Kansas City Paths: Local Steps, Politics & Paris Burning

Kansas City Paths: Local Steps, Politics & Paris Burning

Quick peek at just a sample of our reading as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Artsy Autumn Arrives

Kansas City is full of great art this fall. Here are 6 exhibits you don't want to miss

The largest project yet from Kansas City's first pan-Asian artist collective, a solo exhibit from a KKFI radio host, and a tribute to a KCAI ceramics professor and his students are all showing around Kansas City this fall.

Local Jaunt Postscript

Garmin Kansas City Marathon brings runners out for race day

Thousands of runners hit the streets Saturday for the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, taking on distances ranging from a 5K to the full 26.2-mile marathon.

Show-Me Election Switcheroo

Missouri Pro-Lifers Tie Abortion to Trans Procedures to Turn the Ballot-Referendum Tide | National Review

In 2024, Missourians approved a referendum guaranteeing a right to abortion up until viability. This time around, pro-lifers have a new strategy.

Rock Chalk Tech Talk

Are self-driving cars legal in Kansas?

Kansas permits self-driving vehicles on public roads as long as the vehicles adhere to state and federal laws and regulations.

Cowtown Beverage Buzz

At Lifted Spirits, master distiller Michael Stuckey turns local ingredients, old-world know-how and a taste for improvisation into distinctly Kansas City spirits

At Lifted Spirits, master distiller Michael Stuckey turns local ingredients, and a taste for improvisation into Kansas City spirits.

Starlet Stays Winning

From 100+ Commercials to Hollywood Stardom, Joey King's Incredible Rise

Long before Hollywood knew her name, Joey King was already mastering the spotlight, landing commercials at four, shaving her head for major roles, earning accolades, becoming a producer, and growing i...

Allies Offer Criticism

Zelenskyy says Trump is 'rewarding Putin' as he waives new Russia sanctions passed by Congress

President Donald Trump waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move "is in the national interests of the United States."

OF COURSE NOT!!!

Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It?

With Democrats campaigning on ending the Iran war, advocates want them to put their money where their mouth is and risk a lame-duck shutdown.

Pricey Ivy Erudition

Former MIT scientist wins $6M defamation verdict against colleague who accused him of sexual misconduct

MIT biology professor David Sabatini was awarded $6 million after a jury found a colleague's sexual harassment allegations were defamatory and cost him his Whitehead Institute role.

Sacre Bleu Reports!!!

France on Fire: Macron Gov't Blames 'Far-Left' for Fuelling Riots

The French government has accused the far-left of stoking the riots that saw clashes with police, looting, and arson of government buildings.

Hollywood Almost Apology

Selma Blair 'did not intend to harm anyone' during airplane incident, representatives say

Actor experienced a 'medical emergency' on flight during which she allegedly injured crew members, statement says

Otherwise Known As Blogging

Mutual masturbation linked to higher sexual satisfaction in couples, study finds

New research from the International Journal of Sexual Health reveals that couples engaging in mutual masturbation experience higher levels of sexual satisfaction, challenging societal misconceptions about self-pleasure in relationships. This overlooked intimacy method, as the study suggests, can serve as an educational tool and promote a more diverse and mutually satisfying sexual experience.

Win Streak Update

Chiefs need to stay on their toes against winless Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs have an opportunity to end any hope for the Los Angeles Chargers to turn this season around and they can't overlook it.

Grigs Gives Forecast Update

Cool through Tuesday

Big warmup beginning mid next week

Teal Town - The Royal Chief is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.