KC Layout: Local Cuisine, Ukraine Strain & MAGA Breaking China News

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Savor Kansas City Culture

How one brick mason quietly built Kansas City's barbecue tradition

Bill Chaney, a 95-year-old brick mason, can fire up a BBQ pit, but he draws the line at cooking up barbecue.

More Data Center Clap Back

Political expert weighs in on how the data center debate could impact upcoming primary election

With just three weeks until the voters head to the polls for the primary election in Kansas and Missouri, many political candidates have started to speak out on the data center debate.

Golden Ghetto Against Tech

Overland Park police ramping up e-bike enforcement

On Wednesday, the Overland Park Police Department posted a video on social media showing two children under the age of 12 riding electric motorcycles that became stuck on a roadway.

Show-Me Dividing Lines

In race for gerrymandered KC district, only one Republican candidate lives there - AOL

Missouri Republicans redrew Missouri's congressional districts to make the 5th District more favorable for Republicans. Of the six Republicans running for the seat, only one lives in it.

EPIC Photog In Action

Shooting his shot: See KC through the lens of a man on stage for Fan Fest's biggest moments

Frank Q. Pham's most-pressing challenge during the FIFA World Cup wasn't the heat or even getting close to the biggest stage in town. The Kansas City photographer - who seemingly was shooting everything, everywhere throughout the games - was busiest combatting FOMO, he said.

J-Lo Forever . . .

Three outfit changes and over 500 carats of jewels: Jennifer Lopez's 57th birthday party in Paris was a fashion feast

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 57th birthday early with a dinner party during Paris Fashion Week, complete with multiple outfit changes and plenty of Chopard jewelry.

MAGA Far East Flex Sneak Peek

Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say

Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Deuce Plays Defense

JD Vance Offers Eyebrow-Raising Take On Vile UFC-Michelle Obama Slur

Joe Rogan told the vice president that it was "not the best thing to say at the White House."

Progressive Payout Probs

AOC paid pro-Palestinian activist who fundraised for camps with terrorism ties

According to her FEC disclosures, she gave $375 to Naurin Islam, the deputy director of Sapna NYC, in early June.

Euro Push Back As War Drags On

Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelenskyy moves to oust Ukraine's defense minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has moved to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The move has sparked protests in Kyiv on Thursday.

Newsflash: Sin City Is Every Bit As Dangerous As It Seems

Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand's safety loopholes for nightlife venues

BANGKOK (AP) - Debates have stirred over Thailand's safety regulations and the legal loopholes that allow some venues to avoid stricter standards since a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70 earlier this week. The capital of Thailand is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, with bars...

Halle Hottness Endures

Halle Berry on Reclaiming Her Sex Life, Destigmatizing Menopause, and Embracing Turning 60

At 59 years old, Halle Berry is stepping into her most authentic chapter yet, and she's not asking for permission. In this candid conversation with Hoda Kotb on Making Space, the Oscar-winning actress and director pulls back the curtain on the "invisible" stage of aging, the realities of menopause, and why she is done managing everyone else's expectations.

Classics For Kanasas City Celebration

Soaking Up the Sun with Sheryl Crow at FIFA Fan Fest KC

Missouri native and acclaimed songwriter Sheryl Crow headlined the FIFA Fan Fest KC stage, with local faves Deshica Rage and Hembree.

Katie's Shares Weather Update

There is a chance for rain this afternoon for some in Kansas City

Thunderstorms this afternoon may bring a brief break to the heat for those who receive the rain. KMBC 9 will prepare you for some very hot days over the weekend and early next week.

This week Justin Timberlake - SexyBack will turn 20 YEARS OLD and right now serves as our #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.