Kansas City Line: Local Shutdown Help, Irish Riots, Gaza Insult & MAGA Remodeling

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Cowtown Care Amid Harsh Times

Local organizations step up as government shutdown impacts area families

Local organizations across the Kansas City metro are stepping up to help families stretch their dollars during the extended government shutdown.

Inferno Ahead Of Rehab

Fire damages building at Parade Park Homes 2 days before groundbreaking for 1,100 new homes

A fire damaged a building at the site of Parade Park Homes, just two days before a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate a redevelopment project that would build new, affordable homes at the site.

Double Take In The Dotte

Wyandotte County through the eyes of two candidates for mayor

This year's candidates for mayor include a 30-year attorney and a nonprofit executive. They told The Beacon about the biggest issues facing Wyandotte County, including property taxes, public safety, staff culture and affordability.

Latest Suburban Sickness

Local foresters warn oak wilt could threaten trees around JoCo

Some local foresters and arborists are warning that oak wilt could pose a threat to dozens of mature trees that line streets and provide shade in yards.

Old School Price Drops

Kansas City-area gas station offering 66-cent gas this weekend

For a limited time this week, you can get gas for 66 cents at a metro-area gas station.

Classic Angel Shares Good Life

Gisele Bundchen, 45, reveals her secret 'medicine'

The 45-year-old Vogue cover girl was seen in a swimsuit doing yoga in the desert, wearing a vest while wakeboarding, donning a white Jiu-jitsu suit while sparring with her partner Joaquim Valente.

MAGA Remodels Exec Mansion

Trump administration demolishing entire East Wing of the White House to add new ballroom

The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished "within days," according to two Trump administration officials.

Former Veep Team Side Hustles

Kamala Harris Secret Service Agent Reportedly Moonlighted As Plus Size Model

A female agent on the Secret Service detail for Ella Emhoff moonlighted as a model and never passed her physical fitness test, sources told RealClear Politics.

City By Bay Condemns Feds

San Francisco mayor: Federal agents meant to incite 'chaos and violence'

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie condemned the reported deployment of federal immigration officers to his city, saying the operation is meant to incite "chaos and violence," rather than reduce crime. "In cities across the country, masked immigration officials are deployed to use aggressive enforcement tactics that instill fear, so people don't feel safe going about...

Veep Push Back Holy Land Flex

Vance slams Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an 'insult'

Vice President Vance's scathing remark came as he wrapped up an Israel trip, as the Trump administration attempts to keep up momentum on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Progressively Bad Campaign

As he remains defiant, Graham Platner's candidacy for Maine Senate becomes a progressive litmus test | CNN Politics

Speaking at a town hall following days of negative revelations about his online posts and a tattoo that resembled Nazi imagery, Graham Platner was defiant.

Shutdown Inflation Cont'd

ObamaCare price jump hits Idaho first as shutdown deal remains elusive

Idaho consumers are getting the nation's first look at price increases hitting Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans as the federal tax credits that helped to trigger a government shutd...

B-Ball Scandal

Miami Heat's Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers' Billups arrested in gambling probe, sources say

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting.

Vlad Spikes Prices?!?!

Oil rises 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions

Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, as India buyers started reviewing their Russian oil purchases after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over the Ukraine war.

Irish We Could Just Get Along

Dublin protesters clash with police, burn vehicle after migrant accused of sexually assaulting Irish girl

Dublin, Ireland, protests turned violent Tuesday and a police car was set ablaze after a migrant allegedly sexually assaulted a girl in state child care.

Scumbag Casanova Shares Classic Claims For Cash 

Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline makes explosive drug allegations in new tell-all memoir

Kevin Federline's tell-all book details his marriage to Britney Spears, custody battles for their sons, and allegations about her substance use during their relationship.

Ancient Moves Endure

This is why older women like me don't want to sleep with men our age

It was a beautiful summer evening as I sat chatting to Fred in the garden of a Surrey restaurant. The wine did little to calm my nerves. I was so terrified he wouldn't find me attractive.

Celebrate Even More Local Body Art For Hipsters

The Crossroads is getting fresh ink with the opening of Lovetta Tattoo Nov. 1

Lovetta Tattoo has a new location opening in the Crossroads on Nov. 1. Owner Melanie Lopez and other artists speak on the subject

Biz Taggers Garner Big Bucks 

AlphaGraphics expansion boasts $1.4M investment, plans to create 16 new KC jobs

A production crew known for eye-catching, colorful designs splashed across Kansas City - including its own East Crossroads headquarters - is expanding its physical and human footprint, marking a key investment in the metro's growing creative and professional services sector, local leaders said.

Desperately Seeking Cold Weather Assistance 

United Way Preparing for Busy, High-Need Winter Season - IN Kansas City Magazine

As the temperature falls, United Way of Greater Kansas City has its eye on addressing the increasing needs of Kansas Citians. In winter, financial distress rises and healthcare needs grow. So United Way of Greater Kansas City-through nonprofit grants, volunteering promotion, and real-time assistance-steps up.

Ballers Never Forget

It's time to move past the 2017 Astros sign-stealing scandal

All's well that ends.

Autumn Chill Ahead

Thursday brings last dose of sunshine before a rainy weekend

Thursday afternoon and evening will be absolutely gorgeous with afternoon highs in the mid-60s... perfectly seasonable for this time of year.

Her breakthrough 1995 hit Natalie Merchant's Carnival is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.