Kansas City Saturday Morning News Look

Hottie Jessa inspires this morning look at pop culture and the science of sleep . . . Checkit:

Wired: Scientists Now Know How Sleep Cleans Toxins From the Brain

CBR: Good Morning, Batman: When Does Bruce Wayne Actually Sleep?

NBC: Daylight saving time ends on Sunday. Here's how to ease into it

Closer to home, here are the nicer community news links we're checking right now . . .

Kansas City Footballer Good Cause Doggie Style Hype

KC Pet Project, Patrick Mahomes' foundation teaming up to help pets find forever homes

KC Pet Project announced Friday it's teaming up with Patrick Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to find homes for deserving pets this weekend. During the Tackle Pet Homelessness event Friday through Sunday, dogs that are 40 pounds or heavier can be adopted for $40.

Movie Lover Milestone

'Blade Runner' future is now and you are old

(CNN) -- Where are the flying cars we were promised? That's just one of the things featured in the 1982 movie "Blade Runner" which was set in November 2019. The futuristic film stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young and was directed by Ridley Scott.

More Deets On SJW X-Mas

Woman starts petition to eliminate 'yellowface' from Kansas City Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Ballet is busy as they prepare for their upcoming production of "The Nutcracker." The lavish production is a holiday tradition, dating back decades. But now, one Kansas City woman is challenging the ballet company to make "The Nutcracker" more culturally appropriate.

KC Camera Dude Exhibition

In This Kansas City Show, A Photographer Crams A Year's Worth Of Moments Into A Single Second

A little boy in traditional Italian clothing twirls while hanging onto the skirt of his mother's 18th century peasant dress. The two are in a Columbus Day parade in New York City, and photographer B.A. Van Sise figured it was the best shot he'd get that day.

Footballer Moment Of Doubt

Five things to watch as the Chiefs play the Vikings

I am entirely aware that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may play in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. He is officially listed as questionable for Sunday. The way the coaching staff has talked about it both this week and last, he seems closer than anyone could have imagined when the injury occurred.

Kansas City GREAT Cause Starts Again

Project Warmth city-wide coat, blanket collection held Saturday

FAIRWAY, KS (KCTV) -- Save the date for the annual Project Warmth Coat and Blanket drive! COAT & BLANKET DRIVE - Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 2, the annual Project Warmth city-wide coat and blanket collection day. Gently used and new coats and jackets in all sizes from infant/toddler to youth to adult sizes are needed.

Crisp Autumn Forecast

Saturday will be sunny, still chilly

Temperatures will be on the chilly side. Look for a high in the upper 40s, which is still below normal for the season. Temperatures will be warmer on Sunday. Lo...

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