Kansas City Refresher: Local Places, Shutdown Still, Prez Trump Talks

Right now, curvy Brit rising star hottie Polly has captured our attention as we take a quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Taste Testing

What's new in Kansas City food and drink: November 2025

Here's what's new in Kansas City's food and drink scene in November 2025 from new restaurants opening to expansions and more.

Show-Me Inflated Victory?!?

Missouri hourly minimum wage increases to $15 in 2026

Missouri's minimum wage will increase to $15.00 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. Tipped employees will be paid at least 50% of the minimum wage

Developer Hype Rising

27-Story High-Rise, Redevelopments Planned at 9th and Central

The north end of Downtown could be transformed in the coming years if plans by Arnold Development Group advance at 9th and Central. Per a "UR" application made to the City of Kansas City on October 24th, Arnold's plan calls for the redevelopment of the Poindexter and Centennial Buildings, two large office buildings that once...

Discount Self-Deporting

'Worth more than $12.62': Wage cuts push Mexican seasonal workers to rethink coming back

There's a lot of work still left to do at Bowlin Farms as the season comes to an end. Victor Hernandez and Ivan Torres head back home to Guerrero, Mexico, on Sunday.

Worthwhile Tribute To Troops

The Heart of the VFW Beats in Kansas City - Northeast News

The story of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) begins more than a century ago, when soliders who had returned from distant battlefields banded together to support one another. Veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection came home with wounds, sickness, and few options for care.

Celeb Deep Dive

Apollonia Llewellyn In Wet Bikini Is 'Fresh Out Of The Water'

Playboy model Apollonia Llewellyn is "fresh out of the water" as she poses in her wet bikini straight from the pool!

EPIC Standoff Cont'd

US government shutdown nearing record for longest in history as Trump delays food benefits to millions - US politics live

Republicans claim US president 'desperate' to end shutdown, which has now entered 33rd day

Progressively Frustrated

Democrats call for FCC probe of Trump's '60 Minutes' edit

A note said the extended version of the interview had been "condensed for clarity."

Stumptown Saved?!?!?

Federal judge blocks National Guard deployment to Portland through Friday

In her 16-page order granting the preliminary injunction, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut said she needed more time to go through the case. The block now goes until 5 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Vlad Fights Future

Russia says its forces advance in ruins of Pokrovsk, Ukraine says defenders hold on

Russia said on Monday that its troops had advanced in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a transport and logistics hub that they have been trying to capture for over a year, but Ukraine said its forces were holding on.

New Bosses Clown Tactics

Xi Jinping cracks joke about spying with phones given to South Korean president

Chinese leader says 'check if there is a backdoor' in reply to Lee Jae Myung's quip about security of Xiaomi devices

Group Hug Gone Wrong

We Had a Wild Night With Another Married Couple. One Husband Had to Ruin the Fun.

There is zero chance less alcohol will be consumed this time.

Hometown On Thin Ice

Photos: KC Mavs drop back to back games against the Tulsa Oilers

The Kansas City Mavericks lose back to back games against the Tulsa Oilers at Cable Dahmer Arena this past weekend.

Autumn Uptick . . . 

Warmer temperatures for the new work week

Temperatures will rise quickly under sunny skies, reaching near 60 degrees by lunch and the mid-60s in the afternoon. A light northeast wind, 5-10 mph, is expected.

Martin Garrix feat. Tove Lo - Pressure is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.