Kansas City Halloween 2002: Scaring Up Community News

For many years, but not every year, we've done a costume party post to celebrate Halloween but this time around we didn't think it made sense given that so much of our politics is predicated on presenting a disguise to the public. 

Nowadays we're more intrigued when public figures can come as close as possible to getting "real" with the world or at least devising something that doesn't completely rely on a corporate-branded persona.

Or just maybe . . .

TKC isn't as excited about costumes now that the COVID masks are coming off. 

That'll do pig.

In the meantime, we plan to finish the last of our pumpkin beer tonight and so we leave you with this collection of nicer news from neighborhoods events and reporting from across the metro . . . 

Kansas City-area families don't let inflation scaries impact Halloween celebrations

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Inflation didn't scare off families from celebrating Halloween on Monday night in the Kansas City area. "We love coming to trick or treat street," said David Smith, a parent celebrating on Monday. Many trick-or-treaters attempted to get candy by the handful at an event held by Brookside businesses.

Powerball prize keeps Riverside Red X busy Monday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript BEEN BUYING TICKETS ALL DAY. YOU GOTTA BE IN IT TO WIN. IT'S A LONG SHOT, I'D FIGURE I COME HERE AND TAKE MY CHANCES. BUT ONE THESE TICKETS COULD BE THE LUCKY WINNER. A WINNER RIGHT HERE.

Goodwill Drop-Off expands to include new retail shopping

While some may visit thrift shops this season for costume attire, most are following the popular, even cooler, trend of thrifting for clothing. Thrifting has become a $28 billion industry thanks to the younger generation's desire to find unique clothing to wear or to resell online. One national thrift store chain has taken note.

Going 360: Open enrollment, health savings accounts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Open enrollment for many corporations across the country begins in just a few weeks, a growing option among health coverage plans and health savings accounts. Federal law established health savings accounts in 2003, but a 2020 survey found only 1/3 of eligible adults have an HSA.

KC charity makes a holiday push to give kids without beds a soft place to sleep

There's another big push for Kansas City-area charities as the holidays are approaching. One charity is making a tough time of year for some just a little bit softer. "Glad to help," volunteer Anthony Andrades said. Andrades is giving up some of his time and his truck on Monday.

Kansas City elementary school pioneers after-school all-inclusive flag football program

There's a new after-school program in the Northland that's helping children with special needs play sports.

Made in KC founders lead ownership group buying Rainy Day Books; Here's what's planned for its next chapter

When the owners of Kansas City-bound Rainy Day Books announced they were selling their popular bookstore in May, they looked for two qualities in its new owners: a commitment to uphold the customer experience and determination to grow the business, said Geoffrey Jennings.

Father and son duo bring back popular Halloween tradition in KC's Northland

A Northland family is returning to a Halloween tradition in 2022.After changing things up the past two years due to the pandemic, it's a big deal for the family and their neighborhood.The Haunted Garage in Tiffany Woods has returned.On Halloween night, you can find 250 batteries, more than 2,400 pieces of candy, 70 animatronics, and a father-son duo who have kept this tradition going for ten years.The haunted garage of Anthony and Alex Cook started with just four pops.

Athletes turned artists in Picture Me Perfect Art Crawl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On a crisp autumn afternoon in Brookside, representatives from Southeast Enterprises and Special Olympics Missouri arranged an array of artwork across the historic district, pairing up for the Picture Me Perfect Art Crawl . "We've seen art fairs in this area that are huge," said Christina McDonough Hunt, Kansas City Metro Special Olympics Missouri development manager.

Two Overland Park police officers help out trick-or-treaters on Halloween

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Overland Park police officers Amanda Burns and Shelbe Piggie were riding around town to find the perfect trick-or-treaters. The officers wanted to use their down time to connect with the community. It was also a way to make sure kids were being safe.

Photos: Here Come the Mummies kick off the Halloweekend at the Uptown

Here Come the Mummies. // photo by Barry Meitler Here Come the Mummies with Saxsquatch The Uptown Theater Friday, October 28 Funk rock band Here Come the Mummies headlined the Uptown on Friday night as a perfect kick-off to the long Halloweekend. Bigfoot horn player Saxsquatch opened.

Warm weather continues through the work week

Hide Transcript Show Transcript CAN SO YOU'LL KNOW FIRST THIS IS FIRST ALERT WEATHER ARE GOING TO BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT. SO LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THAT FORECAST. TITANS COMING DOWN TO SUNDAY. PRIME TIME GAME 720, THAT KICKOFF. IT'S GOING TO BE A LITTLE COOLER.

And if you've made it this far . . .

We want to share just a few of our favorite Halloween tunes for this year and every other . . .

Our favorite Stevie Wonder performance of all time . . . Check this teachable moment regarding Superstition on Sesame Street during the 70s . . .

A timeless scary song by one of the best American classic rock bands . . .

Finally, we're comforted that even the "Chairman Of The Board" was confounded by spooky ladies . . .

And so, we hope to see those of you who have survived this haunted evening . . . Later . . .  

 STAY TUNED!!!