Kansas City Ride: World War, Royals Lose & Troost Bus Stabbing

Lots to cover for the late night & early morning as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines for the most dedicated denizens of our blog community.

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Urban Core Slice Of Life

One person stabbed following disturbance on Kansas City bus

The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. in the area of E. 31st Street and Troost Avenue.

South Side Needs Room

Hickman Mills United Neighbors demand widening of 99th Street

Residents along the street and adjacent areas have complained the narrow unimproved street with no curbs or sidewalks is dangerous for motorists and pedestrians and have cited at least one fatal accident and several injury accidents as evidence for the need for improvements.

Toy Train Turns Into Yet Another Development Scheme

KC approves funding plan for $12.2M bike-pedestrian bridge to Berkley Riverfront - Kansas City Business Journal

A new financing plan bridges a $10.9 million gap for a new bicycle and pedestrian route from the River Market to the Berkley Riverfront.

Urban Arrangement Reshaped

Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard receives Road Diet

If you've driven past the Nelson Atkins Art Museum in the past week you've likely seen the road construction to Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard.

Self-Defeating Home Team Drops Another Game

Royals bullpen implodes again as KC loses game to their Boston Wild Card foes 9-5

Not a good showing for the first game

Diva Wings It

Rihanna rocks racy winged costume for Crop Over Carnival in Barbados

Rihanna looked like she was ready to take flight when she unveiled a sizzling winged costume that left little to the imagination during carnival celebrations in her native Barbados.

Decision Day Tomorrow

Kamala Harris to announce vice president pick before battleground states tour

Vice President Kamala Harris was expected to announce her running mate by Tuesday after conducting interviews with top contenders at her Washington home over the weekend, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Facts Support MAGA

Decades Of Data Stands Behind Trump's Claims About Illegal Immigration And 'Black Jobs,' Experts Say

Former President Donald Trump said in a Q&A last Wednesday that illegal immigrants were taking "black jobs," and he was right.

Iran From Attack

U.S. urges the Middle East to ease tensions to prevent a wider war

Several military personnel were injured after a missile hit an Iraq base housing U.S. soldiers, and now the U.S. is stepping in, asking for "all parties" to ease tensions. NBC News' Ellison Barber has the latest on the Middle East as fears of a broader war increase.

More Global Disputes Amid War

Ukraine denies involvement in Mali attack, says cutting of ties 'short-sighted'

Ukraine denies any involvement in northern Mali fighting that led to death of Malian soldiers and Wagner fighters in July

Immigration & Rising Violence Outrage Across The Pond

Why are there riots in the UK? Reasons for far-right violence

The Southport attack has caused riots to spread across the UK, including Rotherham, Manchester, Liverpool and other UK cities.

Actually, It's Not A Horrible Idea Given The Reason For Her Fame

'Creepy' Bill Maher shocks Hawk Tuah girl with awkward suggestion

The comic made the lewd proposal during a recent episode of his Club Random podcast where he made an off-color suggestion about a show she could host.

Internets Rhetoric For Everybody

Our stories are free to republish. Here's why we'll never change that.

Beacon articles have been republished 1,238 times by more than 100 outlets, bolstering local news coverage.

Cool Down Coming Up . . . 

Cooler and less humid conditions are nearly here

Conditions in Kansas City were hot again on Monday, but relief is on the way

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.