Kansas City Raindrops: Plaza Double Take, Hunter & Hawk Tuah Skies

More than a few things to consider for late night and early morning denizens of the discourse as we take another quick peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Kansas City Country Club Collab

New Plaza Owners and Mayor Discuss Security, Additions, and Infrastructure - IN Kansas City Magazine

Country Club Plaza's new owners discussed their plans for the Plaza at a press conference Monday. The two men-Ray W. Washburne and Stephen Summers of Dallas-based HP Village Management-were joined by Mayor Quinton Lucas. They focused on three aspects of the Plaza's future: security, additions, and infrastructure.

Golden Ghetto Builds Future

Lenexa looks ahead to 2040 through new comprehensive plan

Lenexa heard its residents and is crafting the 2040 comprehensive plan with what people want to see in the city's future.

Regional Care Solution Debuts

Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help

The University of Kansas Health System now owns Liberty Hospital in Missouri. The deal, which sparked political opposition, reflects a growing merger trend.

GOP Survey Seyz . . . 

Internal poll by pro-Kehoe PAC suggests three-way GOP race for Missouri governor * Missouri Independent

An internal poll by the PAC supporting Mike Kehoe suggests it might be three-way GOP race for Missouri governor.

Old School Rock Out Review

Sarah McLachlan and Feist brought breezy summer nostalgia to Starlight

Sarah McLachlan. // photo by Andrew Dodderidge Sarah McLachlan with Feist Starlight Theatre Sunday, June 9 Both Feist and Sarah McLachlan had headlined KC's Starlight Theatre before Sunday, June 9, an early summer double-bill that ravished those who have a soft spot for McLachlan's '93 gem Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.

Double Take Explanation

Tori Spelling shows bikini body after revealing reason for 'boob gap'

Tori Spelling showed her ex Dean McDermott what he's missing as she hit the beach rocking a bikini in Malibu on Tuesday. She flaunted her physique in a neon suit as she frolicked in the surf and sands.

Today's White House Excuse

Biden blames international travel for poor debate performance, says he nearly 'fell asleep on stage'

President Joe Biden attributed his poor debate performance last week to the amount of foreign travel he participated in early June, according to pool notes.

Moderate 2024 Declaration

Dem lawmaker declares Trump is 'going to win the election' and US democracy will survive

Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, said that American democracy will survive Trump as it has previous political shakeups, arguing Congress keeps consistently presidential power in check.

Lone Star Solution

Texas congressman becomes first House Democrat to call on Biden to withdraw

Lloyd Doggett breaks ranks and says Biden should not continue presidential run after Trump debate calamity

Black Sheep Improvement?!?

Hunter Biden has joined White House meetings with the president in recent days, report says

Hunter Biden has upped his presence at the White House, advising his father and taking part in meetings with him, per NBC News.

Church & State Teachable Moment

Oklahoma education head discusses why he's mandating public schools teach the Bible

A new directive from Oklahoma's top education official requires all public schools to teach the Bible and the Ten Commandments. It comes weeks after Louisiana mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Ryan Walters, the author of the order and Oklahoma's state superintendent of public education.

Deadly Tech Power Play

AI Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots

KYIV, Ukraine - In a field on the outskirts of Kyiv, the founders of Vyriy, a Ukrainian drone company, were recently at work on a weapon of the future. To demonstrate it, Oleksii Babenko, 25, Vyriy's CEO, hopped on his motorcycle and rode down a dirt path.

Holy Land War Expands

Israel prepares for possible war with Hezbollah as Hamas conflict drags on

Israel is preparing for a possible war with Hezbollah as the war with Hamas drags on.

Fade Out For Scribe

Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning 'Chinatown' Screenwriter, Dies at 89

The San Pedro native also wrote 'The Last Detail,' 'Shampoo' and 'Tequila Sunrise' and forged a superstar reputation as a script doctor and consultant.

Spitting Truth Tonight . . . 

'Hawk Tuah Girl' Hailey Welch reveals the truth about her life and newfound infamy in first interview

Hailey Welch, better known as "Hawk Tuah Girl" after her X-rated clip from an interview in Nashville propelled her to viral fame, has given her first sit-down interview since the infamous segment.

Show-Me Lucky Local

Man wins $1 million lottery prize in Blue Springs

The Missouri Lottery bought the lottery ticket at the Price Chopper on 7 Highway in Blue Springs. He won $1 million.

Kansas City Forecast Forward

Kansas City swaps severe heat for severe storms tonight

Between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., scattered showers and thunderstorms will become more likely.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.