Kansas City Look: Real Estate Schemes & MAGA Money Wins

This afternoon, biz lady, reality star and hottie Kendall inspire our latest dive into pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Cowtown Crescendo Celebration

Michael Stern says farewell to Kansas City Symphony: 'The next chapter is going to be brilliant'

After 19 seasons, Michael Stern is stepping down as music director of the Kansas City Symphony, with Matthias Pintscher taking over at the start of the next season. Classical KC spoke with the outgoing maestro and his longtime friend Yo-Yo Ma about Stern's time at the helm and what's ahead for the orchestra.

More Building Down By River

Plans for Phase 1 of Berkley Riverfront development near Kansas City Current stadium sent to city

Documents show the initial phase includes a 430-home apartment complex, 53,000 square feet of retail development, and 400 parking spaces

Show-Me DEI Data Fight

Missouri AG files suit against IBM for discriminatory hiring practices

Missouri's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against IBM after discriminatory hiring practices were brought to his attention.

Meet New Bus Boss?!?

KC's World Cup transportation leader brings 25 years' experience to bear - Kansas City Business Journal

With just two years before the global phenomenon comes to Kansas City, Julie Lorenz works on a roadmap for the area's transportation during the event.

Missouri Stays Losing?!?

Poll: How important is it to keep the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals in Missouri?

Efforts to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals across state lines - from Missouri to Kansas - have intensified throughout the year as both franchises consider future plan...

Broken Agreement Deets

KC officials say Kansas violated 5-year-old 'truce' with STAR bonds. Here's what it said

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly agreed in 2019 to end the use of tax incentives to lure companies across the state line. Is Kansas going against that now?

Java Machine Out Of Juice

Wild Way closing: Coffee camper drips bittersweet blend of emotions as owner's cup runs dry

Nearly six years after she began serving lattes in her popular Wild Way coffee camper, Christine Clutton is saying goodbye to the business at the end of the month, she confirmed.

Costly Fashion Reconsidered

Kendall Jenner Wore The Skimpiest $85 Bikini For Her Latest Swim Campaign

Supermodel Kendall Jenner posed in new campaign photos for her partnership with the Italian beachwear brand Calzedonia, this time in a skimpy metallic bikini.

MAGA MAKES MORE MONEY

Trump's post-conviction fundraising surge wipes out cash deficit

Former President Trump's campaign has largely erased a significant cash deficit compared to President Biden's reelection campaign, thanks to an enormous surge in donations over the past two months during and immediately after Trump's New York City criminal trial. Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports filed late Thursday showed the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee...

No Gun Rights For Angry Dudes

Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns in major Second Amendment ruling | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law Friday that bars guns for domestic abusers, rejecting an argument pressed by gun rights groups that the prohibition violated the Second Amendment.

Dead-Tree Decline Cont'd

After uproar over ethics, new 'Washington Post' editor won't take the job

Washington Post Chief Executive and Publisher Will Lewis' pick to be its lead editor has withdrawn from the job. Robert Winnett of the U.K.'s Telegraph was scheduled to start after the U.S. elections.

Brit Politicos Offers Excuses For Vlad

Nigel Farage claims Russia was provoked into Ukraine war

Farage, who has long been accused of being a Putin apologist, tells BBC Moscow was given excuse by EU and Nato eastern expansion

Holy Land Hot Mess Worsens

Israeli military official says Hamas cannot be destroyed, as rift with Netanyahu widens | CNN

Israel's top military spokesman has said Hamas cannot be made to "disappear," casting doubt about whether the government's war aim of defeating the militant group can be achieved and drawing a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Global Pollution Fear Impacts Performance?!?

Microplastic discovery in penises raises erectile dysfunction questions

The contaminants have also recently been found in testes and semen, amid concerns about falling male fertility

Sweet Treats Endure On Nice Side Of Bridge

Drink This Now: Summer Sips at The Little Store on Knox

With a new summer menu featuring three refreshing beverages, The Little Store on Knox brings its community into its drinks and decor

Meet New Team Player

Kansas City Chiefs' Mecole Hardman Jr. Is Engaged to Chariah Gordon: 'Say Hello to the Future Mr. & Mrs. Hardman'

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. and entrepreneur Chariah Gordon announced that they're engaged in separate Instagram posts on Monday, June 20.

Hope Betwixt Kansas City Clouds

Bigger and more colorful - here's when you can see the Strawberry Moon in Kansas City

June's full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon.

Local Boss Returns

Familiar face to return to KC metro as CEO of KCPL

A familiar face will return to the Kansas City metro to step into the Chief Executive Officer position at the Kansas City Public Library.

Home Team Hype Machine Debunks Disheartening Losing Streak 

Even after slumping, the Royals are wildly exceeding expectations

Let's put it into perspective

Fired Up For Weekend

Q BBQ Fest sure to make mouths water this weekend

The all-you-can-eat barbeque festival runs June 21-22 in Lot M. Tickets can be bought at kcbbqfest.com. Parking is free.

Katie Calls This Weekend

It's going to be hot and humid to start the weekend

There is a chance for a few popup showers in the afternoon

Martin Garrix & DubVision feat. Shaun Farrugia - Wherever You Are is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.