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Stream Local Success

'Ted Lasso' inspired a 5,000% surge in interest for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Satchel Paige

Fans are showing up and searches are soaring. "Ted Lasso" is bringing a new audience to Satchel Paige and Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Maybe Billionaire Pushback

Could a petition still force a vote on Royals stadium funding? Here's what we know

Kansas City signed off on a $600 million contribution to a new stadium in Crown Center. Critics of the plan still want to force a vote.

Tragic Postscript

Saturday morning work zone crash near Red Bridge leaves one man dead

Just before 1:00 a.m. KCMO police were called to investigate an injury crash on Red Bridge Rd and Harrison in a work zone.

We Can All Get Along On Weekends

Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Kansas City celebrates culture with food, dance and family fun

The 47th annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival lets Kansas Citians "eat your way around the world" without leaving town.

Latest Local Nerdfest . . .

Planet Anime brings thousands of fans to downtown Kansas City

Planet Anime Kansas City is back inside Bartle Hall, bringing anime fans together for a weekend filled with cosplay, gaming, vendors, panels and celebrity guests.

Celeb Fashion Risk

Emily Ratajkowski risks the world's wildest tan lines in a series of strappy bikinis

Emily Ratajkowski modeled strappy bikinis in Greece while celebrating her new seven-figure book deal for her upcoming release, 'Mother F-ker.'

MAGA Disclosure

Trump discloses 21,000 securities trades during first year in office

In 2025, President Donald Trump's investment advisers made more than 21,000 securities trades, according to his annual financial report.

Deuce Conducts Best Midterm Campaign Move So Far

JD Vance Pours Beers on Ohio Hometown Campaign Swing

VP JD Vance served beers at a Cincinnati chili spot Friday after speaking at the steel plant where his grandfather worked for 40 years.

Deets On Dems Divided

Socialism surges among Democrats as party leaders reject DSA agenda: 'Pack of fools'

Hakeem Jeffries says he doesn't support the Democratic Socialists of America agenda, even as polls show a majority of Democrats hold favorable views of socialism.

Iran From Economic War

Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments

Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Iran has won its conflict with the United States.

Great White North Debate

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls new U.S. tariffs 'a miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

The U.S. import taxes will apply to hockey sticks, building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing. Carney said "Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar."

Bottom Up Advice

The male 'orgasm muscle': How pelvic-floor control may improve erections and ejaculation

The pelvic floor is usually discussed as a women's health issue, but it also plays a role in erections, ejaculation and sexual sensation in men; somatic sexuality instructor Lena Leyla explains how awareness, relaxation, breathing and movement may help reduce difficulties and increase pleasure

Home Team Resists Change

Kansas City Royals news: Major changes to coaching staff unlikely

Plus Maikel Garcia could be out for the year.

Summer Fade Starts . . .

Early fall-like Sunday, possible soggy start to school

A rainy Saturday morning gives way to a beautiful afternoon.

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