Kansas City Swing: Local Crafts, Dialogues & Obama Endorsement

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Focus On Cowtown Creativity

Kansas City makers look forward to Etsy's renewed focus on handmade goods

Industry expert eMarketer predicts ecommerce sales will surpass $6 trillion in 2024; with Amazon making up 40% of U.S. sales.

JoCo Storm Cleanup

Fairway family displaced after storm knocks tree down on their home

A family in Fairway, KS says they are ok after a storm blew through their area and caused a massive tree to come crashing down on their home Thursday.

Tragedy Down By River

Hope dwindling for friends of missing 25-year-old man seen swept away by Missouri River

Authorities said the man was believed to have been swimming and couldn't make it back to shore.

The Dotte Honors Hero

'This is overwhelming': Ed Dwight makes trip home to KCK, receives key to Wyandotte County

July 25 is now "Edward Dwight Jr. Day" in Wyandotte County. Dwight is America's first Black astronaut candidate and after waiting 60 years, he reached space this year in a Blue Origin Rocket.

Old-School Sound Resonates

Kansas City was once an 'accordion town' thanks to this 90-year-old woman

Kansas City has long been associated with barbeque, fountains and jazz music - but accordions? Not so much. Still, Kansas City has a rich accordion history thanks to Joan Cochran Sommers, an icon who is still conducting, teaching and playing the accordion.

Unity Tee'd Up

Paige Spiranac wants role in Donald Trump vs Joe Biden golf match

Biden is no longer set to battle it out with Trump for the Presidency later this year after announcing that he plans to step down as Democratic leader and make way for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Former 1st Couple Support Veep

Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president, solidifying Democratic support

The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.

MAGA Switcheroo Considered

Donald Trump may drop JD Vance for Nikki Haley, ex-Clinton adviser says

Trump chose JD Vance as his 2024 running mate days before Vice President Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic nominee.

Prez Still Negotiates

Biden meets Netanyahu, says Israel-Hamas cease-fire close despite apparent new Israeli demands

The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.

MAGA Corrects Feds

Trump says bullet hit ear, not glass or shrapnel

Former President Trump late Thursday insisted he was hit by a bullet at a campaign rally earlier this month after FBI Director Christopher Wray suggested it was still an open question whether Trump...

No Friend Of Contender

Jennifer Aniston criticizes JD Vance for 'childless cat ladies' remarks: 'I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children' | CNN

Jennifer Aniston is criticizing JD Vance for comments he made in his past about women without children.

Left Coast Ablaze

California's Park Fire explodes to over 145,000 acres as Oregon firefighters battle nation's largest active wildfire | CNN

Hot and dry weather is fueling wildfire activity in the Western United States and Canada, with fires damaging homes, causing injuries and forcing evacuations. The largest active wildfire in the US has scorched more than 280,000 acres in eastern Oregon and another blaze has exploded to over 145,000 acres in California.

Conflicted Accounting Exposed

Pentagon Finds Another $2 Billion Of Accounting Errors For Ukraine Aid

The Pentagon has found $2 billion worth of additional errors in its calculations for ammunition, missiles, and other equipment sent to Ukraine, a U.S. government report revealed on July 25.

Holy Land Reacts To Veep

Netanyahu reportedly upset with Harris over VP's Israel remarks as White House pushes back

An aide for Vice President Kamala Harris is pushing back on reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is upset over her comments about the war in Gaza.

Olympic FAIL In Progress

France's high-speed train system hit by "sabotage" just ahead of Olympics, operator says

France's high-speed rail network was hit by "malicious acts" including arson that have disrupted the transport system, train operator SNCF said, hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Sporting Love Explained

Former Olympian lifts the lid on why so much sex happens between athletes during the Olympics

As well as the sporting moments, the Olympics is renowned for a lot of sex taking place in the Olympic village.

Pupper Needs Permanent Place

Creature Feature: Meet sweet Nadene

Naden has been with Saline Animal League for over 600 days. If you or someone you know is looking to adopt a pet, please reach out.

Check Local Mosquito Pits

A look at KC's "Wings over Water Gardens" tour

This year's tour theme, "Wings over Water Gardens," celebrates the variety of winged insects and birds that water gardens support.

Dead-Tree Dines Upscale

New Kansas City restaurant costs $175 for a meal. I had to find out: Is it worth it?

With just eight seats, reservations are hard to come by at this new restaurant. But I got in. Here's what it's like.

Biz Shares Booze News

I'm with Hank: Meet the tribute-turned-brew child of these beer-drinking serial entrepreneurs

A limited-release craft lager at Jim's Alley Bar and Alma Mader Brewing pays homage to classic American brewing traditions and a shared family name, said Nick Mader and Eric Flanagan.

Katie's Weekend Forecast

Another afternoon pop-up strong storm could occur again today

Our next heat wave begins next week

John Summit & Kaskade - Resonate (ft. Julia Church) is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.