Kansas City Unity: Local Flare, Socialist Rising & Better Angels

Once again we're inspired by the angels as we take another quick look at pop culture, community reporting and to headlines ahead of our next morning update at the crack of noon or maybe sooner

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Urban Burnout Cont'd

Repeated fires at vacant Kansas City, Missouri, apartment complex strain firefighters, alarm neighbors

More than 20 fires have broken out at the Olive Park Village Apartments, and neighbors are calling for demolition as KCFD warns of ongoing dangers to firefighters.

Talking Election Showdown

ROUNDTABLE: Breaking down the primary elections in Kansas and Missouri

From newly redrawn congressional maps in Missouri to unknowns in the Kansas race for U.S. Senate, our roundtable of journalists breaks down what you need to know before you head to the polls.

Infusing Career Opportunities

Vine Street Brewing co-owner taps fresh opportunities with new craft beer industry role

Vine Street Brewing is firmly rooted in Kansas City's historic jazz district, but the woman behind this vibrant cultural hub also feels at home taking the popular brewery along with her to the national stage. Growing the brand, she said, requires her to hop beyond the counter.

A-List Angels Return

Everything We Know About the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, So Far

Everything We Know About the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, So Far: The lingerie giant confirmed the first details of its upcoming runway, and the City of Angels is set to host.

MAGA Offers Wartime Austerity

Trump slashes Medicare drug subsidies, cutting against affordability message

The end of a subsidy program that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage could leave millions of seniors with higher monthly costs, a move that undermines the Trump administration's message of cutting drug costs. President Trump often touts his push for access to cheaper drugs through the TrumpRx platform and making "most-favored-nation" deals...

Progressively Divided

Carville rips Piker: 'If he becomes a force in the Democratic Party, I'm out of here'

Democratic strategist James Carville on Sunday ripped into popular left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, saying that if he shapes himself into a force within the Democratic Party, "I'm...

American Shootout Postscript

Reports: Good Guy with Gun Fires Back at In-N-Out Attacker

A witness to Saturday's heinous attack at an Idaho In-N-Out reportedly recounted seeing a good guy with a handgun shooting at the attacker.

Left Coast Money Talks

California Democrats defy Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra as they vote to back billionaires tax

California Democrats move toward endorsing Proposition 40, a billionaire wealth tax opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra.

No Escaping Hood Life?!?

A Seattle teen tried to leave gang life behind, only to be killed in a gun fight at a food festival

Two young people who were at the shooting in Seattle last week were known to violence prevention activists, and one who died was part of a program meant to turn his life around.

About-Face Amid Epidemic

RFK Jr tells US families to vaccinate children against measles amid outbreak

Health secretary, longtime vaccination skeptic, spent years boosting misinformation about vaccines including MMR

Reelection Compromise?!?

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Key senators have unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.

Another Holy Land Perspective

Palestinian Christians call on American evangelicals to stop ignoring their plight | CNN

Christians in the occupied West Bank say they are facing rising pressure from Israeli settlements that are encouraged by US evangelicals.

About Pupper Support

South Kansas City's Animal Advocates - Martin City Telegraph

"Our ultimate goal is to help people and their dogs."

Grigs Shares Bright Side

Kansas City weather: Sunny stretch continues, heat returns later this week

Kansas City will enjoy sunny skies and comfortable temperatures through Tuesday before hotter, more humid weather and rain chances arrive later in the week.

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