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Another Local Football Letdown

NFL's decision on Tampa game comes too late for some Chiefs fans

TAMPA, Florida - Game On! One of the strongest hurricanes on record to hit Florida's West Coast won't impact the latest chapter of Brady vs. Mahomes. But uncertainty surrounding Sunday night's Buccaneers game in Tampa has certainly impacted fans of their opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chow Down Good Cause

Party with a purpose at the World Series of Barbecue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The American Royal World Series of Barbecue has developed a reputation as a party destination. During the weekend-long cooking event at the Kansas Speedway several pitmasters, corporations, and other organizations host private parties late into the nights. This year, the public is invited to a party benefiting In the Name of Grace.

Golden Ghetto Post-COVID

Johnson County Health Director announces resignation

OLATHE, Kan. - The Johnson County Health Department is looking for a new leader. Dr. Sanmi Areola, the health director who led the county through the COVID-19 pandemic, announced his resignation. His final day of work is Nov. 4. The health department said Dr. Areola accepted another position outside of Johnson County.

Home Team Change Up

Recent Reports Question Mike Matheny's Future With Royals

Despite coming into the 2022 season with expectations of hovering around .500 or possibly even pushing for more (depending on who's asked), the Kansas City Royals' 63-93 record entering Friday's play has cast a dark cloud over the organization.

Suburbs Say 'Shhh' To Rail

Parkville exploring train horn 'quiet zones'

Parkville residents may soon rest more easily - or at least with less ruckus - thanks to an effort to reduce train horn noise. Earlier this month, the Parkville Board of Aldermen approved spending $16,300 to conduct and review the ability to implement a quiet zone at the train crossings across Main Street and East Street.

Angel Hottie Fashions New Line

Elsa Hosk Launches Scandinavian-Inspired Clothing Line with Revolve

New York Fashion Week is still in full swing, and if you've been inspired by the model-off-duty look, you're not alone. No one understands how to turn the sidewalks into a catwalk quite like professional models, and few can do it quite like Swedish top model Elsa Hosk.

Prez Pushes Back Against Vlad

Biden fires back at Putin: US, allies 'not going to be intimidated' by threats

President Biden took verbal shots at Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday during remarks at the White House. Biden was speaking at the White House in a press conference updating the U.S. public on efforts to respond to Hurricane Ian's damage to Florida and South Carolina.

MAGA MAKES MONEY MOVES!!!

GOP billionaire donors direct cash to Senate leaders as Trump candidates lag Dems in fundraising

GOP billionaire donors are souring on Senate candidates endorsed by Donald Trump and instead are giving to groups aligned with Republican leadership.

Speaker Offers Farm Advice

Nancy Pelosi Argues Red States Should Let Illegal Immigrants Stay to 'Pick the Crops'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday that Republican governors should welcome the influx of migrants coming across the southern border because they can "pick the crops," in their states. "We have a shortage of workers in our country, and you see even in Florida, some of the farmers and the growers are saying, 'Why are you shipping these immigrants up north?

Disaster Aftermath

Hurricane Ian barrels towards South Carolina after leaving multiple dead and millions without power across Florida | CNN

As Florida contends with the ruinous damage left behind by Hurricane Ian in what officials say is likely the largest natural disaster in the state's history, residents in South Carolina are bracing for the storm's expected landfall mid-day Friday.

Vlad Celebrates Russian Version Of Democracy

Defiant Putin proclaims Ukrainian annexation as military setback looms

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A defiant Vladimir Putin proclaimed Russia's annexation of a swathe of Ukraine in a pomp-filled Kremlin ceremony, promising Moscow would triumph in its "special military operation" even as he faced a potentially serious new military reversal.

Even More Back Door Risks

Getting pregnant from anal sex is possible - 3 ways it could happen, according to women's health experts

Getting pregnant from anal sex is extremely rare, but it is still possible in certain scenarios. For example, semen could leak out of the anus and onto your labia if you lie on your belly after anal. Semen could also get transferred from the anus to the vagina through oral sex or fingering.

Foodie Celeb Sneak Peek

Nigella Lawson dishes on her upcoming KC appearance

Nigella Lawson. // Courtesy Nigella Lawson PR With upwards of 9 million ravenous social media followers, it's no wonder British cooking mogul Nigella Lawson is known as the queen of the kitchen. Over the past two decades, Lawson has single-handedly created a culinary empire thanks to her wildly popular cookbooks and string of imminently watchable cooking shows.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Sunny and warm this weekend

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