Kansas City Highlights: Local Street Plans, More MAGA Indictments & Ace Out

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Show-Me Cowtown Tech Flex

Missouri's weapon in the AI race with China: KC tech companies, says GOP lawmaker

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way Kansas City works, civic and elected leaders want to ensure small businesses and the region's tech community have seats at the table. Federal regulation could help, said Eric Schmitt.


Today's Danger Report . . . 

Kansas City tree trimmer dies from injuries following severe shock

The department said firefighters located the tree trimmer suspended by his safety rope. He was unconscious when emergency workers arrived.


Local Road Work Report

Kansas City, Missouri, celebrates completion of $14M Wornall Road project

City and neighborhood leaders gathered Thursday in Waldo to celebrate the completion of a $14 million, 18-month-long construction project centered around the intersection of 75th and Wornall Road.


Suburban Revival . . . 

Mormon church owns tons of land in Lee's Summit. City has plans to build on it

A subsidiary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns nearly 4,000 acres of land in Lee's Summit. Cooperative development plans are now being finalized.


Hipster Weekend Arrives . . . 

Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, October 16-19

Here are fourteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 16-19 including Swan Lake, Fred Armisen and Kemet Coleman & The Phantastics.


Angels Return

Victoria's Secret icons bring the sex appeal to runway show

Victoria's Secret icons Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel and Alessandra Ambrosio brought the sex appeal as they strutted on the runway for the 2025 fashion show.


MAGA Against Paper Of Record

Trump files amended $15bn defamation complaint against New York Times

Refiled complaint, after judge tossed initial suit last month, also targets individual reporters and book publisher


Progressively Bad Decisions

The Modern Democratic Party Is Now Functionally Anti-Israel | National Review

Three separate stories illustrate how the modern Democratic Party is functionally anti-Israel.


MAGA Strikes Back Against Former Allies

Ex-National Security Advisor John Bolton indicted for improper handling of classified documents

Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton was indicted for retention of classified materials, Fox News Digital has learned.


Shutdown Cont'd

Government shutdown live updates as Thune holds 10th vote to fund government and tries different approach

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring up the full-year defense spending bill today for a test vote after holding the 10th vote to fund the government.


Culture War Tech Compromise 

Federal judge demands answers from Trump admin on following order to avoid violent encounters with Chicago protesters | CNN

A judge in Illinois said she has "serious concerns" over whether federal law enforcement agents are following her order to avoid violent encounters with protesters and journalists in Chicago.


Ace End Game

Ace Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74

Paul 'Ace' Frehley, lead guitarist and cofounder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Kiss, has died. He was 74.


Home Team High Hopes Eternal

What should the expectations be next year for the Royals?

After a somewhat disappointing 2025, what should the expectations be for the Royals in 2026?


Pumpkin Spice Indoors This Weekend . . . 

Scattered storms could bring gusty wind and hail to Kansas City metro on Friday

The First Alert Weather Team has designated Friday as an Impact Day due to the chance for severe storms.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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