Kansas City News View: Local Comeback & MAGA Restarts ICE

Working on a few things behind the scenes but for now we want to share these headlines we've been watching by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Kickball Victory Party

Cheers and tears: Kansas City watch party reacts to Argentina's comeback over England

The emotions shifted by the minute Wednesday at Kansas City's Power & Light District as fans watched Argentina stage a dramatic comeback to reach the FIFA World Cup final.

Change Up In The Dotte

Former MERC Co+op in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, finally has new operator

As of Tuesday, the former MERC Co+op grocery store in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, has a new operator.

Local Soccer Freebies

Sporting KC launches new program to attract new soccer fans

Sporting KC said you can claim up to two free tickets to any remaining 2026 home games.

Everybody Against Tech

Kansas voters unite across party lines over data centers as midterm elections loom

Residents across Kansas and the nation are setting aside political differences to unite in the fight against data center development.

KCK Talks Taxes

Property tax hike on the way? KCK officials are weighing their options this week - AOL

Taxing entities across Wyandotte County are preparing their budgets for next year, including how much they want to collect in local taxes.

Celeb Fashion Flex . . .

Kylie Jenner's new Khy x Frankies Bikinis collab includes her 'dream' swimsuits

The highly anticipated Khy x Frankies Bikinis "Fever Dream" collection has officially dropped. See the new styles and shop the bikinis and one-pieces here.

MAGA Against Migra Pause

Trump overturns DHS order to halt ICE traffic stops

Trump overturns DHS order to halt ICE traffic stops

Money Talks

Exclusive - Secretary Bessent to Reveal Treasury's Financial Crackdown Plans on 'Transnational Political Terrorism'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will reveal the U.S. Treasury Department's plans to crack down on the finances behind "transnational political terrorism."

Iran From Oppression

U.S. citizen departs Iran after being barred from leaving for over a year

A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.

Euro End Game . . .

France's National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

Cinematic Competition . . .

AI slop movies are the new direct-to-video cash grabs

Projects like Odysseus: The Fall highlight how the AI hype machine is powered by stunts and stolen valor.

120 Minutes Remembered

Dave Kendall, Former MTV Host, Dies

Matt Pinfield broke the news on social media.

Kangaroos Offer Cash

UMKC's Regnier Venture Creation Challenge gives entrepreneurs a chance to turn promising ideas into thriving businesses

Every great business starts with an idea. At UMKC, those ideas are put to the test via the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge.

Scorching Summer . . .

Warm, summer day for Kansas City

Before we head into another summer heat wave, we will prepare you for thunderstorms on Thursday. Futurescan will show you the timing of the storms.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.