Kansas City Beams: Local Pumpkin King & GOP French Twist

For close midday readers we share a peek at biz lady, celeb and Insta hottie Lindsey offering a glimpse at fall fashions as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Latest Local Route

New third lane opening soon on I-70 in eastern Jackson County

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is celebrating a major milestone and significant progress in the Improve I-70 expansion project, with crews wrapping up a critical stretch of highw...

Rev Hopes For Rally Rebound

Adam Hamilton makes final push with JoCo rallies opposite President Trump, Sen. Marshall rally

The race for the U.S. Senate seat for Kansas is gearing up to be a historic matchup, not only for one of Johnson County's local pastors but for the entire state.

Saving History Of The Dotte

The Old Quindaro Museum is a wreck. This group has 90 days to begin saving it | Williams

The Old Quindaro Museum in Kansas City, Kansas, is in bad shape. A local nonprofit has 90 days to begin the work of seeking support. From Mará Rose Williams:

Best Story Of Bunch

Overland Park man carves nearly 400 pumpkins for Halloween display, raises money for charity

An Overland Park man has carved 392 foam pumpkins for his annual Halloween display, raising more than $2,200 for Harvesters this year.

Delaying Future Fight

Independence City Council postpones decision on 2nd data center project in Little Blue Valley

The Independence City Council postponed making a decision related to an ordinance to bring a second data center to the Little Blue Valley.

Local Morning Rescue

Firefighters douse early-morning blaze in Kansas City

Firefighters doused an early-morning blaze in Kansas City.

Suburban Characters Trending

Mahjong studio opens in Blue Springs as centuries-old Chinese game sees surge in new players

Bam Bird Social, a new Blue Springs studio, is dedicated to teaching and playing mahjong as the game surges in popularity.

Credit To EPIC Tabloid Headline

Lindsey Pelas Sunkissed In String Bikini Highlights Her 'Large Chi Chis'

Lindsey Pelas is flaunting her jaw-dropping curves in a plunging red bikini as she shows off her "large chi chis."

MAGA Runs On La Migra

Exclusive: Trump to Tout 'America First' Immigration Victories in North Carolina

President Donald Trump is set to tout his "America First" immigration victories at a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, this evening.

EPIC Cash Awarded

Bloomberg Gives $80 Million to Dems for Midterms

Bloomberg Gives Nearly $80 Million to Democrats for Midterms

Bird-Brained Scheme Postscript

'Bad decisions': Man convicted for taking Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel

Mitchell Fairbarn found guilty of animal cruelty after prosecutors say he hurt and frightened the 27-year-old bird

NextGen Turns On Talkers???

The manosphere stars who helped Trump win are losing their shine

Young men are turning on politicians, podcasters and influencers.

Conservative Frustration Cont'd

Gingrich: GOP 'dedicated to being inarticulate'

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) on Monday criticized the GOP's messaging ahead of the midterms. "I say this sadly as a lifelong Republican: My party is so dedicated to being inarticulate," Gingrich told radio hosts Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis on WABC's "Cats & Cosby," adding that there's "lots of things we're doing that are good."

Deuce Demurs Against Ally

Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu's reelection bid, breaking with Trump | CNN Politics

Vice President JD Vance on Monday declined to say whether he endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, after President Donald Trump recently threw his support behind the Israeli prime minister.

Midterm Euro Politics

France riots become Republican midterm boogeyman

Trump has claimed that the French unrest is about "immigration, not schools."

Celeb Suffers Medical Mistake

Up to 20% of MS diagnoses are wrong. Here's what doctors say patients should know.

A multiple sclerosis expert answers questions about MS misdiagnosis after Christina Applegate said she doesn't have the chronic condition after all.

More Than Handful Of Science

What Is It About Breasts?: The Psychology That Drives the Attraction

Is the attraction explained by fecundity, or our culture?

Tailgate Tales . . . 

Experience Chiefs game days the Arrowhead Pride way with our Game Day Guide to Kansas City

How to make a memorable weekend with a trip to the heart of America and the loudest stadium in the world.

Local Newsie Stays Winning

Former KCTV5 anchor Carolyn Long inducted into Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame

The Kansas Association of Broadcasters enshrined Carolyn into the organization's Hall of Fame Sunday night in Wichita.

Katie's Forecast For Now . . . 

You may encounter a stray sprinkle but otherwise, we continue a warming trend

Each day this week will be warmer than the previous day leading us to a warm weekend. We will help you prepare for the cold front that will put an end to this warming trend.

The Avalanches - I Give Everything I Have 2 U ft. Loaded Honey is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.