Kansas City Overview: Local Spaces, Common Threads & Tech Fights

This one is just for our "real ones" as we share some of what we've been reading from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Local Living Space Debuts

New factory-built homes bring affordable housing to Kansas City

Kansas City just opened the nation's first urban infill neighborhood built with factory-made CrossMod homes, priced under $250,000.

Holy Smokes . . . 

Fire destroys historic church in Johnson County, Missouri

A historic church in Johnson County, Missouri, is a total loss after a fire early Wednesday morning.

Nice Side Of Bridge Struggles

Northland residents waiting for power to be restored over 24 hours after storm

More than 24 hours after severe storms moved through the Northland, some residents on North Michigan Avenue are still waiting for their power to be restored.

Taste Of Local Good Life

How Kansas and Missouri secretly run the show in Oregon wine

To paraphrase a riff from Kansas City native son Calvin Trillin, the best winemakers in Oregon are, of course, from Kansas City. Not all of them; only the top four or five.

Baller Fashion Statement

Chiefs, Pancho's Blanket team up on handmade limited-edition apparel rooted in Mexican heritage

The Chiefs and Kansas City-based clothing brand Pancho's Blanket have joined forces to release a limited-edition run of team-themed apparel, which is handmade by artisans in Mexico.

Celeb Checks Scoreboard

Megan Fox Sizzles in Lingerie Set, Wipes Away Tears With $100 Bills After Launching Racy Content Site

Megan Fox launched a racy paid content site on Subs com and shared lingerie photos as she wiped away tears with $100 bills highlighting her new venture

MAGA Fights For Midterms

Trump Rallies in Arizona with Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather

President Trump rallied for Republicans in Arizona on Wednesday and was joined on stage by undefeated boxing legend Floyd "Money" Mayweather.

Clock Ticking On Staffer

Analysis: Katie Zacharia presented herself as a lawyer. She's not | CNN Politics

The press secretary is supposed to spin the news, not be the news.

Tesla King Shifts Blame

Elon Musk's SpaceX imposes stunning restrictions on Ukraine that could have deadly consequences

Ukraine is pressing SpaceX to reverse new Starshield satellite service restrictions that a source says could hamper interception of Russian Shahed attack drones.

World At War Redux

The Houthis' Saudi attacks are 'unprecedented.' Trump wants to 'ignore' until the midterms, but the chaos may force U.S. to respond | Fortune

The Houthis are "misbehaving very badly," but the U.S. is doing little in reply-for now.

Diva Dispute Update

Brooklyn store in Kelly Clarkson feud says Molly the mechanical bird is now on sale for $15 million

A Brooklyn novelty shop made it clear Sunday that Molly, a singing and dancing mechanical bird that serves as its unofficial mascot, was not for sale after an incident with Kelly Clarkson.

Thought That Counts?!?

Director claims 'mean-spirited' Jennifer Aniston gifted her bedazzled sex toy to 'humiliate' her in front of crew

Director Penelope Spheeris claimed "mean-spirited" Jennifer Aniston gifted her a bedazzled sex toy to "humiliate" her in front of crew members.

Featuring Old School Threads

The Silver Runway Experience highlights a different demographic in upcoming fashion show

Heartland International Fashion Week is producing the new Silver Runway Experience, a fashion show to highlight models 50-years-old and beyond.

Fall Forecast . . . 

On-and-off showers in Kansas City with more rain expected Thursday

After a day of storm cleanup amid on-and-off showers, more rain is on the way Thursday morning.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.