KC Look: Road Work, MAGA Milestone & Portland Pegged

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Local Street Life Promises

Kansas City, Missouri, looks to peer cities on how to improve pothole policies

Ahead of this year's pothole season, Kansas City, Missouri, City Councilman Crispin Rea wants to see if there are any lessons to be learned from how cities similar to Kansas City handle potholes.

Another Election Ahead

Your guide to no-excuse absentee voting for Nov. 4 election in Kansas City

No-excuse absentee voting for Kansas City's Nov. 4 special election will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 21, and conclude on Monday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m.

Suburban Smoothness Debuts

Lee's Summit celebrates completion of $30M Colbern Road improvement

Residents in Lee's Summit celebrated the completion of improvements along Colbern Road on Monday, Oct. 20.

Local Fight For Life . . . 

Blue Springs woman diagnosed with breast cancer while 14 weeks pregnant

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and one expecting mother in Blue Springs is sharing her story.

Autumn Almost . . . 

Fall has arrived in Kansas City, but where are the fall colors?

Cooler, fall-like temperatures are finally here, but for some fall fans, something's missing.

Family Is New Hotness

Brooks Nader puts revealing display alongside stunning sisters for Vegas party

BROOKS NADER partied with her sisters in Las Vegas following reports suggesting she was dating two of tennis' biggest stars. Brooks, 28, went out with Mary Holland, Sarah Jane and Grace Ann o...

MAGA Claims 'Deporter In Chief' Prize Over Prez Obama

Trump admin on pace to shatter deportation record by end of first year: 'Just the beginning'

With over 500,000 deported since President Trump took office, the administration is on track to significantly exceed the record for number of illegal aliens deported.

Troops Against Frog Costumes?!?

Court allows Trump to deploy National Guard to Portland

Court allows Trump to deploy National Guard to Portland

Windy City Pushes Back

Trump has 'declared war' on working people, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tells MSNBC

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart to discuss his call for a national movement of working people to organize against growing inequality under the Trump administration. Mayor Johnson says, "it's going to take all of us to ensure that we dismantle tyranny in this country, save our democracy, and protect humanity."

Voting Bloc Decline . . . 

Democrats Nervous They'll Lose Key Race As Party Struggles With Minority Turnout

Democrats are reportedly worried Mikie Sherrill may not garner strong support from black and Hispanic voters in New Jersey's upcoming gubernatorial election.

MAGA Checks Press Corps

Karoline Leavitt slams lefty reporter's 'bulls-t' questions in fiery text response

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused HuffPost correspondent S.V. Date of being a "left-wing hack" who "constantly bombards" her phone Monday after sharing a recent question texted to her by the reporter.

Autumn Renewal For Beltway

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.

Suspected Shooter Stopped

Man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot up Atlanta airport

The man's family alerted police and he was taken into custody, authorities said.

Stones Set Free

Where are the Louvre jewels now and can France get them back?

Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.

80s Rocker Demands Rights

Trump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed

The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday.

Diva Pursues Safer Pleasure

Dua Lipa Says Sex Should Be Fun & Shameless

Dua Lipa on sexuality takes center stage in West Hollywood as she pairs performance with advocacy. In her latest interview, the singer backed HIV prevention while celebrating Mistr's first National PrEP Day at The Abbey, stating, "I think sex should be fun, and it should be safe".

Local Gut Busting Expands

Fountain City Comedy Festival expands in year four to venues across town

Fountain City Comedy Festival returns for its fourth year Oct. 22-25 featuring local and national talent at historic KC venues.

Local Great Pumpkin Crowned

Good gourd! These Midwesterners are raising giant pumpkins that weigh as much as a car

Giant pumpkins can top the scales at more than 2,000 pounds - and caring for these behemoths is often a full-time job. But for some growers in the central U.S., the dream of raising a world record-setting pumpkin is a tantalizing prospect.

Latest Toy Train Preview

KC Streetcar Starts Service to Plaza and UMKC Friday - IN Kansas City Magazine

The KC Streetcar's Main Street Extension, which extends south from Union Station past the Country Club Plaza, starts service this Friday.

Kansas City Upscale Serves Parking Lot

1587 Prime to host tailgate at Arrowhead before Chiefs-Commanders game

1587 Prime, the luxury steakhouse restaurant co-owned and created by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will be hosting a tailgate event in the parking lot o...

Autumn Chill Arrives

Kansas City weather: Windy, colder Tuesday with frost possible Wednesday

After a stretch of mild fall weather, a strong cold front is sweeping through the Kansas City metro, ushering in blustery winds, a big temperature drop, and the first hint of frost later this week.

Kim Petras - I Like Ur Look is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.