Kansas City News Watch: Discount Junk & Political Doubt

Right now we're inspired by angel, celeb and Insta hottie Babs as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Culture Cont'd

94th annual Plaza Art Fair welcomes thousands to Kansas City this weekend

The annual 94th Plaza Art Fair featuring 240 artists returns this weekend ready to welcome thousands of locals and visitors.

Discounting The Dotte

Locals, businesses, Tanger Inc. excited for what's to come at Legends shopping center

"If they can bring a different flavor that would enhance what's already here, that would be great," Karen White, a local shopper, said.

Show-Me Options

Why was Kansas City's congressional seat held by a Democrat targeted in redistricting but St. Louis' was not?

"St. Louis is a protected seat from the Voting Rights Act, Kansas City is not," U.S. Rep. Mark Alford said in an interview with KSHB 41 News on Sept. 11, 2025.

31st Dreams Big

Union Hill residents, businesses get in on tower lighting excitement

To celebrate Thursday night, Tower Tavern will be giving out free commemorative pint glasses with the purchase of Tower Tavern American Pale Ale.

South Side Loves Hippies

Hillcrest will host KC's International Day of Peace Festival

Free event offers peace-building workshops, meditations and prayers, poetry, story telling and global music

Angel Survives Tough Times

Model And Actor Barbara Palvin Opens Up About Endometriosis Diagnosis: Know What It Means

Barbara Palvin recently revealed that she suffers from endometriosis, a condition that affects fertility

MAGA Flexes On Media

Trump floats pulling TV licenses after Kimmel suspension

Trump said networks critical of him could lose licenses, echoing threats before Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

Progressively Bad Moves

New York Democratic politicians arrested at ICE jail in Manhattan

NEW YORK (Reuters) -About a dozen New York state and local elected officials were arrested on Thursday during protests at a Manhattan building where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operate holding cells cited by a federal judge for inhumane conditions.

Former Veep Tell-All

Kamala Harris says she 'had no idea' she 'pulled the pin on a hand grenade' with 'The View' answer about Biden

Former Kamala Harris wrote in her book that she "had no idea I'd just pulled the pin on a hand grenade" with her response to a question while on "The View."

James Bond Vs. Vald

British spy chief says he sees no evidence Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine

The head of Britain's MI6, Richard Moore, says there is "absolutely no evidence" that Russia's President Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine.

Latest Holy Land Shut Down

Israel shuts West Bank crossing with Jordan following deadly attack

Israel shut the sole gateway between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan.

New Crypto King?!?

Ray Dalio: Gold and non-fiat currencies to gain as global debt pressures weigh on major currencies

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said Friday that gold and non-fiat currencies will gain strength as major currencies weaken under growing global debt pressures.

Zuck Suffers Tech FAIL

Meta's failed smart glasses demos had nothing to do with the Wi-Fi

'We DDoS'd ourselves, basically.'

MAGA Doubts Cringe Messages

Steve Bannon Is 'Not Buying' Kirk Suspect's Text Messages

The Trump ally isn't convinced by the messages reportedly sent by Tyler Robinson to his roommate.

Artsy Emoji Stays Winning

Maryland town erupts over 'suggestive' peach and eggplant statues

The colorful three-foot sculptures outside a café and wine shop have become selfie magnets in Ellicott City, Maryland, but heritage chiefs say they're too big, too bright and too distracting for Main Street.

Local Fashion Statements

Four Inane Questions with KCShirts.com Founder Stacy Dalton

Catching up with the local fashion designer and KCShirts.com Founder Stacy Dalton to ping her with out Four Inane Questions.

Katie's Forecast . . . 

A foggy start will turn into a beautiful Friday

Rain chances start up again Saturday morning and continue into next week

D.O.D, Calvin Harris - Sweet Nothing is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.