Kansas City Wings: Local Reads, Tragedy & MAGA Cheesecake Factory???

Right now angel Behati inspires our quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for Sunday. 

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Downtown Performative Reading Place Debuts

Book recs: Kansas City librarians and booksellers share spooky seasonal recommendations

A body-horror novel about parasitic vampires, a beautifully designed scientific book about eerie plants and an exploration of family history narrated by the ghosts of ancestors are among Kansas City librarians' and booksellers' picks this Halloween season.

Golden Ghetto Suffers Cuts

Johnson County families prepare for program cuts next year with expected budget gaps

Almost every school district in Johnson County, Kansas, is facing significant budget shortfalls, and for the Blue Valley School District, that means program cuts.

Heartwarming Local Care

Kansas City organization helps families 'Warm Up' this winter

Each year, the non-profit collects and hands out those supplies at no costs to families.

Legal Action Over Labor

KC law firm files hundreds of lawsuits against FedEx challenging overtime pay - Kansas City Business Journal

A KC law firm has a special delivery for FedEx: hundreds of lawsuits claiming the company failed to pay drivers for overtime.

All About KC Jazz . . . 

Talking Bird, Kansas City and Beyond with Lonnie McFadden

Raised in the 18th & Vine Jazz District, Lonnie McFadden has been surrounded by music and jazz his entire life.

Angelic Considerations Again

Adam Levine Reacts to Wife Behati Prinsloo's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Look for Her 13th Show with the Brand: 'Blown Away'

Behati Prinsloo walked the runway at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Sunday (October 18) in Los Angeles. Her husband, Maroon 5 singer Adam

Former Prez Vs. MAGA

Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally

Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump's White House renovations at an Ohio rally, comparing the Rose Garden and ballroom projects to a "Cheesecake Factory" run by Saddam Hussein.

Midterm Faithful Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Mike Rogers Warns of Abdul El-Sayed's Radical Ideology: 'This Is About the Heart and Soul of America'

Former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and Michigan Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers told Breitbart News Saturday that his campaign is attracting support from longtime Democratic voters as he seeks to defeat Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in November, while raising concerns about his opponent's alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood and positions on national security.

Latest American Tragedy

12 injured, including several minors, in shooting near Florida A&M University stadium

Twelve people, including several minors, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium, where homecoming celebrations included a football game Saturday.

South Of Border Face-Off

Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro

Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president

Hip-Hop Legacy Endures

Jay-Z's Victory Lap Continues as He Brings Out Blue Ivy Carter, John Legend, DJ Khaled for SoFi Stadium Opening Night

Jay-Z played the first of two much-anticipated SoFi Stadium shows in Los Angeles Friday, bringing out Blue Ivy, John Legend and DJ Khaled as guests.

El Papa Considerations

Melania Rewrites History in Shocking Snub of Pope

Melania Trump has launched a campaign to brazenly claim sole credit for brokering a ceasefire in Ukraine, casting Pope Leo as little more than an extra. The White House announced Friday that the 56-ye...

Local Carb Care . . . 

Miss Jojo Bakery brings community, prayer, and scones to Raytown

Miss Jojo Bakery brings community, prayer, and scones to Raytown. She also dishes out more than 150 flavors of scones.

Buzz On Local Weather . . . 

Kansas City weather: Warm trend continues, stretch of rain ahead

The trend of warm weather continues this weekend with highs in the upper 70s. A chance for rain expected by the end of the week, with potential for showers on Halloween.

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