Kansas City News Look: New Sporting Boss & MAGA Shutdown

It's Tuesday and that means we extend "our tribute" to biz lady, fashionista, celeb and hottie Lindsey as we take yet another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Polls Closed Postscript

Frank White recall vote nears finish line after nearly two-year build up

Tammy Brown, director of the Jackson County Election Board, called the low participation sad.

Tragic Postscript

Body found in Jackson County park appears to be a death by suicide, officials say

Officials said the person's cause of death had not yet been confirmed, but said the death appeared to be a suicide. Police are investigating.

Aftermath In The Dotte

15-year-old boy killed in apartment fire last week in Kansas City, Kansas

An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy was killed in an apartment fire last week in Kansas City, Kansas.

Meet New Soccer Boss

Sporting KC names David Lee as President of Soccer Operations and General Manager | Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City announced today that David Lee has been appointed as the club's President of Soccer Operations and General Manager. Lee has signed a seven-year contract with the club through 2032. Lee will serve as the club's chief soccer officer and will play an executive leadership role in all

Steaks & Stakes . . . 

Gram & Dun expanding to Northland with location in Argosy Casino & Hotel

Gram & Dun is expanding to the Northland. In January 2026, the restaurant will open a location at the Argosy Casino & Hotel in Riverside.

Fakers Can't Compare . . . 

Lindsey Pelas Stuns In White Underwear Amid 'Imposter' Drama

Lindsey Pelas stuns in white underwear as fans raise concerns over fake accounts impersonating her online.

Imminent Budget Impasse

The US government may shut down at midnight. Here's what to know

A potential shutdown of the U.S. government looms at midnight, as President Donald Trump and members of congress work toward a deal to avert it.

Progressively Bad Planning

Defiant Schumer Predicts Most Americans Will Pressure Trump To End Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Republicans will soon face overwhelming public pressure to end the government shutdown.

Still Could've Been An E-mail

No more 'woke' in the US military: key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's speech

Pentagon chief railed against diversity and fat-shamed the troops as he directed his generals to fall in line - or quit

Hard Times For Whisper News

PBS and NPR funding cuts are hitting home as government shutdown looms | CNN Business

Cuts to NPR, PBS and other public media outlets have been in the news all year long, but now the federal funds have actually run out.

Republicans Direct Blame

Watch: Mike Johnson Blasts Democrats' Government Shutdown Hypocrisy

Speaker Johnson put Democrats on blast with their own words, showing their hypocrisy as they used to protest against government shutdowns.

Legal Push Back Against Prez

Federal judge criticizes Trump over free speech in ruling for student protesters

A judge criticized the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech as he ruled in favor of foreign students targeted for deportation over support of Palestinian rights.

Europe Nuke Threat Redux

Ukraine warns of critical situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station had become critical, with Russian shelling preventing restoration of power needed to cool the reactors and prevent a meltdown.

Parting Gift?!?

FBI boss Kash Patel gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws

On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country's police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed.

Cash For Canned Laughs

US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: 'They're paying me enough to look the other way'

Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government's human rights abuses

Mind & Matter

My boobs ballooned but I never imagined the cause was lurking in my brain

WHEN Lauren Ayres' boobs ballooned three sizes in just a few weeks, she didn't think much of it. "I got [my breasts] measured back in January and I bought all new bras and literally I was fal...

Never Be Royal Again . . . 

5 Royals players who definitely won't be back in Kansas City in 2026

After a disappointing 2025 season overall, the Royals will have some decisions to make this winter with several names poised to be on the chopping block.

Crafting Community Fabric

Kansas City clothing designer infuses his love for the city into handmade apparel, Chiefs-wear

Sheraz Pompey says he views every new project as an opportunity to challenge himself and create something he loves.

Local Talent Emerges

Kansas City-area native Max Cooper turns all 4 chairs on 'The Voice'

KSHB 41's Lindsay Shively spoke with Max Cooper, an Olathe Northwest High School grad, about the moment all four coaches turned around during his audition on "The Voice."

EPIC Band Name Celebrated

Photos: Post Sex Nachos at Warehouse on Broadway

Post Sex Nachos. // photo by Maddy Shugart Post Sex Nachos Warehouse on Broadway Thursday, September 25 Ahead of upcoming tour dates in October with Stolen Gin and in December with Allen Stone and Ripe, your favorite boy band Post Sex Nachos took to the stage of Warehouse on Broadway to funk it up for a local crowd, and our...

Another Katie Forecast

Warm & dry conditions will continue

A pattern change will show up by next Tuesday

Rita Ora - All Natural is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.