Kansas City Midweek Roundup: Autumn Foodies & Midterms As Vlad Talks Satan

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Serving Local Scenesters

'Cure-all' for your hunger: Chefs offer tastes of what's to come at KC's newest food hall

Crafting atypical menus from scratch, two Kansas City chefs soon will begin their "dream jobs" in downtown's lightwell when the latest Strang food hall opens in November. A bonus: Because of the chef-driven venture's business model, they won't have to break their own banks to bring these inventive dishes to your plate.

Northeast Vacant Demolished

Down She Comes!

A chronic nuisance house at 3014 E. 6th street is finally being demolished today after a long history of fires, squatters and street level criminal activity. "This has been a long time coming", said neighbor Halee Stimson who lives next door with her husband and children.

TRIM YOUR BUSH!!!

Evergy wants customers to look at vegetation near powerlines as it preps for winter

Evergy is asking people to look at the trees in their yards and possible problem branches near powerlines.The utility said a quick walk around the yard could help keep the power on this winter."The No. 1 cause of outages we see every year are related to trees," said Andrew Baker, spokesman for Evergy.

Singer Shares Sultry Looks

Ava Max Is Maxim's November/December Cover Star - Maxim

The "Million Dollar Baby" singer shines in Maxim's latest cover shoot. Just as diamonds are catalyzed through heat and pressure, it took the worst year in Ava Max's life to produce her second album, Diamonds & Dancefloors, due out in January.

Free Money Compromise For Prez

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program just got more flexible

The U.S. Department of Education is planning to make several key changes to a long-troubled student loan forgiveness program for public servants, the department announced Tuesday. The program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness or PSLF, was mismanaged for over a decade resulting in forgiveness for only a small portion of qualifying borrowers.

MAGA Second Spring?!?

Why the midterms are going to be great for Donald Trump | CNN Politics

With less than two weeks left before the November midterm elections, all signs are pointing to a strong Republican showing that would result in a switch of party control in the House and possibly the Senate.

Dems Endure More Scandal

Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez under federal investigation: Sources

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is under federal criminal investigation, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News and confirmed by an adviser to the senator. The investigation is being conducted by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, the sources said. The exact nature of the investigation was not immediately clear.

Chief Twit Moves Forward

Elon Musk visits Twitter headquarters ahead of $44B acquisition deadline

Elon Musk arrived at Twitter's headquarters ahead of Friday's court-imposed deadline to close his $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant. The Tesla chief executive posted a video to his Twitter account on Wednesday showing him carrying a sink into the building with the caption "Entering Twitter HQ - let that sink in!"

Vlad Justifies Escalation

Moscow official calls for 'de-Satanization' in Ukraine; Russian forces are 'replenishing, strengthening' in Kherson

The "heaviest of battles" lies ahead in Kherson as Ukrainian troops advance on occupying Russian forces, a Ukrainian presidential advisor said.

Hip-Hop Cray Cont'd

Ye escorted out of Skechers office in Los Angeles after he showed up unannounced

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was escorted out of the Los Angeles office of shoemaker Skechers, the company said.

Foodie Offerings From Hispters

Dish & Drink KC: Traditional street food at Tacos El Viejon, Autumn-in-a-can at Martin City Brewing Company, and seasonal sippers at Revocup

An Autumn assortment. // Courtesy Martin City Brewing Company Martin City Brewing Company Take a break from the usual Oktoberfest beers that swarm the liquor store shelves and change it up with Martin City Brewing Company's crisp fall-inspired beverages: the Fall Back and Love, Coffee Stout.

Amazing Autumn Cont'd

Highs in the 60s will continue!

Hide Transcript Show Transcript CALLED THE NUMBER ON YOUR SCREEN. SEEMS LIKE FALL. IT IS CLOUDY AND WE HAVE TEMPERATURES IN THE 60'S RIGHT NOW. 63 DEGREES THE CURRENT TEMPERATURE. AS WE LOOK TOWARD THE WEST FROM OUR TOWER CAMERA, IT HAS GOTTEN CLOUDY.

Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry - Where We Started is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.