KC Weeds: Summer Daze, Trans Ballers & Iran From War Powers

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Local Retail Redux

Kansas City goes to court seeking to rehab former Robandee mall in south KC

The city is pursuing receivership, a legal process that could put control into new hands to fight blight and fix up the property.

Cowtown Target Practice

Here is the reason for booms heard in parts of the Kansas City area this week

People in various parts of the Kansas City area have reported hearing loud noises, even booming noises, on occasion this week.

Old School Inside Track

A look inside Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive

Big Boy is the largest and most powerful operating steam locomotive in the world, and FOX4 got a look in the cab.

Suburban Burnout

Fire at Olathe motel forces dozens of people from rooms

The fire department said the fire started in the laundry room.

Lazy Middle-Class Summer Guide

The Pool and Patio Playbook

Today's outdoor living pool and patio spaces feel like true extensions of the home, bringing all the comfort and style of the indoors out.

Celeb Shows Off

Gisele Bundchen wows with toned bikini body as she turns 46

The mom of three was makeup-free as she posed for a photo while holding onto a bunch of pink and white balloons. 'Thank you all for the love and birthday wishes,' she shared on social media.

MAGA Shares Calculation

Trump defends data centers as he expands pledge to make them 'pay their own way'

President Trump on Thursday expanded his pledge that aims to have data centers "pay their own way" for the electricity they use, but he took the opportunity to defend data centers at the same time....

Conservatives Celebrate Dunking On Trans Sports

WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Defends Her Stance on Women's Sports

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has defended her stance on keeping biological men out of women's sports and is making no apologies.

Iran From Split Decision

House votes to end Iran war, but Senate Republicans vote to let Trump continue waging it

The House approved a non-binding proposal to end the Iran war, directing President Donald Trump to remove armed forces from hostilities.

Political Violence Postscript

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker sentenced to life as her family describes trauma, loss

Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to her murder failed to eliminate her legacy but caused enduring fear and fury as he changed their lives forever.

American History Redux

WATCH: 'Shocking' Ben Franklin smear leaves Smithsonian chief with 'no regrets'

Smithsonian National Museum of American History director Anthea Hartig says she has no regrets about exhibits after a White House report accused the museum of ideological capture.

Growing Problem

Exclusive | Why do so many young men suddenly have erectile dysfunction?

Younger men are increasingly facing troubles in the bedroom, with studies suggesting more than a quarter of men under 40 can't get or maintain an erection firm enough for satisfying sex.

Baller Bygones

Kansas City Chiefs stars rally to support former teammate Tyreek Hill after his shocking injury admission 10 months into rehab

Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill continues to share updates on his injury rehab. The latest one included a shocking admission about his left leg that drew responses from Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce on social media.

Katie's Summer Forecast

Rain first, then heat: Kansas City could see 105-degree heat index by Sunday

Rain chances will increase across the Kansas City area late Thursday into Friday before summer heat and humidity make a comeback for the second half of the weekend.

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