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Staff Picks: Unskippable Kansas City Attractions - IN Kansas City Magazine

As a staff, we thoroughly explore the Kansas City metro for one-of-kind experiences-and with the World Cup bringing out-of-town visitors, it's time for us to prove it. We all listed the unskippable places we'll bring new-to-KC guests. Whenever I have friends or family visiting Kansas City for the first time, one of my favorite places...

Guv Surprised By JoCo Power Move

Kelly found out Thursday about Skoog's interest of running for Kansas governor

A spokeswoman for Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says that the governor found out Thursday evening that Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog was interested in running for governor.

Show-Me More Po'Folk Cuts

Budget removes $2 million from Missouri food assistance effort

Missouri's newly approved state budget eliminates $2 million in funding for Double Up Food Bucks, a program designed to help Supplemental Nutrition

Today's Tech Push Back

Independence attorneys host town hall amid growing data center opposition

A group of Independence attorneys are meeting Tuesday evening to discuss what can be done regarding opposition to the Nebius data center.

Salty Opening Night

Morton Amphitheater opens in Riverside with first concert tonight

Morton Amphitheater officially opens its gates in Riverside today, with Kesha headlining the venue's first concert tonight at 7 p.m.

Billionaire Plays Spokesmodel

Kylie Jenner looks pretty in pink in barely-there bikini and ruffled sheer skirt

Kylie Jenner modeled a barely-there baby pink bikini and ruffled sheer skirt while on a Kylie Cosmetics girls trip to Turks & Caicos.

Israel Argument For Realz

Trump confirms profanity-laced Netanyahu call over Lebanon

The call exposed a widening divide over Lebanon and Iran.

American Journalism Fights For Life

Pompous fired '60 Minutes' star Scott Pelley accuses CBS of pushing 'falsehoods and bias'

Pelley, who spent 37 years at CBS News, said "60 Minutes" had "lost its DNA" following the recent ouster of top producers and correspondents.

J6 Payout Kaput

Justice Department scraps Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' after pushback from Congress

Acting Attorney General Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." It's a setback for Trump, after Republican senators made clear they did not have the votes to advance a Homeland Security funding bill unless the White House either scaled back or eliminated the fund.

Americans Out Of LGBT Love?!?

Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows

A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades.

Fight For LA Starts

Spencer Pratt lays out plan to defeat Mayor Karen Bass in November runoff: 'I could not be more excited'

Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is looking ahead to November, calling out incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and laying out his plan to unseat her after Tuesday's election returns put him in position for a potential runoff.

Midwest Midterms Take Shape

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere | CNN Politics

Six states ranging from California to New Jersey held primaries on Tuesday night. In Iowa, Josh Turek sailed to a painless victory for the Democratic primary for US Senate, setting up a matchup with US Rep. Ashley Hinson. President Donald Trump on Friday decided to endorse Rep.

Iran From More Fighting

US ally Kuwait condemns 'brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks' after airport was hit

Kuwait has condemned "the brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones," saying that the Kuwait International Airport had been targeted.

Latest Holy Land Hot Mess

Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump's effort to shore up ceasefire

Warplanes carry out dozens of airstrikes and Israeli army issues evacuation warning for city of Nabatiyeh

Prep For El Papa

Photos of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as Gaudí basilica rises before Pope Leo XIV's visit

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - The motto for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Spain is "Lift up your eyes."

Machines P0wz Guv?!?!

Palantir Contracts Have Become 'An Unacceptable Point of Weakness,' UK Politicians Warn

A government committee says that the country's growing dependence on the data analytics company is a serious liability.

Celebs Mend Fences

Taylor Swift's Former Pal Karlie Kloss Scores Wedding Invite, Beef Squashed

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss have officially buried the hatchet ... because Taylor wants Karlie at her wedding.

Crowd Funding For Group Hugs

Burning Man's Orgy Dome asks for help

The iconic Burning Man camp has launched a GoFundMe to pay to replace damaged infrastructure.

Half Billion For 18th & Vine Might Prove Otherwise

Kansas City's East Side isn't a charity project. It just needs priority | Opinion

Housing for working families is held to a stricter financial standard than a hotel attached to a ballpark. That has to change. | Opinion

Purchase Points Of Contact

KC grocers load up on World Cup clothing to capitalize on moment, offer convenience

Kansas City will host six games and serve as home base for four national teams during the World Cup, and supermarket chains like Hy-Vee and Price Chopper are trying to capture some of the hype in the form of apparel sales.

More Deets Against Data Center

Independence residents call for data center moratorium to pause hyperscale AI development

Neighbors in Independence are continuing their fight against a multibillion-dollar hyperscale AI data center.

Show-Me Illuminated

Multiple highway ramps in Kansas City closing for lighting work

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is closing multiple highway ramps in the Kansas City metro this week for lighting work.

About Local Money Moves

FNBO enters agreement to acquire Independence-based Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.

First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) announced Tuesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Independence-based Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.

Recover Pupper Debuts

Children's Mercy Kansas welcomes new facility dog

Children's Mercy Kansas is introducing its newest staff member, a four-legged "dog-ter" named Benny.

Muggy Times Soon To Return

Last day of comfortable conditions before heat, humidity, and storm chances move in to KC

Kansas City will see one last day of comfortable conditions before heat, humidity, and storm chances rise. We are tracking when we will see changes and if rain will impact your weekend plans.

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