Kansas City Layout: Local Rain Delays, Sushi & American Pope

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Rain Can't Ruin Kansas City 4th

Rain won't stop Kansas City-area residents from buying fireworks, celebrating Fourth of July

Despite wet roads and cloudy skies, Kansas City residents are ready to celebrate the Fourth of July as the country marks America's 250th birthday.

Kickball Pause Today

FIFA Fan Festival opening will be delayed today due to weather forecast

Due to weather conditions in the Kansas City area, including the potential for lightning, FIFA Fan Festival will delay opening today.

One More Local Burnout

KCFD: 1 adult, 1 child, a dog displaced after a house fire in the 3800 block of Myrtle Avenue

The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department is investigating a house fire that displaced one adult, one child and a dog in the 3800 block of Myrtle Avenue early Saturday morning.

Home Team Hero

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. earns third-straight All Star nod, first time starting

It's Witt Jr.'s third-straight All-Star nod, but it'll be his first year as the starter for the American League.

Local America 250 Perspective

A look at the United States 250 birthday through the eyes of KC veterans

Two Army veterans shared what the American flag means to them as the nation celebrated its 250th birthday, reflecting on sacrifice, service and unity. KSHB 41's Braden Bates shares the story.

Kansas City Luxury Sushi Debuts

Reservation for One: Kiyoshi Omakase - IN Kansas City Magazine

Kansas City's omakase scene is evolving quickly, and each new restaurant has revealed a slightly different interpretation of what modern sushi culture looks like today. First came Sushi Kodawari in the Crossroads Arts District, where lawyer-turned-sushi-chef Karson Thompson introduced diners to edomae-style omakase, the deeply traditional sushi method from Tokyo.

Machine Learning Future

He lives with 3 identical sex dolls. He dreams of one perfect sex robot. - AOL

A decade ago, experts predicted a sex-robot boom. Instead, AI companions took off while sex robots struggled to improve.

MAGA Rallies Supporters

Trump downplays record Washington heat ahead of rally to celebrate July Fourth

Saturday is the hottest July Fourth on record for Washington, D.C.

Progressive Stereotyping

CNN's, NYT's Garcia-Navarro: If You See an American Flag, You Assume Person Flying It's Republican, Dems 'Stepped Away From' It

On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "The Arena," CNN Contributor and New York Times "The Interview" co-host Lulu Garcia-Navarro said that the Democratic | Clips

Ominous Signs In Capital City

Masked men with Confederate flags seen chanting, marching, riding Metro in DC

Videos show masked men marching and chanting "Reclaim America" in Washington, D.C., on July 4. Some flags appeared to depict the Patriot Front logo.

MAGA Sends Message

In Mount Rushmore speech, Trump veers from U.S. exceptionalism to warnings about communism

President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.

Euro War Cont'd

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port

St Petersburg governor reports no victims after 'large-scale' overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of Vysotsk

American Pope Reminder

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for 'compassion and generosity' | CNN

Pope Leo XIV marked July 4 with an appeal to Americans to welcome and receive immigrants with "compassion and generosity" as he made a visit to the frontlines of the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.

Celebrate American Flex

Whiteman AFB A-10's to fly over WWI Museum fireworks show, Royals game

Two events in Kansas City will be treated to a flyover by Whiteman Air Force Base A-10s on Saturday, according to a volunteer who connects sporting teams with the military.

More Fireworks Tonight

LIST: Fourth of July fireworks displays, celebrations across Kansas City metro

Kansas City has no shortage of Fourth of July fireworks, from downtown shows to community celebrations.

Royal Losing Streak Cont'd

Phillies bring all the fireworks to Royals' fourth straight loss

Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Sharing Storm Predictions

Fourth of July forecast in Kansas City: Storms possible Saturday night

Saturday will be a day to celebrate, but evening storms could have some people around the metro dashing indoors to avoid the rain during July Fourth festivities.

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