Kansas City Beams: Local Spaces, Migration & MAGA Pressure

Right now we're inspired by fashionista, celeb & Insta hottie Bianca as we take another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Reroute

Major weekend I-70 closure starts Friday: What drivers need to know

Drivers heading through Kansas City this weekend should prepare for significant delays as crews completely shut down a major stretch of Interstate 70.

Show-Me Debate

The problem with Missouri congressional maps

It's really hard to find a decent map of Missouri's new districts.

Rock Chalk Grid Concern

Kansas named in emergency electricity order from DOE

TOPEKA (KSNT) - As the summer continues, intense heatwaves throughout the country are impacting energy infrastructure, including in Kansas. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emerg...

Local Blaze Postscript

Firefighter 'Mayday' at abandoned Independence strip mall amid $100M redevelopment plans

Firefighter makes 'Mayday' distress call in 3-alarm blaze at abandoned Noland Fashion Square.

Local Staycation Scheduling

This Weekend in Kansas City: July 31-August 2 - IN Kansas City Magazine

July has been quite the month for Kansas City. While we'll bid it-and some of its attractions-adieu this weekend, don't fret. August and all its fun will be there to greet us. Moon Market July 31 On the last night of July-the moon just a sliver less than full-Moon Market will take over the western...

Celeb Fashion Statement

Kanye West's Wife Bianca Censori Goes Pantsless as She Spills Out of Skimpy Thong Bodysuit in Scandalous Photos

Kanye West's wife, Bianca Censori, went pantsless in a daring thong bodysuit that showed off much more than it covered up.

MAGA Pushes Back Against GOP

Trump defends DOJ weaponization fund and attacks Cornyn, further imperiling Blanche nomination | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche "should be immediately approved" as his permanent pick for for the role and defended a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" that's at the crux of why the nomination has not yet moved forward.

Progressive Probs

Report: Maine Dem Troy Jackson, Partner Are Second Cousins

Reports say Maine Democrat Senate nominee Troy Jackson and his longtime partner are second cousins with two children.

Political Violence Debate Restarts

Father and son accused of zip-tying Forest Service workers and holding them hostage face new charges

Joseph Charles Henrichsen and his adult son, Phoenix Henrichsen, allegedly held the two U.S. Forest Service biologists at gunpoint inside a trailer in Northern California, officials said.

Top Doc Sparks Skepticism

Stephen A. Smith on Fauci: 'You can't show up on Capitol Hill and plead the fifth 111 times'

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said Thursday that former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci should have answered lawmakers' questions during the hostile Senate hearing earlier this week, instead of invoking his Fifth Amendment rights. Smith argued that Fauci owed the public an explanation after serving as the face of the nation's COVID-19 response....

Iran From Home Front Fight

Investigators believe Iranian hackers are likely behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems: report

More than 30 Minnesota water systems were hit by a coordinated cyberattack that officials say was likely orchestrated by Iranian hackers, a report said.

Vlad Strikes Back

Russian missile destroys US firm's Kyiv drone factory

Strike on Terminal Autonomy plant appears to be first time in the war that Moscow has targeted a US company

Immigration Hot Mess Around World

At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish territory of Ceuta

At least 18 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta, where Spain has deployed its military after thousands breached the border with Morocco.

Suffering Diplomatic Mistake

U.S. government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

The State Department said that it took "full responsibility" for the confusion caused and that the map was produced by a team member who hastily changed the slide deck.

Diva Deserves Consideration

Ariana Grande's temper tantrum is like being attacked by a lovely butterfly

The pop singer describes Petal as an 'experimental' album. But her usual cascade of harmonies give you nothing short of a sugar rush

Anything To Avoid Marrying Broke Dude

I spent £30k on a 'wedding' for my 40th & spent 'honeymoon' in Paris

AN UNAPOLOGETIC woman spent her 40th birthday throwing herself a lavish wedding, before heading to Paris on a 'me-moon'. Brittany Allyn flew from New York to the UK to celebrate her birthday with a...

Local Destination Deets

Top Things To Do This Summer - KC STUDIO

Summer is here, and there's no better time to explore exciting cultural arts offerings in the Kansas City metro area and beyond! Discover inspiring visual art exhibitions, enjoy outdoor concerts under the stars, delight in whimsical children's theatrical productions, uncover fascinating stories at local history museums or savor scenic wine trails.

Inside Local Salad Empire

The owner and creator of The Mixx and Caffetteria Modern Cafe takes us inside her Weston retreat

"I prefer to buy old things and redo them," Jo Marie Scaglia says, and her Weston home is a testament to her talent for repurposing.

Home Team Suffers Doldrums

I'm just tired of meaningless Royals games

The season is already gone, again

Slice Of Hipster Life

Your new favorite pizza-and-cocktail spot has two house rules: Be social; don't kill the vibe

Serial entrepreneur Brian Roberts is back in the building where he began his brick-and-mortar journey, opening an aperitivo and cocktail bar - Social House - just a few yards away from the original Black Pantry retail space in Midtown's Tower East neighborhood.

About Weekend Chill

Kansas City will see overnight storms move out

Early morning storms will move out soon. Things will be noticeably cooler today. We are tracking the estimated rainfall we received overnight.

Ariana Grande - petal is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.