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By way of writing this blog over the years, we learned that Oktoberfest is really in September. Similarly, we continue out longstanding tribute to Germanic hottie Jordan with this collection of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Eminent Domain Lesson

Forced sale? How Mayor Quinton Lucas' push could end 20 years of neglect at Paul Robeson Middle School

A vacant middle school that has sat empty for over two decades in south Kansas City, Missouri, may finally see action after Mayor Quinton Lucas announced legislation to force an ownership change.

Crash Test Today

Four taken to hospital after Blue Springs school bus slams into building Thursday morning

District officials said the injuries are not believed to be serious

Infrastructure Recycling

Jackson County offers jail for temporary detention center for KC; city leaders push back on safety conditions

It's been years since Kansas City had its own jail, prompting the city to ask voters to approve a sales tax to construct a new detention center.

Dismissed In The Dotte

BPU board removes Sen. David Haley as utility board president due to ethics violation

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities voted to remove and censure its president, Sen. David Haley, due to an ethics violation.

First Fable To Ruin Women . . .

Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Production Team Brings Cinderella to Life

Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Production Team Brings Cinderella to Life at Muriel Kauffman Theatre in downtown Kansas City.

Front To Backstory . . . 

(Pro-)American Beauty: Jordan Carver

(Pro-)American Beauty: Jordan Carver"

MAGA Lifts Land Workers

Trump suggests farmer bailout coming from tariff money

The trade war is hurting American farmers, especially soybean growers.

Corporate Buzz Cuts Coming

Starbucks to close hundreds of stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan

Starbucks said Thursday it's closing hundreds of U.S. and Canadian stores and laying off 900 nonretail employees so it can focus resources on its turnaround plan.

Is She Hanging With Carson Daily?!?

Democrat Governor Viciously Booed Several Times At Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony

The governor of New York was booed a whopping four different times during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Ryder Cup, which took place Wednesday on Long Island.

Suspect Shooter Inscriptions Exposed

Dallas ICE gunman's handwritten note threatened 'real terror,' FBI reveals

The gunman who attacked a Dallas ICE facility sought "real terror" for agents and "searched apps that tracked the presence" of ICE personnel, the FBI says.

Supposed MAGA Swap Drain Moment Of Doubt?!?

Attorney General Bondi and prosecutors have reservations over charging James Comey, sources say | CNN Politics

Attorney General Pam Bondi and other federal prosecutors have concerns about the case against former FBI Director James Comey, sources tell CNN, though an indictment could come as soon as Thursday.

Relearning Union Busting

Oklahoma state superintendent resigns to lead teacher group: 'We're going to destroy the teachers unions'

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters announced he would step down from his controversial tenure to serve as the head of the conservative group Teacher Freedom Alliance, announcing, "We're going to destroy the teachers' unions."The announcement from Walters, a conservative Republican who pushed to incorporate Christianity into public schools, caps off a controversial tenure marked by a willingness to embrace culture war issues."We have seen the teachers unions use money and power to corrupt our schools, to undermine our schools," Walters said in a video posted Wednesday by Fox affiliate KOKH.

Joking MAGA Boosts Ratings

Jimmy Kimmel rips Trump as '80s-movie-style bully' in second night back from suspension

Kimmel opened by telling viewers his show was still off the air in swaths of the country - "most of the country, not all of the country."

Holy Land Tech Trouble?!?

Microsoft blocks Israel's use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians

Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit's access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

From Russia With No Love . . .

Video Trump criticizes Vladimir Putin for continuing war with Ukraine

Trump criticized Putin, saying, "Russia spent millions and millions of dollars in bombs, missiles, ammunition and lives, their lives, and they've gained virtually no land."

Prez Escalates Drama

Trump is accusing the U.N. of 'sabotage.' The U.N. says Trump's team is to blame

Trump says three "sinister events" disrupted his speech: a frozen escalator, a broken teleprompter and a too-quiet sound system. The U.N. says Trump's team is at fault, but opened an investigation.

Ripened Fair Play Turnabout

The Younger Guy-Older Woman Dating Phenomenon You Didn't See Coming

Midlife love just got a sexy new script-and women are directing it.

Locals Love Funny Money

Crypto investment startup checks in with $300K deposit from Hilton Family Office

A strategic partnership with the Hilton Family Office is expected to help Kansas City-based Technology Labs on its mission to protect and educate new investors in the crypto jungle, shared co-founder Travis Wright.

Checking Late Season Milestones

The Royals are eliminated from contention, what's left to watch for?

Season milestones and a winning record are still on the line.

Local Otra Vez . . . 

KC restaurant of 16 years has closed. Mexican hamburger spot to replace it

Kansas City's Pardo's restaurant has closed after 16 years. Soon, La Hamburguesa Loca, a food truck with unique Mexican-inspired burgers, will take its place.

Katie's Autumn Sneak Peek . . . 

Morning fog then we will have beautiful weather through the weekend

We don't see a chance of rain for a while

Classic 1995 tribute track Sophie B. Hawkins - As I Lay Me Down is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.