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Help Save Cowtown Trees

Arborist offers tips to keep your home safe from falling trees

The storms that have rolled through Kansas City have knocked down a fair share of trees this year, an arborist with Urban Forestry confirmed they have taken between three and more times the amount of emergency calls this year compared to last year.

Perfect Village Turns Trashy

Delayed, missed trash pickups continue for residents in Prairie Village

Some Prairie Village residents continue to deal with delayed and missed trash pickups.

Show-Me Open Jeff City

Federal court strikes down Missouri's revolving-door lobbying ban

A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Missouri's ban on lawmakers and legislative staff working as lobbyists for two years after leaving office is unconstitutional. First enacted in 2018 as part of a voter-approved initiative called "Clean Missouri," the revolving-door law was designed to prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption.

Harvesting Mental Health Help

Kansas farmers face a higher risk of suicide. This group wants to reduce the stigma of seeking help

The Clay Counts Coalition is launching a program aimed at raising awareness and improving access to mental health services for its rural agricultural community.

Local Foodie Serving

Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings and News - July 2024

We are now in the hot weeks of a Kansas City summer, but people are out enjoying KC restaurants. I've been sampling and visiting so many that I'm behind on updates to Chuck Eats KC. Feels like more restaurants are opening now than ones that are closing.

Lakefront Reality Check

Kendall Jenner looks red hot in tiny string bikini with cheeky thong

On Monday, the 28-year-old supermodel shared a triptych of snaps of herself modeling a tiny, triangle halter top and a scarlet baseball cap to match.

Prez Proposes Supreme Rule

Biden unveils a proposal to establish term limits for the Supreme Court

Vice President Kamala Harris says the proposal President Joe Biden has unveiled for changes to the U.S. Supreme Court would help restore confidence in the court.

GOP Confronts MAGA

Ingraham presses Trump on telling Christians 'You won't have to vote anymore' in 4 years

Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Monday repeatedly prodded former President Trump over his comments at a conservative Christian summit, where he told attendees they won't have to vote anymore after ...

Brat Summer Cont'd

Harris Trolls Trump: I'll Go to Debate Even If You Don't

The vice president has promised to take Biden's place at a scheduled Sept. 10 face-off.

Supreme Warning

Bill Barr: Biden's reforms would purge Supreme Court's conservative justices

Former Attorney General Bill Barr offered his concerns about President Biden's reform proposals for the Supreme Court on Monday, arguing they would eliminate the high court's conservative justices and "destroy the independence of the judiciary."

Midwest Crackdown Underway

Six-week abortion ban in Iowa takes effect

More than one in three US women now live in a state that has restricted abortion access since 2022.

Olympic Politics Persist

'I showed we can fight': fencer Olha Kharlan wins Ukraine's first medal

Olha Kharlan won bronze in dramatic fashion in the women's sabre and said: 'It's a message to the world that Ukraine will never give up'

Holy Land Overview

Hezbollah, Israel and the Golan Heights: What is happening?

A deadly strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has escalated fears of a new war.

Blue Dude Debuts . . . 

The 'blue man' at this year's opening ceremony defends memorable Olympic moment to CNN | CNN

It was one of the more memorable moments of arguably the most unique opening ceremony in history, but one that has sparked controversy around the world.

South Of Border Rigged Vote Postscript

Entrenched incumbent Maduro is declared winner of Venezuela's disputed presidential election

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been formally declared the winner of his country's disputed presidential election. The announcement came Monday, a day after the political opposition and the entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in the contest.

Brit Nasty Behind Bars

Married prison guard, 30, admits having sex with inmate

Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, of Fulham, West London , appeared at Isleworth Crown Court today after a video of the activity at HMP Wandsworth was shared on social media.

Local Decoration Dedication

Travis Kelce's Arrowhead Stadium suite updated with nod to Taylor Swift

Hanging on the wall next to a large poster of Kelce in uniform seemed to be a framed photo of the "Cruel Summer" singer performing on stage.

Winning Summer Trade Season 

Latest trade surprises, but proves KC Royals mean stretch run business

The KC Royals made a surprising trade Monday morning. But giving up a promising reliver shows the club means business.

Kansas City Salary Assurance

Mahomes after QB megadeals: I'm not underpaid

Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes doesn't feel he's underpaid amid the rapidly changing fiscal landscape for NFL quarterbacks. "I'm doing pretty well myself," he said.

Night Sky Lookout

Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July

Multiple meteor showers occur annually and stargazers don't need special equipment to see them.

Grigs Shares High Heat Deets 

Dangerous temperatures are here through Thursday

The Kansas City region is under an Excessive Heat Warning for the next three days

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