Kansas City Overcast: Weekend Outlook & MAGA Love

For beloved readers who can take a moment of respite to snark with us . . . We share this quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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About Local Lights

Kansas City's Liberty Memorial will light up with pictures and film for its 100th

Liberty Memorial is coming up on its 100th birthday. To celebrate, the National WWI Museum is going to give everyone a chance to see the iconic tower in a new light: the light of three dozen blindingly bright laser projectors painting the tower and the north wall with sharp, colorful morphing videos dealing with war and the four civic virtues enshrined on the memorial.


Morning Tragedy Aftermath

I-435 northbound re-opened at 48th Street due to fatal crash

I-435 northbound is shut down at 48th Street after police say a pedestrian was struck and killed overnight.


Kangaroos Lack Enthusiasm 

UMKC is a D1 school, but are students actually UMKC Athletics fans?

UMKC serves as Kansas City's only NCAA Division I university, but even with this visibility, students don't feel the prestige of the title. Football dominates student tradition and involvement at sister schools like the University of Missouri in Columbia, acting as the cornerstone sport that represents the American college experience.


Left Turn Guest Rooms

New hotel coming to Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway after years of delays

The site sits in the center of a rapidly transforming Village West entertainment area.


Cowtown Creative Playground Coming Soon

UMKC finally breaks ground on new conservatory - a 'playground' for musicians, actors and dancers

The groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday marks a long anticipated turning point for the conservatory. The performing arts center expansion will include state-of-the-art theater space and equipment, two dance rehearsal rooms and expansive music rehearsal and performance spaces.


Finding Refuge Amongst Hipsters

Shelter KC unveils $8 million renovation in Crossroads District

Shelter KC has revealed an $8 million renovation of its facilities in the Crossroads District


Fighting Tech Despair

KC kids are comparing themselves to bodies that don't exist

Kids are comparing themselves to AI-generated bodies no one actually has.


Newspaper Writes Love Letter

Taylor Swift wrote a love song for Chiefs' Travis Kelce and his hometown

You can read the full lyrics to the new Taylor Swift song about Chiefs star Travis Kelce here.


Local Legends Of Fall

Eighteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, September 24-27

Here are eighteen things to do in KC this weekend, September 24-27 including Marilyn Maye, Plaza Art Fair and Universal Film Festival.


Broadcast Winning Achieved 

Kansas City Royals news: Denny's 8000th Royals Game is tonight!

After this weekend, no more Royals baseball until next Spring. Maybe longer


Celeb Sells Imprint

Brandi Glanville Joins A.I. Girlfriend Site

Brandi Glanville fans can now have unfettered access to the steamy star ... or rather, an A.I. version of her -- who's programmed to do a whole lotta naughty things ... and who doesn't have any health issues.


Paying For Midterm Affections

Donald Trump 'Love Me' Advert Broadcast On TV

An advert promoting President Donald Trump set to the song "Love Me" has been aired on Fox News. The advert-which was seen during Fox News host Jesse Watters' show-includes the disclaimer: "paid for by the U.S.


ALWAYS Campaign Against Dead Guy

'Castro's playbook': Ex-AG warns dozens of congressional bills are pushing socialist ideas

Conservative free-market group flags 32 Capitol Hill bills proposing socialist policies "straight from Castro's playbook," as concerns mount over how radical mainstream Democrats are becoming.


Tragic College Life Lesson

Wisconsin police find dozens of partially clothed men in frat house basement in alleged hazing incident

Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.


Best Review Of Tucker Vs. MAGA

Tucker Carlson Pushes for 25th Amendment to Remove Trump

Tucker Carlson called for President Donald Trump to be removed from office by his own administration officials under the 25th Amendment.


World Without Borders???

Spanish PM Blames Inequality and Misinformation for Ceuta Invasion

In an address to the UNGA, Spanish PM Sánchez cast himself as the victim of reactionary forces while claiming to be a champion of globalism.


Better Review Of Bitter Diva

Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review - flashes of humanity and bafflingly vindictive love songs

This four-track addition to a critically maligned album works hard to remind fans what they love about Swift, with some sweet highs and galling lows


Haute Couture Lactates

Breast milk-blasting bra bashed during London Fashion Week:" 'Holy f- -k, what is this?'

Leigh-Ann Pinnock, 34, a married expecting mother and former Little Mix singer, modeled a sculptural lactation bra at the Di Petsa show during London Fashion Week Monday.


Suburban Sammy Selections

La Fetta expands its rockin' sandwich stylings to Prairie Village with second location

Remarkable meals are at the heart of some of our strongest memories. Oftentimes, the most memorable meals are the ones that surprise us. Adam Bracco, the owner-operator of La Fetta Delicatessen, owes his livelihood to one such surprising meal.


About Coffee Weekend

Rain showers may occasionally interrupt your outdoor plans this weekend

Today and Saturday are First Alert Weather Impact days. Rain showers may interfere with your outdoor plans. However, there will still be plenty of dry time this weekend.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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