Kansas City Tilt: Local Baller Conversation & MAGA Martial Law MAYBE

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Cowtown Banks On Ballers

Sports are KC's biggest new export, leaders say; make them synonymous with city's brand

Kansas City's sports ties should be as obvious and celebrated as Nashville's musical identity, said Neal Sharma, describing the region's potential to redefine itself based on recent headline-grabbing wins.

Guide To Local Haunts

Visit Independence tourism passport leads to 13 haunted locations across city, with prizes along the way

Independence's long history is full of haunted stories, and now local sites are using those stories to boost tourism.

Local Latino Cash Prizes

Folklore Event Marks $500K in Kansas City Small Business Grants

Kansas City's Folklore event has quietly funneled $500,000 into local small businesses since the pandemic. Here's how it works.

Swiftie Revival

Kansas City Chiefs coach credits Taylor Swift for Travis Kelce's success

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid says Taylor Swift may be the reason behind NFL star Travis Kelce's strong start this season.

Newspaper Jouralism Reports On Social Media Festiviites

Salvador Perez won a dance-off with the Astros' mascot before game last week

No one in Major League Baseball has more fun than Royals captain Salvador Perez.

Documenting Good Life

Kylie Jenner Vlogged A Day In Her Life As A Billionaire Flying On Her Private Jet To Saint Tropez And It's Weirdly Endearing All Things Considered

MAGA Makes Rules?!?

'Constant threat': Insider unveils Trump's plan to declare 'martial law'

On Wednesday, new reporting revealed that many in President Donald Trump's orbit believe he will declare "martial law" to seize control of the midterms.

Kinda Corporate Crisis

CNN Staffers Panic over Paramount Merger: 'Bloodbath Coming,' Newsroom Is 'Like a Funeral'

Paramount's looming acquisition of CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly sending shivers down the collective spines of news gathers at the 46-year-old outlet.

Return Of The Deuce

Kamala Harris' Detroit speech sets internet ablaze as critics zero in on noticeable change: 'It's so bad'

Kamala Harris is accused of putting on an accent at a Detroit NAACP event aimed at rallying party unity and engaging Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

La Migra Aftermath

Federal judge temporarily blocks deportation of illegal immigrant shot by ICE officer in Austin, attorney says

A federal judge blocked the deportation of an illegal immigrant shot by ICE in Austin. A federal lawsuit was filed as the man still needs medical treatment.

Free Press Fight

Defending Trump media ban, DOJ cites national security and says White House access is a 'privilege'

The Department of Justice said in a court filing late Tuesday that President Donald Trump has the right to ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, calling their access a "privilege" and citing national security concerns.

Climate Crisis Coming Soon?!?

Huge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months

New report predicts a heavy toll from Nigeria to the US - and comes on top of existing impacts of the climate crisis

Prez Sets Terms

Burnham bows to Trump over Chagos deal

PM to review agreement over islands after US president condemns it as 'terrible' at their first meeting

Iran From Tough Talk

Iran's leader hits out at 'bully' Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk

Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is 'ready for dialogue and diplomacy and negotiations but without the language of force'

Mogul Suffers Legal Mess

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years on New York sex crime conviction

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday, more than a year after a jury found the former Hollywood mogul guilty of sexually assaulting former "Project Runway" production assistant Miriam Haley in a high-stakes retrial.

Trending Creeper Charge

Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as 'Clavicular,' of rape

The allegations claim Braden Peters, also known as Clavicular, had non-consensual sex with the 17-year-old female victim after plying her with alcohol. Peters' representative denies the charges.

Disaster After Dolly Departs

Dolly Parton's Manager Accuses Singer's Nephew of Violent Threats, 'I'm a Killer'

Dolly Parton's family war is getting ugly ... with her longtime manager filing a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order against the late singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver, TMZ has learned.

Civilization & Group Hugs

The History and Psychology of the Orgy

Orgies gave people a much-needed break.

Strong Debut Sparks Ballers

The Chiefs are chasing a significant mark of 3-0 to start this season

The Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to instantly boost its playoff (and Super Bowl) chances with a win on Sunday.

Katie Shares Autumn Look

Beautiful fall days will turn into rain chances in Kansas City this weekend

We will have waves of rain followed by intervals of sunshine Friday through Sunday. We will use Futurescan to show you when and where the rain is most likely to fall near your neighborhood or event you are planning on attending.

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