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B-List Party Time Begins

Here's what you need to know for Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

Big Slick Celebrity Weekend 2023 has finally arrived in Kansas City.The massive charity benefit for Children's Mercy Hospital is bigger than ever. KC Icons Rob Riggle, Eric Stone Street, David Koechner, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis and Heidi Gardner are set to host the weekend alongside 40+ celebrity guests.

I-70 Merger Underway

St. Luke's announces plans for $10 billion merger with St. Louis health system

Officials at Kansas City-based St. Luke's Health System on Wednesday announced that the company plans to combine with St. Louis-based BJC Healthcare. Boards of directors from the two companies have signed off on the plan, and officials from the two health systems have signed a letter of intent to move ahead with the $10 billion merger.

Taxing JoCo Deal Proposed

Overland Park residents say roads are bad. City will fix them - if it can raise taxes

Overland Park voters this month will decide whether to raise the city's sales tax to fund road work, a move that officials say would reduce the use of controversial chip seal to resurface roads. Some argue the city isn't getting rid of it fast enough.

Kansas City Double Take: Baller Party Benefits Insiders

Local food vendors at the NFL Draft gross over $1.1 million in concession sales

Local food vendors that partnered with the NFL for the Draft in Kansas City moved a lot of product during the event's three days.The league says that food vendors collectively grossed over $1.1 million in concession sales at the 2023 spectacle.

Local Hipster Workout Debuts

New disc golf course opening at City Park in KCK

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and the city of Kansas City, Kansas will officially open a new disc golf course at City Park. The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, June 1 at noon. The park is located at 2601 Park Dr. and the event will be open to the public.

The Dotte Copes With Pollution

Metal recycling plant fire highlights decades-long struggle for Wyandotte County residents

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Many Kansas Citians began their morning routines on Friday, May 19, greeted by an unusual sight; large clouds of black smoke billowing into the morning sky over Wyandotte County. The smoke was from a fire at the Advantage Metal Recycling Facility in the Armourdale neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas.

JoCo Fights Vlad

Olathe woman who raised nearly $15,000 for humanitarian relief now volunteering in Ukraine

One Olathe woman who collected nearly $15,000 to help citizens in Ukraine with humanitarian relief has made a trip to the country. She says the relief is helping.In the last week, Paige Barrows, a volunteer from Olathe, Kansas, has seen some of the most heavily damaged areas in war-torn Ukraine."Russia is still firing rockets constantly at different cities throughout the country," Barrows said.

Desperately Seeking Traffic Help

$29 per hour? Kansas City is trying to fill these 14 positions at the new KCI airport

Looking for a gig at the new KCI? City job listings show the airport is seeking applicants for at least 14 different roles. While none of them involve hopping on the many flights out of the newly-renovated terminal, they all play a part in keeping the city's biggest passenger travel hub running smoothly.

Tribute To Voice Of Kansas City

Tech N9ne has hyped up Kansas City for years. It's time to return the love and respect | Opinion

This summer, hip-hop turns 50. To celebrate, wouldn't it be cool if Kansas City officially recognized rapper Tech N9ne for his contributions to the music scene here? Think about it: Tech N9ne is one of hip-hop's brightest (and best paid) international stars.

EPIC Price Paid For Celeb Booty Shack

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Reportedly Buy $60 Million L.A. Mansion

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reportedly purchased a new home together after a long house hunt. The couple have closed on a mansion in Beverly Hills, according to the Wall Street Journal, paying about $61 million for the impressive spread.

Liberty Stumbles But Rises

Biden trips and falls during graduation ceremony, recovers quickly

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 1 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden tripped and fell after handing out the last diploma at a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Thursday, but got up quickly and walked back to his seat. The 80-year-old U.S.

GOP Fights For Satire Supremacy

Inside Trump and DeSantis' Ugly Feud Over The Babylon Bee

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis ' teams are fighting each other for donors, endorsements, and staff. But behind the scenes, the Republican rivals are competing on a different, unconventional playing field: the scramble to secure online influencers.

Chief Twit Holds Cash To Burn

Elon Musk is once again world's richest person

Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world's richest person after dethroning French multi-billionaire Bernard Arnault from the top spot. The Twitter chief surpassed the French luxury brand tycoon on Wednesday after shares of Mr Arnault's LVMH fell 2.6 per cent in Paris trading.

European Fight Over Resources

Attacks on Kyiv continue as drones target Russian oil refineries

All the latest news from the Russia-Ukraine war. Russian forces began June with a fresh aerial bombardment of Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least three people and wounding others, authorities said. Following a reported 17 drone and missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital in May, Russian forces hit the capital in the early morning with ground-launched missiles.

Rocket Sis Launches Insults

North Korean leader's sister accuses US of 'gangster-like' hypocrisy over failed spy satellite launch

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday accused the U.S. of "gangster-like" hypocrisy for its criticisms of North Korea's failed attempt to launch a military spy satellite. Kim Yo Jong said the U.S. "is letting loose a hackneyed gibberish prompted by its brigandish and abnormal thinking," knocking the...

NextGen Grinds Poorly

Why Everyone Is Having Bad Sex (Especially Young People)

Despite all the social developments that have made sex easier (the sexual revolution, dating apps, yassified contraceptives), we still haven't moved the dial on better. Bad sex has endured. And when I say "bad sex," I am referring to sex that is quite simply unpleasurable, unsatisfying, or even demoralizing.

Savor The FAIL

Kauffman Stadium now has three pits serving craft 'cue

The three new BBQ pits serving craft 'cue inside the K last year make better barbecue than existed anywhere in KC.

Summer Safety Alert

Lifeguard shortage threatens Jackson County public beaches

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. - Jackson County has faced a lifeguard shortage for public beaches since 2021 and is still looking to fill the void. Beaches were shut down for the pandemic in 2020 and nobody was training to become a lifeguard during that time.

Golden Ghetto Gets To Work

Award-winning Johnson County employees advocate for others to join profession, fill vacancies

LENEXA, Kan. - Tables inside Johnson County Developmental Supports' Elmore Center were bustling Tuesday morning with various projects. Angela Austin, senior direct support professional, encouraged the man she worked with to create a service project, such as stuffing neck pillows for cancer patients. "There you go, good job," Austin said as they worked to finish the project.

B-List Eternal

Does Paul Rudd ever age? You decide with these photos from Big Slick through the years

Much has been made of Paul Rudd's seemingly ageless looks. He was after all named the sexiest man alive by People magazine in 2021. We'll be seeing plenty of the 54 year old Ant-Man star, who grew up in the Kansas City area, this week while he's in town for the annual Big Slick Weekend Celebrity fundraiser.

Legacy Sails On

Blue Springs son surprises father aboard USS New Jersey ship he served on in Korean War

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Blue Springs Korean War veteran finally returned to his old ship after 50 years. Sound familiar? We told you about Richard Dent's trip on Memorial Day, but we left out the surprise waiting for him in New Jersey.

Rock Chalk Winning Cont'd

Former Kansas guard Christian Braun looking to make hoops history

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On the even of the NBA Finals, former Kansas guard Christian Braun looks to join an exclusive club by winning an NCAA Championship and an NBA title in back-to-back years. Only four players have achieved the rare feat.

Tagger Garners Suburban Prize

Grandview Arts Council names Main Street Mural contest winner

By Tyler Schneider In 2019, visual artist Alecks Cruz and his wife, Natalie, and children, Azariah and Amelia, made the move from Chicago to Kansas City. "We would frequently visit KC from time to time, and I remember attending events like First Fridays, and thinking, 'man, how cool is this?'

Taste Of Westport Ahead

Westport hosts Strawberry Swing pop-up craft fair this weekend

Courtesy Katie Mabry van Dieren Westport hosts the Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair for the first time this weekend, where visitors can shop from 30+ artisans' work, interact with makers, and learn about their creations on the streets of Westport and Pennsylvania.

Stepping Toward Career Fulfillment

Why Kathy Gates traded her advertising career for The Running Well Store - Kansas City Business Journal

Kathy Gates started out in the marketing agency world, but she always felt like something was missing. It spurred her to become the owner of The Running Well Store, which is among this year's Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce's Top 10 Small Businesses.

Tale Of Two Tortas 

Mark & Marissa Gencarelli: The Art of the Authentic Tortilla

Receiving the news of well-deserved recognition can be exhilarating, unexpected and, in some circumstances, frightening. But for Mark and Marissa Gencarelli, owners of Yoli Tortilleria, their achievement was jaw-dropping. A few months ago, the Kansas City, Missouri, tortilla maker was notified that it was a semifinalist in the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Bakery category.

Cowtown Siren Song Shared

Even after she moved, this former contestant on 'The Voice' has an undying love for Kansas City

For her first televised audition on "The Voice," Overland Park native Kate Cosentino wanted celebrity judges on the long-running vocal competition show to know two things: She's very proud of her Italian heritage, and she just loves Kansas City.

Drink In Local Nostalgia

4 Hands Brewing Co. introduces Voltron beer series collaboration

This Spring, 4 Hands Brewing Co. will be introducing a variety of beer inspired by the 80's hit cartoon Voltron, Defender of The Universe. The collaboration will take place in the form of six volumes of unique brews released over the course of 20 months.

Mosquitos Would Love To Have You For Dinner

Dining Alfresco: 15 of Kansas City's Best Restaurant Patios - In Kansas City

If you stop and think about it, daring to enjoy a meal outside in the Midwest is a little like tempting fate. It is just you and your happy-hour patio plans versus Mother Nature, and she has a whole list of ways she could make your meal miserable-think ten plagues from the bible.

Cloudy KC Forecast . . . 

Pop-up thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening on both sides of the state line

A few storms may produce strong wind, small hail and locally heavy rain

Aerosmith - Cryin' earned Billboard #1 ranking in June of 1993 and today serves as the #TBT the song of the day given that this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.