Kansas City Look: Fan Fest Forever, MAGA Supreme Scheme & Excommunication

Apropos for #TBT we remind readers that most of this blog started off as nothing more than a way to express our admiration for German supermodel, fashionista, celeb and now Insta hottie Heidi. Inadvertently, we gained more behind the scenes cowtown political insight and access than just about any other newsie . . . Accordingly, we always try to keep up with the lesser headlines by way of top headlines, community reporting and pop culture.

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Prep For Pupper Fear

Fourth of July fireworks send more pets missing than any other day, KC nonprofit warns

Lost-pet spike expected after July 4; KC pet resource center shares safety steps.

Sharing Tragedy Documentation

NTSB: Video captured final moments before deadly skydiving plane crash in Butler

The National Transportation Safety Board says it is reviewing surveillance video as part of its investigation into last month's skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people in Butler, Missouri.

Local Futbol Forever

FIFA Fan Fest in Kansas City will stay open an additional day for US-Belgium match

With the U.S. men's team advancing in the World Cup, FIFA Fan Fest in Kansas City will stay open until July 6 for the US-Belgium match.

Dead-Tree Accountability?!?

City leaders got complimentary tickets to World Cup games. So what? | Porter

Toriano Porter isn't concerned about giving free passes to city leaders who worked for years to help make this event happen.

Another Local Link Pool

Downstream: These six float trips are worth the drive

Missouri float trips are a right of passage and worth the drive to find the perfect river to spend a few lazy days soaking in the sun.

Heidi Hotness Cont'd

Heidi Klum copies husband with edgy matching tattoo in photos you need to see

Heidi Klum showed off her matching tattoos with her husband, Tom Kaulitz - see striking pictures of their edgy ink and read all the details

MAGA Works Crowd

Trump Effect: The U.S. Workforce Is Becoming More American

The number of foreign-born people in the labor force fell by 700,000 from June of last year. | Economy

Conservative Comeback Scheme Starts With Wise Latina

Trump's 'hero' justice offers roadmap after Supreme Court rejects birthright order

Justice Kavanaugh offered Congress a legislative blueprint for birthright citizenship limits after the Supreme Court blocked Executive Order 14160 in a 6-3 ruling.

Old School Update

EMS was called to Sen. Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month, recording suggests

On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.

Heat Dome Trending For Milestone Weekend

The Fourth of July U.S. heat wave, in seven diagrams, charts and maps

The U.S. is looking at an unwelcome birthday gift: a dangerous heat wave arriving just before July Fourth, with more than 160 million Americans under heat alerts.

Vlad Warpath Cont'd

Russia hits Ukraine's capital with a massive drone and missile attack, killing at least 18

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people.

Euro Eco-Terror Allegations

German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage

Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by state

El Papa Offers Disipline

Analysis-Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions - AOL

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, July 2 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said during his inaugural Mass last year that he would seek to unify the Catholic Church after years of fraught divisions and vowed he would

80s Celeb Marriage Postscript For New Track

Madonna takes aim at ex-husband Sean Penn in new 'Confessions II' song

Madonna appeared to take jabs at her ex-husband Sean Penn in a new "Confessions II" track titled "Bizarre."

Rising Hope For TKC Readers

Owner of world's smallest penis gets shot at personal growth from plastic surgeon

The self-proclaimed owner of the world's smallest penis has been offered a life-changing procedure to boost the size of his pecker by a top plastic surgeon - free of charge.

Conservatives Suggest Partying

Ways to celebrate America 250, other events in Kansas City this weekend - The Heartlander

America's 250th birthday will be celebrated this weekend and the Kansas City-area has several festivities planned, including fireworks, World Cup watch parties, free admission to the Museum of BBQ and more. Fireworks Liberty, Missouri Liberty Fest will be celebrated Friday at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Buzz On 4th Weekend

Kansas City weather: Multiple chances of rain on Independence Day weekend

Hazy, hot, and humid conditions remain overhead in Kansas City for the night. Low temperatures are still dropping into the 70s, and highs are still running in the 90s, with the heat index close to triple digits.

90s pop dance sensation Ace of Base - Beautiful Life is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.