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I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, d","author":"Sarah Sipple","categories":["Check It Out","Food & Drink","Top Stories","andy rieger","Aqua Penny’s","Chef Jasper"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T19:45:06.030Z","title":"Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! talks the future of media and her visit to Glenwood Arts this weekend","url":"https://www.thepitchkc.com/amy-goodman-of-democracy-now-talks-the-future-of-media-and-her-visit-to-glenwood-arts-this-weekend/","source":"The Pitch","sourceId":"the-pitch","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T17:31:44.000Z","excerpt":"Under Arrest: AG Arrested while covering the Republican National Convention, Sept 1, 2008. (courtesy Rick Rowley/Democracy Now!) In the world of independent media, Amy Goodman is an icon. Goodman co-created Democracy Now! in 1996 as a daily","author":"Abby Olcese","categories":["Movies","Top Stories","Amy Goodman","Carl Deal","Democracy Now","Glenwood Arts"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T19:45:06.030Z","title":"Traffic stalled for miles on SB I-35 after crash involving tractor-trailer in the Northland","url":"https://fox4kc.com/traffic/traffic-stalled-for-miles-on-sb-i-35-after-multi-car-crash-in-northland/","source":"FOX4 KC","sourceId":"fox4","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T14:48:08.000Z","excerpt":"Southbound Interstate 35 has been shut down in the Northland after multiple cars, including at least one tractor-trailer, were involved in a crash Thursday morning.","author":"Olivia Johnson","categories":["Traffic","Breaking News Email Alerts","Email Alerts","News"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T19:45:06.030Z","title":"Joe's Blog: Storms with bigger heat (THU-7/16)","url":"https://fox4kc.com/weather/weather-blog/joes-blog-storms-with-bigger-heat-thu-7-16/","source":"FOX4 KC","sourceId":"fox4","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T14:09:26.000Z","excerpt":"Expect scattered storms today followed by rising heat. Temperatures will reach the mid-90s this weekend with heat indices up to 105 F.","author":"Joe Lauria","categories":["Weather Blog","Joes Weather Blog Email Alerts","Weather","Nightside"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:00:06.947Z","title":"Lorri Anne Stanislav","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/lorri-anne-stanislav-291606/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T19:59:04.000Z","excerpt":"Oct 28, 1957 — Jul 8, 2026 The world became less bright on July 8, 2026, when Lorri Anne Stanislav passed away. The colors seem a little muted now. Her shining light lives on in the countless hearts she touched and the joy she gave so freel","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:00:06.947Z","title":"Tanya LaRae Miller","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/tanya-larae-miller-291603/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T19:57:16.000Z","excerpt":"Jan 19, 1969 — Jul 6, 2026 Lenexa, KS Tanya LaRae Miller (née Depew), 57, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026. Born on January 19, 1969, in Wichita, Kansas, Tanya was the cherished daughter of Larry A. 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Joanne was preceded in death by ","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:00:06.947Z","title":"James (Jim) Donaghy","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/james-jim-donaghy-291596/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T19:53:21.000Z","excerpt":"Mar 5, 1954 — Jun 25, 2026 Shawnee James (Jim) Donaghy, 72, a kind and gentle man, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2026, at his Shawnee, KS, home with beloved family by his side. A devoted husband, father,","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:00:06.947Z","title":"Immerse yourself in tropical butterflies at this Missouri attraction","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/immerse-yourself-tropical-butterflies-this-missouri-attraction/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T19:49:44.000Z","excerpt":"The Festival of Butterflies is celebrating its 30th year at Powell Gardens.","author":"Heidi Schmidt","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Edward Dudley McElvain, Jr.","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/edward-dudley-mcelvain-jr-291637/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:13:46.000Z","excerpt":"Nov 14, 1938 — Jul 11, 2026 Overland Park, Kansas Please check back for a full obituary. Mass Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:00 – 11:00 am (Central time) Church of the Nativity 3800 W 119th St, Leawood, KS 66209 Obituary published by Johnson Cou","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Charles Leslie Kuhlmann","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/charles-leslie-kuhlmann-291634/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:12:11.000Z","excerpt":"Jun 7, 1935 — Jul 8, 2026 Overland Park, Kansas Charles Kuhlmann of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away of heart failure on July 8, 2026 at KC Hospice House. He was 91 years old. A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Friday August 14","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Family says $9.5M Overland Park house is 'uninhabitable' due to mold, blames homebuilder","url":"https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/family-says-9-5m-overland-park-house-is-uninhabitable-due-to-mold-blames-homebuilder","source":"KSHB 41","sourceId":"kshb","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:11:46.000Z","excerpt":"The Cleary family says their $9.5 million custom-built dream house turned into a nightmare due to mold issues. They claim the builder is responsible.","author":"Sarah Plake","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Michael L. Litton","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/michael-l-litton-291629/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:09:10.000Z","excerpt":"Jul 31, 1959 — Jul 6, 2026 Michael “Mike” L. Litton, born on July 31, 1959, in Alameda, California, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 66, after enduring long-term health issues. Michael grew up in Olat","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Mitzi “Dee” Pflumm","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/mitzi-dee-pflumm-291625/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:07:18.000Z","excerpt":"Feb 12, 1932 — Jul 15, 2026 Shawnee Mitzi Dee Pflumm, loving known as Dee, passed away on July 15, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Please check back for a full obituary soon. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 4:00","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Henry “Rick” Richmond Miller Jr.","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/henry-rick-richmond-miller-jr-291621/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:05:31.000Z","excerpt":"Apr 12, 1947 — Jul 12, 2026 Leawood, Kansas Henry “Rick” Richmond Miller Jr., 79, passed away in Leawood, Kansas, on the twelfth day of July, 2026. He was born April 12, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to his parents, Henry Richmond Miller an","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Jeannine Louise Franken","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/jeannine-louise-franken-291618/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:03:33.000Z","excerpt":"Sep 7, 1949 — Jul 10, 2026 Overland Park Jeannine Louise Franken, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by her family while at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Born on September ","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Susan G. 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Sus","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"Kansas City approves plan to expand Fountain Card services","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/kansas-city-approves-plan-expand-fountain-card-services/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:00:30.000Z","excerpt":"Under the new direction, the City of Kansas City will negotiate with the United Way of Greater Kansas City to run the program.","author":"Gabe Swartz","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:15:05.131Z","title":"EPA Administrator calls statewide data center moratorium a ‘cop out’","url":"https://missouriindependent.com/2026/07/16/repub/epa-administrator-calls-statewide-data-center-moratorium-a-cop-out/","source":"MO Independent","sourceId":"mo-independent","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T19:45:50.000Z","excerpt":"U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin called New York’s recently announced statewide moratorium on data centers an “easy way to cop out” during an appearance at the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Infras","author":"Cassandra Stephenson","categories":["Economy","data centers","Environmental Protection Agency","Lee Zedin","Trend – Data Centers","utility rates"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:30:05.843Z","title":"Anthony Lowell Pack","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/anthony-lowell-pack-291666/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:27:45.000Z","excerpt":"February 2, 1961-July 14, 2026 It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Anthony Lowell Pack, age 65, after a 7 year difficult journey with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s. He passed at Saint Luke’s Hospice House","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:30:05.843Z","title":"Sue Morris","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/sue-morris-291662/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:26:35.000Z","excerpt":"Sue Morris, 87, passed away peacefully on July 13 in Overland Park, KS. She was born in El Dorado, KS to Elmer and Una Pond on May 6, 1939. Sue was their third child and first daughter, with baby sister, Lynda to follow. Sue would often cla","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:30:05.843Z","title":"Shirley Ann Maxwell","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/shirley-ann-maxwell-291658/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:25:15.000Z","excerpt":"Shirley Ann Maxwell, age 83, passed away on July 9th, 2026, at home in Overland Park, KS. Shirley was born on March 30, 1943 in Independence, MO to Frank Youkovich and Mary Stecz. Shirley went to the University of Missouri to obtain her tea","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:30:05.843Z","title":"Lois Irene Reitz","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/lois-irene-reitz-291656/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:24:09.000Z","excerpt":"Lois Irene Reitz, 91, of Roeland Park, KS, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. Lois was born in Jamaica Queens, NY on February 11, 1935, to Martin and Irene Bligh. She grew up in New Hyde Park, Long Island","author":"Obituaries","categories":["Johnson County Obituaries"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:30:05.843Z","title":"David L. 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Visitation Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:00 – 10:45 am (Central time) Cross Points Church 6824 Lackman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217 Funeral Service Saturday, July 25, 2026 Starts ","author":"Leah Wankum","categories":["Prairie Village News"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:30:05.843Z","title":"Kansas City fire crews rescue person stuck in a tube Thursday in the Northland","url":"https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/kansas-city-fire-crews-rescue-person-stuck-in-a-tube-thursday-in-the-northland","source":"KSHB 41","sourceId":"kshb","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:13:25.000Z","excerpt":"The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department assisted with a confined space rescue Thursday in the Northland.","author":"Crystal Olney","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:45:05.101Z","title":"Firefighter, man hospitalized after North Kansas City manhole rescue","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/firefighter-man-hospitalized-after-north-kansas-city-manhole-rescue/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:41:55.000Z","excerpt":"North Kansas City and Kansas City firefighters worked to rescue the man from the manhole.","author":"Heidi Schmidt","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:45:05.101Z","title":"Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies from Great Lakes to East Coast","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/wildfire-smoke-chokes-skies-great-lakes-east-coast/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:41:22.000Z","excerpt":"From the Great Lakes to the East Coast, air quality is deteriorating as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets large swaths of the United States.","author":"Peter Zampa","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:45:05.101Z","title":"Children found locked inside feces-filled room, police say","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/children-found-locked-inside-feces-filled-room-police-say/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:40:46.000Z","excerpt":"A mother and father were arrested after police said their two children were found locked inside a feces-covered room.","author":"Karla Vasquez Mejia, Gray News staff","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T20:45:05.101Z","title":"Elizabeth Loggia","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/16/elizabeth-loggia-291682/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-16T20:37:01.000Z","excerpt":"Elizabeth Glass Loggia (Betty) a devoted spouse and mother, accomplished attorney, and lifelong learner, passed away on July 15, 2026 at home from cancer. 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The NWS reports the locations most vulnerable include Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Raytown and Unity Village.","author":"Addi Weakley","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T22:15:05.137Z","title":"First Warn for downpours and storms this evening","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/first-warns-stormy-today-extra-steamy-by-this-weekend/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T22:13:41.000Z","excerpt":"The First Warn for scattered rain & storms continues until 8 pm this evening.","author":"Melissa Meeder","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T22:15:05.137Z","title":"2-year-old boy dies after being left inside parked car, police say","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/2-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-left-inside-parked-car-police-say/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T22:01:56.000Z","excerpt":"Police say a toddler died after one of his parents found him inside a vehicle on Wednesday night in Phoenix.","author":"Haley Williams, Alexis Cortez, Jordan Gartner","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T22:15:05.137Z","title":"Olathe couple marries beneath 65-foot heart at KC FIFA Fan Fest","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/olathe-couple-marries-beneath-65-foot-heart-kc-fifa-fan-fest/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T22:00:08.000Z","excerpt":"An Olathe couple exchanged vows just after midnight Saturday beneath the 65-foot heart sculpture at Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Fest.","author":"Claire Decatur","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T22:15:05.137Z","title":"Chiefs announce partnership with Burns & McDonnell for new practice facility","url":"https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs/chiefs-announce-partnership-with-burns-mcdonnell-for-new-practice-facility/","source":"FOX4 KC","sourceId":"fox4","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T21:56:17.000Z","excerpt":"The Kansas City Chiefs announced a new partnership with Burns & McDonnell on their new $300 million practice facility and headquarters on Thursday.","author":"Jared Bush","categories":["Kansas City Chiefs","News","Sports"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T22:15:05.137Z","title":"Man rescued after climbing into portable restroom toilet in Kansas City","url":"https://fox4kc.com/news/man-rescued-after-climbing-into-portable-restroom-toilet-in-kansas-city/","source":"FOX4 KC","sourceId":"fox4","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T21:47:10.000Z","excerpt":"Crews with the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to a rescue call to remove a man who climbed in and got himself stuck inside or a portable restroom toilet.","author":"Jaiyda Tyler","categories":["News","Missouri News"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T22:30:05.578Z","title":"Third child dies after being exposed to carbon monoxide in vehicle pulled over for flat tire","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/third-child-dies-after-being-exposed-carbon-monoxide-vehicle-pulled-over-flat-tire/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T22:26:00.000Z","excerpt":"Another child has died after exposure to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio, officials said.","author":"WTVG Staff, Emily Van de Riet","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T22:30:05.578Z","title":"FedEx driver no longer employed after Ring camera catches racial slur outside Kansas City business","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/fedex-driver-no-longer-employed-after-ring-camera-catches-racial-slur-outside-kansas-city-business/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T22:17:09.000Z","excerpt":"The company has nearly 40 Black and minority agents who help Kansas City families buy homes","author":"Ale Espinosa","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T23:00:06.303Z","title":"Kansas City burglary ring leader sentenced as small business owners call it ‘a long time coming’","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/16/kansas-city-burglary-ring-leader-sentenced-small-business-owners-call-it-long-time-coming/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-16T22:59:58.000Z","excerpt":"The alleged leader of a burglary ring that targeted more than 100 Kansas City businesses was sentenced Thursday.","author":"Grace Smith","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-16T23:00:06.303Z","title":"Not all major networks carrying President Trump’s address tonight. 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