Kansas City Serving: Scaring Up Votes & MAGA GOTV

A few more news items worth considering for our weekend readers as we offer yet another intake of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Double From Last Midterm

Early voting surges in Jackson County as residents cite high stakes and desire for change this election

More than 11,000 absentee ballots have been returned in Jackson County as early voters share what's driving them to the polls.

About Local Offer . . .

Jackson County accepts proposals for preserved land, LeVota says it's not for sale

Land off Blue River Road owned by Jackson County has a bid window open. But what does this mean?

Second Spring Trash Spruce Up

Built atop a former landfill, John Garland Park is getting a $656K safety upgrade

The Unified Government says over time, its gas collection system at the park has degraded and gas has naturally migrated underground beyond the collection system's boundaries.

Stadium Submission In The Dotte

What KCK dropping state lawsuit over Chiefs deal means for city

Wyandotte County deciding to drop its lawsuit against Kansas could signal plans to reverse local protections in the stadium deal.

Nice Side Of Bridge Adorned

A Northland couple's handmade Halloween display turns their front yard into a world of horror

A Northland house has become a Halloween destination, filled with floating ghosts, hanging witches and demons that look like they came straight out of a movie.

Celeb Scares Up New Look

Paige Spiranac Sexy Halloween Costumes

MAGA Moment Of Truth

Inside Trump's midterm 'dog fight' and the scramble for his attention

The president regularly asks staff about turnout and polling in the states he's visiting, wondering how Republican efforts are "playing."

La Migra Showdown

Mullin Says DHS Has Presented DOJ a 'Large Case' Against Ilhan Omar

Markwayne Mullin said his department has presented a large case against Rep. Ilhan Omar to the Justice Department, which is leading it.

Tech Trouble Today

Intel stock plunges nearly 29%, its worst day since 1974

Intel's data center business is booming, but a weak outlook just handed the stock its worst day in more than half a century.

South Of Border Power Move

Scoop: Trump blesses El Salvador strongman's troop surge in Haiti

If it works, Bukele's troop surge could stabilize Haiti, which has been plagued by gang violence.

Health Hack Consequence?!?

Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says

Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton, who faced off in movies against Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, died of a heart attack tiggered by peptides, according to a coroner's report.

Alternative Therapy . . .

Stuffy nose? An orgasm can help, study suggests - but there's a catch

Can in-between-the-sheets action clear out congestion better than nasal sprays? Science says yes, with a catch.

Kansas City Comeback

Chiefs get Rashee Rice back from injury for Broncos game

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is expected back from a hamstring injury against the Broncos Sunday.

About This Scary Weekend . . .

Rainy Halloween Weekend in Kansas City

Kansas City is in for a wet Halloween weekend. Some storms could bring small hail now, then heavy rain and 40 mph gusts early next week.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.