Kansas City Buzz: Local Probs, Facetime & Shutdown Politics Cont'd

Kansas City Buzz: Local Tribute & Shutdown Politics Cont'd

Not sure if we like the new weekend banner but we're going with it because it reminds us of a classic Neo-noir movie Year Of The Dragon (1985) that was a box office flop mostly due to complaint about racism, sexism and violence . . . Which are why most people watch movies in the first place.

Nevertheless, it's a good starting point as we take another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines tonight . . .  

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Flashback Name Check

A Night at Max's Kansas City: Seeing and Being Seen in the 1970s NYC Art World

There were two choices for dinner at Max's Kansas City: lobster or steak. I always ordered steak. My boyfriend favored lobster. He never paid the tab. After a year or so he gave the owner a sculptu...

Double Down Vs. Lawn Work

Two Kansas City-area men file lawsuit against Monsanto, Bayer after cancer diagnoses

Two Kansas City-area men are suing Monsanto and Bayer, alleging they developed cancer from using Roundup weed killer.

Latest Scam On Socials

Northland woman warns of Facebook hacking scam

A Northland woman is warning people to better secure their Facebook accounts after a hacker stole her credentials, leaving her unable to access her account.

More Deets After Controversy In The Dotte

Records reveal details in Kansas senator's BPU violation as residents demand accountability

A Kansas senator was stripped of his role at the BPU after an investigation revealed he fraudulently obtained health insurance benefits for his girlfriend by listing her as his spouse on documents.

Hipster Calendar Considerations

Thirteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, October 9-12

Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 9-12 including Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau, Heartland Book Festival and RENT.

Celeb Shares Spicy Peek

Millie Bobby Brown Frees The Nipple At The Pumpkin Patch

Millie Bobby Brown is freeing the nipple at the pumpkin patch as she celebrates October and shares a photo of her baby girl.

MAGA Makes Typo?!?

Trump accidentally posted his message pressuring Pam Bondi to charge his enemies, source says

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump intended his recent Truth Social post imploring Attorney General Pam Bondi to take legal action against his opponents as a direct message, according to a Trump administration official

La Migra Boss Sounds Off

Exclusive-Border Czar Tom Homan Reveals Heart-Wrenching Reason He Fights to Secure the Border, the Left's Mass Immigration 'End-Game,' and What He'd Say to Sanctuary Politicians

Border Czar Tom Homan sat down for an exclusive interview in Washington, DC, for "The Alex Marlow Show" podcast.

No Compromise For Troops

House GOP blocks Dems' military pay bill as government shutdown threatens checks

House Democrats' attempt to force through military pay legislation during the government shutdown was blocked during the chamber's Friday pro forma session.

Holy Land Aftermath

Israel-Hamas peace deal live updates: Gaza ceasefire in effect, Israeli military says

Israeli forces start withdrawing from parts of Gaza as the military says a ceasefire is in effect after reports of explosions and calls for aid to start flowing.

French Connection Cont'd

Macron puts Lecornu back as France's prime minister just days after he quit

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try again to form a government and produce a budget.

Dude Leans About Lip Service

'A quickie isn't enough for sex-mad girlfriend - I can't rise to the occasion'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who feels under pressure to perform

Great News For Golden Ghetto Lives Of Quiet Desperation 

Dillon's Marketplace returns to KC metro as part of multi-million dollar expansion

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Midwest grocery store staple, Dillon's, announced the expansion of their marketplace location, bringing one of its stores closer to the Kansas City metro. On Frid...

Forecast For Tonight

Cooler Friday evening before a warm and windy weekend in Kansas City

It will be a pleasant evening Friday, but you may want to bring a jacket as temperatures will cool down with a low in the mid-50s.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.