Kansas City Morning Look: Local Work, Macabre Enforcement & SNAP Decision

Right now we celebrate actress, fashionista & hottie Meg as we take a peek at more pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Lucky Year For Front Porch

Union Station celebrating 111 years in Kansas City

Construction on Kansas City's Union Station began in 1911 and on Oct. 30, 1914, the city celebrated its grand opening.

Cowtown Sporting Chance?!?

Kansas City submits successful application to host Men's 2031 Rugby World Cup

Kansas City is one of 27 cities that have successfully submitted an application to host the men's Rugby World Cup USA in 2031.

Old School Top Of World

82-year-old Olathe man becomes oldest person to climb to Mt. Everest base camp

An Olathe man said he's now the oldest person to trek to the base camp of Mt. Everest.

Hype Hangout Debuts

KC2026 unveils renderings of 'bold, curated' KCHouse hospitality venue on the Country Club Plaza

KC2026 revealed renderings by Kansas City-based Populous on Thursday, showcasing a "bold, curated" hospitality venue that will take space at 111 Nichols Road on the Country Club Plaza.

Big Mac Payback

Olathe McDonald's manager receives top global award for leadership

A McDonald's manager in Olathe received one of the company's highest honors Thursday morning.

Costume Champ Crowned

Megan Fox Already Won Halloween With A Bloody Jeweled Corset Inspired By 'Jennifer's Body' And It Was Her First Time In Public Since Giving Birth To Her Child With MGK

Some late breaking news just hit our news desk on this fine Friday morning. It appears that wet is still wet and Megan Fox is STILL hot, even at 42 years old. And although I can fully get behind that ...

Shutdown Politics Overruled?!?

Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown

Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.

Threat Second Guess . . . 

Acquittal of man who urged violence against Trump puts First Amendment in spotlight

First Amendment protections prevailed when a former Coast Guard officer was cleared of charges for violent posts about President Donald Trump's death.

Social Media Consequences 

Tennessee officials drop charges against man jailed over Charlie Kirk meme

Larry Bushart, 61, spent more than five weeks in jail over post that made light of far-right commentator's killing

La Migra Trolling Spark Trouble

'Happy Halloween!': DHS spokeswoman responds to report of immigration agents wearing horror masks in L.A.

The story by the local news site LA Taco featured images posted to social media showing what the outlet says were agents in unmarked cars donning Chucky and Momo masks.

More Munitions Incoming

Pentagon cleared giving Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles, leaving final decision to Trump | CNN Politics

The Pentagon has given the White House the green light to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles after assessing that it would not negatively impact US stockpiles, leaving the final political decision in President Donald Trump's hands, according to three US and European officials familiar with the matter.

Socialism Bites Big Apple

What the New York mayor's race will reveal about the Democratic party

The political differences between the two main candidates could have major implications for next year's midterms

Meet New Bosses?!?

Asia-Pacific leaders call for shared trade benefits as APEC summit wraps up

Earlier this week, Lee also hosted U.S. President Donald Trump for a rushed state visit, showering him with gifts and praise.

Royally Cooked . . . 

Andrew faces pressure as new emails to Epstein published and Democrats call on him to testify

Democrats investigating Jeffrey Epstein have intensified their calls for Britain's former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, to answer their questions about his links to the disgraced financier, days after King Charles stripped his younger brother of his title

Pop Stars Orders Sharing

Billie Eilish calls on billionaires to give away their wealth-with Mark Zuckerberg in the room: 'If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?' | Fortune

"No hate, but yeah, give your money away, shorties," she said at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards.

Lifestyle Not Without Risks

I took my hot wife of 21yrs to a swingers party but I overdosed on Viagra

WATCHING my wife Amy take off her clothes I can't imagine the moment getting any hotter until a second woman starts undressing too. Soon they're naked and they start kissing before beckoning me ove...

Cowtown Comfort Food Guide

Where to Find Home-Cooking Classics in Kansas City - IN Kansas City Magazine

Thanksgiving might be the high holy day of comfort food-a one-day, calorie-laden celebration where we roast, baste, bake, and mash our way toward family tradition. But let's be honest: the craving for comfort doesn't start and stop with a single Thursday in November. If anything, the annual turkey-and-gravy marathon is just a reminder of something...

Sweater Weather Starts . . . 

Chilly Saturday & freeze expected overnight in KC

We are off to a cold start in the 30s and we remain chilly with highs in the 40-50s this afternoon.

David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones and I - Gone Gone Gone is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.