Kansas City Glow: Warm-Up, World War ReUp & Barry Manilow

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Home Team Hits Back

Royals phinish off Phillies with 7-4 win

Salvy provides the lumber while Wacha is terrific.

Cowtown Changes Tune

Meet the salsa-dancing regulars of 'Latin Night' at Society in Kansas City's Crossroads

The Crossroads bar Society has become Kansas City's hub of social dancing, with two nights every week dedicated to salsa, bachata, cumbia and merengue. For beginners, it's a place to practice your moves - for experienced salseros, it's an "injection of life."

Blowup Footage Found . . . 

WATCH: Surveillance video shows intensity of Excelsior Springs house explosion

Surveillance from an Excelsior Springs neighborhood shows the intensity of an explosion four miles away.

More Doggies Saved This Week

Wayside Waifs, National Mill Dog Rescue saves at least 20 dogs in mill

Wayside Waifs says that the dogs and puppies were saved from a puppy mill in Humansville, Missouri. They arrived at the adoption center around 2 p.m.

Show-Me Legal Fight For Life

Only a guilty man would have taken deal, says Missouri AG. Or one who wanted to live | Opinion

Of course Marcellus Williams doesn't want to executed - and hopes to prove his innocence someday. | Opinion

Kansas Indictment Exposed

Former KC bank president's lawsuit claims wrongful termination, sex discrimination - Kansas City Business Journal

Former Bank of Blue Valley President Will Fox's federal lawsuit alleges discrimination after he claims he was fired on the basis of a co-worker's allegations.

Show-Me Effective Call For Help

Calls from Missouri to new 988 crisis hotline up 136% since 2022 * Missouri Independent

Missouri has seen one of the nation's largest increases in calls to the national hotline that aids people facing mental health crises.

Kegger Flick Coming Soon

Adam Sandler confirms Travis Kelce will appear in 'Happy Gilmore 2'

Adam Sandler has confirmed that Travis Kelce will appear in 'Happy Gilmore 2': 'We have a nice something for Travis.'

Hipsters Share Local Show Notes

Six bands brought 20 Years of Tears to Uptown for dream screamo marathon

Hawthorn Heights' 20 Years of Tears Tour is a stacked lineup, built to pull on every last one of your heartstrings.

Friday Friendship Note

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie filming new Simple Life series

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie proved how close they still are on Thursday evening. Both Paris and Nicole had on midnight black ball gowns that made them look ready for a ball.

American Royalty Endorsement

RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally

Hours after he suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined the Republican presidential nominee onstage at an Arizona rally. Kennedy was greeted on Friday by thundering applause as he took the stage to the Foo Fighters and a pyrotechnics display after being introduced by Trump.

Legal Fight Against White House

Biden admin sued by 16 states over parole push for illegal immigrants with US spouses

More than a dozen Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over its parole in place for illegal immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens.

Veep Ignores Earth?!?

Kamala Harris barely mentioned climate at the DNC. Does it matter?

"It's become an absolutely kitchen table issue," says the chair of the DNC's climate council.

Nasty Punditry Update?!?!

Ann Coulter Shrugs Off Insult to Tim Walz's Son With Misspelled Non-Apology

The conservative firebrand said she deleted her original tweet after learning about Walz's son's learning disorder.

Labor Fight On Track

Canada rail shutdown: Union challenges government move

The union representing over 9,000 Canadian rail workers vowed on Friday to challenge the federal government's effort to mandate binding arbitration that would end an unprecedented rail stoppage at both of the country's main freight rail carriers.

No Deal For Holy Land

Cease-fire deal collapse threatens to ignite Middle East conflict

The apparent collapse of a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal is spurring fears that a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East is around the corner. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...

Vlad Warns Us About Nukes

Russia issues new nuclear warning as Ukraine's Kursk invasion expands

Moscow accused Ukraine of attempting an attack against a nuclear power plant in Kursk.

Iran From Techk Crackdown

Meta takes down more accounts tied to Iranian hackers targeting the U.S. election

The company says the hackers posed as tech support to target people affiliated with President Biden and Donald Trump, in the latest evidence of Iran's attempts to influence the 2024 election

Another European Knife Attack

Manhunt in Germany after three killed in festival stabbing attack | CNN

A manhunt is underway after an attacker armed with a knife killed three people and seriously wounded four others at a festival Friday in the western German city of Solingen, police told CNN.

Best Practices For Suiting Up

You should be changing your condom during sex - here's why

Most men keep a condom on hand in case a spontaneous sex session arises - but one rubber may not be enough if you're a long-lasting lover. Experts say condoms should be changed regularly during romps to increase their efficacy.

Champ Buys Alma Mater Love

Texas Tech Football to Pay Cool Tributes to Patrick Mahomes After QB's Huge Donation

The Red Raiders are honoring a program icon.

Golden Ghetto Rerouted

Closure of I-435 in Johnson County this weekend for bridge demolition

Drivers in Johnson County should prepare for major traffic disruptions this weekend as both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-435 will be fully closed to for a bridge demolition project.

Classic Songs For Kansas City

This weekend is Barry Manilow's last Kansas City concert. Here's what fans should know

Pop legend Barry Manilow plays at T-Mobile Center in KC for one final time Sunday, and seats are as low as $15 for the show. Get the details.

Tribute To Hero Of The Dotte

Chester Owens, civil rights leader, historian and Kansas City, Kansas icon, died August 22 at his KCK home

Chester Owens, a historian and one of the leaders in the civil rights movement in Kansas City, Kansas, died Thursday at his Kansas City, Kansas, home.

Warmer Weekend Forecast

Heat advisory this weekend in Kansas City

Kansas City will experience partly cloudy skies tonight with temperatures dipping into the low 70s.

Post Malone - Losers ft. Jelly Roll is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.