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Soccer Over Local Skies

KCI braces for busiest day so far of World Cup

The Kansas City Aviation Department says it's been gearing up for this day since the reveal of the match schedule in December.

Clay County Accusations

Northland residents question official's ties to controversial housing development

"I will not be intimidated out of doing my job as a commissioner," he said.

Strip Mall Settlement

Cold Stone Creamery reaches agreement on rent dispute at Zona Rosa - Kansas City Business Journal

Cold Stone Creamery's Zona Rosa location reached a payment plan deal to resolve an eviction lawsuit over $38,240 in unpaid rent and fees.

Golden Ghetto Balancing Act

Johnson County neighbors weigh in on proposed 2027 budget; seek solutions to estimated $21.8 million shortfall

Johnson County's budget for 2027 is considered balanced, meaning the expenditures match the revenue.

Paddy Overlooked

Patrick Mahomes Left Off 2026 ESPYS Nominees List After Injury-Plagued Season

Patrick Mahomes had his worst season since he became the Kansas Ciy Chiefs' starting quarterback.

Celeb Skivvies Celebrated

Hailey Bieber Stars In New Cotton Collection For Kim Kardashian's Skims - Maxim

All hail Hailey.

MAGA Talks Mayor Mamdani

Trump: 'Communists are finally making their move'

President Trump on Thursday reacted to a string of victories from progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D), a democratic socialist, saying "the communists" were "making their move" after two incumbent lawmakers lost their Democratic primaries. "The Communists are finally making their move.

War Hawk Suffers Hard Times

Trump foe John Bolton is set to plead guilty. Here's why the case didn't fall apart | CNN Politics

As several criminal investigations into President Donald Trump's foes continue to flail, federal prosecutors are now ushering one of his biggest critics to a conviction.

La Migra New Rules

Democrats Melt Down over Haitian TPS Ruling: 'American Families' Losing Temporary Amnesty After '20 Years'

Decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States Thursday allowing President Donald Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants drove one self-interested Democrat group into a very public melt down.

Lone Star Bible Study Demands

Texas is poised to require millions of students to study Bible stories | CNN

Texas is on the verge of mandating more than 5 million of its public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms.

Veep Forgives Former Prez

JD Vance says Nixon's Watergate scandal would be '12-hour news story' today

Vice-president declares admiration for 37th president and claims Nixon and Trump targeted by 'deep state' forces

Surveillance For Everybody

New lawsuit claims Ring's smart doorbell spyware is taking photos of millions without their consent | Blaze Media

The popular company's in-home cameras are caught up in the allegations too.

Iran From MAGA Deal Again

Iran deal tested by drone attack as Trump offers up US farm goods

An Iranian drone struck a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, threatening a fragile regional ceasefire ahead of high-stakes peace and security talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Euro War Emergency

Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Ukraine steps up pressure on Russia by targeting Crimea | CNN

Energy shortages have continued to plague Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-controlled Crimea, following repeated, intensified Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula.

South Of Border Tragedy Worsens

Venezuela reels from earthquakes, as death toll more than doubles

As Venezuela begins counting the cost of its deadliest quake disaster in over a century, a shattered economy and struggling health system threaten to slow recovery efforts.

Royal Welfare Rising

At last, an economic policy we can all get behind - doubling the royal family's funding | Marina Hyde

But with rumours about a certain workshy Windsor circulating this week, are we actually encouraging joblessness with an overly generous safety net, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

God Loves Group Hugs?!?!

As polyamory gains visibility, monogamy faces a vote in the Presbyterian Church (USA)

(RNS) - A separate proposal calls for a broader theological framework on human relationships.

Pricey Brew Journalism

Beer and water at KC Stadium is expensive

There is a wild variance in prices across U.S. host cities.

Savor Local Cuisine

12 Local Kansas City Steakhouses Worth Sinking Your Teeth Into - IN Kansas City Magazine

Kansas City is a cowtown, alright. Long before chefs were dry-aging rib eyes and importing Japanese wagyu, stockyards, railroads, and cattle drives helped shape Kansas City's identity-and its appetite for a good steak. Whether you prefer a white-tablecloth chophouse, an old-school institution, or a neighborhood spot that happens to serve an exceptional filet, Kansas City...

Forecast For Now

Overnight rain moves out of Kansas City

After this morning's rain moves out, there is one more, relatively low chance for a storm this weekend. The heat will move in on Sunday.

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