Annie Koester: A Bright Light Remembered | Kansas City News

Kansas City Heat Hits 100 Degrees | Kansas City News

Kansas City Heat Hits 100 Degrees | Kansas City News

Dancing With Love in Kansas City | Kansas City News

Dancing isn’t just movement—it’s liberation. In Kansas City, DJ LOV3 (Kaysha Love) is turning the dance floor into a sacred space for femme folks with her party series 808SHE, where the beat drops, phones get put away, and everyone’s invited to let go. Inspired by the iconic 808 drum machine and fueled by love, her eclectic mix of techno, Jersey Club, and R&B creates a vibe that’s both spiritual and electric. Born from her own search for belonging in nightlife, 808SHE rejects performative energy in favor of real connection—where dancing isn’t just for the camera, but for the soul. This isn’t just a party—it’s a movement reclaiming space for Black, queer, and femme communities who’ve always been the heartbeat of dance culture. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96258f08c0cdb9c0

Missouri Senate Race Heats Up | Kansas City News

Missouri’s Senate District 34 is heating up as voters head to the polls August 4 to pick their party’s nominee for the November general election. With current Senator Tony Luetkemeyer term-limited, three Republicans—Sean Pouche, Mike Jones, and Ryan Gerster—and two Democrats—Shereka Barnes and Pam May—are battling it out. The GOP candidates bring military backgrounds and divergent views: Pouche champions Second Amendment rights, Jones pushes tax cuts and first responders, while Gerster takes a more libertarian stance on gun regulation. Democrats Barnes and May, both familiar with local education and governance, oppose Amendment Five’s tax hikes and support Amendment Four’s direct democracy. This primary could shape the future of the district—and the state—setting the stage for a pivotal November showdown. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1893b67b5a6ba335

Ballot Battles Shaping Kansas and Missouri | Kansas City News

August 4th’s primaries pack a punch across Kansas and Missouri, with high-stakes races shaping the future of both states. In Kansas, ten candidates battle for governor, while Missouri voters face two pivotal amendments: one to scrap the income tax in favor of higher sales taxes, sparking debate over fairness and fiscal control, and another that could let citizens propose laws more easily. Also on the ballot: key U.S. House races affected by new district maps, and a historic Kansas Supreme Court race that could shift justices from appointed to elected — a move critics fear could politicize the court. With millions spent and emotions running high, voters in the Kansas City metro area are about to make decisions that could reshape state policy, tax systems, and even federal representation for years to come. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a994bc6a340321df

Kansas City Targets Blighted Robandee | Kansas City News

Kansas City is suing to take control of the blighted Robandee Shopping Center, filing a petition to appoint a receiver who can demolish, sell, or rebuild the fire-damaged, trash-strewn site — a longtime community eyesore that council member Darrell Curls says drove his campaign. With a roof, electrical system, and safety issues deemed critical, the city’s legal move follows a prior notice to the owner, with court proceedings set for November fifth. Despite the legal action, redevelopment interest is high — including local and Texas-based teams — with community input central to the selection. The city’s Homesteading Authority, a nonprofit, is eyed as the receiver, ready to shepherd the property to a new owner. Once a bustling 1970s hub, Robandee’s decline accelerated after its grocery store closed in 2008. This receivership, modeled after past successes like the Federal Reserve building, aims to finally turn the corner on a neighborhood’s long-standing neglect. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/975be7f9d9886cc8