Kansas City Tune Up: Local Love, Supreme Rejection & Internets Crackdown

To start this week we celebrate Sommer and her legend as a fitness influncer, biz lady and Insta hottie as she inspires us to take another quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown World Cup Spotlight

The budget-friendly World Cup 2026 city where BBQ is a religion

Kansas City wasn't an obvious choice as a World Cup host, but beneath the surface James March finds there's plenty to uncover in this Midwest city with a fiery fascination


Everybody Loves Brits

England get rapturous welcome as they settle in to sprawling Kansas City home

Tuchel's squad arrived at Swope Soccer Village, their World Cup base, to find locals (and the local police) out in force


Local Tribute After Crash

Friends remember 12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler

Travis Phippen lost two friends Sunday morning when a plane carrying 12 people crashed near Butler, Missouri.


Show-Me Spruce Up

MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup

Since October, the Missouri Department of Transportation has spent $2.6 million on removing invasive trees and shrubs in preparation for the World Cup in Kansas City.


EPIC Blogger Perspective

Seeing In Infrared - Kansas City Skyline From Kessler Park

The infrared spectrum gives a stark portrayal of our world. Just out of our visual realm, infrared allows us to view things in an altered way.


Sommer Retrospective

Sommer Ray Is Getting Praised As "The LeBron James Of Ass Influencers" So Let's Investigate Whether Her Longevity Is Indeed On That LBJ Level

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Counting MAGA Money

3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investment moves

President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year - an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.


High Praise For White House Party

WATCH: Mauricio Ruffy Quotes John 3:16 After Defeating Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250: 'Jesus Saved My Life... Give Your Life to Jesus'

Mauricio Ruffy did not enter the Octagon as the crowd favorite in his bout against "Iron" Michael Chandler, but he left as the favorite.


Supreme Legal Rebuke

Supreme Court rejects former Trump adviser Carter Page's bid to revive James Comey lawsuit

The Supreme Court rejected former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page's attempt to revive a lawsuit against former FBI Director James Comey and others over their roles in a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.


Markets Endorse Peace

Oil prices sink, stocks set to soar after Trump announces deal with Iran

Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.


Tech Crackdown Across Pond

Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.


Techno Catastrophe

Oliver Tree, "Miss You" and "Life Goes On" Singer, Dies at 32

He was one of six people who died in a helicopter crash in Brazil this morning


World Cup Hall Pass?!?

Where have all the Wags gone? England enjoy the calm of Kansas City World Cup camp

In a stark contrast to previous tournaments, and Baden-Baden in 2006 in particular, the players' partners are set to keep a low profile while some may not travel at all


Katie Talks Today's Weather

Today will be the most comfortable, driest day of the week in KC

Kansas City will have mostly nice weather this week. However, there are a couple of rain chances including the risk for severe storms. We are using futurescan to show you when and where these storms will hit.

Oliver Tree - Life Goes On is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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