Kansas City Takeout: Locals Lit, Affordability & Midterm Tensions

A few more things we're watching tonight and wanted to share by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Weekend Servings Spike

PickleCon takes over Kansas City, bringing together players from across the world

Athletes of all ages, from across the world, are in Kansas City for the third annual PickleCon.


The Dotte Loves AI Drawings

KCK mayor talks renderings, priorities for new Chiefs stadium: 'This is one step'

The Chiefs unveiled renderings for the incoming stadium, slated for completion by the 2031 season, earlier this week.


Kingdom Suffers Tragedy

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Devey dies at 38, wife says

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Devey has died at the age of 38, his wife announced on social media.


No Freebies For Nice Side Of Bridge?!?

KC neighborhood leaders lament lack of Housing Trust Fund projects in the Northland

Discussion came as the city is asking voters on Aug. 4 to approve $100 million bond issue for the trust fund.


12th & Oak Drinking Games

KC bars allowed to stay open until 5 a.m. during World Cup want the city to make it permanent

When the final whistle blew ending World Cup matches, business at some Kansas City bars was just getting started. Now, those bar owners want the city to make the extended hours permanent.


Diva Debuts Skivvies

Selena Gomez Shows Off Summer-Bod On Summer Vacay


MAGA Jokes Comeback

Trump jokes RFK Jr. personally 'ran over cow' for Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump joked that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "ran over the cow in his car" for the beef that was served at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.


Left Coast Tactics Exposed

Hot Mic Catches Council Members Discussing Ways to Censor Opponents

A hot mic revealed a secret conversation between Sacramento leaders on how to muzzle agitated opponents at a city council meeting.


NYC Culture Clash

Manhattan stabbings and Mamdani's words inflame a deep rift between the mayor and Jews

The NYPD has ruled the attacks hate crimes.


MAGA Money Offers Red State Advantage

Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states

Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn't back Trump's re-election, but administration claims it's a 'misrepresentation'


Inflation Redux 2026

As gas prices and mortgage rates rise, the consumer affordability crisis returns

The Iran war is costing the average U.S. household over $1,200, as the cost of gas and groceries rises and mortgage rates hit levels not seen in a year.


Iran From Wartime Costs

Crude oil prices shoot up after Red Sea joins Strait of Hormuz as Iran war's second choke point

The U.S. completed a 13th straight night of attacks on Iran following a series of Houthi rocket strikes on Saudi Arabian vessels in the Red Sea after Iranian hardliners helped deliver weapons and training to Yemen.


GOP Frustration Trending

Mike Johnson Is 'Sick of This Shit' (But Sorry He Said So)

Most House Republicans are frustrated that a small band of conservatives are upending the party's agenda, yet they face few consequences.


Summer Ruins Nice Spots

US beach named best in the world for its pristine sands and clear waters

A team from Beach.com reviewed hundreds of submissions and analyzed nearly 100,000 reviews to determine the top ten beaches on Earth.


Party Planning Probs

'I arranged a threesome for my husband's 40th - but it was awkward, clumsy and weird'

It's a common sexual fantasy - but proceed with caution, warn the experts


Home Team Double Down

Cameron outduels Skubal, but Royals still drop second straight

What a terrific rebound appearance for the Royals lefty


Buzz On Weekend Warmup

Heat indexes above 100 expected this weekend in Kansas City metro | Heat advisory issued

After a couple of rainy days, temperatures soar to the 90s this weekend in Kansas City, with heat indexes reaching up to 110.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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