Kansas City Style: Building Community Amid Rising Costs

More than a few things to consider this morning as hottie Iggy's style inspires our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Celebrating Local Stroll

A Kansas City therapist started a walking group for exercise. She wound up building a community

Shakea Roper needed to make a lifestyle change, but safety concerns can make it hard to find a place to be more active. Roper teamed up with the Marlborough Community Coalition on a walking group for all ages and skill levels, and transformed how she thinks about being a neighborhood resource.

Suburban Rescue Debuts

Raytown prepares to open first city-run animal shelter to better serve stray pets

Raytown is opening its first city-operated animal shelter after purchasing and renovating a former rescue building to house stray pets.

Power Couple Pays It Forward

Patrick, Brittany Mahomes Praised For $1.5 Million Move

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes were praised for the $1.5 million move on Monday evening.

We Talked This Downtown Disgrace Last Week & Now Newspaper Shares Followup

Battered by crime, a downtown Kansas City high-rise seeks a taxpayer bailout

City officials, PIEA and local council members weigh a rare tax relief request as a downtown Kansas City high-rise blames crime for financial losses and blight.

Sounds Like Local Hipsters

Dirt Monkey x Smoakland Spin an Indoor Wonderland

EDM allows format for winding self-expression. People enjoy company celebrating music that reaches authentically.

Diva Mercy Collab?!?

Fans Speculate Iggy Azalea and Streamer N3on Hooked Up After Cryptic Tweet

Fans think Iggy Azalea and streamer N3on did the deed after the Aussie rapper posted a cryptic tweet ... and they've got lots of thoughts.

Advert Enrages MAGA

Trump ends Canada trade talks over 'FAKE' Ronald Reagan tariff ad: 'Egregious'

President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with Canada have been terminated over an advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking out against tariffs.

Prices Still Rising Despite Politics

Latest inflation report shows prices rose by the fastest pace since January. Follow for live updates | CNN Business

The September CPI inflation report showed that the cost of food, electricity and housing all continued to increase for Americans.

Old School Reprieve

Social Security COLA for 2026 revealed following shutdown-related delay

The Social Security Administration revealed its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which is going to boost benefits by 2.8% next year to account for inflation.

War In Europe Cont'd

Zelenskyy meets European partners to discuss arming Ukraine with more missiles, depriving Putin of more money

Ukraine's leader was greeted by King Charles as he arrived in the U.K. on Friday to strategize with European backers on ways to defund Putin's war machine.

Royally Shamed

Disgraced Prince Andrew's Coat of Arms Taken Down from Windsor Castle - a Move Reserved for Traitors

Following Prince Andrew's announcement that he would give up use of his titles, PEOPLE can confirm that the banner featuring his coat of arms has been removed from Windsor Castle. Andrew, 65, announced on Oct. 17 that he would give up use of his royal titles and honors.

Future Turns Prudish

Gen Z Wants More Animation and Less Sex Onscreen, According to Teens & Screens Survey

Annual Teens & Screens report shows that young people still watch movies and talk about them with their friends, but want more animation and less sex.

Tacos Build Community

Tiki Taco ticks up giving alongside expansion; CEO owns up to taco shop's neighborhood impact model

"Everything we do is about that five-mile radius," said Eric Knott. "It's how you keep it feeling like a community. Even if we get to a point where we have a lot of restaurants, the strategy will always be the same, each one should feel like it belongs to the neighborhood."

Local Pumpkin Spice Weather 

It's going to be a soggy and chilly end to the work week

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Disclosure, Anderson .Paak - NO CAP is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.