Kansas City Flex: MAGA Threatens Jail, Worker Shock & Black Feast

Right now we share some of our reading inspired by diva, influencer and Insta hottie Addy by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Locals Seemingly Savor Politically Charged Diet

Black Feast Week returns to feed restaurants new diners, combat hunger in Kansas City

Opening Black Feast Week - designed to promote Black-owned restaurants, chefs, and culinary creativity - by feeding 150 single Black mothers for free was an intentional act of community care, said Joshua "JT" Taylor.


City Hall Signs Away Streets

City signs off on final step needed to open KC Streetcar Main Street Extension

During a ceremonial signing Wednesday, leaders with the KC Streetcar and city of Kansas City, Missouri, completed their final task ahead of opening the Main Street extension to public passengers.


Dead-Tree Loves Anti-MAGA Funny Man

Late night host coming to Kansas City for stand-up tour. Tickets on sale soon

Former SNL cast member and NBC's "Late Night" host Seth Meyers is coming to Kansas City's Midland Theatre in April 2026, and tickets go on sale Friday


Beaver Nuggets Near Climax

Buc-ee's excitement building with groundbreaking in Kansas City, Kansas, set for Oct. 16

Buc-ee's excitement is building in Kansas City, Kansas, as the gas station empire prepares to break ground next week.


Shocking Worker Risk

Tree trimmer in critical condition after being shocked in Kansas City

A tree trimmer is in critical condition after being shocked in Kansas City, Missouri, Wednesday afternoon.


Rock Chalk Home Remodel Nearly Completed Instantly

Grenade found behind drywall of Lawrence home prompts bomb squad deployment

A grenade was found behind the drywall of a Lawrence home.


40-Year-Old Hipster Still Dreams

Margot May explains her evolving sound ahead of homecoming show at The Ship

Margo May returns home to Kansas City to perform at The Ship. Teaming up with Jared Bond and Tim York, it will be a night of nostalgic indie rock.


Sensational Pop Diva Fashion Statement

Addison Rae FLASHES chest as she names the star who changed her life

In one image the toned songbird pulled up her black netted top to reveal red heart-shaped pasties over her chest. The star also said a certain celebrity had a major impact on her career.


MAGA Threatens Opposition

Trump says Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'should be in jail'

President Donald Trump said in a post to Truth Social on Wednesday that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov.


Government Shutdown Cont'd

Republicans vote down Dems' push to overturn Trump's energy emergency declaration

Senate Republicans on Wednesday voted down an effort from their Democratic colleagues to overturn President Trump's energy emergency declaration. The resolution was unlikely to ever become law, but came as a messaging tool for Democrats who oppose the Trump administration's energy agenda, which has largely consisted of bolstering fossil fuels and nuclear energy while blocking renewable...


EPIC American Arson Alleged

Deadly Palisades Fire set 'maliciously' by Florida firebug Jonathan Rinderknecht, feds say

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is accused of sparking January's raging inferno that devastated more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the wealthy coastal enclave.


Holy Land Deal In The Works

Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages and partially withdraw Israeli troops, Trump says

The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.


Progressive Hits Peak Frustration

Democratic frontrunner for California governor threatens to walk out of interview

Katie Porter grows testy when CBS reporter asks about 40% of voters who went for Trump, saying: 'I'm going to call it'


El Papa Supports Resistance

Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown after being shown migrants' letters

A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.


Growing Community

West Bottoms Plant Co. turns three: How KC's queer plant haven is growing community, creativity, and radical care

West Bottoms Plant Co. // Photo By Tiffany Watts Kansas City's favorite plant shop and creative hub, West Bottoms Plant Company, just celebrated three vibrant years in business, and they did it in the most fitting way possible: with a full-blown Garden Party at their building, The 12th St Post.


Toy Train Hype Cont'd

'Artists thrive here': KC Streetcar helps give local artist his big break

Kansas City Art Institute alum Sam Morgan designed commemorative posters for the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension grand opening.


Pumpkin Spice Weather Update

Seasonal temperatures Thursday before some rain chances Friday in Kansas City

It finally feels like October - but don't get used to it.

Doja Cat - Stranger is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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