Kansas City Stand: Local Survival, Socialism Scare & MAGA Monument

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Locals Near Eye Of Storm

Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica as Kansas City residents trapped

Kansas City residents are trapped in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa continues to cause devastation.


Living In The Dotte?!?

The UG brought up residency requirements again, but will it ever take action?

Wyandotte County residents attended committee meeting Monday to debate whether UG employees should be required to live within the county or within a 30-mile radius of City Hall.


Golden Ghetto Politics Gets Real

Overland Park mayoral candidates split on chip seal, infrastructure, potential Royals stadium

The possibility of a new Royals ballpark in Overland Park is one of the key issues in the race for Overland Park mayor.


Toy Train Shares Spy Tech

'They're like the eyes in the sky,' KC Streetcar's operations control center keeps riders, pedestrian safe

KC Streetcar's operations control center keeps the expanded Main Street line running safely and on time. We got an updated look inside.


KC X-Mas Countdown Starts

Hallmark opens casting for first-ever 'Mr. Hallmark Christmas Experience'

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and if you are ready to get into the Christmas spirit, Hallmark has quite the opportunity for you!


Celeb Tweaks Spectators

Sydney Sweeney sparks meltdown with shock World Series appearance

The Hollywood A-lister proved a jump-scare for millions watching across America when she voiced the Game 4 intro just minutes before the game began.


Prez Leans Into White House Renovation Debate

Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and 'Arc de Trump'

White House says it will appoint new Commission of Fine Arts members 'more aligned with ... America First Policies'


Dire Socialism Prediction

Cuomo warns NYC 'will not survive' Mamdani, says Dems fighting a 'civil war' against far left

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning that should Zohran Mamdani be elected mayor of New York City, the Big Apple will take a long time to recover.


Primate Probs Down South

Escaped monkeys 'destroyed' after Mississippi police mistakenly told they're a danger

A number of monkeys associated with the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center were "destroyed" after they got loose Tuesday morning and law enforcement officers were mistakenly told they were dangerous


MAGA Offers TDS Relief

"I guess I'm not allowed to run": Trump concedes third term won't happen

Trump said it's "too bad" he can't run again.


Tech Misdirection Fools Plebs

Everyone thinks AI is replacing factory workers, but Amazon's layoffs show it's coming for middle management first | Fortune

As Amazon slashes 14,000 white-collar roles and the U.S. approaches a million job cuts this year, AI's first major labor casualty might be emerging.


Wieners Keep Working

This furloughed IRS lawyer is living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor

While on furlough, Isaac Stein is fulfilling a childhood dream and passion project as a hot dog vendor.


Vlad Marches Forward

Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk

Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.


South America New Boss?!?

'A colony of the US': Argentinians contemplate future after Trump-backed Milei coasts to victory

Big win leaves many wondering if result reflects genuine support for president or corrosive US influence


Star Addresses Drama

Jamie Lee Curtis: Charlie Kirk comments were a 'mistranslation'

Curtis was on the "WTF with Marc Maron" podcast where she said she disagreed with Kirk but praised him for being a man of faith.


Rapid Reconsideration 

Have we forgotten the power of a good quickie?

Fashion Journal sex columnist Laura Roscioli thought she had low libido, turns out she just wanted more quickies.


CowtownTech Cash Out

Alexa, show me the winners: Storytailor leads Pure Pitch Rally prize tally ahead of tech launch

Storytailor earned $22,000 in checks from "Land Sharks" at Monday's Pure Pitch Rally competition, which places eight emerging startups on stage with the opportunity to win spot-cash prizes from a crowd of community and business impact investors. The event sent founders home with more than $82,000.


Dead-Tree History Redux

Vintage postcard of Barney Allis Plaza shows forgotten tower in downtown KC

The buildings that surround this forgotten part of downtown KC are familiar, but the smokestack at the center of this postcard image has not been seen for decades.


EPIC Survivor Story

With Pink October Nearly Over, Liz Benditt Says Good Riddance - IN Kansas City Magazine

Liz Benditt of Leawood has undergone treatment for breast cancer twice. She used to love pink-then breast cancer stole it. "You should have seen my wedding-it was like Pepto-Bismol," says Benditt. Then two breast cancer diagnoses, including one in 2022 that required a mastectomy, turned National Breast Cancer Awareness Month-with its pink ribbons, shirts, and...


Hoping Baller Gets Better

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco considered week-to-week with MCL sprain

The Kansas City Chiefs running back room seems to have avoided a severe injury against the Washington Commanders on Monday night.


Clouds & Future Chill

Rain and wind are sticking around this morning

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Lil Yachty - Endless is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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