Kansas City Lean: New Digs, Local Needs & MAGA Approval

This evening we take yet another peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines inspired by fashionista, influencer and all-around hottie Kara.

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Local Luxury Progress

New tenants mark important step in County Club Plaza's future

The Country Club Plaza recently announced three new tenants coming to the shopping district.

More Need On Nice Side Of Bridge

Northland nonprofits push to tackle food insecurity as demand grows

Thousands of Northland families rely on the work of Feed Northland Kids and its community partners to make sure families don't go hungry.

Community Checkout

Photos: Folklore transformed this rooftop for one-night; its $100K impact on small biz lasts even longer

A packed event that started five years ago as a small gathering among friends has grown into a sold-out celebration that not only highlights music, food, and tradition, but also invests back into local nonprofits and entrepreneurs, said Luis Padilla.

Beaver Nuggets Preview In The Dotte

Buc-ee's set to break ground in KCK mid-October

Renderings show the 74,000-square-foot KCK travel center will be outfitted with 120 gas pumps and 12 electric vehicle charging stations.

Show-Me Pop Celebration

Kansas City turns pink as Chappell Roan brings her tour home to Missouri

Kansas City celebrates Chappell Roan's homecoming with a pink streetcar wrap, murals, and themed menus before she performs at the World War I Museum and Memorial lawn.

Fight For Fashion . . . 

Kara Del Toro Battles Miami Heatwave In String Bikini

Kara Del Toro is stunning in a plunging bikini from a tennis court as she flaunts her killer curves during a Miami heatwave.

Survey Seyz Familiar Line Against MAGA

Trump hits lowest approval rating so far in Marquette Law School poll

President Trump's approval rating has hit its lowest figure yet in polling by Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, which released its latest figures Wednesday. Forty-three percent of...

Veep Dismisses Trolling

Vance laughs off criticism of Trump's deepfake Jeffries video: 'We're having a good time'

VP JD Vance dismisses criticism of Trump's deepfake video mocking Democratic leaders and showing Jeffries wearing a sombrero.

Soldier's Perspective . . . 

Veterans react to Hegseth's 'insulting' address to generals and admirals

Defense secretary's speech touching on physical fitness and doctrine of lethality was seen as 'egotistical' and 'dangerous'

Supreme Employment Debate

SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed into 2026, accepts case for January argument

The Supreme Court moved to allow Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board.

Kash-ing Out . . . 

FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League, FBI director says

The FBI said on Wednesday it cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish group that tracks antisemitism, after conservatives criticized the group for including slain activist Charlie Kirk's organization in a glossary on extremism.

Holy Land On High Seas

Israeli naval ships tells Gaza flotilla to change course as activists say boats intercepted

The Global Sumud Flotilla says military personnel had boarded some vessels.

Vlad Running Out Of Gas?!?

Russia Has a Fuel Problem After Series of Ukraine Strikes

Russian motorists face chaos at the gas pump as Ukrainian attacks disrupt the country's oil refining capacity.

El Papa Offers Comparison

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Skip Pumpkin Spice Options

Here's What Sex Toy You Should Try, Based On Your Fave Halloween Candy

Let's make spooky season a little spicier. Here's the sex toy you should try, based on your favorite Halloween candy.

Cowtown Autumn Calendar Debuts

The best things to do this month in KC: October 2025

Here are the best things to do in Kansas City in October 2025 from concerts to fall festivals, comedy shows, live theatre and more.

Summer Not Quite Finished

Warmth continuing this week in Kansas City

Conditions remain clear and warm with lows in the low 60s for the next few mornings.

Morgan Wallen - I Got Better is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.