Kansas City Runway: Local Summer Shows, MAGA Mane & AOC Eggs

Tonight we conclude with our posting with inspiration from angel Maddy and yet another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headline.s

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Showtime For Local Puppers

Boulevard Drive-In hosting free, dog-friendly 'Air Bud' night Monday

Boulevard Drive-In will host a free, dog-friendly "Air Bud" movie night Monday featuring a preview of "Air Bud Returns," games, prizes and more.

Today's Street Tragedy

7-year-old seriously injured after being hit by car while riding bike

A 7-year-old boy from Pleasant Hill suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car while riding his bike.

Pub Postscript

Popular Westport restaurant Beer Kitchen closes doors after 16 years

A popular Westport restaurant closed its doors on Sunday after nearly two decades in business.

August Sounds Echo

35th Annual Summerfest Concludes with Rich Variety of Musical Styles and Voices - KC STUDIO

Summerfest Kansas City concluded its 2026 season with a musical potpourri of captivating works.

Home Team Suffers Latest Shame

Cubs blow out Royals in series finale

The Royals fall 10-2 to the Cubs.

Angel Displays EPIC Rock

Madison Beer gives fans a closer look at her estimated $1M engagement ring

Madison Beer debuted her estimated $1 million engagement ring from NFL fiancé Justin Herbert at Variety's Power of Young Hollywood party in Beverly Hills. See the massive cushion cut diamond sparkler.

Joking MAGA Coiffure

Donald Trump's Hair Sparks Memes Online After Las Vegas Appearance

The posts showed how Trump's appearance became a subject of discussion online as users shared memes.

 Dems Debate Money

Bernie Sanders demands Democrats ban super PACs from primaries, blasts AIPAC, 'corrupt system'

Sanders argues outside groups, including AIPAC, wield too much influence over Democratic nominations and can later back Republicans in general elections.

Scrambling For Future

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces decision to freeze her eggs

US congresswoman to share journey online as she criticizes Trump administration's attacks on reproductive care

Iran From Secret War

Trump to Axios: "We are low keying it" with Iran

The president is willing to allow economic pressure to run its course.

Pain At Pump Redux

Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz

Oil prices rose on Monday on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as Iran said a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes was ‌in its final stages but insisted the U.S. must still meet other conditions.

Old School Iconography Debuts

The church fathers of early Christianity are showing their swag - on TikTok

Paintings of early Christian saints were designed to show worshippers what sacred authority looked like, using books, clothing and gestures as symbols.

Local History Of Hotness

The Dog Days of Summer: How Kansas Citians over time dealt with the heat - Martin City Telegraph

The next time you grumble about stepping outside into another sweltering Kansas City afternoon, remember that generations before us endured the same relentless heat with little more than shade trees, hand fans, open windows and ingenuity.

Grigs Shares End Of Summer Outlook

Kansas City weather: Hot start to the week in Kansas City with rain chances ahead

The heat index could reach 105 Monday and Tuesday. After that, temperatures gradually fall, but spotty rain chances return.

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