downtown Council of Kansas City

The Downtown Business Recognition Event celebrates the businesses and organizations that continue to shape the heart of Downtown Kansas City.


Katie's Finest Moment From Insta & Her Storied History . . .

TikTok influencer reportedly fined after hitting golf ball and tossing club into Grand Canyon

A 20-year-old TikTok creator was reportedly hit with a $285 fine after hitting a golf ball into the Grand Canyon.


MAGA American Party Persists Depsite Criticism

Trump's birthday bash: UFC, fireworks, military show

President Trump is using a series of large-scale events to rally political support for his administration, featuring military displays, fireworks, and statues of historical figures, while downplayi...


Dollar Demise Underway?!?

Powell warns that politicizing the Federal Reserve would cost public trust

Jerome Powell's ​term as Fed chair ended on May 15, but he decided to stay on as a governor partly due to ongoing threats ‌to ⁠the Fed's independence.


Divided Dems Deal

Graham Platner tests Democrats' tolerance for scandal

The race will come down to whether enough Democrats and independents are willing to hold their noses.


Summer Of La Migra Riots Confront Nation?!?

New Jersey Police Arrest Antifa Rioters at ICE's Delaney Hall

New Jersey police scooped up the Antifa rioters blocking ICE's Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, NJ, late Sunday night.


GOP Doubts MAGA Again

Congress returns with GOP agenda stalled over DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund

Congress is returning from recess to resume work on funding immigration agencies, following a GOP revolt over the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.


Iran From More Middle-East Politics & Fighting

Iranian president resigns as leadership in Tehran remains divided

Kuwait says it intercepted attacks from Iran after the U.S. launched strikes against military sites within Iran on Monday.


War Legacy Lasts Longer Than Anybody Wants To Admit

Suspected World War II bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people

A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a house, killing five people and wounding nearly 20, police said Monday.


Understanding Hip-Hop Feud

Charlamagne Tha God Shares His Thoughts on Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle

Charlamagne Tha God shares his thoughts on Jay-Z's explosive Roots Picnic freestyle, calling it "devastating" for HOV's apparent targets.


Sniff Out End Game Review For TKC's Most Dedicated Readers

I've Tested 200 Sex Toys for Men. This Is My All-Time Favorite.

Longtime sex writer Zachary Zane's favorite sex toy is L'Acier's Reverb Steel Anal Plug. It's a vibrating plug made of smooth stainless steel - the best of both worlds.


Time Catches Up With Salvy

Father Time and Salvador Perez

The end is near


Steamy Monday Predicted

Showers moves out as heat and humidity moves in

The beginning of June looks hot and humid. We are tracking when our next chance for storms will be.

Jungle - The Wave is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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