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Kansas City Midtown Revs Up

Westport Wheels Auto Show this weekend

The show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on Pennsylvania Avenue south of Westport Road.

Steamy Saturday Expected

Heat advisory issued for Kansas City area beginning Saturday

A heat advisory was issued for the entire Kansas City area beginning on Saturday. The advisory will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and last until 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Show-Me Local Dive Cleanup

Missouri Business Catches Carp Leaping from Platte River

Through a contract with the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Coast Fisheries is testing a new method for catching carp in the Platte River.

Election Economy Fact Check

Kansas City economist analyzes Kamala Harris' proposed ban on price gouging

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to delve deeper into her proposed policies at Thursday night's Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

First Responders Share Tech Guide

Firefighters warn against unattended charging batteries after Northland blaze

Firefighters have warned Kansas Citians to not leave charging batteries unattended after a lithium-ion battery sparked a blaze in the Northland.

Good Times Await Up North

Parkville Days Festival taking place Friday-Sunday

Parkville Days will take place at English Landing Park Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25.

Actress Shares Retro Deets

Sydney Sweeney's 'Barbarella' Gets Eye-Catching Update

Blake Northcott, writer of the Sydney Sweeney-led Barbarella remake, teases fans on what to expect from the upcoming Edgar Wright movie.

MAGA Must Match Meanness?!?

Trump: 'I have to get personal' citing 'nasty' Obamas at DNC

Former President Trump on Friday complained that the Obamas were "nasty" in their Democratic convention speeches and ribbed his advisers for suggesting he stick to policy instead of personal attacks.

Margin Call: Actually, RFK2 Endorsement Is A VERY BIG DEAL!!!

RFK Jr. endorsing Trump roils social media: 'Just tore down the modern Democrat Party!!!'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement he was suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Trump unleashed a wave of social media reactions.

DNC Bounces

Democratic convention energy, Harris hot streak making Republicans nervous

The energy emerging from the Democratic National Convention and Vice President Harris's hot streak is making Republicans increasingly nervous. Thursday marked the culmination of what was unth...

Sin City Newsie Killing Sparks Questions

Ex-Democratic Las Vegas politician accused of murdering veteran journalist stumped when confronted with surprise text message at trial

The whereabouts of a former Las Vegas Democratic politician around the time a veteran investigative journalist was brutally stabbed to death remains a key question in the ex-official's murder trial...

Fredo Deserves Credit

Chris Cuomo rips 'pay to play' as DNC luxury suites go for $5M: 'Same people they say they are going to regulate'

Chris Cuomo blasted Democrats for charging up to $1.5 million for a suite at their convention in Chicago while pledging to go after price gouging.

Holy Land Will Never Surrender

Even if a Gaza ceasefire is agreed, Israel has made clear it reserves the right to resume the war with Hamas | CNN Politics

Months of feverish negotiations, in different cities and at multiple levels, have gotten Israel and Hamas closer to striking a ceasefire deal. But even if an agreement is reached - still far from certain - it could end up only lasting only weeks before it collapses and the war in Gaza resumes.

Eastern Europe War Worsens

Satellite images show Ukraine's expanding attacks inside Russia

Ukraine's daring incursion into Russia has been backed by an expanding campaign of aerial attacks on strategic targets - from bridges in the Kursk region where its ground forces have pressed their surprise assault, to an airbase and oil depot set ablaze deep inside the Kremlin's territory.

As The World Burns

Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red Sea

Fires have broken on a Greek-flagged oil tanker previously attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels this week. The vessel now appears to be adrift in the Red Sea.

Start The Day With Special Hugs

5 reasons you should have more morning sex, according to a relationship expert

Okay, so the buzzing or blaring of your alarm clock going off at dawn isn't exactly a turn-on. But don't let that...

Toast To Kansas City East Side

Get Ready For KC's First Hip-Hop Beer Festival

The first black-owned brewery in KC, Vine Street Brewing is hosting our city's first hip-hop beer festival: Hip-Hops Hooray! Beer Fest.

Weekend Weather Buzz . . . 

Impact Days: Heat advisories in place for Kansas City the entire weekend

As the skies clear, the heat index is projected to exceed 100 degrees. Due to the sweltering conditions, heat advisories are in effect throughout the weekend.

Diplo & Mau P feat. Gunna - Receipts is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.