Kansas City Convenience: Local Paintings & Iran From Costly War

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Sketchy Local Marvels

Nelson-Atkins hosts "Timeless Mucha" with art that inspired rock album covers, Marvel comics

What do Marvel comic creators and rock album designers have in common in terms of artistic muses? Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. Despite being dead for over a century, Mucha's lines have inspired the work of countless recent artists across a surprising...

Community Canvas Redux

Hundreds restore Kansas City's faded flag mural that celebrates 'all the people that live in our city'

After neighbors in the Historic Northeast raised concerns about a deteriorating, three-block-long mural, city crews and hundreds of volunteers joined forces to repaint and restore it. Neighborhood leaders say the work will help renew a sense of pride.

Dead-Tree Journalism . . . 

Is it legal to drive with a pet in your lap in Kansas and Missouri? See the laws

Here's what drivers should know about transporting their pets in personal vehicles, on their lap, or loose in cab or bed of a truck in the Kansas City area.

Local Foodie Crusade

Kanbe's Market is on a mission to make KC the first city without food deserts

Kanbe's Markets provides food to those who need a helping hand while also confronting another issue within our food system-the waste.

Courthouse Competition

Jackson County's 2nd District candidates talk property taxes, stadiums and data centers

Whoever wins in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary will run unopposed in the general election to represent eastern Kansas City and northern Raytown.

Kangaroo Off-Season

What happens behind the classroom doors of UMKC when summer begins?

When the summer starts, most students take a break from classes, but for some UMKC faculty the work does not stop. The summer provides professors free time to research, mentor students and focus on preparing for the upcoming semester. "We spend much of summer planning for the next year, but also to do big picture...

History On Track . . . 

Iconic 'Big Boy' steam engine making Kansas City stop on Tuesday

Union Pacific has rolled out one of its historic attractions to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.

Summer Fashions Sneak Peek

UFC octagon legend Lindsey Pelas threatens to burst out of busty swimsuit

FORMER Octagon girl Lindsey Pelas earned rave reviews from fans after threatening to busty out of a swimsuit this week. The blonde stunner took to the beach and showed off her incredible body in a ...

MAGA Vs. Media

Trump administration sought phone records of New York Times journalists and their relatives

Officials sought identity of sources 'long before' reporters wrote about the president's Air Force One jet from Qatar

Dems Scorn Socialism

NYC: Black Democrat Leader Slams DSA as White Supremacists

Tensions are rising between the DSA and Democrats as New York City is in the grip of radical leftists under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's (D) rule.

Iran From Cash Conversation

Hegseth set for Senate grilling as Iran war sours

Click in for The Hill's midday newsletter with all the latest news. {beacon}   It's Tuesday. Who else has been following The Boston Red Sox's historic 14-game winning streak (!) What a wild turnaround. ⚾   In today's issue: Hegseth to plead for more Iran funding Lebanon president meets with Trump Iran war funds may run out in...

Euro Double Take . . . 

Video Protests over Ukraine military leadership is 'sign of democracy': Ukrainian lawmaker

Kira Rudik, a member of the Ukrainian Parliament, discusses the fallout from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to fire the country's defense minister.

Produce Probs Around World

Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds

Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can't afford to eat well

Double Entendre Debate

Congresswoman Says 'Homoerotic' Side Of GOP's Masculinity Mania Can't Be Ignored

Rep. Becca Balint had a list of reasons why Secretary Pete Hegseth's fixation with making the military more manly looked like a full-on ******.

Classy Listening Session

Summerfest Opens Jazz-Inspired Concert Series with Breathtaking Ravel Quartet - KC STUDIO

Summerfest Kansas City opened its 2026 season of chamber music concerts in a program entitled "Ragtime and Ravel" Saturday night July 18 at Grant Recital Hall on the UMKC campus.

Home Team Heartbreak Cont'd

This may be the worst bullpen in Royals history

Royals relievers are bad again.

Katie Shares Hope . . . 

The current heat wave comes to an end this afternoon

The heat wave ends today, then rain & cooler weather will move in. We will prepare you for when the rain will impact your morning plans.

Beck - Ride Lonesome is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.