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Discussing Cowtown Diseases

First-of-it's-kind public health summit comes to Kansas City

The Syndemic Solutions Summit focused on a syndemic approach to ending five health epidemics: HIV, STI's, viral hepatitis, substance use and mental health, and reproductive and sexual health.

Disgrace: Golden Ghetto Ignores 'Get Off My Lawn' Crowd

Overland Park officials blow off residents' requests for help with storm cleanup - The Sentinel

Residents upset about storm cleanup are put off by deceptive property tax claims, rude comments, and an absentee mayor.

Show-Me Mud Hole History

How Missouri made the Lake of the Ozarks: Crimes, sunken homes and dreams of a Midwest oasis

With more shoreline than the coast of California, the Lake of the Ozarks in mid-central Missouri is a popular tourist destination for land-locked Midwesterners. For decades, it's provided financial opportunities for locals and outside interests alike - but at what cost?

Rock Chalk Billionaire Watching

Keep an eye out for SpaceX moving across Kansas

The loads will enter the state on Highway 36 from St. Joseph, Missouri. They will take a mostly rural path of highways through Kansas, but will also use portions of I-70, Highway 77, and 56.

Blast From Past Nobody Wanted

A year after Missouri Senate collapse, Eric Greitens reemerges to bash Ron DeSantis * Missouri Independent

Eric Greitens wrote a column for a pro-Trump news site declaring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential hopes dead.

More Deets On Midtown Tear Down In Hopes Of Condo Riches

Demolition begins at former hospital location in Kansas City to make way for new apartments

Demolition began this week to bring a new apartment complex at the site of the former Trinity Lutheran Hospital near 31st and Main.

Angel Fashions Good Life

Alessandra Ambrosio shares sexy snaps from luxurious vacation in Ibiza

Alessandra Ambrosio may be on vacation, but that didn't keep her from posting some sexy snaps on social media Monday. She showed off her very toned tummy in a pink crop top.

Dems Won't Challenge Prez?!?

Biden has enormous polling lead in Democratic primary, despite challenge from RFK Jr.

Joe Biden has a yawning lead in FiveThirtyEight's Democratic presidential primary polling average over Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson

First Son Confronts Legal FAIL

Rejected plea deal leaves Hunter Biden's team fuming

A deal to help the president's son avoid prison blew up in a chaotic, three-hour court hearing.

Political Clap Back Paused

Dems weigh censure war over Santos and Greene

The House GOP took the first shot by censuring Rep. Adam Schiff and rebuking Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Democrats are considering hitting back - but are unsure they want to escalate the tit-for-tat.

BIDENOMICS WORKS?!?!

US economy blows past expectations: Three quick takeaways

Gross domestic production (GDP) came in hot in the second quarter, growing at a 2.4 percent rate that marked the fourth straight quarter of positive growth and underlining the resilience of the U.S. economy. Economists polled by Bloomberg had been expecting GDP growth of around 1.8 percent, meaning the 2.4 percent growth was a...

Eastern Europe Fight Against Russian Army Moves Forward

Kyiv is said to have launched a major push against Russian forces in southeastern Ukraine

Kyiv has launched a major push to dislodge Russian forces from southeastern Ukraine as part of its weeks-long counteroffensive, committing thousands of troops to the battle in the country's southeast.

Fear Far East?!?

War with China would be an 'onslaught' like the US hasn't faced in decades

From battleships to semiconductors, experts say that America's inability to build anything means the US isn't ready for a war with China.

Old School Infection Returns

Why Are So Many People Getting Syphilis? An Expert Explains the Uptick in Cases

Dr. Edward Hook - director of the STD Control Program for the Jefferson County Department of Health - spoke to PEOPLE about the recent uptick in syphilis cases

News For Summer Boozing

Thelma's Kitchen is Casual Animal Brewing's Latest Local Motive - IN Kansas City Magazine

Community support is a founding principle of Casual Animal Brewing, as co-owners Kyle and Lara Gray included their philanthropic "give-back tap," dubbed the Local Motive, in their original business plan. Two dollars of every Local Motive beer sold goes directly to a nonprofit of Casual Animal's choice, with the beer and organization rotating every two...

Hipsters Grow Future

'I see them as potential farms': Kansas City hydroponic farm growing in an East Bottoms warehouse

A Kansas City-based start-up bought an old warehouse around a year ago with the goal to curb urban blight.

Snail Mail Stays Losing Suburbs

Shawnee residents haven't had mail delivered in days

Neighbors in Shawnee say they've gone days without receiving their mail. The U.S. Postal Service said it's having staffing shortages.

Another Undesired Comeback

Colorado returning to Big 12? League presidents approve membership as Buffaloes consider leaving Pac-12

The Buffaloes appear to be ramping up towards a return to the conference they helped found decades ago

Midwest Biz Salvation Promised

Right to Start plans GOP debate on entrepreneurship; If America is going to be saved, Heartland innovators will be key, says leader

"Americans actually care about entrepreneurship a lot," said Victor Hwang. "They care about issues affecting entrepreneurs a lot, but they haven't articulated it, and our leaders haven't helped them articulate it."

Cowtown Pets Suffer Heat

KCMO Animal Services Division sees increase in calls in the heat

Kansas City, Missouri's, Animal Services Division says on hot days, their calls increase anywhere from 15% to 30%.

Burning Sensation Persists

FORECAST: Weather Alert Thursday, dangerous heat, storms moving in

It's a weather alert Thursday with dangerous heat continuing to spread across the region yet a little bit of relief in the form of precipitation in the forecast.

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