Kansas City Outsize: Scorching Weekend, Swifties Challenged & MAGA Election Politics

Producer, actress, fashion diva and Insta hottie Syd has always been larger than life and this morning she inspires our cinematic delve into pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Kansas City Lady Baller Bonanza Coming Soon

Kansas City Current hopes World Cup lessons pay off in 5 years with Women's World Cup

Kansas City soccer fans are already looking ahead to 2031, saying they hope the city gets to host games in the Women's World Cup after a successful run as a host city for FIFA World Cup 26.

Time After Tribute

KC utility silent for days on facts of electrical lineman's death: 'It's weird'

"It's strange that there's like this wall of silence," said Elizabeth Bailey of the Power Line Contact Litigation Group.

Double Down In The Dotte

WyCo spending requests double remaining balance of $5 million American Royal development fee

Approximately $1.5 million is left to allocate from the American Royal's payment for its new campus near 118th Street and State Avenue.

Deadly Gunfire Aftermath

Shooting in KCK leaves one person dead, one person in custody

A disturbance at an apartment near South 8th and Perry Square in Kansas City, Kansas led to one man being shot.

Dead-Tree Spends Ur Cash

Endorsement: Star's views on city buildings and convention center bonds | Opinion

The Kansas City Star Editorial Board on Question 2 to fund $100 million in renovations, landmarks and conventions. | Opinion

Local Luxury Backstory

An early telephone pioneer built one of KC's most coveted and iconic homes.

Telephone pioneer Theodore Gary made his fortune with phone exchanges and he built one of KC's most coveted and iconic homes.

Syd Starts Swiftie Hot Mess

Sydney Sweeney takes aim at Taylor Swift amid boyfriend's feud the with singer

SYDNEY Sweeney has taken aim at Taylor Swift by showing off some underwear featuring the singer's song lyrics. Sydney is dating Scooter Braun, who has long been embroiled in a huge feud with ...

MAGA All In Against China

Trump amplifies China interference claim: 'Unprecedented election security nightmare'

President Trump on Friday doubled down on his accusations of widespread voter fraud and interference by China in the 2020 presidential election in a series of social media posts. Trump delivered a highly anticipated primetime address to the nation on Thursday, in which he unveiled his administration compiled new proof that the 2020 election, which...

Dem Foreshadowing

Ed Markey Calls for Trump Impeachment After Election Security Speech

Sen. Ed Markey demanded Trump's impeachment after his address pushing the SAVE America Act, as GOP lawmakers rallied behind the bill.

Democratic Socialism Sputters

WATCH: House Dems dodge questions on socialist agenda that threatens to abolish key institutions

Democratic Socialists of America call to abolish the Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court in a new platform. Prominent House Democrats say they haven't read the proposal.

ICE Ex Tells All . . .

Ex-wife says ICE agent who killed man in Maine had racist beliefs, violent tendencies

Ashley Brouillette has identified her ex-husband, David Brouillette, as the officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. She said she learned he was the officer responsible when he called her on Wednesday.

Left Coast 'Eat The Rich' Redux

California's Billionaire Tax Is Backfiring Before It Begins | The Daily Economy

California's proposed wealth tax promises billions in new revenue. But early evidence suggests it will ultimately cost the state far more in investment ...

Iran From War Games

US military targets Iran with latest wave of strikes

U.S. Central Command said a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran "hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities."

EPIC Baller Rampage

Caitlin Clark pours in 45 points in her best WNBA performance yet

Clark had her best WNBA performance to date during the Fever's 110-107 win over the Storm, leading Indiana with a career-high 45 points on 11-of-18 shooting, along with 10 assists and four steals and two blocks.

Hard Fought Conservative Accolades For Cinematic Gamble

Nolan Honors the Gods | National Review

The tagline promised defiance. Christopher Nolan delivered a film that kneels. Its loudest critics haven't noticed.

Inclusion For So Many TKC Readers

Inside the lonely world of MAGA gay men

When Evan decided it was time to tell his boyfriend that he voted for Trump, he couldn't get the words out.

Local Kitty Canoodling

Best of KC 2026: Fall in love at Whiskers Cat Cafe

A few cats cuddle up to owner Audrey Boese at Whiskers Cat Cafe. // Photo by Kelcie McKenney Earlier this month, we published The Pitch's annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers' poll here.

Steamy Saturday Ahead . . .

Increasing heat & humidity this weekend

Highs in the lower 90s and feels like temperatures near 100° today. PM pop-up storms possible for some.

Lamb - tarmac is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.