Kansas City Snapshot: Holidays On Horizon, Debating Drug Prices & MAGA End Game

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Still Burning Cash

Community Assistance Council helps neighbors pay utility bills after heat wave

The Community Assistance Council is working with families living in the Hickman Mills and Center school districts to help them with utility and rent costs.

Impact Aftermath

RideKC bus involved with injury collision near 11th Street and Chestnut Ave.

Four people were transported with non-life-threatening injuries

Local Life Lessons . . . 

'Healthcare shortage is real': UMKC School of Medicine works to recruit med students for rural health care

The University of Missouri Kansas City broke ground on a new building in St. Joseph. It is the School of Medicine's latest effort to address the severe physician shortage in rural Missouri.

Building Golden Ghetto Good Life

Brookridge Golf Club redevelopment breaks ground years later

The Brookridge Golf and Fitness Club in Overland Park will have ceremonial groundbreaking Aug. 29 with developers, city and Governor Kelly.

Holi-Daze Coming Soon . . . 

KC's Legends Field to be transformed into World's Largest Christmas Light Maze and Village

It may seem a bit too early to start thinking about Christmas. But, with tickets for an interactive light village featuring artisan shops and an ice skating trail about to go on sale, it might be worth considering bending the "no Christmas until December" rule just this once.

Fashionista Retrospective Debuts

The 20 Hottest Photos of Lindsey Pelas

In today's world of social media influencers, Lindsey Pelas has successfully carved a niche for herself with a growing following. Besides being a social media personality, Pelas is an accomplished glamor model, actress, content creator, and entrepreneur. The blonde model graduated with a bachelor's degree in History from Louisiana State University (LSU).

White House Runs On Pills

Biden administration to target drugs for price negotiations to lower Medicare costs

President Joe Biden's administration is set to announce the first prescription drugs being targeted by the U.S. government for price negotiations as part of an effort to lower Medicare costs.

MAGA Deconstruction Disclosed

Trump White House vets have far-reaching plans to dismantle federal government: 'We have a democracy that is at risk of suicide'

With a nearly 1,000-page handbook, the idea is to have infrastructure in place on Day One to commandeer the "deep state" and fire as many as 50,000 federal workers.

Inside Election Game

Forget about Ohio. It's Fool's Gold.

The talk about its reemergence as a key presidential battleground is misplaced.

Drone Wars Endure

Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov

An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.

Far East Flexes On Globe

China's post-reform era has arrived

Chinese leaders now aim to reshape the world in Beijing's image.

Brit Name Game Cont'd

UK parliament calls Taiwan 'independent country' as Cleverly visits China

'Taiwan possesses all the qualifications for statehood,' a parliamentary committee report says.

African Crackdown Emerges

Uganda starts charging people under extreme anti-LGBTQ law, raising execution fears

Two men in Uganda are the first to be charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under a harsh new law that carries the death penalty. Their cases highlight the threats for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda.

Neighbors Warn Of American Threat

Canada warns LGBTQ travelers to be cautious of U.S. laws

Canada is advising LGBTQ travelers planning trips to the United States to check how they might be affected by recently passed laws in some states, Ottawa said on Tuesday.

Big Picture From Above

See Hurricane Idalia from space: Satellite views from International Space Station show storm off Florida coast

Hurricane Idalia​ is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday.

Artsy Endurance In Kansas City

Charlotte Street Foundation teams with Mid-America Arts Alliance for 2023 Artist INC program

Artists selected by Charlotte Street Foundation and Mid-America Arts Alliance INC program announced.

Forecast For This Week . . .

Beautiful conditions stick around for a few more days

The weather is mostly clear, with lows in the low 60s Tuesday evening

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.