Kansas City News Look: Red Friday Look, War Name Games & EPIC Polycule

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For Local Scavengers

Here's where and when you can snag your 2025 Kansas City Chiefs flag on Red Friday

The Kansas City Chiefs announced the return of their commemorative, limited edition Red Friday flags, which have been a staple of the fanbase for 12 years.

Another Angle

Why a Great Plains photographer spent two years obsessing over a single square meter of prairie

Nebraska ecologist Chris Helzer blends art and science to open people's eyes to an underappreciated ecosystem that is shrinking more and more every year.

Cowtown Pipes Aren't Clean

More KC-area homes risk floods as storms get worse, pipes age. Many aren't ready

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK is among 1,500 communities where homeowners can get federal flood insurance at a discount.

Cowtown Skimps Out

A pothole can wreck your car, but will the city pay for the damage?

Each year, Kansas City receives hundreds of car damage claims due to city potholes. They can range from a flat tire to a car being totaled.

Autumn Daze Ahead

September fall events, festivals across the Kansas City metro

It's time to get into the fall spirit, and Kansas City has all the festive events you need to tap into your spooky side this month.

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Kim Kardashian Drops Sexy New IG Pics Plugging Her SKIMS

Kim Kardashian slid into her SKIMS and shut it down -- reminding everyone she's not just the boss behind the brand, she's the ultimate billboard!

MAGA Moves On?!?

Trump: DOJ has 'done its job' on Epstein files

President Trump said Friday that the Justice Department had "done its job" and called for an end to the push from bipartisan lawmakers for more disclosures in the case of the late financier and con...

Fear For Republic?!?

Blue State Governors Warn Trump May Use Military to Disrupt Elections

Blue state governors sound the alarm that an increasingly "authoritarian" Donald Trump could use the military to try to disrupt upcoming elections.

American Markets Sputter

US economy adds 22,000 jobs, unemployment rate hits 4.3% in August as labor market continues dramatic slowdown

The US labor market showed signs of a further slowdown in August, with job gains over the last three months now averaging less than 10,000.

Healthy Debate?!?

4 major moments from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing with senators

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was at the center of a maelstrom Thursday as senators, including those who voted to confirm him, raised pressing questions over his public health agenda.

Beltway Name Game Cont'd

Trump to rename Pentagon, restoring historic 'Department of War' in latest military move

President Donald Trump announces plan to rename the Department of Defense back to Department of War, reverting to the agency's former title as part of Pentagon reforms.

Holy Land Fight Forever

Israel bombs high-rise buildings in Gaza City ahead of massive offensive

"The bolt is now being lifted from the gates of hell in Gaza," said Israel's minister of defense.

Vlad Shares Latest Warning

Putin says Russia would consider foreign troops deployed in Ukraine "legitimate targets"

"If any troops appear there, especially now while fighting is ongoing, we assume that they will be legitimate targets," Putin says as the U.S. and Europe plan for a post-war Ukraine.

EPIC Defrost Underway

The world's oldest and largest iceberg will soon be no more

The iceberg, known as A23a, has been on a journey following the current into warmer waters for months. Now, it has begun the predicted and natural process of breaking apart, and eventually melting.

Last Laugh Behind Scenes

Dana Carvey Says Heidi Gardner's 'SNL' Exit Was Not 'Her Idea' Amid 'Toxic' Workplace Accusations

Dana Carvey opened up about the latest Saturday Night Live cast shakeup on Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, revealing that Heidi Gardner's exit may not have been voluntary. "From what I know as of this recording, [is] that it was not her idea to leave," Carvey, 70, said on the [...]

Lots Of Friends With Benefits

Forget love triangles. Meet the 'polycule' with 80 people in it

Polyamory is on the rise - especially in one US city where romantic partners have organised themselves into ever expanding networks

Hipster Play Time Sneak Peek

OK Go's Tim Nordwind touts the creative importance of intense playfulness ahead of Truman show

OK Go, known for their unbridled creativity, speaks to The Pitch about their new album ahead of their Sept. 11 show at The Truman.

Weeds Across Bridge

Sunni Wooten pushes back on adversity to provide exceptional cannabis service in North KC

Sunni Wooten, a budtender at SWADE Cannabis' North Kansas City location, provides stellar customer service to cannabis consumers.

JoCo Family Time Starts

Johnson County Old Settlers Festival returns with new support from Downtown Olathe businesses

Old Settlers Festival kicks off Thursday in Olathe with carnival rides, vendors and family-friendly activities.

Another Serving Of Price Hikes

Kansas City coffee shop owners preparing for higher costs from tariffs

New tariffs on imported coffee beans may soon mean higher prices at Kansas City shops. Local owners say contracts are delaying increases, but costs are inevitable.

Katie Shares Cool Down Deets

Some may see rain, but it will be a chilly day for all

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Yeat - COMË N GO is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.