KC Survey: Local Dates, Snail Mail Supreme & Iran From WWIII

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Sharing Local Cleanup Dates

KCMO municipal case review deadline, waste disposal events coming soon

Register for free legal assistance to resolve outstanding municipal warrants in KCMO by Sept. 18. The city is also hosting upcoming opportunities to dispose of bulky trash, yard waste, and hazardou...

All Clear In The Dotte

KCK gas line rupture triggers evacuations, road closures

Kansas City, Kansas police urge evacuations after heavy equipment ruptures major gas line.

Today's Kangaroo Complaint

Opinion: The University of Missouri System's two-step verification login has gone too far

As students, we put up with a lot. Teachers take wildly different stances on AI in the classroom, students differ on how long it's acceptable for them to be on their phone during class, and all the while I have 20 hours of homework to do by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Classy Local Concert

Concert to Come: Kansas City Chorale and Te Deum join forces in magnificent Russian work - KC STUDIO

Alexander Gretchaninoff's Passion Week marks the first collaboration of the two treasured Kansas City ensembles.

Home Team Price Check

A look at the Royals' projected payroll for 2027

If there is a season.

Another Celeb Turnabout

Lili Reinhart's Looks From 'The Love Hypothesis' Press Tour Are 10/10, No Notes

I'm obsessed.

MAGA Defends Machines

Trump dismisses AI alarms as a 'HOAX' - worrying White House officials | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump spent Monday angrily rejecting calls from AI industry leaders for more government regulation on their cutting-edge models, making clear in a day-long string of social media posts he considers outpacing China and preserving AI-driven economic gains a higher priority than addressing growing public concerns.

Snail Mail Reigns Supreme

Supreme Court says Trump cannot enforce new mail-in ballot regulation

The decision means a Postal Service measure that could lead to ballots not being sent to voters won't be in effect for this November's midterm elections.

Vlad's Buddy Proves Connected

Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr's lavish wedding

US president's eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands

Debatable Broadcast Moves

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Slams Jimmy Kimmel for 'Running the Same Hoax as Colbert' With Talarico Interview Stunt

Left-wingers went off the deep end over the weekend after GOP Texas Senator Ted Cruz appeared on ESPN's GameDay with many erroneously wondering how ESPN could get away with breaking FCC rules. But FCC chairman Brandan Carr jumped to social media to explain how the criticism is off base and noted that ESPN didn't break any rules by having Cruz on the show.

Senator Mitch Returns 

McConnell returns to Capitol after 3-month absence

The Kentucky Republican's return could finally unjam the farm bill.

Left Coast Surrenders Already

Gavin Newsom says he won't run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does

The California governor said there was too much "crossover" between his base and Harris', and that it would be an electoral "gift" for everybody else if they both ran.

Iran From World War

Trump warns Iran over Saudi pipeline attack as Middle East tensions escalate | Fox News Video

Fox News chief international correspondent Steve Harrigan reports on Houthi strikes in Yemen. Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman analyzes Chinese satellite intelligence sharing with Iran.

Hip-Hop Ultimatum

Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized boycott

Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after he says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners over the rapper's remarks in support of Palestinians.

Celeb Workout Dedication

Lainey Wilson Says She's Trying To Get Her "Booty Back"

Lainey Wilson is having an incredible year. It all started in February, when she kicked off her Whirlwind World Tour.

Local Agenda Setting

Nick's Picks | Veep, Gerrymandering, Football and More ...

Vance Lands in KC Again ... Vice President JD Vance will make two stops in the Kansas City area today, his second visit to the metro in less than four months. The White House says Vance will visit a...

Downpour Predicted . . . 

Kansas City weather: Heavy rain possible Tuesday as storms return

Monday night's Chiefs-Broncos game will stay dry, but scattered storms return Tuesday afternoon and evening. Heavy rain is possible, especially across northern Missouri and Kansas.

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