Kansas City News Patch: Local Paths, Filibusted & Dems Disliked

Right now, just for close readers, we're amped up on pumpkin spice and ready to share our reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Pupper Prices Spike

One in three local animal clinics corporate owned, contributing to rising vet care costs

A FOX4 investigation reveals how corporations are contributing to rising vet care costs in Kansas City and nationwide.

Newsflash: JoCo Candidates Spend Cash

Olathe candidate's payments to consultant raise red flags, ex-lawmakers say

A campaign consultant's lucrative relationship with former Johnson County lawmaker Rob Olson is raising ethics questions as Olson runs for Olathe City Council.

Splattered In Pumpkin Spice

Northland family turns front yard into Halloween spectacle to keep neighborhood tradition alive

When the sun goes down in the Northland, one family's yard transforms into a Halloween wonderland of fog, flashing lights, and frightful fun.

Golden Ghetto Left Turns Emerge

Massive $40 million Johnson County entertainment center opens soon. Peek inside

Andretti Karting's $40M, 95,000 sq ft entertainment center opens Nov. 18 in Overland Park with go-karts, 130 arcades, VR, laser tag, bowling and dining.

Cowtown Walkabout . . . 

6 Kansas City-area hikes for fabulous fall color | Kansas City Magazine

Take a variety of fall hikes around Kansas City, with these 6 fabulous fall hikes where you'll see great fall color on a crisp autumn day.

Angel Retrospective

Before Heidi Klum Unveils her 2025 Halloween Costume, Relive All Her Killer Looks

Heidi Klum turns up to her Halloween bash dressed to kill every year. So we're confident she'll slay Oct. 31. But before she shares her latest trick, we're treating you to all her previous costumes.

GOP Doubts MAGA Power Move 

Trump's push to nuke the Senate filibuster hits immediate Republican resistance

In a pair of late-night posts, Trump told Senate Republicans to use the "nuclear option" to eliminate the 60-vote threshold and pass a government funding bill without Democrats.

Progressively Bad Options

The real reason why Democrats are so unpopular

The Democratic Party is historically unpopular. A new report argues that the party struggles because it prioritizes progressive orthodoxy over winning elections.

Spending Spree Investigation?!?

Report: DOJ Investigating Black Lives Matter For Misuse of Donations

The Justice Department is probing whether Black Lives Matter (BLM) defrauded donors who sent the organization millions of dollars during the racial justice protests in 2020, the Associated Press is reporting. | Crime

G-Men Thwart Threat

FBI says "potential terrorist attack" thwarted in Michigan, multiple people arrested

In a social media post​, FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple suspects who were allegedly plotting a violent attack were arrested in Michigan.

Windy City Against Roundup

Advocates allege 'inhumane' conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility in new lawsuit

Illinois advocates have sued federal authorities over alleged inhumane conditions at a Chicago-area federal immigration facility.

Lesson In Consequences

Teacher suing for $40 million after being shot by her 6-year-old student testifies in civil trial

Abby Zwerner recounted the day she was shot in January 2023 at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, as the last witness for the plaintiff.

Republican Moment Of Doubt

Senate rebukes Trump's trade agenda in a series of rare, bipartisan votes

Given how low contemporary standards have fallen, this week's Senate votes against the White House's trade policies represent a modest breakthrough.

Prez Fact Checks Rumors

White House responds to reports of Trump preparing to hit military targets inside Venezuela

The White House cast doubt on media reports suggesting President Donald Trump's administration is poised to strike military targets in Venezuela imminently.

Royal Downgrade

Andrew stripped of Prince title and will move out of Royal Lodge

He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - Buckingham Palace says "these censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him".

Computer Love Reconsidered

We Love Our Technology but Don't Want to Have Sex with It!

Finding genuine human connection can be hard. Could companion bots-for friendship, love, and sex-help fill that need?

Worst Local Hangout

Renderings: World Cup innovation-networking hub, FIFA fan fest plans unveiled by KC organizers

Short-term fun, long-term gains. It's a win-win for Kansas City, local leaders said Thursday, announcing new high-profile concepts set to take the pitch alongside the summer 2026 FIFA World Cup - games that could redefine the region in front of a global audience.

Hipster Party Pix 2025

Kat King's Zombie Prom 2025: A Graveyard Smash

Kat King's third annual Zombie Prom at The Ship was a bonafide graveyard smash, full of music, drag entertainment and gruesome glam.

Dive Into JoCo Good Life

$2.75 million park replacing former Marty Pool in Overland Park

A new park is set to be constructed in Overland Park, transforming the site of the former Marty Pool, which closed in 2022.

Touchdown Tacos

Mexican Chiefs fans pay tribute to the red kingdom through Day of the Dead celebration

In the heart of Mexico City, hundreds of Mexican fans of all ages waited long hours, dressed in their best NFL attire, for a one-of a kind Day of the Dead celebration.

Frightful Chill Tonight . . . 

Throw a jacket on those costumes, Halloween will be chilly

Halloween will have high temperatures around 59 degrees, but the day will start and end under 50 degrees; a warm up is expected next week and a drought continues.

Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.