The Kansas City Star daily briefing — Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The top headlines from The Kansas City Star on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, including Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has criticized federal aid but received a PPP loan, heat expected to “really get cranking” in Kansas City, a woman bought an anti-racist billboard to counter a confederate flag, and Sporting KC fans can get vaccinated at upcoming matches and receive a free scarf.