Kansas City Checkout: Irish Fest, Snail Mail, Bidenomics & Fear Flex

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Cowtown Emerald Isle Party

2023 Irish Fest brings weekend of music, culture to Kansas City

The 2023 Kansas City Irish Festival is here, bringing food, music and performances from across the Celtic world to downtown Kansas City.

Ballers Against Low-Income Downtowners

Affordable Apartments in Way of Potential East Village Ballpark

By Kevin Collison In a twist on the story line the East Village sorely needs investment, the only project built there since it was designated a redevelopment zone in 2005 would need to be demolished if the Royals choose it for their ballpark. And Community Builders of Kansas City wants to leverage that affordable apartment...

Show-Me Warning At The Lake

Missouri Water Patrol warns boaters about safety following deadly weekend

KY3's Marina Silva reports.

Season Of Rock Chalk Posing Starts

'Frolic in a field of sunflowers?': Lawrence sunflower field gets international attention

Grinter's Sunflower Farm in Lawrence, Kansas, is expected to get thousands of visitors this holiday weekend alone.

It's In The Mail . . . 

Thousands of mail carriers won't receive paychecks Friday due to USPS 'payroll issue'

The U.S. Postal Service informed 45,000 mail carriers they won't receive paychecks Friday and the check is not in the mail.

Diva Changes Tune

Tallia Storm follows Lady Gaga and Katy Perry with huge career change

TALLIA Storm looks incredible in her first photoshoot after signing a contract with one of the biggest brands on the planet. The Scots singer and radio presenter, 24, has been unveiled as the ...

White House Touts Economic Comeback

Biden touts job numbers: 'People are coming off the sidelines'

"People are coming off the sidelines, getting back to their workplaces," the president said.

More Moves Against MAGA

State election officials prepare for efforts to disqualify Trump under 14th Amendment

Efforts to keep Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot are gaining momentum as secretaries of state are preparing for or starting to respond to challenges to his candidacy.

Humbled By Hard Time

Proud Boy Ethan Nordean sentenced to 18 years in prison, tying for highest Jan. 6 sentence

Proud Boy Ethan Nordean on Friday was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack - a tie for the longest sentence handed down in connection with the riot. A Washington state chapter leader of the right-wing extremist group, Nordean was convicted of seditious conspiracy and other...

War In Europe Worsens

Ukraine says troops breach Russian lines, heavier defences lie ahead

Ukraine said on Friday its troops had broken through Russia's first line of defences in several places, though they have then encountered even more heavily-fortified Russian positions.

Far East Sends Stimmy

China relaxes mortgage rules to help homebuyers in latest stimulus push | CNN Business

China just made it easier for people to buy homes, in a move that could affect $3.5 trillion in mortgage loans as Beijing seeks to bail out a property market mired in a record slump and worsening cash crunch.

South Of Border War Awaits

As Republicans Thirst for War With Mexico, Democrats Push to Make Them Vote on It

Populist Republicans' response to the new war powers resolution highlights the growing pains of their anti-war coalition with progressive Democrats.

Foreign Threat Confronts Talker

Russian Propagandist Says Tucker Carlson Is a 'Dead Man Walking'

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyRussia is still dealing with the fallout from the stunning demise of the head of Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and his associates, all of whom recently perished in a fiery plane crash.

Hollywood Depression Starts

Film and TV Business Sheds 17,000 Jobs in August as Strike Impact Hits Hollywood Labor Force

Job losses from the ongoing WGA and SAG writers and actors strikes hit 17,000 in August, according to the U.S. government's Bureau of Labor Statistics

Rolling Midwest Tribute

US driver pulled over with huge African bull riding shotgun in car

Converted vehicle stopped in Nebraska with gigantic-horned Watusi bovine called Howdy Doody as passenger

Sentimental Sale Starts

Antiques from former Riverside Red X location going up for auction

Thousands of antiques and collectibles from Riverside's former Red X grocery store location will soon go up for auction.

Weekend Forecast For Now . . . 

Dry and warmer weather for the holiday weekend

No rain for a few more days

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