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Counting On Toy Train Rescue

Midtown Kansas City leaders plan how to attract streetcar riders to visit their neighborhoods

Midtown Kansas City leaders are working on how to attract streetcar riders to visit their neighborhoods once the tracks reach the area.

Home Team Bests The Worst

Royals Early Offense Propels Kansas City Over White Sox, 10-3

Although the Kansas City Royals clinched the road series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, that didn't keep them from taking the pedal off of the gas on Wednesday afternoon.

Rock Chalk Marketing As Population Plummets

'Love, Kansas' Campaign Entices Would-be Workforce

A new "Love, Kansas" talent recruitment campaign seeks to attract workers to address a looming workforce shortage in the state.

Show-Me Textbook Workaround

Missouri libraries reflect on year since new rule forced policy change

July 31, 2024, marks one year since a rule on censoring obscene media in public libraries went into effect in Missouri.

Home Team TV Switcheroo

The Royals will soon be playing on Xfinity again. Here are the details

Diamond Sports Group LLC and Comcast announced on Monday that they reached a carriage agreement for the distribution of Diamond's 15 regional sports networks.

Celebrity Fashion Check

Kara Del Toro Needs Opinions In Her Plunging Bali Bikini

Kara Del Toro is stunning in her plunging bikini from a swanky hotel in Bali as she asks fans for their opinions.

Another Free Money Life Lesson

Biden administration to notify 25 million student loan borrowers of debt relief options

The email is the first step of the Biden-Harris administration's proposed rule announced in April - and still being finalized - for more narrower, targeted debt relief.

News Clap Back

Black journalists respond to 'disastrous' Trump panel at annual convention

Many expressed frustration with National Association of Black Journalists for inviting ex-president 'into our home'

Talker Regrets MSM Power

Joe Rogan warns Kamala Harris will win because people are 'giving into the bulls---' like never before

Podcast host Joe Rogan predicted Vice President Harris will win the presidency in 2024 because how much of a hold the anti-Trump media narrative has on people.

MAGA Tough Talk Shocks

Trump mocks Harris's heritage: 'She happened to turn Black'

Former President Trump mocked Vice President Harris's heritage during a live interview Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, telling the Chicago gathering th...

Rolling With Veep

United Auto Workers union endorses Harris' bid for US president

The United Auto Workers union endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for U.S. president on Wednesday, providing a likely boost for Harris in the swing state of Michigan as her recently launched campaign ramps up.

Tech Loves Democratic Party

Reid Hoffman, Mark Cuban lead more than 100 Silicon Valley investors backing Harris

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and television personality Mark Cuban are leading a group of more than 100 venture capitalists backing Vice President Harris, a strong show of support amid concerns...

Air Support For Eastern Europe

Ukraine gets first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia: US official

Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes, a U.S. official confirmed to the Associated Press

Vendetta Against Holy Land

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei orders 'direct' attack on Israel: report

Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct attack on Israel after Hamas's leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran, according to the New York Times.

South Of Border Ruler Struggles To Survive

Venezuela's Maduro asks Supreme Court to audit the presidential election, but observers cry foul

President Nicolás Maduro has asked Venezuela's Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory.

Not So Secret Fruity Fun Signal

What Does an Upside-Down Pineapple Mean? - Best Life

Have you ever wondered, "What does an upside-down pineapple mean?" Sexperts clear up all your unanswered questions about the NSFW sign.

Coach Powers Through Heat

Andy Reid on the long-drive drill and rising temperatures at camp

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid uses the period to put the players in a lot of different situations.

Latinos Adore Champs

Are the Kansas City Chiefs '(South) America's Team?' One study says yes

The Kansas City Chiefs have become one of the NFL's most popular teams, both in the U.S. and across the globe.

Cowtown Biz Context Explained

This startup leader is revealing entrepreneur answers (and they're listed in the table of contents)

Aligning the stars as a forward-looking founder and business owner isn't easy, Maria Flynn noted, so she wrote her own guidebook. "Entrepreneurs are my tribe of people," said Flynn, a serial founder and regional digital health leader.

Hipsters Share Foodie Suggestions

Dish & Drink KC: Cocktails and tamales at Café Corazón, plus Parkville's tastiest sandwich

Café Corazón // Photo By Tiffany Watts Café Corazón I have a go-to order for most cafes-a small cup of dark roast coffee. No cream, no sugar. Sometimes I'll get a little adventurous and order a shot of espresso or an Americano.

Cool Off On The Way?!?!

Slight chance for rain and storms overnight

Some slight relief from the extreme is also on the way

Empire Of The Sun - The Feeling You Get is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.