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Another Trashy Weekend Awaits

Kansas City residents get another free trash and hazardous waste drop off event on Saturday

Residents can drop of at two locations: Our Spot KC at 2810 E. 80th St. and Ruskin High School, 78000 E. 111th St.

Show-Me Cash Contest

Donors pour $4.6 million into Missouri attorney general GOP primary in final weeks * Missouri Independent

PACs supporting Andrew Bailey or Will Scharf in the GOP primary for Missouri attorney general have raised $4.6 million this month.

Kangaroo Contemplates NextGen Politics

UMKC Political Science professor talks about the impact of Gen Z vote

As the 2024 election gets closer, the role of Generation Z shaping the political landscape is becoming significant.

Local Restoration For Love & Views

'Put through the wringer': TikTok celeb turns historic KC church into $3M wedding venue

"Knowing what we know now, would we do it again? No."

Fishy Findings Reported

Invasive zebra mussels discovered in Longview Lake for the 1st time

Invasive zebra mussels have been discovered for the first time in Longview Lake, the Missouri Department of Conservation announced Friday morning.

Hotness In Paris

Sydney Sweeney puts on a busty display in a black corset

Sydney Sweeney gave fans a glimpse of her luxurious Paris vacation on Thursday. The Anyone But You star, 26, took to Instagram to show off her incredible figure while promoting Samsung.

Veep Win Streak Starts

Kamala Harris Suddenly Wins String of Polls vs Donald Trump

Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in a string of polls after Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday.

MAGA Medical Debate

Trump doctor disputes suggestion that shrapnel, not bullet, hit his ear

Donald Trump's former White House physician disputed on Friday a suggestion by the FBI director that shrapnel, not a bullet, could have caused the injury to the Republican presidential candidate's right ear during an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13.

Mayo Pete Plays Deuce?!?

Pete Buttigieg emerges as a VP favorite, according to polls

A number of popular names have been floated as possible choices for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.

South Of Border Significance

Why Venezuela's presidential election should matter to the rest of the world

The future of Venezuela is on the line. Voters will decide Sunday whether to reelect President Nicolas Maduro, whose 11 years in office have been beset by crisis, or allow the opposition a chance to deliver on a promise to undo the ruling party's policies that caused economic collapse and forced millions to emigrate.

Another Olympic Attack Expected

Paris bracing for MORE attacks as SAS-style units, drones & jets guard streets

PARIS is bracing for more attacks after today's rail sabotage - with the army, drones, and jets deployed for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Heavily armed special forces soldiers ar...

Internets Sensation Offers Another Look

Hawk Tuah Girl, Haliey Welch, Announces She's Joining A Subscription Site

Who could have seen this one coming? Haliey Welch, better known as the Hawk Tuah Girl, finally made the announcement that everyone has expected ever since her 15-minutes of fame inexplicably expanded. The Tennessee native who rocketed to stardom by saying she... "hawk-tuahs" has made the decision to take her talents to a subscription site.

Serving Summer Meat Sweats

The Uppercut KC Butcher Shop has no seating, yet is a must-try eatery

The Kelce sandwich at The Upper Cut KC // Photo courtesy of The Upper Cut KC There are quite a few terrific local butcher shops in Kansas City but I've never been able to find one with everything I'm looking for until now.

Steamy Summer Endures

First Warn Forecast Friday: Some pop-up showers, sunny, low 90s

Isolated showers and storm chances today through Sunday with a First Warn issued Monday morning for a small risk of storms.

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