Kansas City Dialogue: Local Traditions & MAGA Discounts Obamacare

Apropos for #TBT, we fondly remember Sharon Stone's greatest appearance as we quickly check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Locals Get Medieval 

Kansas City Renaissance Festival marks 50th season recreating 1500s England

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival began as a fundraiser for the Kansas City Art Institute in 1977, making this year its 50th season. The festival opened September 5 and will run every weekend through October 12, rain or shine.

Growing Community . . . 

Kansas City hosts urban farm tour

The event on Sunday Sept. 13 includes 15 stops in Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas

Local Upscale Party

Brookside Sip and Shop Happening Tonight!

The hot weather and high temperatures finally broke!!!! Time to get outside and enjoy the *somewhat* cooler fresh air!! Tonight is the perfect time to take an evening stroll in Brookside, and participate in the Fall Sip and Shop! Our local merchants are offering drink samples and special discounts tonight all along 63rd St from...

There's No Quit In The Dotte

Kansas City, Kansas, woman has worked at the same hospital for 60 years and has no plans to retire

Aline Thomas has a unique connection to the University of Kansas Hospital - she was born there, started working there at 19 and, at 79, has no plans to leave.

Legend Stands Tall

WWI Museum Celebrates 100 Years in Kansas City | Visit KC

In 2026, the National WWI Museum and Memorial celebrates its centennial, 100 years of history, while looking forward to the future.

Old School Admission

Sharon Stone, 68, reveals surprising truth about her sex life: 'Kind of bored'

Sharon Stone admitted she's been celibate for "quite awhile" and has had "no luck" with boyfriends during her Tuesday appearance on the "Breakdown" podcast.

More MAGA Payouts Promised

Trump to send $500 rebate checks to nearly one million Obamacare enrollees | CNN Politics

A day after promising to send $5,000 dividend payments to all Americans, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would distribute $500 rebate checks to nearly one million Affordable Care Act enrollees in 30 states.

Odd Man Out . . . 

'All the persuasiveness of a North Korean newscast': Democrats denounce Fetterman video at GOP convention

Surprise appearance by Pennsylvania senator raises fresh questions over loyalty to and future in Democratic party

Jokester Backs Down

Jimmy Kimmel Pulls a Colbert: Lies About 'FCC Threats' Forcing Him to Air Talarico Interview on YouTube, Not ABC

Seven months after now-canceled "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert lied to America about his interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) being "censored" by the Trump administration, Disney's late-night funnyman Jimmy Kimmel is peddling the same lies.

EPIC Classic Threads Debut

'Once-in-a-millennium moment': Medieval masterpiece Bayeux Tapestry finally goes on show in London

LONDON - Dramatic, bloody and occasionally lewd, the Bayeux Tapestry has lived for nearly a millennium as a hand-stitched tale of a conquest that changed the course of history.

Fonz Vs. Forrest

Henry Winkler addresses reported Tom Hanks tension after being fired from 1989 movie

Henry Winkler says he is still working on his perspective regarding his reported feud with Tom Hanks after being fired as director of "Turner & Hooch."

Old School Tool Time

Study Finds Women 60 and Up Are Using Sex Toys-And Having More Orgasms Because of Them

New research dives into how women in their 60s and up use sex toys. One takeaway? They're mostly using them solo-and them seems to mean more orgasms.

Former Council Lady Shares Encouragement

New EDCKC leader wants entrepreneurs, city ready when KC's next big break comes knocking

Kansas City finds itself at a critical juncture, said Andrea Bough, describing a region that in recent years has earned a spot on the national stage and now must keep pushing forward to truly capitalize on opportunities that could transform the city for generations to come.

Katie's Forecast For Now . . . 

Kansas City weather: Overnight rain brings relief from the heat

After overnight storms, Kansas City is seeing cooler temperatures with more rain possible throughout the afternoon.

The unfortunately iconic Chamillionaire track Ridin' is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.