Kansas City Astir: Fall Fiestas, Exile Redux & Iran From Tragedy

This morning we celebrate the work of rising star legacy, fashionista and Insta hottie Kaia as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Skate Cont'd

Inside Kansas City's fast, fierce and fearless roller derby league, where community, confidence and chaos collide

Inside Kansas City's fast, fierce and fearless roller derby league, where community, confidence and chaos collide.


More Assistance For The Dotte

Free help still arriving in KCK as city marks one month since August storm

One month after a powerful storm left thousands without power in Kansas City, a Virginia-based nonprofit is helping residents while the city rolls out new long-term recovery resources for families.


Sweater Weather Party Time

Looking for Kansas City's best fall festivals and autumn events? We made a guide

Fall is always the best time of year in Kansas City, when the weather is cooler and there's always a festival (or three) going on. Here's a guide for foodies, music fans, and families looking to get into the autumnal spirit.


Suburban Supplies Forthcoming

Lee's Summit Costco to open Oct 2; neighbors expect an increase in traffic

A new Costco store in Lee's Summit is set to open Oct. 2, one day after the Midtown Kansas City location will close to transition the store to a business center.


Better Serving Midtown Hipsters

Brain Freeze chills fresh-squeezed spot for hot chicken, cold daiquiris near Martini Corner

James Thomas spent years taking his mobile daiquiri shop to wherever the party popped up - hauling rented machines and setting up a mobile operation that gave customers around Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka a place to grab one of his frozen drinks. Now he's letting thirsty customers come to him.


NextGen Hotness Thrives

Cindy Crawford Discusses Kaia Gerber's Struggles With Comparisons to Her Supermodel Mom

The longtime supermodel shared how her 25-year-old daughter really feels when the two are compared.


MAGA Moves Mightily Against 'Fake News' Critics

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

His post leaves the ban's exact scope unclear.


In Love, War & La Migra

FBI Warns of Leftist Women Using Honeytraps to Humiliate ICE Agents

The FBI released a memo warning of a group of left-wing women using dating sites to honey trap ICE agents.


Progressive Probs

Dems abandon candidate who said MAGA is 'more destructive' than Nazis - but she's stuck on ballot

A Democrat running for the state legislature in battleground North Carolina remains on the ballot despite her party publicly abandoning her after inflammatory social media posts she made resurfaced...


Arguing Walking Papers

Appeals court rejects swift deportation of immigrants to third countries

The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel strikes down a DHS policy.


Iran From Tragic Totals

Pentagon's count leaves out some deaths in Middle East during Iran war

The Pentagon's public database left out two deaths of U.S. service members deployed in the Middle East during the war against Iran, who took part in missions unrelated to the conflict in the Middle...


Vlad Always Stays Winning

Why the Outcome of Russia's Elections Is All But Assured

Russians have begun casting votes in the country's first parliamentary elections in years. Here's why the results are in little doubt.


Americans On Top Of World

US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The announcement comes after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally.


Show Goes On Despite Politics

Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew | CNN

Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday - possibly solo - after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.


Hoo-Ha Health Trending

Inside the brave new world of 'vaginamaxxing'

In the age of social media and Ozempic, women are flocking to a California doctor hoping he can perfect their lady parts. But is he fuelling an unhealthy obsession - or 'removing a stigma'?


Latest Home Team Whimper

Pearsed through the heart, Royals fall again

The Royals started hot, but finished with a dud.


Maybe Soggy Saturday Night

Alert Day ahead: Severe storms possible Saturday evening in Kansas City metro

Hot and humid today and tomorrow then storms will bring in much cooler air. We will prepare you for the weather this weekend that could impact your plans and when it could turn dangerous.

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