Kansas City Talk: Fact Checks, Local Labor & Flip Flops

A lot to catch up with today as we consider campaign perspectives and wars around the world in addition to pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Retail Bump At Summer's End

Kansas Citians snag deals as Labor Day weekend shopping begins

As the sun beat down on shoppers at the Legends Outlets, shoppers searched for hot deals on items from clothing to appliances.

Show-Me Sweet Talk

At Chiefs Kickoff Luncheon, Missouri governor reiterates desire for stadium deal

There have been discussions both last week and this week about keeping the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Missouri.

Rock Chalk Relocation

Children's Mercy Park makes transition from soccer pitch to football field ahead of KU opener

Wednesday afternoon, KCTV5 stopped by Children's Mercy Park to find out how stadium crews are transforming the soccer stadium into a football field.

Golden Ghetto Leader Well-Remembered

Annabeth Surbaugh, trailblazing former Johnson County chair, dies at age 79

Before she served as the first publicly elected chair of the Johnson County Commission, Annabeth Surbaugh had a long history of public involvement in Johnson County.

EPIC Carbs Return

These dance moms roll the best pretzels in Kansas City. You can only get them 7 days a year

At SantaCaliGon Days, Independence's annual festival, a troupe of dance moms serves soft pretzels to help pay for expensive competitions and costumes. Their salty, pillowy pastries have gained a following of their own.

Celebs Share Fashion Peek

Ladies In White-Hot Swimwear

Ladies In White-Hot Swimwear

Veep Talks Switcheroos

Harris explains in exclusive CNN interview why she's shifted her position on key issues since her first run for president | CNN Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday offered her most expansive explanation to date on why she's changed some of her positions on fracking and immigration, telling CNN's Dana Bash her values haven't shifted but that her time as vice president provided new perspective on some of the country's most pressing issues.

Fact Checking Dems

Five takeaways from Harris' first major interview as the Democratic nominee

Kamala Harris gave her first sit-down interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, touching on her agenda for 2025 and a series of topics that she has so far avoided.

Republican Response

JD Vance rips Kamala Harris for 'flip-flopping' during CNN interview: 'Important for us not to buy this'

GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance reacted to Kamala Harris' sit-down interview with CNN, warning voters that she is only 'pretending' to be a moderate to win the election.

MAGA House Divided?!?

If Trump loses, expect a Republican civil war

Vice President Kamala Harris has a strong advantage in the 2024 election due to her ability to appeal to voters beyond Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and if she wins, it could lead to a civil war with...

Bud Light Stunt Redux

Bud Light's Latest Marketing Scheme Proves They Think You're Stupid

Bud Light announced this week they're releasing limited edition College Football cans in partnership with 26 different teams across the country.

Holy Land Goodwill Gesture

Israel agrees to pauses in fighting for Gaza polio vaccine drive

It will be rolled out in three separate stages across the central, southern and northern parts of the strip.

Vlad Misunderstood?!?

'Who blinks first?' Why Putin still hasn't driven Ukraine out of Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has refrained from committing the forces necessary to push Ukrainian troops out of Kursk, but his military is advancing in Ukraine's east.

Tesla Crackdown South Of Border

How one Brazilian judge could suspend Elon Musk's X

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice could shut down the local operation of X nationwide if its billionaire owner Elon Musk doesn't name a legal representative.

Unfriendly Skies Explained

A toddler cried non-stop during a flight. Two strangers locked her in the bathroom | CNN

Two airline passengers who locked a stranger's crying grandchild in a plane restroom have caused outrage in China and sparked a heated online debate on how to handle upset children in public spaces.

Autumn Coming Attractions

The 50 Most Anticipated New Movies of Fall 2024

From the much-anticipated 'Joker' sequel to a Bob Dylan biopic, 'Anora' to 'Wicked' - your complete guide to what to see this autumn at the movies.

Bad Break For Baller

Vinnie Pasquantino has broken thumb, will miss 6-8 weeks

The Royals will lose their RBI machine down the stretch.

Cowtown Road Work

AAA expects Kansas City roads to be busy for Labor Day travel

AAA is projecting the number of Labor Day travelers to exceed last year and the cost to get around is down.

Friendly Far East Collab

For Kansas City's first Japanese Summer Festival, organizers want to 'take up space'

Two community organizers want to create a sense of belonging for the metro's Japanese community with its first Natsu Matsuri, this Saturday at the 12th Street Post.

Country Club Caffeine Fix

Messenger Coffee closes a location

Messenger Coffee closes one of its two locations at the Country Club Plaza. The coffee company also has locations in the Crossroads and KCI.

Forecast For Right Now . . . 

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to kick off Labor Day Weekend

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Espresso · Sabrina Carpenter is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.