Kansas City Line: Living History, Tech Talk & Theater Of War

For our closest and most loyal readers we offer one more update for late night and early morning denizens of the cowtown discourse. 

These are always our favorite updates because they offer a quick review long with a look forward. Kinda like those old sitcom double episodes that once brought TV watchers up-to-date.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Inferno Sparks Suspicions

Overnight fire engulfs Kansas City auto body shop, owner suspects foul play

While fire investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire at H and L Auto, the shop's owner believes it was set intentionally

Local Life Lessons

Avila University expands student housing on, off campus amid record student enrollment

Avila University in south Kansas City, Missouri, is adjusting to its new normal after continued record student enrollment year after year.

Home Team Over/Under

Royals bullpen hitless over five innings in 4-3 win in Cleveland

A series split against first place Cleveland.

Commendable Cowtown Commandeering

How Kansas City soldier 'liberated' Hitler's personal stationery

A few months after 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, Charles Staubus would arrive in France himself

Baller Counts Blessings

Travis Kelce talks private life with ABC, says he's grateful for everything that's come his way

If you ask Travis Kelce, on a scale of one to 10, how good is life right now? His answer is off the charts.

Injury Update Tonight

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo offers comment on BJ Thompson

When reporters spoke to DC Steve Spagnuolo at a charity softball game, he volunteered to speak about Thompson before taking any questions.

Zoom Into Community Creativity

Juneteenth Film Festival returns to Kansas City with a focus on Black filmmakers from Missouri

The festival's second year kicked off this week at the Screenland Armour theater in North Kansas City. This year's mission is to celebrate Black filmmakers from Missouri whose work explores contemporary and historical social issues.

Locks Look Back & Forth

Drew Barrymore goes back to blond as she re-creates her 2003 look

Drew Barrymore turned back the hands of time this week as she recreated a beauty and fashion look of hers from over 20 years ago, referencing her Charlie's Angel movie premiere look.

Campaign 2024 Already Turns To Sh*t

This Video Shows Biden Did Not-in Fact-Poop Himself in France

Influenced by the RNC's rapid response team, MAGA world ran wild with the claim that Biden defecated on stage ahead of his D-Day speech in Normandy.

MAGA Earns Tech Bro Love

Big Tech CEOs are lining up to back Trump. Don't be surprised.

Donald Trump's campaign is courting tech executives and investors - many of them white men - in a move that's only surprising because of a widespread misconception of Silicon Valley as a bastion of liberalism.

Hip-Hop Favors Former Prez

50 Cent says he sees Black men 'identifying' with Trump in upcoming election

Rapper 50 Cent said he sees Black men "identifying" with former President Trump in November's presidential election. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday al...

Talker Lockdown Awaits

Steve Bannon: Ex-Trump aide ordered to prison

A US court has ordered ex-Trump campaign strategist Steve Bannon to turn himself in by 1 July.

EPIC Cash For European War

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.

Officials say the U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, in an new package that includes ammunition that Kyiv's forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend the city of Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault

Accounting For More Tragedy

US says Israel must be open over Gaza school strike

At least 35 people were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike on a UN school housing displaced people.

South Of Border Fights Far East Future

Latin America's anger grows over China's economic clout - DW - 06/05/2024

China's growing influence appears to have some drawbacks in Latin America. Beijing has targeted countries such as Guatemala and outraged retailers in Brazil.

Old School Dood Scavenger Hunt

'Where Have My Orgasms Gone?' Sex Medicine and Older Women

Satisfying sexual engagement can be important for the general well-being and overall health of older women.

Marching Orders Remembered

'I decided we needed it': Organizer of KC's first Pride Parade looks back decades later

'I decided we needed it': Lea Hopkins and a few friends worked to organize Kansas City's first Pride Parade in 1977.

Taste Of Local Equity

KC Sipps: Three restaurant openings, plus a weekend full of Pride and First Friday food events

Food Editor Sarah Sipple shares timely restaurant news and events for Kansas City.

Half Century Sounds

Sweet baby James Taylor brought over 50 years' worth of soul and blues to Starlight

James Taylor and His All-Star Band took the Starlight Theatre crowd on a journey of soul and blues through each hit on Wednesday, June 5.

Another Local Serving

Historic Waldo ballroom opens this weekend as a dinner theater

Showtimes for A Sondheim Tribute are Friday, June 7 from 7 to 9 pm, Saturday, June 8 from 7 to 9 pm and Sunday, June 9 from 1 to 3pm.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Summer vibes will continue into Friday

Clear skies and cool mornings are sticking around through the weekend in Kansas City

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.