For today's #TBT we rekindle our old school admiration for presenter, model, actress & hottie Carmen as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.
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Cowtown Anticlimax Starts
KC2026 and Kansas City Power & Light District to co-host watch party for FIFA World Cup™ Final Draw | Sporting Kansas City
Kansas City is excited to celebrate another milestone as the region counts down the days to the FIFA World Cup 26™. KC2026 and the Kansas City Power & Light District have partnered to host a free, region-wide watch party for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™. This
Local Guv Renewed
IRS and other federal offices reopen in Kansas City following shutdown
Federal employees in Kansas City, including those from the IRS, are returning to work after the end of the government shutdown
Today's Tribute
KCMO City Council declaring Nov.13 'Big Sonia Day' for local Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski
The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council has declared Nov. 13 as "Big Sonia Day." She recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Life Lesson In The Dotte
'We don't want to break up the community': Why KCK families want to keep New Stanley school open
The proposed school closure is part of a plan that would adjust attendance boundaries and feeder patterns around the district. Families are pushing back.
Credit Card FAIL Season Redux
Start Your Holiday Shopping in Brookside This Weekend
This is the way to holiday shop: early in the seaon, in locally owned shops and in a festive atmosphere!! This weekend is the Brookside Holiday Season Opener and you are invited! The festivities kick off tomorrow (Thursday November 13) at 5pm with live music, a visit from Santa, sweet treats and the official tree...
Hotness Reprise . . .
Carmen Electra Teases Possible Role in 'Baywatch' Series Reboot
Carmen Electra's one of the OG "Baywatch" bombshells -- so naturally, we had to ask if she's suiting up for the just-announced reboot.
MAGA Disputes Social Chatter
Epstein said he could 'take down' Trump as pressure grows to release justice department files - live updates
The White House tells the BBC the emails released yesterday alongside thousands of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein "prove literally nothing".
Dem Deal Examined
Trump official refers Rep. Eric Swalwell for a federal criminal probe over alleged mortgage fraud
Swalwell is the latest Democrat to face mortgage fraud allegations from Federal Housing Finance Agency head Bill Pulte, who sent a letter to the Justice Department on Wednesday.
Pricey Postscript
White House: Democrat Shutdown Cost $15 Billion a Week
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the Democrat-forced government shutdown cost the country about $15 billion per week.
Latest Health Scare For Senator
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home
A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.
Best Earn Bonus
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for "exemplary service" during shutdown, Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
Catholics Confront La Migra
US bishops issue rare statement opposing 'indiscriminate' mass deportations
The United States Conference of Bishops issued a statement on Wednesday rebuking the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda citing a rise in fear and trepidation across the nation. "We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement," the statement reads.
Europe Preps For Worst
How Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another freezing winter amid Russia's growing attacks
Almost four years of conflict have taken their toll and the war of attrition is continuing on the homefront - but many Ukrainians are fighting to keep morale high.
Rising Sun Lookout
US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears | CNN Politics
The US State Department on Wednesday issued an unusual warning to Americans in northern Japan: watch out for bears.
Everybody Can Ruin Stories
Disney+ Has 'Huge Opportunity' in Games and Will Tap Into AI-Based User Generated Content, CEO Iger Says
Disney CEO Bob Iger sketched out some of Disney+'s future product roadmap -- which could include games, commerce and AI user generated content.
Gut Check Benefits?!?
Is 'Ozempic Penis' A Real Thing? We Asked Experts.
Curious minds want to know.
Local Celeb Retrospective
Thundergong! Turns Up The Party and Breaks Records
With eight countries and 43 states representing, Thundergong! rallied generous folks from around the world to benefit Steps of Faith in a sold-out show last week.
End Of Lady Baller Era
KC Current defender Hailie Mace leaving club at the end of contract
Kansas City Current defender Hailie Mace will be headed elsewhere when her contract expires next month.
Dead-Tree Loves Corporate Icon
New mascot in Kansas City is quite salty. Morton Salt Girl finding new fans here
The girl in the yellow dress carrying an umbrella and a container spilling salt is one of the most iconic advertising mascots in America.
Long Live Lizard
Significant damage to Olathe home following fire Tuesday; crews rescue iguana
An iguana escaped serious injury Tuesday night after it was rescued from a house fire by firefighters in Olathe.
Katie's Forecast For Now . . .
The warmth is ramping up through the rest of the week
Thursday will have high temperatures around 70 degrees; Thursday will not be as sunny as Wednesday, but a bit warmer.
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