Kansas City Row: Local Stargazing And MAGA Moves

Quick start to the weekend as we share our reading tonight by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Local Stargazing

Kansas City can see Saturn at its brightest this weekend. Here's how to find it

Stargazers in the Kansas City area have a chance to catch one of the solar system's most recognizable planets this weekend.

Parents Push Back

FOX4 sits down with Olathe superintendent to talk next steps in school closures

FOX4 sat down with the Olathe superintendent and school board president to talk about what's next for students and staff of six schools that are set to close at the end of the year.

Teachable Moment Debate

Johnson and Miami County voters to pick new Kansas State Board of Education member

In November, voters will choose between Democrat Amy Diediker and Republican Jim McMullen. Either candidate would be new to the board.

Danger Near The Loop

One person seriously hurt after being hit by car near downtown Kansas City

One person has be hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car near downtown Kansas City, Friday.

Local Hangout Redux

Kansas City's pioneering Black queer nightclub Soakie's honored with a historic marker downtown

A new historic marker pays tribute to the former site of Soakie's, the Black queer bar that once operated out of the basement of an Italian sandwich shop. The nightclub regularly hosted drag performances, and served as a home to the local LGBTQ+ community.

Odds On Ballers

Chiefs-Raiders Week 4 game and score predictions from Arrowhead Pride

Putting our predictions on the record before the Kansas City Chiefs' Sunday afternoon road battle with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Savor Kansas City Autumn

World Series of Barbecue begins at new venue with limited public events

The World Series of Barbecue kicks off at its new venue with fewer public events due to ongoing construction, but competitors are determined to keep the tradition alive.

Rising To Celeb Occasion

Megan Fox fronts ad campaign for erectile dysfunction medication

Megan Fox hasn't done much acting in the last few years, but the actress is proving that she's still a hot commodity for brands.

Prez Hits Campaign Trail Again

Trump to travel to at least 10 states before the midterms, including traditional battlegrounds

Trump is planning one big swing that will take him from Washington to Montana to Alaska to Las Vegas to Arizona to Texas.

Progressive Overestimation

DSA candidates are "minor" in Democratic party, analyst says

DSA candidates were concentrated in heavily Democratic areas and had a lot more success in local than congressional races

About Failed End Game

Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate

The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike - who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday - has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.

Fueling Up With Friends

G-7 countries to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil reserves

The move comes six months after the economic bloc approved a release of 400 million barrels in March that helped keep a lid on global gas prices.

Navigating Unfriendly Skies

'I was fighting for my life': Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack

Smit Machchhar says in video call with Indian PM that he realised if he did not get up 'passengers would lose their lives'

Hip-Hop Controversy

Eminem Fans Threaten Boycott After Kid Rock Reveals Christian Album Collaboration

Eminem fans are threatening to boycott after Kid Rock revealed a Christian album collaboration with the "Real Slim Shady" rapper.

Almost Pepsi Challenge

Doctor explains if pineapple really changes how semen tastes

Improving the taste of your own supply involves more than just eating a pineapple, a doctor has explained

Cowtown Art Conversation

"Art Bytes," a new-ish Nelson-Atkins podcast, is proving that you don't need an art degree to love what you see-just a little curiosity

Peak Autumn Arrives Early

Lots of sunshine is on tap for Kansas City this weekend

It'll feel like fall in Kansas City this weekend: clear, cool nights, chilly mornings, and lots of sunshine ahead.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.