Kansas City Link Pool: Tribute Restored, Road Work & Grannyball

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Troubled Waters: KC's Vietnam Veterans Memorial Restored

The Kansas City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fountain has been repaired after a long delay. But local veterans seek more upgrades.

Keeping The Faith

Congregation, community, come together following destructive fire to Mount Christian Worship Center

A fire Wednesday morning wrecked Mount Christian Worship Center, one of the most important suppliers of hope and charity in their east Kansas City neighborhood.

New Tech For Trusted Path

Halfway Through: An exclusive look at Buck O'Neil Bridge project

Missouri Department of Transportation invited KMBC 9 News to tour the Buck O'Neil Bridge construction site halfway through the project.

Highway Hot Mess Disputed

The US 69 project in Overland Park is a dangerous mess. Shut it down already | Opinion

Creating toll lanes is putting drivers at risk. Better to close the highway and finish the work fast. | Opinion

Airport Promo Amid Ongoing Traffic Trouble

Now Boarding Episode 4: KCI's new single terminal in eyes of frequent flyer

The new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened at the end of February, and Kevin White has already used it about two dozen times.

Hottie Excels Past Half Century Mark

Sofia Vergara Celebrates Her 51st Birthday in a Lacy White Swimsuit: 'My Knees Already Hurt'

On July 10, Sofia Vergara joked that her "knees already hurt" as she celebrated her 51st birthday with a couple of Italian vacation selfies.

Prez Celebrates Ahead Of Recession

Biden's economic dream is becoming reality - but how long can he sustain it?

Biden has navigated through two years of pitfalls and emerged with a rallying economy. The White House will take that for now.

MAGA Fights Feds

How Trump turned the 'law and order party' into an enemy of the FBI | CNN Politics

The power of Donald Trump pulsated through a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday, as FBI Director Christopher Wray faced a Republican onslaught that showed how the ex-president turned Washington's traditional loyalties upside down.

Right-Wing Desperately Seeking New Leader

Rupert Murdoch Bails On DeSantis, Reportedly Has New Name To Fight Trump

The Fox News owner has one Republican in mind, who is yet to enter the 2024 race.

Guv Ron Revival?!?

DeSantis is hoping Iowa evangelicals can make his campaign born again

The Florida governor is scrambling to turn around a campaign beset by lagging poll numbers and increasingly negative headlines.

New LA Clip Captivates Nation

LA County Sheriff Releases Video Of Deputy Punching Baby-holding Mother In The Face

Sheriff Robert Luna said he found the incident "completely unacceptable" and has sent the case to the county district attorney's office.

Veep Word Salad Talks Future

Washington ramps up AI attention

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story AI in the spotlight The federal government is racing to understand the risks posed by the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry, with both the Senate and White House convening meetings with experts. © Greg Nash Vice President Harris met with civil rights...

European Destiny Imagined

Ukraine will 'no doubt' join NATO when war with Russia ends, US defense secretary tells CNN | CNN Politics

The US secretary of defense told CNN on Thursday he has "no doubt" that Ukraine will become part of NATO after Russia's war against the country ends, following a two-day summit that was dominated by the question of when Kyiv would join the alliance.

Far East Flexes Tech

Microsoft says Chinese hackers breached email, including U.S. government agencies

The U.S. government and Microsoft reveal Chinese hackers broke in to online email systems and stole some unclassified data.

Old School Actor Against NextGen

Sure, Brian Cox has some thoughts on "millennials" and "woke culture" for you

Freshly Emmy-nominated Succession star Cox is catching heat for an interview he gave to Piers Morgan earlier this week

Remember 90s Not So Fondly

Reese Witherspoon: 'Fear' sex scene with Mark Wahlberg 'wasn't great'

Reese Witherspoon revealed she does not have fond memories of filming her sex scene with Mark Wahlberg for the 1996 psycho-thriller "Fear." "It wasn't explicit in the script that that's what was going to happen, so that was something that I think the director thought of on his own and then asked me on set if I would do it, and I said no," she said about the James Foley-directed film.

Old School Rewards Await

Six former Chiefs tabbed as semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Kansas City Chiefs have some former players, coaches and personnel up for prestigious honors.

Newsflash: KCMO Doesn't Obey Law

Home fireworks were the worst ever this July 4. Why won't Kansas City enforce its laws? | Opinion

The explosions frighten children and animals, and leave behind toxic debris. And they're already illegal within city limits. | Opinion

Drink Up Good Deeds

Coffee For A Cause!

First News is buying your coffee to help kids in foster care purchase back to school items

Local Ladies Still Bounce

For Kansas and Missouri 'women of a certain age,' Granny Basketball is about 'feeling empowered'

Two teams based in Olathe, Kansas, will play in the Granny Basketball national tournament this weekend in Decorah, Iowa. Organizers aim to foster camaraderie, sportsmanship and 'a gentle game' for women over age 50.

Enjoy Summer Respite

We will get a break from the excessive heat today

Chance of storms could threaten you weekend plans

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