KC Gleam: Royal Sprain, MAGA Assends & Iran From Ceasefire

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Tuning Up Classy Sounds For Upscale Cowtowns Scumbags

KC advances plan for symphony's new 4,600-person music venue near Plaza library - AOL

The KC Symphony's president says the new venue would offer a new revenue source to help support the symphony into the future.

Local Cheer Origin Story

Kylie Jones Dances Her Way to the Kansas City Chiefs

With only two minutes left on the clock, Husker Scarlet Kylie Jones watched nervously from the sidelines as the Nebraska men's basketball team fought to gain back its lead in the 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game in Houston.

Climate Change Sparks Fowl Concern

Tropical bird lost its way in Kansas City. Birders watch with awe, and some fear

Days after its frenzied arrival, birders are still trickling to Kauffman pond to photograph and look on in excitement matched with fear

Weird Al & The Weekend

Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, June 18-21

Here are fourteen things to do in KC this weekend, FIFA World Cup: Ecuador vs. Curaçao and Heart of America Shakespeare Festival.

Another Season Of Hype Inside Loop

Discover Art, Music, and Community Across Kansas City This Summer - Downtown Council of Kansas City

Have you noticed the striking artwork transforming select KC Streetcar shelters throughout downtown Kansas City?

Celeb Shows Skivvies After Defeat

Heidi Montag poses in a sheer gown on cover of new album Masterpiece

Heidi Montag is forging ahead with her music career following husband Spencer Pratt's shock loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race.

MAGA Flexes New Ride

New Air Force One takes flight as Trump unveils revamped presidential aircraft

President Donald Trump introduced a newly refurbished Boeing 747-8i at Joint Base Andrews, touting its larger size, luxury features and updated red, white and blue paint scheme

Democratic Socialists Trending

Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengers | CNN Politics

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made one of his sharpest calls yet for change in the Democratic Party on Thursday night as he rallied with his slate of progressive congressional candidates in Tuesday's New York Democratic primaries.

Forest Shares Fierce Progressive Critique

Watch: Tom Hanks Mocks MS NOW's Small Audience Live to Network Reporter's Face

"Toy Story 5" star Tom Hanks took a sledge hammer to MS NOW's tiny number of viewers right in the face of one of the network's reporters in Chicago on Thursday.

Momentary Middle-East Pause

Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after intensified fighting threatens Iran talks

President Donald Trump told NBC News that he asked Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, after deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon rattled planned Iran peace talks.

Italia Contradicts Prez

Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni used to be buds. But a rift is widening

"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.

Tonight's Journalism Palate Clenser?!?

This is what semen is actually meant to taste like

If you've ever wondered what ejaculate or semen is meant to taste like, you aren't alone. Lovehoney's sexual health nurse spills the facts.

Best KC Baller Suffers Setback

Bobby Witt Jr. has a Grade 1 MCL sprain

Stormy Soccer Weather

Joe's Blog: Summer arrives with storms (FRI-6/19)

A Flood Watch has been issued for the KC area northwards due to the potential of heavy rains and complex storms

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