Kansas City Lights: Historic Namesake & Deals Under Consideration

Nowadays hottie Jordan goes by her given name and is back in Germany living her best life. Still we offer tribute to her #TBT body of work that inspires another quick peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Local Throwback Reporting

Kansas City and Paris may be more alike than thought, 'Paris of the Plains' phrase explained

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are taking place more than 4,500 miles away from Kansas City. Some people say we're a lot closer to Paris, France, than you might think.

Talking Points For Furry Friends

KC Pet Project pushes $3.65 animal adoptions for 'brat summer'

KC Pet Project is hosting an adoption event from August 1-4 in honor of brat summer. Adult dogs and cats can be adopted for only $3.65.

Home Team Wins Another

Pasquantino, Lugo lead Royals to 7-1 win

They call him Two Homer Vinnie, these days

Of Midwest Concern . . . 

Another farm bill extension looks likely as Congress faces deadline, tough negotiations

Getting a new farm bill across the finish line in 2024 is likely doomed against a ticking clock, hot-button issues and election year politics.

Celebration Of Life In JoCo

Ambulance crew, Overland Park police and firefighters, helped deliver baby Thursday on busy roadway

A Johnson County MED-ACT crew, along with Overland Park police and firefighters, helped a woman deliver a baby Thursday.

Translation: "Worst time" of her life is behind her

"Schlimmste Zeit" ihres Lebens hinter sich

Umut Kekilli und Ina Schnitzer haben eine schwere Zeit hinter sich, sie nennt es "schlimmste Zeit" ihres Lebens. Los ging es mit Tinnitus.

White House Preps For War?!?

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle as the US prepares for an Iranian retaliation against Israel that officials say could include an attack on American forces.

Veep Takes Different Path

Kamala Harris ditches Joe Biden's strategy in presidential campaign

She has changed the campaign's main theme song to Beyoncé's "Freedom."

MAGA Questions Trade

'We Never Make Good Deals': Trump Criticizes Russia Prisoner Swap And Presses For Details About Who US Released

While Trump criticized the trade and sought more details about who was released, President Joe Biden said it was "a feat of diplomacy" to return three Americans home.

Holy Land Under Threat

Hezbollah leader says conflict with Israel in 'new phase' after killings

The killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders crossed "red lines", Hassan Nasrallah says, but he stops short of declaring all-out war.

What's The Deal With Eastern Europe?!?

Zelensky names one condition for Ukraine to give up territory

Ukrainian president told French media that he did not rule out a referendum to decide the future of occupied territory and the end of the war.

Internets News To Make TKC Readers Feel Old . . . 

Can MrBeast spin his way out of sudden crisis at his nice-guy empire?

"He can calculate his way out of this, but it will be tough," a source close to Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, told The Post.

Local Creatives Prep Pumpkin Spice Season Of Performance

2024 Fall Arts Preview - IN Kansas City Magazine

The weather's cooling down, but the arts scene in Kansas City is heating up. The 2024-2025 season is here, and our world-class arts and cultural destinations have pulled out all the stops this year. Our local talent is the best it's ever been, and you're not going to want to miss a minute of it....

Summer Breeze Redux . . . 

Humidity and heat to come down slightly this weekend

Conditions on Friday and Saturday will be significantly more comfortable than recent days in Kansas CIty

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.