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Checking Cowtown Creativity

Kansas City's art scene is full of fascinating exhibits this fall. Here's are 6 to check out

This autumn is promising to be a great one for art lovers around the Kansas City metro. Head to a local artist-run space for an emotional collection of drawings, find an ecological exploration at the Nerman Museum, and see a local painter's solo exhibition in the Crossroads.

Building Back JoCo Retail

Apartments, retail, restaurants: $140M project takes shape where vacant Kmart sat in Merriam

After sitting vacant for years, the former Kmart site in Merriam is taking shape with a $140 million project.

More Cash For Concerts

KC-area city approves $120M bonds to build new outdoor concert venue on Missouri River

The Platte County city aldermen approved $120 million in bonds & tax incentives for new amphitheater by LiveNation along the Missouri River.

Urban Upgrade Takes Hold?!?

31st and Prospect Avenue businesses seeing improvements with increased police presence

The parking lot at the Linwood Shopping Center has less foot traffic than usual after the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department designated officer patrols in the area 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Artistic Simplicity Emerges

KCRep's Once proves that stripped back and simple can be stunning

The award-winning Irish musical in KC that is a must-see

Chicken Lady Charged

Discovery of deceased chickens leads to charges for Independence woman

The discovery of 10 deceased backyard chickens in Missouri has led to animal neglect charges for an Independence woman.

Home Team Playoff Hunt Slides

Royals lose fifth in a row, fall 2-1 to Giants

The offense continues its woes.

Skivvies Proves Fashionable For Saturday

Emily Ratajkowski embraces her inner WAG while rocking the 'no trousers' trend

The model wore a football shirt that nodded to Milan Fashion Week - see more

Prez Adjusts To End Game

How Biden is getting used to life as a lame duck president

President Biden has been receding from the spotlight as the campaign marches on. But he still holds the highest office in the land for another four months and he's is trying to make the most of it.

MAGA Makes Play For Ladies

Donald Trump says women will be "happy" and "great again" if he wins

The former president made the remark in a long Truth Social post on Friday night.

Survey Seyz Veep Leads?!?

Harris ups lead over Trump, although presidential race still on knife edge

After another shocking week, latest Guardian 10-day polling averages survey shows vice-president ahead by 2.6 points

Meme Politics Reconsidered

Ramaswamy shrugs off GOP 'mistakes' in Springfield migrant claims

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended Republicans' false claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, arguing that the media is focusing on a "fringe aspect" of a larger story about immigration.

EPIC European Explosion

Ukraine updates: Two arsenals destroyed in Russia, Kyiv says - DW - 09/21/2024

Ukraine has destroyed two ammunition depots in Russia, the Ukrainian military said. Meanwhile, three people were killed in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. DW has the latest.

Holy Land Opens 2nd Front

Israel's war front shifts dramatically to north against Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists

War planners in Israel have accelerated their goal to return over as many as 100,000 displaced Israelis to the north because of Hezbollah terror attacks on the region.

Vlad Needs New Troops

Russia pushes sex-at-work scheme as population crisis escalates

Russian officials are making a huge push across the country to boost birth rates and get women to procreate by encouraging sex at work as Russia's population crisis escalates and Putin scrambles.

Brits Demand Equal Time

U.K. dads are wrapping baby slings on male statues to push for more paternity leave

The purpose is to raise awareness on the U.K.'s low paternity leave benefits, which currently stand at two weeks of paid time off for new fathers.

Securing Das Booze

At This Year's Oktoberfest, a Big Security First

Germany's Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon local time on Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling...

Creeping In Public?!?

Diddy Advises Conan O'Brien How to Keep Women At Parties in Resurfaced Clip

An old clip of Diddy advising Conan O'Brien on how to how to lock women up at parties has reemerged - and, as you might imagine, the video ain't aging well.

Toast To Rotating Westport Party Place

New pour (and owner) at Ça Va: Popular chef takes over Westport hotspot with crisp new Champagne concept

Westport Champagne bar and bistro Ça Va closed in March for a quick rebrand. Six months later, a new name and concept are bubbling in the space - with plans to reopen by the holidays.

Family Time Options Abound

6 pumpkin patches near Kansas City that are fun for the whole family: When you can go

From Olathe to Weston, these six pumpkin patches feature rides, games for kids and Instagram-worthy fall scenery for grownups. Here's what to know about locations, ticket prices and more.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Storm chances are strongest in the morning Saturday

Saturday will have high temperatures around 85 degrees; scattered storms possible before noon, but chances thin out afterward.

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