Kansas City Morning News Look

There's no point in trying to leave Britney alone and so the enduring diva inspires this quick peek at community news, pop culture and top headlines . . .


Kansas City Summer Endures Summer Gridlock

'It's brutal': Metro drivers frustrated as road construction hits peak season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There are fewer drivers on the roads with people working and learning from home, but there are other numbers that have increased and have law enforcement and experts concerned in Kansas and Missouri. Kansas and Missouri's transportation departments report an increase in road deaths, and Missouri reports an increase in speeding [...]

Local Lunch Lady Rolls To Rescue Hungry Students

KCPS delivers daily meals to families across the metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Families with children in Kansas City, Missouri, Public Schools are getting some help when it comes to meals. "They are always like I'm hungry, I'm hungry nonstop," said Magen Rector, who has three kids in KCPS.

Kansas: Time To Kill Coyotes

Kansas approves night coyote hunting: Here's how it works

SHAWNEE, Kan. - Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism commissioners passed a regulation change that will allow hunters to use artificial light, night vision and thermal-imaging equipment when hunting coyotes at night beginning in 2021. The move comes despite the objections of the Kansas Sheriff's Association and Kansas Game Warden FOP Lodge 59.

COVID Makes KC Cray

KC area mental health expert gives advice on managing COVID-19 stress

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The coronavirus pandemic is a stressful time for parents like Sarah McGinnity. 41 Action News first met McGinnity and her family in March when her church transitioned to online services due to the pandemic. The changes since have been a new adjustment for her children.

Brit Sis Controls Cash

Britney Spears's sister Jamie Lynn now in control of her $57M fortune

Britney Spears's sister Jamie Lynn Spears has been named trustee of her fortune and is seeking to move some of her assets, according to and the Los Angeles Times . Jamie Lynn was appointed trustee in 2018.

2020 Blame Game Cont’d

Dems slam GOP's defense of police amid rise in racial tensions following Jacob Blake death

In their response to the third night of the Republican National Convention, Democrats slammed President Trump and the GOP for continuing to criticize the unrest and protests in cities across the country and tout the president's "law and order" agenda.

Hater Hit With Life

Christchurch gunman given life without parole

A New Zealand court has sentenced a man who shot dead 51 people at two mosques to life in prison without parole. Australian Brenton Tarrant, 29, pleaded guilty to the murder of 51 people, attempted murder of another 40 people and one charge of terrorism.

EPIC Tech Job Dropped

TikTok chief Kevin Mayer quits after Trump threatens to ban app

Kevin Mayer has quit TikTok just months after becoming chief executive of the Chinese video app accused by the Trump administration of threatening national security, according to a letter to employees seen by the Financial Times. Mr Mayer told employees at TikTok and ByteDance, which controls the app, of his decision to leave on Thursday, people briefed about the matter said.

Po-Po Share Bad Reviews

Police group leader calls Biden-Harris 'most radical anti-police ticket in history'

The president of the top lobbying group representing police and law enforcement officers tore into Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden Kamala Harris Kamala Harris GOP sticks to convention message amid uproar over Blake shooting Police group leader calls Biden-Harris 'most radical anti-police ticket in history' Latino Victory to boost Alex Padilla to fill Harris's potential Senate seat MORE (D-Calif.), at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, calling them the "most radical anti-police ticket in history."

U.S. STANDOFF WITH CHINA!!!

South China Sea tension rises amid US blacklisting, report of Beijing missile fire 'warning'

The U.S. on Wednesday announced it blacklisted Chinese officials and business executives involved in the military buildup of the disputed South China Sea, further ratcheting up tensions in the region ahead of the November election -- the same day that Beijing reportedly fired missiles into the sea as a "warning" to the U.S.

Leaving Lights On For Ladies

KC skyline to light up in celebration of women's voting rights

Hide Transcript Show Transcript ITS LIGHTS READY FOR TONIGHT. PURPLE AND GOLD WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE COLORS A BOLD STATEMENT KANSAS CITY ICON BUT FOR ALL OF ITS WONDER GETTING UNION STATION READY TO SHOW OFF LIKE THIS IS HARD WORK THANKFULLY THE LIGHTING THERE RACHEL GROOMS IS HERE TO SHED SOME LIGHT ON THINGS AND THEN THIS GUY RIGHT HERE.

Kansas City Stays Sticky

The heat and humidity continues for two more days

Two more days of the heat and humidity Cooler air a few rounds of rain and storms possible this weekend A series of fronts - one on Friday night and the other Sunday - will bring a chance for thunderstorms Temperatures will drop to the 70s early next week KANSAS CITY'S MOST ACCURATE FORECAST Thursday: A few clouds from the tropical system will try to move in, but the chance of rain is quite low.

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