Kansas City Lookup: KCFD Racism Charges & SNAP Cutoff

A quick overview of our reading for tonight by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Help For Troops

Kansas City's VFW has a dedicated team to help disabled veterans get the benefits they're owed

Kansas City veterans are seeing increased disability benefits of hundreds - sometimes thousands - of dollars a month, thanks to a dedicated team of service officers who help navigate the claims process for free.

Dead-Tree Double Down Against First Responders

Fire chief faced retaliation after KCFD failed to investigate racism claims, suit says

A firefighter filed a lawsuit against the Kansas City Fire Department Monday after the department allegedly failed to investigate his claims that he was discriminated against.

Voting Debate In The Dotte 

Election dispute in Wyandotte County centers on residency and eligibility

Activist Cece Harlin filed an emergency petition challenging the Wyandotte County election and questioning Commissioner Andrew Kump's residency.

South Side Perspective

Hickman Mills School District cut paid crossing guards 6 years ago, records show

The Hickman Mills School District has not provided contracted crossing guard services since 2019, according to records KSHB 41 obtained via public records request.

Cowtown Upward Angle

Northern lights could be visible in our area Tuesday night

Best advice: Check back frequently for real-time discussions and updates on when it's time to head outside!

Talker Name Checks Diva

Alex Cooper reveals Taylor Swift was her 'sexual awakening for women'

Alex Cooper is crediting Taylor Swift with shaping one of the most formative moments of her youth and, even, jokes the pop superstar sparked her 'sexual awakening'

Supreme Cutoff

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The high court's decision keeps in place a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while others have received nothing.

Even Conservatives Doubt Shutdown Victory

Lamest Shutdown Ever Sums Up How We All Feel About Congress

Now that the Senate has agreed to a deal to end it, it's becoming clear that there were no political winners on either side of the aisle, only losers.

American Catholic Leadership Takes Right Turn

U.S. Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump's 2nd term

U.S. Catholic bishops have elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump's second term.

Left Coast Campaign Starts

AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is criticizing the United States for missing key United Nations climate talks, calling it doubling down on stupid.

Political Name Calling Cont'd

Fetterman knocks Democrats 'celebrating crazypants' Marjorie Taylor Greene

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) went after Democrats "celebrating" Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who has been at odds with her party in recent weeks, calling her "crazypants." "MTG is quite lite...

MAGA Against PC

Trump slams "politically correct" politics in Veterans Day speech

"We're opening up our country," Trump said on Tuesday to cheers and applause.

Autumn Upsets Ur Mum

Centerpiece Inspiration for Your Holiday Table - IN Kansas City Magazine

Dining rooms loom large in November and December as a gathering place for family and friends. Even if for the rest of the year it's only a place gathering homework and office work, this month a seasonally appropriate centerpiece should have pride of place. Here are some inspirational options.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Kansas City weather forecast: 70s on tap for Friday and Saturday before cooldown

It's going to be a quiet and comfortable evening across the Kansas City area, with winds gradually relaxing and temperatures staying milder than the past few nights.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.