Kansas City Plunge: Northland Goes Dutch, Third-Party Progressives & Iran From Peace

Actress, biz lady, fashionista and #TBT eternal Insta hottie Liz inspires this quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and to headlines.

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Dive Into Local Numbers

Event recap: Understanding the Kansas City budget process

The Beacon and KCUR helped residents understand Kansas City's budget process and what this year's budget means for their communities.

Northland Goes Dutch

Dutch fans pack Riverside training session as Netherlands sets up World Cup base camp in Kansas City

Riverside got painted orange Wednesday morning as hundreds of fans watched the Netherlands men's national team hold its first training session since arriving in Kansas City on Tuesday.

Luring World To Nice Side Of Bridge

Go North KC: Northland communities team up for World Cup watch parties

Go North KC initiative brings seven free World Cup viewing events to Clay and Platte counties.

Mayor Q Makes Real Estate Power Move

'Enough is enough:' Lucas seeks receivership for historic Fed building as financial, legal issues persist - Kansas City Business Journal

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas seeks control of the vacant former Federal Reserve building after years of failed plans and legal troubles.

Cleanup Crew Redux

Goats return to KC riverfront to remove vegetation along Missouri River

Goats have returned to the Heritage Riverfront Trail in Kansas City for the fourth consecutive year to conduct eco-friendly vegetation removal.

Brit Hottie Forever

Elizabeth Hurley Celebrates 61st Birthday in a Bikini with an Inspiring Message

She's absolutely shining.

Iran From MAGA Peace

Trump cancels Iran strikes as mediators claim deal close

Trump claims he's got a deal

Progressive Double Cross?!?

Don't Write Off a Third-Party Challenge to the Democrats

Voters quite simply do not like the Democrats. The Democratic Party brand is complete trash. Although the structural barriers to a break from the Dems are real, that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

Preacher Takes On Former Prez

Right-Wing Pastor Fumes Over Obama's 'Anti-Christian' Presidential Library: 'Downright Diabolical'

The pastor claims Obama's presidential library design says "this country is bad, it needs to be brought down, it needs to be fundamentally changed, and God doesn't exist."

Realization Across Pond

Migration Might be Security Risk After All, Says UK Govt's Terrorism Expert

Trump was right to say there is a national security risk posed by open borders, the British government's top terror expert belatedly admits.

Diva Over The Don?!?

Taylor Swift Helps Knicks Beat the Curse of Trump in Jaw-Dropping Final

The Knicks are back on track after Wednesday night's win over the Spurs.

Old School Inside Joke

Study Finds Women 60 and Up Are Using Sex Toys-And Having More Orgasms Because of Them

A recent study links sex toy use with more orgasms and greater sexual satisfaction.

TikTok Creator Revival

Photos: Kesha kicked off Morton's inaugural season with flair

Kesha. // photo by Haley Mullenix Kesha with Chromeo and Sizzy Rocket Morton Amphitheater Wednesday, June 3 On Wednesday, June 3, the new venue Morton Amphitheater officially kicked off its inaugural season with pop icon Kesha, alongside upcoming punk pop musician Sizzy Rocket and throback funksters Chromeo.

Break In Weather

A more comfortable Friday, but storm possibilities return on Saturday

Thursday will be warm and windy day for many in Kansas City, and a stormy day for a few. We are tracking an update to this weekend's severe weather potential.

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