Kansas City News Snap: Plaza Lights, COVID Comeback & Old School Lovin

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Baseball Leader Powers Up Holidays

Country Club Plaza names special guest to 'flip the switch' on holiday lights

With the Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony just a couple of weeks away, we now know who has been invited to flip the switch.The Country Club Plaza announced Thursday morning that Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick will turn on the holiday lights Thanksgiving night.Country Club Plaza noted that since being named president in 2011, Kendrick has worked to elevate awareness of the Negro Leagues and their role in baseball and social justice, making an impact both on a national level and in the Kansas City community.

Meet "Gomer" The Spoiler

How independent candidate Dennis Pyle impacted Kansas gubernatorial race

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - When Kansas state Sen. Dennis Pyle entered the Kansas gubernatorial race as an independent, alarm bells went off for those hoping Attorney General Derek Schmidt would unseat incumbent Gov. Laura Kelly.

Show-Me When Hell Freezes Over

RFT Asks: Will Missouri Ever Turn Blue?

Just over hours after the midterm elections finished, RFT caught up with Anita Manion, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, in-between a day jam-packed with media interviews. Manion discussed the election results, what stood out to her and what it all means going forward.

Slush Fund Stays Winning

Housing In Brief: $50 Million Housing Bond Approved In Kansas City

In other midterms news, Colorado approves $290 million a year for housing. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks.

KC Goes Deutsch

The Kansas City Chiefs Have Germany In Their Sights

Chiefs Kingdom is trying to expand its empire across the pond. While Germany will host an NFL regular-season game for the first time this weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs are making major inroads into the country to augment its fanbase and capitalize on a growing NFL market.

Influential Hottie Lounging Debuts

Demi Rose parades her ample cleavage in low-cut black top in bed

She's a social media sensation who regularly flaunts her curves in skimpy ensembles. And Demi Rose sent temperatures soaring again on Wednesday in another string of sizzling snaps on Instagram. The influencer, 26, lounged in a bed wearing a low-cut black zip up top, that showed off her ample cleavage.

Prez Takes Victory Lap Today

Biden says midterm vote was a ‘good day for democracy’ and notes the ‘red wave’ didn’t happen

President Joe Biden will address reporters Wednesday after appearing to withstand historic and political headwinds in the midterm elections, staving off resounding Republican wins even as his presidency is now likely entering a new period of divided government.

Reality Check & Challenge Ahead

Republicans close in on U.S. House majority, Senate still up for grabs

WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Republicans were edging closer to securing a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives early on Thursday, while control of the Senate hung in the balance, two days after Democrats staved off a Republican "red wave" in midterm elections.

Chief Twit Billionaire Turns Pitch Man

The Six Biggest Takeaways From Musk's Groveling Call With Twitter Advertisers

The Chief Twit is frantically working to keep advertisers from fleeing for good. Amid a mass exodus of advertisers, "Chief Twit" Elon Musk took to his newly purchased social media platform on Wednesday to assure companies that Twitter will remain a safe space for their brands.

COVID Redux Yet Again

The Latest COVID-19 Variants Can Evade Vaccine Protection, According to New Data

Experts are studying new variants against which most people may not have much immunity-even if they're been vaccinated or have had COVID-19

No Laughing Matter

'SNL' staff writers boycott over Dave Chappelle's hosting gig

There's unrest at 30 Rock, Page Six hears, over the decision to sign up Dave Chappelle to host "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. We're told that some staff writers are so furious that the comedy superstar - who has made transphobic and homophobic jokes - has been chosen to helm the iconic show that they're sitting out the episode.

Info On Ageless Sexy Times

Sex Tips From Seniors

Young people fixate on sexual performance while older people make sharing pleasure their focus-which takes time, says Dr. McCarthy. Seniors have learned to go for the slow windup, often by necessity, he says.

Lady Soccer Gourmet Debuts

Why Bluestem's founders are crafting KC Current's stadium food options - Kansas City Business Journal

Restaurateurs Colby and Megan Garrelts may seem like an unlikely duo to craft the Kansas City Current's stadium food and beverage menus. Even though the husband-and-wife team closed Bluestem in December 2020, they're still known for their fine-dining flair. But that's part of why the women's soccer team owners picked them as the stadium's chef partners.

Stormy Weather Right Now

IMPACT DAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected for Thursday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. NICK: IN THE COLD IS AT THE END OF THE DAY. IT IS A WEATHER IMPACT DAY. PLUNGING TEMPERATURES AND RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS. WE WILL FIRST DEAL WITH THE COLD BLAST AS WE FOLLOW THAT BIG BLUE WAVE AS IT COMES THROUGH.

Guns N' Roses - November Rain was a Billboard #1 song in 1992 and today serves as the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.