Kansas City Smile: Local Cinema, Midterms & Rave Shock

Once again we're inspired by the angels as we consider pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for Sunday . . . 

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Check More Plaza Promises

Port KC president champions public funding for Country Club Plaza redevelopment plan

The public agency voted to issue nearly $1.5 billion in bonds and tax breaks to Gillon Property Group early this week. Jon Stephens, the president and CEO of Port KC, says the deal is critical to the revitalization of the historic Plaza neighborhood.

More Midtown Gunfire This Morning

Kansas City Police involved in shooting

Missouri State Highway Patrol will investigate an officer-involved shooting with Kansas City Police in the 3400 block of Gillham Rd.

Heroes Work Weekends

Crews battle heavy flames at Kansas City house fire

Firefighters were on the scene of a house fire in Kansas City Saturday night.

Local Cash Spruce Up

Historic Kansas City neighborhood gets boost with money to help fix up homes

Called Operation Rebuild, the program also includes job training in construction for young adults, which could lead to full-time jobs.

Kansas Fights For Tech Rights

"Citizens deserve a vote": City of Edgerton sues resident over petition asking for vote on data center - The Sentinel

Edgerton is suing two residents, claiming their petition for a vote on data centers has inaccurate information.

Show-Me Blaze Risk

Southwest Missouri fire chiefs warn of 'extreme' fire season amid worsening severe drought

A 25-acre field fire in Lawrence County is serving as a stark warning of how vulnerable southwest Missouri has become as several counties plunge into a severe drought.

Kansas City Fed Talks Future

Key takeaways from the Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference | Fortune

Policymakers from the euro area who spoke on the sidelines of the conference also sent a warning about inflation.

Cowtown Movie Highlights 

KC debuts its first city-built film festival

The "Friday Night Lights" cast, a Trevor Noah-produced world premiere and a two-day pitch to convince Hollywood to make movies in KC.

Angels Forever . . . 

Former Victoria's Secret Angel Laetitia Casta, 48, looks incredible in latest outing

Laetitia Casta looked incredible at 48 as she attended the closing ceremony of the Angoulême French-Speaking Film Festival in France. See details.

Euro Voters Thwart MAGA???

Iceland votes on resuming EU membership talks as Trump's push for neighboring Greenland looms over debate

Iceland voted on whether to reopen EU membership negotiations as President Donald Trump's push for Greenland control adds a new security dimension for the NATO ally.

Progressive Hope Again

The presidential contender successfully trolling Trump's White House

How Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff became "the nation's assignment editor."

Country Star Revival . . . 

Dolly Parton Songs' Streams Rocket After Her Death, up 2,109% in the U.S. and 1,280% Globally

Audio and video streams of Parton's discography skyrocketed 2,109% on the day of her death. | Entertainment

Euro Techno Tragedy

1 dead and 5 wounded in a shooting at a rave in Switzerland

Swiss police and media say that a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau has killed one person and left five injured.

MAGA Cash Flowing . . .

Venezuela says Trump's historic oil deal targets 1.5M barrels per day, could generate $200B

President Donald Trump announced a historic oil deal with Venezuela on Truth Social, saying the U.S. secured majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

Clinging To Snail Mail Democracy

Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed

A federal judge on Thursday halted - at least for now - attempts to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.

Talker Goes Nuclear

Tucker Carlson: Trump needs to be removed from office 'immediately'

Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson said Friday that President Trump should be removed from office if he is considering using nuclear weapons first, saying even entertaining the possibility should disqualify a president from serving.

We're Still Waiting On That Cocktail Sequel . . . 

Tom Cruise's 'Days of Thunder' Sequel Adds Anne Hathaway To Cast

Anne Hathaway is set to star opposite Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder 2'

El Papa & Classic Cinema

The Blues Brothers and the Pope | National Review

Pope Leo XIV's meeting with Blues Brothers saxophonist Lou Marini recalls a movie where charity, gratitude, mayhem, and great music meet.

Meaningless Home Team Hot Streak Cont'd

Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games

Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 for their 12th win in 13 games.

Cowtown Biz Class Debuts

LaunchKC graduates tap Kansas City energy, 'electricity' to power social venture growth

Escaping the clamor of Los Angeles for Kansas City has been refreshing, said Montre Moore, whose company AMP Beauty is among two drawn to the region for the fifth cohort of LaunchKC's Social Venture Studio.

Grigs Gives Heat Alert

Getting Hotter!

Upper 90s Sunday through Wednesday

JENNIE - FALLEN ANGEL is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.