Kansas City News Layout: MAGA INDICTED AGAIN, Free Money & Ukraine Fighting

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Soggy Summer Aftermath

Kansas City sees record-breaking rainfall on Sunday

With 2.91 inches of rain measured Sunday, Kansas City broke the previous daily precipitation record for Aug. 13 set back in 2005.

Today's Blaze

KCFD gets house fire under control in the 4300 block of Paseo Blvd.

Crews are currently in salvage and overhaul operations

Cowtown Telework Consequnces

Two WeWork spaces in KC could take a hit from coworking company's 'substantial' business doubts - Kansas City Business Journal

WeWork Inc. has two coworking spaces in greater Downtown, totaling 145,000 square feet and representing the company's two current locations in Missouri and Kansas. With WeWork expressing "substantial doubts" about its ability to remain a "going concern," any collapse could affect the area's office market.

Traffic Trouble Tonight

KCK police: 5 injured in crash on 18th Street Expressway between Kansas Avenue, Metropolitan

A three-vehicle accident closed a portion of southbound 18th Street Expressway in Kansas City, Kansas.

Local Inferno Testimony

Raymore native among thousands displaced by Maui wildfires

Justin and Monica Wilfong and daughter Emma lived about a block from the coast in the town of Lahaina hit hardest by these wildfires.

Merch Sneak Peek . . . 

Emily Ratajkowski shows off her curves as she models sexy cream bikini

Emily Ratajkowski showed off her stunning bikini body in a new series of Instagram pictures on Monday.

White House Giveaway Winning

Biden's plan to forgive student debt for over 800,000 borrowers upheld by judge

The decision marks a win for student loan borrowers and for President Biden.

MAGA INDICTMENT REDUX!!!

Trump, 18 others indicted for trying to overthrow 2020 Georgia election

A Fulton County grand jury on Tuesday charged former President Donald Trump and 17 others with racketeering and other charges related to the Republican's attempt to reverse Georgia's 2020 election results.

First Son Accountability?!?

Hunter Biden lawyers demand DOJ honor part of plea deal

The plea deal hit a snag during a court hearing last month.

War In Europe Worsens

Ukraine Says It Stopped Air Attacks on Odesa, While British and Dutch Jets Go After Russian Bombers

Russia launched three waves of drones and missiles against the southern Ukraine port city of Odesa, officials said Monday, though the Ukrainian air force said it intercepted all the airborne weapons fired during the nighttime attacks.

Far East FAIL Takes Hold

China cuts key rates as industrial output, retail sales growth miss forecasts

China's July industrial output and retail sales growth slowed and undershot forecasts, adding to a raft of recent weak data, suggesting policymakers may need to step up support measures to shore up a faltering economy.

Sordid Deets ALMOST Make Nasty Rash Seem Worthwhile

I went to a sex resort. Yes, I'll tell you about it.

What happens at sex resorts? Beth Ashley went to Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica, and shared what happened at the sex retreat.

Home Team Gets Luck. Again.

Royals win wild walkoff against the Mariners, 7-6

This game had everything

Talking Other People's Tragedy Pays Off For These Local Ladies

Let's Go to Court hosts keep their crime podcast unique in a crowded genre

Kristin Caruso and Brandi Pond. // Courtesy of Kristin Caruso Picture this: It's 2018 and best friends Kristin Caruso and Brandi Pond have decided to do something productive with their constant research about true crime and court cases. The solution? Start a podcast.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Kansas City will be clear and cool through the night

Kansas City will be clear and cool through the night

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