Kansas City News Look: Stacks, World War & Local Inspiration

Once gain for Sunday we're inspired by the angels to take a peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Stacks Serve Kansas City

Kansas City has lots of great libraries, but these specialized collections offer something unique

While the Kansas City region is home to robust public library systems, it also boasts specialized libraries that focus on individual subjects. These libraries have extensive collections devoted to arts, natural history, science and storytelling, and also offer events, activities, and exhibits for readers and researchers alike.

Survivors Return To Mall After Weekend Violence

'Going back today was very surreal': Witnesses of the Independence Center shooting recall being in lockdown

Jaylan Moore was working at the Independence Center on Friday when the shooting broke out. After more than 24 hours since the initial shots, she is processing the violence as her adrenaline wears off.

Family Faces Insurance Penalty

Woman admits pregnancy and loses health care coverage

A young woman loses her health care coverage after she marked that she was pregnant while updating information on her Marketplace application..

Golden Ghetto Rerouted

Johnson County to eliminate three public bus routes in Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park

Johnson County officials announced three bus routes in Gardner, Olathe and Overland Park will be eliminated beginning Dec. 21, 2023.

Shopping Spree Begins

Your guide to holiday lightings, shopping, and Santa sightings, and entertainment

From Mayor Tree Lightings to Breakfast with Santa, from shopping specials to theater productions of A Christmas Carol - here's the run down on South KC seasonal festivities.

Celebration Of Life Over Politics

Victoria's Secret ditches prioritizing wokeness over 'sexiness' after sales drop

Victoria's Secret will be shifting away from woke, body-positive marketing in order to stem the tide of the brand's declining sales in the last few years.

Gen Z Doubts White House

Biden loses ground with young voters, prompting Dem concerns

Democrats are raising concerns that President Biden's standing among young voters is in jeopardy after polling released this week showed Biden effectively tied with former President Trump among young voters. A New York Times/Siena College survey released Monday showed Biden virtually tied with Trump among voters younger than 30, with 30 percent backing Biden and...

MAGA Demands Audience Over Trials In Secret

Trump's legal team asks for federal election subversion trial to be televised | CNN Politics

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has formally told the court that he would like his federal election subversion trial in Washington, DC, to be televised.

Meet New Boss?!?

Newsom 2024: could the California governor be a rival to Joe Biden?

Amid concern over the president's poll ratings, Gavin Newsom appears to be running something of a shadow campaign

Cultivating Holy Land Support

US cowboys travel to Israel to help farmers harvest their crops: They have a God-given 'right' to this land

Montana cowboy John Plocher discusses his daring decision to go to Israel and help local farmers harvest their crops on 'Varney & Co.'

Fighting Threatens Civilians

Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against growing international calls for a cease-fire, saying Israel's battle to crush Gaza's ruling Hamas militants would continue with "full force."

Vlad Launches Latest European Attack

Russia renews missile attacks on Kyiv, pounds Ukraine's east and south

Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the nearby region for the first time in weeks on Saturday and pounded the east and south of the country with drones, Ukrainian officials said.

Figuring Out Far East

How scary is China?

America must understand China's weaknesses as well as its strengths | Leaders

Iran From Solidarity

Saudi-hosted summit condemns Israel as Iran leader pays rare visit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Saudi Arabia for a summit on the Israel-Hamas war, telling reporters that "Palestine is the most important issue in the Islamic world."

Opt Out For Youngsters Amid Intense Fighting

Israel says it's ready to evacuate babies from Gaza hospital as fighting rages

Palestinian officials said two newborns died and dozens were at risk after fuel ran out. Hamas said it destroyed some Israeli military targets while an Israeli military spokesperson said Hamas had lost control of northern Gaza.

Eco-Terror Exposed?!?

Senior Ukrainian official coordinated Nord Stream pipeline attack: report

A senior Ukrainian military officer with intelligence ties coordinated the sabotage attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline in September 2022, according to a Washington Post report.

Politicking Out Of Downturn

The 'R' word: Why this time might be an exception to a key recession rule

The author of the 'Sahm Rule' is less worried about rising unemployment this time, even though October's rate was up 0.5% from a recent low...a jump typically associated with the onset of recession.

Marveling At Box Office Poison

'The Marvels' May Be Disney's Biggest Box Office Flop Yet

Disney and Marvel's latest release, "The Marvels" was a box office disaster, opening with a record low for the MCU.

El Papa Cracks Down On Conservative Faith Leader

Pope Francis dismisses conservative Texas bishop and critic Joseph Strickland

Rare move comes after years of criticism from Strickland, a strong supporter of former US president Donald Trump

Inspiration In The Dotte

'I'm focused on being a winner': KCK mother reflects on journey 1 year after she lost home in fire

Last year, Daira Smith lost her home in a fire. Now, she has a new apartment where she runs two new businesses. KSHB 41 News followed up to see what got her here.

AWESOME Autumn Forecast

Sunday is just a nice fall day

Sunday will have high temperatures around 66 degrees; more of the same until winds kick in on Thursday.

Joe Jackson - Sunday Papers is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.