Kansas City Track: Elections Probs, Friends & Iran From Cyberattacks

Quick update tonight as we have a few more things to work on for the morning/noon update. For now, here's what we're reading from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines . . . 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

More Deets On Local Crackdown

Kansas City approves fines for vacant, nuisance properties

Mayor Quinton Lucas presented the ordinance and cited a property near 52nd and Bellfontaine - the neighborhood where he grew up - as an example of the problem the measure aims to address.


Voting Probs In The Dotte

Completed ballots returned to Wyandotte County voters because of address confusion

Some Wyandotte County voters who sent in their completed ballots have received them back in the mail.


Political Domestic Drama

KC congressional candidate was accused of assaulting ex-wife. He says he's innocent

Brad Patty denied the charge, which was dropped, and cast it as a result of a tumultuous marriage that ended in divorce more than a decade ago.


More Stuff You Can't Afford

designKC Inspired Living: Artisan Home Tour Preview Week with the Home Builders Association

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City's Will Ruder joins designKC Magazine Publisher Keith Sauro to share all the details on the upcoming Artisan Home Tour.


Faith Blogger Talks Closeness

Reflecting on the value of friendship

Flatland columnist Bill Tammeus cites spiritual texts and personal experiences in his essay on friendship


Angel Forever . . .

Heidi Klum defies aging in just a tiny thong bikini on wild boat ride

HEIDI Klum looks completely ageless in a skimpy thong bikini during a bumpy boat ride. The supermodel hopped on the vessel for a new photoshoot, and it appears it wasn't an entirely smooth tr...


MAGA Mired In Middle-East 

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza. But many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remain to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory.


La Migra Friendly Skies

ICE agents increasingly arresting immigrants at U.S. airports

ICE agents have ramped up arrests at some U.S. airports, working with the TSA to crack down on travelers at check-in counters and even at the departure gates. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story.


Homefront Tech War

U.S. investigating whether Iran was behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems

Malicious cyber activity affected technology at more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota this week, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.


Good Friends Are Hard To Find

Amid escalation, US allies hang back on intervening in Iran war

Traditional U.S. partners are wary of any direct support until they receive reassurances of a lasting ceasefire - or other promises.


Sounds Like Swiftie Success

Travis Kelce's Podcast 'New Heights' Ranks Among Highest-Paid in 2026 Amid Training Camp

Travis Kelce returned to Chiefs camp, but his latest headline came from a microphone instead of the football field.


Inside Job Warning

Go Ask Alex: Why is fisting so dangerously competitive?

Columnist Alexander Cheves advises a reader on navigating the competitive side of fisting culture - and why pleasure, patience, and intimacy matter more than milestones.


Ballers Begin . . .

CAMP NOTES: Chiefs Training Camp reopens to fans after temporary weather evacuation

Training camp is nearly a week underway in St. Joseph at Missouri Western State University.


Summer Stormy Weather

First Warn tonight into Friday morning for widespread rain & storms

A First Warn is in effect Thursday night into Friday morning as a significant system moves through the area. A 70% chance for widespread rain and storms is expected during this timeframe.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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