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Cowtown ALMOST Gives Baller His Space

Travis Kelce shops at Trader Joe's, unbothered by Kansas City fans

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce takes a shopping trip to Trader Joe's in Leawood, amid rumors that girlfriend Taylor Swift is visiting.

Local Wartime Advocacy

Palestinian man in KCK pleads for peace amid Israel-Hamas war

Hasan Abuoun checks in daily with his family living in the West Bank of Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas war. His plea is for people to see the humanity in one another and stop the violence.

Fight Against Winter Starts Now

Kansas City International operations manager details winter weather preparations at new terminal

From ground crews to coordination behind the scenes, everyone has to deal with snowfall at the airport. As the snow falls and piles up, workers take action.

Local Health Biz Collab

BJC finalizes plans for $10 billion merger with Kansas City health system

BJC Healthcare has finalized plans to merge with St. Luke's, a Kansas City-based health system that operates 14 hospitals in Kansas and Missouri. The two systems expect to complete the $10 billion deal by Jan. 1.

Tax Fighters Crunch Sketchy Suburban Numbers

Clerical error saves Merriam residents $1 million in property tax - The Sentinel

Merriam officials are threatening a cut in services if property tax isn't significantly increased in the future, but the city could reduce unnecessary spending.

Rock Chalk Tech Comeback

Kansas judiciary plans to begin restoration in December of IT systems hit by cyberattack - Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Supreme Court's chief justice said portions of information systems subject to cyberattack in October would be restored by the end of December.

Show-Me 86 Prevention

Missouri legislator pushes Donna's Law, a voluntary do-not-sell list for firearms that aims to curb self-harm

As we approach an election year, Missouri state lawmakers are preparing to head back to work, as the legislative session begins in January. One lawmaker wants to prevent self-harm through Donna's Law.

Holiday Power Play Advice

Evergy holiday safety tips: It's time to ditch the incandescent Christmas lights

There are nearly 25,000 housefires every year. Many tend to happen during the decorating season

Celeb Shares New Family Drama

Kylie Jenner Opened Up About Her Rocky Relationship With Kendall After Jennifer Lawrence Noted How "Different" They Are

"We both have this strong presence and personality, but that's not a bad thing," Kylie said of her older sister.

Everybody Against White House

House Republicans push to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry to compel testimony but lack the votes | CNN Politics

House Republicans are now pushing to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, according to multiple senior GOP sources - a reversal designed to strengthen their position against the White House and Hunter Biden, as the stakes for obtaining key documents and testimony reach a critical juncture.

Unsettling MAGA Arguement

Trump legal news brief: Trump's lawyers say he did not take an oath 'to support the Constitution'

In a filing made to the Colorado Supreme Court, lawyers for former President Donald Trump say that he never took an oath "to support the Constitution of the United States,'' and should therefore not be banned from the state's presidential ballots in 2024 based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Embattled Politico Hot Potato

Democrats won't bail out Santos this time around, sending grim sign about fate in House

House Democrats have had it with Rep. George Santos. While dozens of Democratic lawmakers had voted against the effort to expel the embattled New York Republican earlier in the month, those same lawmakers are now lining up to support Santos's ouster when a similar resolution hits the floor later this week.

Second Place Contest Heats Up

Nikki Haley surges after Koch endorsement, but can she catch Donald Trump?

From campaign crowds to new endorsements, Nikki Haley's star is on the rise in the GOP presidential primary. But her ability to take on frontrunner Donald Trump remains in limbo.

Ceasefire Cont'd

Talks intensify to extend Israel-Hamas truce after more hostages, prisoners freed

International pressure grew on Israel and Hamas to extend a truce on Thursday after another exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid was delivered to the besieged Gaza Strip.

Vlad Unleashes Raw Dogs?!?!

Putin is urging women to have as many as 8 children after so many Russians died in his war with Ukraine

Russia's birthrates have been falling for decades, and the Ukraine war has made it worse.

Tesla King Shares Remorse

Musk says Israel visit wasn't 'apology tour,' but expresses regret for antisemitic tweet

Tech billionaire Elon Musk insisted Wednesday that his trip to Israel was not an "apology tour" following backlash he received for appearing to endorse an antisemitic social media post, something he says he regretted doing. "Well, the trip to Israel is independent of - it wasn't something like an apology tour," Musk told New York...

LOVE BOAT FOR REALZ?!?!

Kinky sex cruise lets guests go wild with topless parties and orgy playrooms

Temptation's 2024 Caribbean Cruise boasts a room full of beds for group sex, topless parties, 'pimps and hoes' themed nights and nudist areas for x-rated couples breaks from Miami, Florida

Local Living Conditions Stay Losing

'I'm tired of it': Stonegate Meadows resident details more concerns with apartment

Remesha Williams said she got an eviction notice after story aired on KMBC

South Side Real Estate Ideas

Waldo businesses welcome potential new tenants at old Brandsmart building

An owner of the old Brandsmart building near Wornall and Gregory says they're moving forward with new tenants.

Comeback For Embattled Shopping Area

11 new retailers have opened at KC's Plaza this year, more on the way

Holiday shoppers at the Country Club Plaza will discover that a mix of new tenants has opened this year, from apparel to an escape room.

Final Act . . . 

Steph Shannon, Kansas City Film Office director, announces departure

The director of Kansas City, Missouri's Film Office and Kansas City Film Commissioner Steph Shannon announced Tuesday plans to step away from her role.

Another Healthcare Collab Kickoff

KC Current announces new sponsorship familiar to Kansas City sports

The KC Current soccer club and the University of Kansas Health System are teaming up in 2024.

Scribe Shares Historic Story

Local Author Catherine Browder Debuts New Novel, The Manning Girl

EllieAna HaleReporter Catherine Browder, a familiar face in the Historic Northeast Neighborhood, reveals her debut novel, The Manning Girl. A [...]

Late Autumn Forecast For Now

A calm night ahead of upcoming rain chances

Wednesday evening will be cold but not bitter on a relatively calm night ahead of a First Alert Weather Impact Day on the way for Thursday into Friday

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