Kansas City Overview: Weekend Planning & Wartime Politics

Quick roundup of some items we wanted to share along with our regularly scheduled reading by way of pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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For Those Who Plan To Adventure Away From The Sofa, We Salute You . . . 

Eighteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, September 19-22

Here are eighteen things to do in KC this weekend, September 19-22, including: Peter Pan, the Plaza Art Festival and STYX.

Kansas City Tradition: Poseurs Pretending To Look At Art

It's that time of year again: Here's what to know about Kansas City's Plaza Art Fair

It's the 94th year for the event, expecting to draw more than a quarter-million people.

Model History Exposed

Piece of 1966 Miss America history discovered, kept safe in Overland Park

The history of Miss America pageantry and the Overland Park Public Works Department may be a lot closer common than some think.

Dead-Tree Office Depot Collab 

Hallmark Cards' new customer puts it in hundreds of stores - Kansas City Business Journal

Hallmark's deal with the national retailer represents a significant win for the company and will put it in hundreds of stores nationwide.

Stat Clap Back

Chris Jones has hilarious response to NFL taking his Bengals' sack away

Jones recorded a half-sack against the Bengals... until he didn't.

Sly Shares The Wealth With Fam

Sylvester Stallone purchasing $24.95M Hamptons mansion for daughters

The 78-year-old actor made a cash offer for the home for his three daughters with wife Jennifer Flavin , 56, - Sophia, 28, and Sistine , 26, and Scarlet, 22.

Prez Talks With Community

Watch live: Biden speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Awards Gala

President Biden on Thursday evening is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute gala celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Biden has headlined the event for the last three years, and he and First Lady Jill Biden will also host a Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the White House.

MAGA Warns Faithful

At a 'fighting antisemitism' event, Trump says Jewish voters will bear 'a lot' of blame if he loses

In remarks ostensibly focused on combating antisemitism, former President Donald Trump questioned why he lacks commanding support from Jewish voters and suggested that they would have "a lot to do" with a loss in November if their support for his campaign does not grow.

Turning Tide After Shocker

Robinson says he's staying in NC governor's race

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) on Thursday said he's staying in the gubernatorial race following speculation throughout the day that he might drop out in response to a forthcoming story ...

Holy Land Fight Tonight

Israel says 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit in southern Lebanon

Israeli air strikes come after Hezbollah vowed to retaliate over deadly exploding device attacks blamed on Israel.

Vlad Looks To Replace Losses

Putin despair as 1.5m soldiers target fails because too many are dying

The meat grinder of combat on Ukraine's front line is claiming Russian lives faster than the Kremlin can recruit new fighters, according to the MoD.

Real Life Vs. Reality Show

'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is sexual, scandalous. It's not the whole story.

Is "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" an accurate portrayal of the Mormon community? It very much depends who you ask, Mormon women say.

Nice Start To Autumn Awaits

Brookside Sip & Shop Tonight AND Waldo Fall Fest on Saturday

One of the reasons people love to live in Brookside and Waldo...all the neighborhood free activities! Kick off your weekend early ! Tonight is the Fall Sip & Shop in Brookside! Centered around the intersection of 63rd St and Brookside Blvd, take your time and stroll around the locally owned shops and restaurants on this...

Forecast For Now . . . 

Severe storms are possible early tonight in Kansas City

Kansas City is getting ready for more active weather, which will begin Thursday and last through the weekend

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.