Kansas City Lights: Airport Medallions, Russian Power Play & Prudish Movie Fans

So, I don't think our link dump experiment worked today but we're remain inspired by hottie Maddy as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Keepsakes Collected

Kansas City decides to preserve 50 additional mosaic medallions from old KCI terminal floor

After much debate, 50 additional medallions were chosen by the Kansas City Art Commission to be salvaged from Terminals B and C.

Newsflash: Mayor Realizes Truism & Develops Plan Already In Place . . . 

Lucas calls Jackson County property tax reassessment a 'mess of a process', says county should look at payment plan

Kansas City Mo., Mayor Quinton Lucas says the Jackson County re-assessment is becoming "a mess of a process".

Today's Pile-Up

Multiple injured in seven-vehicle crash on I-35 in Merriam

The crash was reported just after 3 p.m. on northbound Interstate 35, just past Antioch Road.

Going Deutsch Next Season

Tickets for Kansas City Chiefs game in Germany on sale next week

NFL Germany gives information to Kansas City Chiefs fans about how tickets to Frankfurt game against the Miami Dolphins will be sold June 27.

Trendy Local Fashions Debut

Cassie Taylor is just getting queerer and weirder (and thanks to a wild 72 hours, she's now a Playboy Bunny)

Be your authentic self, said Cassie Taylor, even if that means losing people along the way. "The biggest thing I've learned in the music industry is that if you're not authentic, it is not sustainable - you'll burn out fast.

Celeb Shares Intimate Secrets

Maitland Ward stars in saucy series where 'experienced women' get sexy

A new steamy series has hit our screens, and it's all about shining a spotlight on "experienced women". If you like a woman who knows what she's doing in the bedroom then it's sure to catch your attention

1st Son Pay For Play Exposed???

Hunter Biden-linked account received $5 million days after threatening messages: 'Sitting here with my father'

A Hunter Biden-linked account was wired more than $5 million days after his newly-revealed messages to an associate threatening that he was "sitting here" with his father, according to documents released by congressional investigators.

MAGA Shouts Down RINO

Christie, jeered for criticizing Trump, tells crowd, 'You can boo all you want'

The Republican 2024 candidate made the case at a top conservative gathering for his presently anemic White House bid, touting his record as New Jersey's governor and attacking Trump's record.

GOP Infighting Again

McCarthy backs effort to expunge Trump impeachments

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is throwing his weight behind the conservative effort to expunge the two impeachments of former President Trump, saying Trump's behavior didn't rise to a level that merited either punishment and he'd like to eradicate both votes from history. Leaving the Capitol on Friday ahead of a long holiday recess, the Speaker...

Who's The Boss??? Other Than Tony Danza, Of Course . . . 

Putin in crisis as Wagner chief Prigozhin declares war on Russian military leadership

Russia's FSB security service opens criminal case against mercenary boss.

Far East Meme Trending

Why Chinese students are taking graduation photos looking 'more dead than alive' | CNN

One photo shows the young woman sprawled facedown on the ground in a graduation gown, her tasseled cap discarded to the side. Others show her slumped over a chair, collapsed against a wall, and hanging listlessly over a staircase banister.

Another Kind Of Cinematic Pay For Play Celebrated

Opinion: 'No Hard Feelings' is a sex worker romcom that won't admit it | CNN

'No Hard Feelings' with Jennifer Lawrence, out from Sony Pictures on Friday, is a sex work romantic comedy that won't admit it - and therefore is very of our times, according to Noah Berlatsky.

Stuff It This Weekend

Whataburger sets opening for 2nd location in Kansas City's Northland

Whataburger franchise KMO Burger will open a new Whataburger in the Tiffany Springs neighborhood near Interstate 29 and Highway 152.

Katie's Forecast For Now

Kansas City will likely see two rounds of strong storms this weekend, here's the timeline

Wind and hail are the biggest risks with these storms

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.