Kansas City Corner: Local Drinking Games & Debatable Dox

Tonight we're inspired by fashionista and Insta hottie Kara to take another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Boozing In The Surrounds

Where Kansas City-area cities stand on 23-hour alcohol sales during World Cup in Missouri

A new Missouri law extends the hours for by-the-drink alcohol sales when FIFA World Cup 26 comes to North America next summer, but some cities are opting out. Where does KC and its suburbs stand?

Tragic Local Turnaround

Driver killed in head-on car crash at Kansas City International Airport

The driver was going the wrong way on International Circle, KCPD said.

Golden Ghetto Gets Options

Overland Park to build smaller homes, waive starting costs through new housing program

Overland Park's Portfolio Homes program will offer homeowners and builders 26 pre-approved designs to choose from. The housing plans are free, and the permit fees are waived.

EPIC Honor Earned

Kansas City man's custom Chevy S10 earns Hot Wheels fame

Mattel named Clint DeVine's Chevy S10 a runner up in the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour.

Rescue Gear Debuts

Grandview Fire Department debuts new $1.5M ladder truck

The Grandview Fire Department unveiled a new piece of equipment Tuesday aimed at improving safety for the community and firefighters alike.

Kara's Costume Memories

Celebrity Black Cats To Celebrate National Cat Day ... Meooow!

In honor of National Cat Day, stretch into these scary-hot shots of celebs dressed as cats! Sexy stars like Kara Del Toro, Jessica Burciaga and Vivica A. Fox are pawsitively slaying their cat costumes.

MAGA Forgives Another Friend

Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist

President Donald Trump is dismissing U.S. intelligence findings that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Progressively Backfiring . . . 

Democrat found texting Jeffrey Epstein faces House censure, committee removal threats

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris threatened a censure resolution against Del. Stacey Plaskett over her text exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 hearing.

American Violence Ignites

Man pours liquid on woman and sets her on fire on Chicago subway

Victim is hospitalized and suspect fled the scene following an argument on the city's train system

South Of Border Refuse Help For Once . . . 

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Trump's offer of military intervention against cartels

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected the possibility of U.S. intervention against drug cartels a day after President Donald Trump again said he would support it.

Doesn't Make Cents

Farewell, fair penny. You are finished, but never forgotten

This tiny disc of zinc with just a smidge of copper has played an outsized role in our national (and international) discourse. The U.S. Mint ended production of the one-cent coin last week.

Off Her Chest

Love Island star reveals the sad truth about her G-cup breasts

Love Island's Gabby McCarthy has lifted the lid on her past body image struggles amid the viral chatter around her G-cup breasts.

Metal Second Act Announced

Mötley Crüe bringing anniversary tour to Morton Amphitheater

Mötley Crüe is bringing its 20th Anniversary of 'Carnival of Sins' tour and 45th anniversary tour to Morton Amphitheater in Kansas City

Peak Autumn Predictions . . . 

Kansas City weather: Mostly dry conditions through Wednesday; rounds of rain roll in Thursday

Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Impact Days due to rain chances.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.