Kansas City Cluster: Local People's Choice & MAGA Munitions

More than a few things for consideration as we share some of our reading with our most loyal denizens by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Tax Cash Ask ALMOST Explined

Kansas City Question 3: Voters will decide whether to renew economic development sales tax

Question 3 on the Aug. 4 election asks Kansas City voters to extend the 1/8-cent Central City Economic Development tax that helps fund projects in the urban core.

Cowtown Endurance Cont'd

Some KC area residents still enjoying outdoors despite scorching heat

While Sunday's extreme heat kept some people inside, others decided to take it head-on by going on runs and walks in parks throughout Kansas City.

JoCo Vacay Tragedy

Dive team recovers body of Shawnee man who drowned during swim at Lake of the Ozarks

A dive team recovered the body of a Shawnee man after he drowned during a swim at Lake of the Ozarks.

Kansas City Ballers Begin Again

Chiefs rookies embrace early reps before veterans arrive at training camp

The team's rookie class is making the most of individual time with coaches before veterans arrive.

Local Celeb Party 

Kansas City People's Choice Awards honor local entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders

The 8th annual Kansas City People's Choice Awards recognized entrepreneurs, professionals, businesses and community leaders during a black-tie celebration Sunday night.

Angels Amongst Us

Victoria's Secret Is Searching For Angels-It Could Be You - V Magazine

Start practicing your walk, you could be the next new bombshell to walk the 2026 VS Fashion Show's runway

MAGA Assures Plenty More

'Far More Than We Need': Trump Dismisses Claims U.S. Is Short on Munitions in Iran Fight

President Donald Trump dismissed reports that the United States is running short on munitions for the conflict with Iran.

Progressively Short On Cash

It's Gone from Bad to Worse to Perilous at the DNC

No money, more problems.

Emerald City Tragedy

2 killed in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, fire department says

Several people were shot at the Seattle Center, according to police, but they did not provide further information on the number of victims, their injuries or any possible suspects.

Latest La Migra Crackdown Coming Soon

ICE prepares major operation targeting Haitians losing TPS after Supreme Court ruling

Beginning as soon as this week, ICE plans to dramatically ramp up operations to find and arrest Haitian migrants in the U.S. who are set to lose their TPS, sources told Fox News.

Iran From More Casualties

Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"

Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."

Euro Burning Sensation

How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety

Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."

Drone World War

Iran Threatens Kyiv Again, Warns of 'Unforeseen' Consequences After Attack on Caspian Sea Ship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Kyiv had carried out long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea against vessels transporting military cargo involving Iran.

Political High Praise

Graham compared Trump and Netanyahu to FDR and Churchill, new footage shows

New documentary footage shows the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) staunchly backing the war in Iran, even going so far as to compare President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...

Fed Judge Blocks MAGA Voter Plan

Federal appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump's order to create federal voter list

A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.

Euro Drone Wars Cont'd

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike neighboring Belgorod, cities across southern Russia

Ukrainian drones struck neighboring Belgorod and cities in southern Russia overnight on July 27, monitoring channels and authorities reported.

South Of Border Silliness

'Shouting like a madman': Argentina's president angers Brazil

President Javier Milei mocked Brazilian officials while in the country.

American Faith Super-Sized

US Megachurches Grow Bigger as Smaller Churches Decline - Christianity Today

A new study shows larger churches rebounded after the 2020 pandemic drop while others have yet to recover.

Crafting Urban Life

A KCK lowrider bike program is teaching kids how to build a bike-and a future.

Not a stranger to youthful mischief himself, Martin Cervantes understands the kids he is helping through his innovative lowrider bike program.

Grigs Gives Us Fair Warning

Kansas City could reach 100 degrees as dangerous heat continues

Warm and muggy conditions will continue overnight with temperatures only falling into the upper 70s. A few isolated showers or thunderstorms are possible late tonight into early Monday morning, but many areas will stay dry.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.