Kansas City Brightness: Heated Debate, Primary Peek & Supreme Fate

Right now we share a bit of our Sunday reading inspired by biz lady, humanitarian and model hottie angel Karlie as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Today's Tribute After Tragedy

Friends and family gather to remember Titus, 3, who died at the Independence Towers

Friends and family gathered Friday to remember a 3-year-old boy who tragically fell from the Independence Towers earlier this week.


Old-School Alert

Police search for missing 65-year-old man from KC

The Kansas City Police Department is searching for a missing 65-year-old man who was last seen near his home in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Aug. 1


Even More Election Deets

Your last-minute guide to voting in Kansas and Missouri primary elections for 2024

Can you still vote early? What ID do you need? What times are polls open? We have all the details for the Kansas City area.


Day After Again

Nuclear disarmament seemed possible. The imagined destruction of a Kansas town helped get us there. * Kansas Reflector

We find ourselves in a Midnight War, a struggle in the dark that for years we've been sleepwalking around, and time is running out.


Show-Me Terms Of Service

Missouri Republican's antigay slur-filled posts remain on Instagram despite violating Meta's policies

The wannabe politician used slurs to describe LGBTQ+ people multiple times in videos on social media.


Newsie Debate Update

Judge who authorized Kansas newspaper raid escapes discipline with secret conflicting explanation * Kansas Reflector

Laura Viar, the magistrate who authorized last year's police raid on the Marion County Record, escaped discipline from a state panel with contradictory claims.


Good Deed Promo

'Keep it going. Keep it growing': Sandy's Restaurant breaks lunch delivery goal before summer's end

At the start of summer, I shared Sandy's Restaurant's call for donations to help feed kids during the summer. GM Bobby Hines had a goal of 5,000 meals in 10 weeks.


Angel Shares Memories

Karlie Kloss Made A Rare Comment About Ex-BFF Taylor Swift After Their Rumored Feud

Her comments come nearly a year after she shocked fans by attending the Eras Tour in LA.


White House Angry At Allies Amid Worsening War

Stop bulls***g me: Biden's fiery exchange with Netanyahu over hostage talks

US President Joe Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "stop bullshitting me" during a call after Netanyahu promised progress on a hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas. Biden, concerned about potential delays for internal political reasons, also warned Netanyahu not to take him for granted.


MAGA Argues Labor Leadership

Trump calls union leader who endorsed Kamala Harris 'a stupid person'

Ex-president says members of United Auto Workers, which endorsed Harris, will vote for him despite Shawn Fain


Veep Demographics Debated

'You just repeated the slur:' Stephanopoulos presses Trump ally on Harris identity attack

Trump is attempting to use Kamala Harris' biracial identity as a campaign weapon, and ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos isn't having it.


Conservative Push Back Crisis

'Really A Phony Controversy': Byron Donalds Spars With George Stephanopoulos Over Kamala Harris' Racial Identity

Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds sparred with ABC News host George Stephanopoulos on Sunday over Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity.


MAGA Measures Crowd Size

Donald Trump takes aim at Georgia State University for empty seats at rally

The former president said GSU blocked "thousands of people" from the venue. The claim could not be immediately verified.


Supreme Warning

Gorsuch on Biden Supreme Court reform proposals: 'Be careful'

Justice Neil Gorsuch had a plain message when asked about President Biden's new Supreme Court reform proposal: "Be careful." "You're not going to be surprised that I'm not going to get into wh...


Iran From Middle-East War

Finer: US 'preparing for every possibility' on potential Iran retaliation

White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said the U.S. is "preparing for every possibility" regarding potential Iran retaliation.


Eastern Europe Flying High

Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s, says Zelenskiy

President confirms long-awaited arrival of US-made fighter jets as Ukrainian pilots fly overhead


Outrage Across Pond

Far right riots erupt in U.K. in the wake of child murders

LONDON - The United Kingdom woke up Sunday morning to city streets covered in debris and smoldering rubbish as a weekend of far-right, anti-immigration demonstrations - stoked by conspiracy theories, and spread on social media - erupted into violence in seven cities across the nation.


El Papa Prays For Peace

Pope Francis prays for peace and justice for those suffering from ongoing wars and humanitarian crises

Pope Francis on Sunday urged prayers for those suffering in the world due to political conflict, violence, and natural disasters, highlighting humanitarian crises in Venezuela, the Middle East, and Myanmar.


Home Team Bounces Back

MJ Melendez plays hero in Royals 3-2 comeback victory over Tigers

The Royals road finale reminds them that there is no place like home.


Local Olympic Updates

Medal tracker of KC area athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Kansas City metro area is well represented in the 2024 Paris Olympics with athletes representing an array of countries besides the United States.


Old School Real Estate Pictured

1887 Never Looked So Good

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Forecast For Now . . . 

Hot days Sunday and Monday, but cooler air is on the way

Sunday will have high temperatures around 94 degrees; starting Tuesday, temperatures will be noticeably cooler.

Sunny Sunday by Joni Mitchell is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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