Kansas City News Drink: Wagner Put Down, Royals Kinda Comeback & More Powder

Right now we highlight fashion entrepreneur hottie Cindy doing a bit of promo was we check pop culture, community news and top headlines. 

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Home Team Dead Cat Bounce

Royals finally win a Jordan Lyles start, defeat Rays 9-4

Freddy Fermin and Edward Olivares pace the offense.

Deets On Gas Station Surge

Casey's convenience store expands footprint in Kansas City market

Convenience store chain Casey's says it's expanding in the greater Kansas City market through the purchase of 26 Minit Mart stores.

Show-Me Accountability

US engineers contributed to Missouri River flood damage and must pay landowners, court rules

The U.S. government may have to pay tens of millions of dollars - or more - to landowners along the Missouri River after a court ruled it worsened flooding there since 2007 that killed crops and wrecked homes and businesses. The U.S.

Rock Chalk Scare Trending

Montana Republicans report letters with mysterious powder after similar mailings in Kansas

Republican lawmakers in Montana are sharing that they received letters with white powder as federal agents investigate substances similarly mailed to GOP officials in two other states.

Our Boss Is Best

Where does Chiefs' Andy Reid stand in head coach power rankings?

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid stands in a tier of his own in these NFL head coach power rankings:

Culture Of Hotness

Entrepreneur and Model Cindy Prado on What Being a Latina Means to Her

mitú had the pleasure of picking Cindy Prado's brain about growing up Latina, food, business and the dreams she has turned into realities.

No Word From White House

Biden allies brush off calls for primary debates

President Biden's long shot primary rivals increasingly want to debate him in 2024, but those demands are being ignored by the White House and haven't picked up steam with progressives in Congress. Biden's two Democratic opponents, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson, have talked openly about the benefits of debating.

MAGA Talks Regime Change

Trump on Russia-Wagner dispute: 'Be careful what you wish for'

Former President Trump said internal strife in Russia between the country's military and mercenaries is "a big mess." Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin announced his intentions Friday to use his mercenary forces to overthrow the Russian military leadership, accusing them of lying to the Russian people and firing on his troops.

Vlad Still Rules . . . For Now

Even if Wagner rebellion fails, Putin's presidency has never looked weaker

Images of tanks in streets of Moscow evoke memories of a faltering Soviet Union's final months in 1991

Doubting Across Pond Power Couple

Harry and Meghan Produce a Hollywood Flop: Themselves

They arrived three years ago with royal star power amid a streaming boom, but have notched more cancellations and rejections than produced shows.

American Fight For Life

Florida provided far more abortions than California and New York post-Dobbs. Here's why.

It'll be years before many blue state efforts to expand abortion access have an impact.

Nothing Lasts Forever

I divorced my dying husband - he wallowed in self-pity and killed my vibe

A woman has opened up about why she divorced her dying husband, saying his five-year cancer battle took a toll on their marriage as he wallowed in self-pity.

Inking New Hangout

Grimm Tattoo reopens in the West Bottoms after a fire destroyed its Westport shop

For more than 40 years, Grimm Tattoo has made its home in Westport. But after a fire in April broke out in the building next door - destroying their furniture, equipment and flash designs - owner Wes Grimm decided it was time to move the tattoo shop and museum.

Summer Temps Spike . . . 

FORECAST: Heat index close to 100-degree mark

A severe risk is in place, and it looks like the better ingredients will be found across northern Missouri.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.