Kansas City Open: Local Layoffs, Mexico Quake & 2020 Testimony

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Front Porch Counts Fans

Union Station draws 400,000-plus visitors during KC's Summer of Soccer

Union Station says the impact wasn't just about photos and fan energy; it was money flowing to local businesses and vendors, plus revenue that can be reinvested into the station's campus and attractions.

Golden Ghetto Democracy . . .

Advance Voting begins Saturday in Johnson County

Advance voting begins Saturday in Johnson County ahead of the August 4 primary. The biggest change voters will notice is fewer advance voting locations.

Streetcar Line Appreciation

Addie Van Zutphen was voted Best Restaurant Server in Kansas City. Here's why:

Addie Van Zutphen // Courtesy of Ragazza There are people who end up in hospitality, and then there are people who are born for it. Addie Van Zutphen, a server at Ragazza just two nights a week, has made such an impression on diners in those two shifts that she was voted Best Server in the 2026 Best of Kansas...

Against MAGA Harsh Times

Cleaver, Davids warn of layoffs as Trump Administration sits on approved funds

Emanuel Cleaver and Sharice Davids are warning of layoffs as the Trump Administration sits on approved funds.

Local Royal Treatment

From shaking hands with Harry to serving media coffee: KC vendors share World Cup adventures with English team

Two local business owners at the Overland Park Farmers' Market found themselves at the center of the World Cup after serving England's national team during its Kansas City base camp stay.

TMZ Shares Retrospective

Erin Michelle Hot Shots

More MAGA Deets

Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech

President Donald Trump has used a primetime address to question the legitimacy of U.S. elections and push for more restrictive voting laws.

Former Veep Pushes Back

Kamala Harris Before Trump Address: 'The 2020 Election Was Not Stolen'

Kamala Harris defended the 2020 election and urged Americans to vote and verify their registration after Trump's election integrity address.

Iran From Escalation

Scoop: U.S. sending dozens more refueling planes to Israel ahead of possible escalation

U.S. plans to send dozens more refueling planes to Israel ahead of possible Iran escalation

South Of Border Disaster

Powerful earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, triggering tsunami alert

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.

Method Acting?!?

'I Thought He Was Having a Really Bad Toilet Experience' - Robert Pattinson Thought Matt Damon Was a 'Complete Psycho' When He Heard Him 'Screaming' on The Odyssey Set

Robert Pattinson has recalled a moment when he thought Matt Damon was "a complete psycho" before learning he was "screaming and screaming and screaming" to prepare for his role in The Odyssey.

Group Hug Confessional

Video Throuple opens up about their polyamorous relationship

The creators of "Camp Throuple" open up about their polyamorous relationship. Kevin Jankay, Alana Underwood and Megan Smith say their non-monogamous relationship is the best one they've ever had.

Home Team Halfway Finished With EPIC FAIL . . . 

Kansas City Royals news: Frustration in the first half

Plus an old friend is on a cooking competition.

Scorcher According To Katie . . .

This weekend is going to be a summer scorcher in Kansas City

We are about to have the hottest temperatures we have seen so far this year. We will prepare you for how hot it will be, when the heat could reach dangerous levels, and when we can expect some relief.

Carly Rae Jepsen - After All is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.