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Road Forward . . .

MoDOT is already hiring winter staff, but year-round options available

Salaries begin at $20 an hour, depending on experience and area of employment.

Rock Chalk Cinematic Revival

A new drive-in theater in Kansas? The old movie experience could be growing again

There's been a steady decline in drive-ins and now only four remain in Kansas. As one town tries to build a new drive-in, some people see hope for the nostalgic movie experience in an era of streaming.

Another Overview

Voting begins in primary election in Missouri and Kansas

Voters in both Missouri and Kansas are deciding on several races, including constitutional amendments.

Dead-Tree Checkup

These are the 5 best hospitals in the Kansas City area, new ranking says

12 Missouri facilities were recognized as the best in the nation, while just two were mentioned for Kansas.

Training Camp Declaration

Chiefs' George Karlaftis: 'We can take this defense wherever we want'

The Kansas City Chiefs' veteran defensive end is impressed with team's "hungry" new defensive line additions.

Celeb Bares All

Emily Ratajkowski turns heads in bikini-filled July photo dump

Emily Ratajkowski shared a July Instagram carousel of bikini photos from her summer travels, weeks after writing about divorce and single motherhood in an essay.

Truth Social Shares Payout

Wall Street finds new edge behind Trump's presidential paywall

Trump Media is monetizing the presidency's unrivaled power to move markets

In Defense Of Judge

Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.

Socialist Explains Turkey Day

Francesca Hong: Thanksgiving 'Incredibly Painful for Many', 'There Are Multiple Views, But Views Can Evolve'

Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong responded to a question on whether she still believes Thanksgiving should be canceled as she had previously tweeted by saying that she has cooked Thanksgiving meals. | Clips

Progressive Probs

Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives

Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states and what electability really means.

Skinny On Tabloid Topics

No one knows how to talk about Ariana Grande | CNN

The pop star announced she's "taking a step back from visibility" as her extra-skinny look in her new video revived the long-running debate over celebrity image and health.

Peak Reporting

How to Have an Amazing Nipple Orgasm

It's possible to have a nipple orgasm with breast or chest touch alone. Here's how to stimulate your nipples with hands, toys, temperature play, and more.

Suburban Leftovers Endure

Prairie Village's Va Bene Italian Eatery closes, but its scratch pasta isn't gone

Va Bene had been open since 2020, at Corinth Square in Prairie Village.

Katie's Voting Forecast . . . 

Election day heat gives way to rounds of rain Wednesday

Tuesday will have high temperatures around 92 degrees with a heat index up to 98 degrees; light showers Wednesday are expected to turn into storms overnight.

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