Kansas City Golden Age: Heat Warning, Political Capital & Iran From Talks

Right now we share admiration for rising star Livvy whilst we take one more peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Watching As World Burns

EPA providing World Cup air quality monitoring

The EPA is monitoring air quality around Kansas City's World Cup venues to ensure the safety of visitors, using detection equipment and sharing data with hazmat agencies and first responders.

Newsflash: Money In Politics

Millions of dollars pour into Missouri ballot fights over taxes and majority rule

Ads over amendments 4 and 5 are beginning to flood the state, but some major donors behind the campaigns may never be known.

The Dotte Debates Scarcity

Make cuts or more taxes? KCK school board considers its options

A divided board voted 4-3 to "exceed revenue neutral," meaning it may collect more taxes to cover growing costs. But the decision isn't final until August.

Local Traveling Q&A

Why do some U.S. airports have private security, but others use TSA?

About 20 U.S. airports rely on private security companies rather than the Transportation Security Administration to ensure that passengers and cargo comply with federal aviation safety standards.

World Cup Tune Up

Kansas City boasts highest ratings of any city halfway through World Cup

The World Cup buzz has continued to shine on Kansas City as fans across the metro have had their eyes glued to the World Cup.

Livvy Stays Winning Summer

Olivia Dunne is making beer great again before the Fourth, explaining the Caitlin Clark hate & oh no, Orioles!

Caitlin Clark was targeted again in a WNBA game as Boomer Esiason claims she lacks respect as a straight white player. Her coach blasted the league for the lack of foul calls.

Prez Sparks Diet Soda Surge

Zero-Sugar Drink Industry Booming Amid MAHA Craze

Saturday on "The Alex Marlow Show," Kevin Keane, President and CEO of the American Beverage Association talked about zero-sugar drinks. Keane said, "On | Clips

Working-Class Heroics?!?

Frustrated blue-collar union bosses rip socialist politicians, warn of labor exodus from Dem party

New York City union leaders slam Democrats and DSA candidates as out of touch with the working class, saying the party is moving too far to the left.

Iran From More Meeting

U.S. and Iran set for new talks, Trump says, after Hormuz clashes threatened peace deal

JERUSALEM - The United States and Iran will hold new talks on Tuesday in Qatar, President Donald Trump said Monday, after the two sides appeared to step back from a wave of attacks that threatened to derail peace efforts."IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING.

Holy Land Turnabout For GOP

The GOP is souring on Israel

The GOP is souring on Israel

Vlad Out Of Gas?!?

Why Putin is facing problems as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia

Progressive Meetups Return

Minneapolis may legalize adult bathhouses - allowing adults to engage in sexual activity

The Minneapolis City Council is preparing to consider legalizing and regulating venues, such as bathhouses, where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity, possibly reversing the city's 38-year ban.

Currying Favor

Midwest Masala

Heartland Masala, a 300-page cookbook with 100 thoroughly researched recipes, is the perfect accompaniment for Jyoti Mukharji's classes.

Heat Index Madness

Extreme heat warning issued for Kansas City metro through Friday

An extreme heat warning remains in effect for the Kansas City area through Friday night as heat index values reach 105 to 110 degrees.

Carly Rae Jepsen - On Wires is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.