Kansas City Sunshine: Local Landmarks, MAGA Rising & Resistance

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More Deets On Old School Wreck

Demolition of old Kansas City International Airport terminals now underway

KCI will slowly be torn down across the next eight to 10 weeks.

Cowtown Hipsters Love Throwback

Howard Jones rides the new wave, bringing 40 years worth of hits back to KC

Catching up with rock 'n' roller Howard Jones to discuss his extensive career before he heads back to Kansas City.

More Bike Lanes Would Make Them Even Worse

Kansas City roads don't have to be this terrible

Kansas City is one of the deadliest major cities for pedestrians. And a quarter of the traffic deaths over the last few years happened on just a few streets, which have become wider and faster than necessary over the decades. How did Kansas City get this way, and how is the city now working to make its streets less dangerous?

Quick Safety Tip For Lake

'It was a key thing.' Rescue crews say life jackets saved lives after sail boat sank on Lake Jacomo

In Jackson County, a group of boaters are lucky to be alive after their sailboat sank on Lake Jacomo over the weekend.

Formerly Known As Kansas City 'Eye-Full' Towner

This towering KC landmark deserves to shine again, especially with World Cup on the way

A Kansas City icon used to "glow against the night for miles and miles around." Can it ever light up again?

Diva Jokes With Tenor

Kim Kardashian pokes fun at Dolce & Gabbana drama with sister Kourtney

Kim Kardashian hilariously referenced her and sister Kourtney's past feud involving Dolce & Gabbana, which was a key storyline in the their reality show's third season.

All Roads Lead To MAGA

Analysis: Trump triumphant as Biden descends into a deepening crisis | CNN Politics

Donald Trump will pull off his greatest feat yet as Joe Biden confronts his darkest hour.

More Signs Of Solidarity

Republicans wear ear bandages in 'solidarity' with Trump

Several members of the RNC's Arizona delegation were spotted helping Trump 'set a new fashion statement'.

Veep Speech Unpacked

Trump running mate J.D. Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' workers

Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, presented himself to the nation on Wednesday night as the son of a neglected industrial Ohio town who will fight for the working class if elected in November.

Not Going Deutsch Anymore

Germany plans to halve military aid for Ukraine

Berlin says a G7 scheme to raise $50bn from interest on frozen Russian assets will ensure other funding.

Holy Land Resistance

Ultra-Orthodox party in Israel urges young Haredi men to resist draft | CNN

Th ultra-Orthodox Shas party urged potential conscripts Wednesday to ignore a call-up from the Israel Defense Forces, as political divisions over the issue showed signs of widening.

Old School Rules Might Not Apply

'Good girls didn't and bad girls did': Outdated sex education linked to rise in STDs among seniors

Senior citizens are more sexually active than ever before - but the sex education standards of 50 or 60 years ago may not serve them well

Savor New Local Offerings

Brookside Has It's Own Bagels Now!

If you are a bagel lover as I am, you know how challenging it can be to find a bagel like the kind you can buy in New York City. The situation is similar to pizza: so many different kinds and wa...

Summer Breeze Redux

Comfortable temperatures continue today

Weekend rain chances

Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun was a Billboard #1 in 1974 and serves as the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.