Kansas City News Stroll: Ukraine Surges & Wildcats Trounce Tigers

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Lit Resources For Local Families

Library joins Kansas City public schools in reading campaign

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Public School District kicked off its #kcpsLovesToRead campaign with 15 minutes of quiet reading on Sept. 7. The campaign will last through the school year to May 2023.

WILDCAT REVENGE!!!

K-State blows out Mizzou 40-12 in first meeting since 2011

Deuce Vaughn ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, the Kansas State defense picked off Missouri on four straight possessions in the second half, and the Wildcats blew out the Tigers 40-12 on Saturday in the first meeting of old Big 12 rivals in more than a decade.Adrian Martinez added

Beware Of Golden Ghetto Bad Doggie

Overland Park police working to locate dog responsible for biting, critically injuring another dog

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Overland Park Police Department is requesting the public's help in order to locate a dog responsible for biting another dog between 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday. The incident took place in the Overland Park Regional Hospital parking lot.

Today's Left Turn Update

Tyler Reddick soars to Busch Light Pole at Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - During Saturday's qualifying session at Kansas Speedway, NASCAR Cup Series drivers soon migrated to the top of the track - which was fine with notorious rim rider Tyler Reddick.

Cowtown Brew Reconsidered

Kansas City breweries are rolling out new and innovative beers. Here's where to get started

At one time in the early 20th century, Kansas City was home to the Wettest Block in the World, setting the record for most saloons in a city block, down near State Line Road in the West Bottoms. The first breweries in the Kansas City region cropped up in the 1850s (before that, most beer was homebrewed) and even Prohibition couldn't keep Kansas City from its beer, which flowed through the wide open world of the Pendergast-era, though it did officially tank the local commercial breweries.

Angel Debuts Day Clothes

Elsa Hosk wows in a leather dress at Venice closing ceremony

Elsa Hosk wowed in a leather dress as she stepped out to the closing ceremony of Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. The Victoria's Secret Angel, 33, looked sensational in the racy number that clung to her lithe frame.

CLAP BACK AGAINST VLAD!!!

Ukraine troops raise flag over railway hub as advance threatens to turn into rout

Ukrainian officials shared photos on Saturday showing troops raising the nation's flag over the city housing the main railway hub that has supplied Russian forces in northeastern Ukraine, as a collapse in Russia's frontline threatened to turn into a rout.

MAGA Remembers Queen

Donald Trump reveals what the Queen told him about UK prime ministers

Donald Trump has revealed what Queen Elizabeth II told him about all the prime ministers that served under her. Writing for DailyMail.com , the former president spoke of the Queen's grace, charm, and nobility, and how she "fully exemplified the traits of dignity, steadfastness, resolve, duty, and patriotic devotion".

Human Rights Hot Mess

A Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor's flowers has filed a federal lawsuit

Attorneys for Michael Jennings, a Black pastor arrested while watering his neighbor's flowers, filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday alleging that the three Childersburg, Alabama, police officers who arrested him violated his rights under the First and Fourth amendments.,

Veep Warns Of Red Wave

Harris tells Democrats 'stakes could not be higher' as the midterms near

With the midterm elections less than two months away, Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday said the "stakes could not be higher" as both parties wrestle for control of Congress. Speaking at the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting in Maryland, Harris echoed President Joe Biden's recent attacks on "MAGA" Republican leaders who he says are a threat to the nation.

Billion Bucks Forgotten???

Winner of $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot has just a few weeks left before a key claiming deadline

In Illinois, where a winning $1.34 billion Mega Millions ticket was sold, winners get a year to claim it as an annuity but only 60 days for a reduced lump sum.

Good Deeds As Tribute

National organization spreads kindness in Overland Park ahead of 21st anniversary of 9/11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the horizon, a national organization is doing its part to continue telling one story of kindness and compassion of that infamous day. Kevin Tuerff vividly remembers Sept. 11, 2001.

Home Team FAILS Tonight

Royals lack the magic; lose seven and one half inning game 8-4

There's honestly not a lot to say about this game. Jonathan Heasley had even less control and velocity than normal, leading him to allow seven runs on seven hits and two walks without a single strikeout.

Kegger Reassures

Travis Kelce downplays transition Chiefs' offense is facing in 2022

When things kick off between the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon, quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be throwing to players he never has before in a regular-season game. Wide receivers like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling will see the most snaps at their position despite limited experience together (remember, Smith-Schuster did not get a preseason target from Mahomes).

Forecast For Now . . . 

Sunday will be mostly sunny, highs near 75

Hide Transcript Show Transcript SEASON MOVING THROUGH RIGHT NOW. EVENING PLANS ARE GOING TO KEEP THAT WEATHER IMPACT AROUND. A HIGH CHANCE OF RAIN THERE. MAYBE A LITTLE LULLS HERE AND THERE, BUT IN GENERAL, SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF THE EVENING HOUR TEMPERATURES ONCE THEY FALL INTO THE UPPER FIFTIES AND LOW SIXTIES, THEY'RE GOING TO STAY PUT.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.