Kansas City Flicker: Local Midterm Tech & Wartime Election Duets

Just for close readers, night owls and early birds we share a bit more of our reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Season Of Lights Redux

KC Current to host first-ever holiday light walkthrough at CPKC Stadium

CPKC Stadium to transform into a winter wonderland.

Democracy In The Dotte

Election rules explained with attempt to help ballot confusion in Wyandotte County

There has been confusion in Wyandotte County about when mail-in ballots must be received to be counted. A resident who depends on mail-in voting prompted me to get the correct information.

Sketching Out New Friends

'Poorly Drawn Pets' promotion benefits homeless animals in need

Have you ever wondered what your furry friend looks like as frameable artwork, or a hilarious sketch? Well, now's your chance to find out while supporting thousands of homeless animals in nee...

More Deets On Suburban Scare

An Olathe neighborhood sits next to a Superfund site - so how could a homebuyer not know about it?

EPA Region 7 regional administrator Jim Macy told KSHB 41's Elyse Schoenig that the EPA does not have a process for knowing when houses are sold, even when they are inside a cleanup site.

Local Concert Glitch Explained

Not just Garth Brooks: Federal lawsuit alleges 2023 Beyoncé Arrowhead concert plagued by bots

A new federal lawsuit filed nearly two weeks ago shows that country music star Garth Brooks is not the first high-profile artist to deal with bot activity for a Kansas City concert.

Best Celeb Costume So Far

Chlöe Bailey Gives Family Guy Fans a Real-Life 'Hot Meg Griffin' Look They Can Copy

Chlöe Bailey has reimagined Family Guy's Meg Griffin as a glamorous Halloween character, wearing pink, denim and silver boots in a look inspired by a viral social media post.

Lone Star Double Down

James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election's final days

Voter enthusiasm in Lubbock, a Texas city of fewer than 300,000, underscored the stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best chance in a generation.

Iran From Wartime Preview

Trump hails Iran strikes as UN watchdog raises alarm over Tehran's unverified uranium stockpile

President Donald Trump defended the U.S. war with Iran, calling the decision to strike the "lunatic nation" one of the greatest things he has ever done. His remarks came as IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi warned the U.N. Security Council that the agency cannot verify whether Tehran has diverted nuclear material, including highly enriched uranium.

Blue Wave Trending?!?

Sabato's Crystal Ball moves 16 House races toward Democrats

Nonpartisan election forecaster Sabato's Crystal Ball is shifting more than a dozen House races toward Democrats in the final week of the campaign, another sign of a worsening political environment...

Deuce Denounces Opposition

Vance tears into 'psychopath' Abdul El-Sayed, blasts Dem for peddling 'anti-white' hatred

Vice President JD Vance ripped Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed as a "psychopath" during a trip to Michigan Tuesday - claiming that the lefty candidate was "ashamed" of the state, is pushing "anti-white racial hatred," and will likely kill off the local auto industry.

Vlad Talks Euro Future

Putin's peace talks with Nordic leaders divide Europe

Heads of Finland and Norway accused of 'going solo' with discussions that only benefit the Kremlin

Holy Land Voting Postscript

Netanyahu and opposition on equal footing in Israeli election with no clear winner

Early exit polling and results show incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc in a near neck-and-neck race with the opposition, with neither group securing enough seats to form government.

Podcast Postscript . . . 

'Let me tell you about the affair that's taken over the internet. Somehow it only gets worse.'

Ethan Klein has been accused of cheating by wife Hila. We break down the H3 podcast affair timeline, the new producer rumours, and the messy fallout.

Baller Begins New Career

NBA alum Lamar Odom launches OnlyFans account: 'Get to know the REAL me'

Two-time Lakers champion Lamar Odom has launched an OnlyFans account, promising subscribers a more personal look into his life.

Off Her Chest . . . 

Breast reduction surgery is linked to improved sexual function

A new meta-analysis reveals that breast reduction surgery is linked to improvements in sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. Researchers suggest that alleviating physical pain and reducing appearance-related anxiety both play a role in enhancing postoperative sexual well-being.

Exploring Local Haunts

'I am Andre Dettonville': A centuries-old ghost story tied to the Linda Hall Library

FOX4 sat down with Anna Bernard, the communications manager at the UMKC library, to hear more about the book and the lore hidden between its pages.

Soggy, Spooky Midweek Ahead

Warm with spotty morning rain Wednesday

The dry and warm pattern is changing, now expect daily rain chances that will peak on Halloween along with a slight breakdown in warmth. A First Warn is in place on Halloween.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.