KC Checkout: Workarounds, Political Stunts & Dancing King Chuck

Right now we offer just a bit of tribute to celeb, lawyer and Insta diva Kim as we share another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for night owls and early birds. 

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Dusting Off Local History

Supporters hold 'First Pitch' event to save Satchel Paige's Kansas City home

Civic leaders, neighbors and funders gathered Tuesday at the Kansas City home of Satchel Paige for a "First Pitch" meet-and-greet to share progress on efforts to preserve and restore the house.

Suburban Tragedy Update

39-year-old man killed in wreck Wednesday afternoon in Prairie Village

A 39-year-old man died in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Prairie Village. Police were called shortly before 2 p.m. to the intersection of 66th Terrace and Roe Avenue.

New Path For Nicer Side Of Bridge

Survey opens for downtown Parkville project that could reroute Highway 9

The mayor said the project would reroute Highway 9 along the train tracks to Main Street and update infrastructure.

Serving QB's Good Deeds

Joe's KC recognized in '15 and the Mahomies' food allergy effort

The 15 and the Mahomies foundation is working to help Kansas City-area restaurants better protect customers with food allergies.

Blogging Local Broth

Bay Boy teams up with Kanbe's Markets to serve upcycled soup through the end of the year

Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches and Kanbe's Markets collaborate this fall to combat food waste with soups on special lasting through the end of year.

Celeb Shares Italian Deep Dive

Kim Kardashian turns heads in trompe l'oeil Schiaparelli at 'All's Fair' Mexico City premiere

Kim Kardashian wore a molded silicone Schiaparelli gown to the "All's Fair" Season 2 premiere in Mexico City. See the trompe l'oeil look styled by Law Roach.

Iran From Cryptic Iran Message

Trump says 'anything's possible' regarding potential strikes on Iran after midterm elections

President Donald Trump said he thinks the U.S. is in a "very good position" when it comes to Operation Epic Fury and the war against Iran ahead of November's midterms.

Stumbling South Of Border

WATCH: Angie Nixon Draws Bipartisan Heat for Her Qualified Answer About Cuban Dictatorship

Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon is facing bipartisan blowback by touching the third rail of southern Florida politics by saying something that could alienate the region's substantial Cuban American population. | Politics

Progressive Midterm Blunder

Analysis: Alaska Democrats played into Trump's hands with Dan Sullivan ballot-stacking effort | CNN Politics

Alaska Democrats gave Donald Trump exactly what he wanted.

GOP Switcheroo, Too

'Lisa is Lisa': Murkowski endorses a Democrat as she faces 2028 dilemma

Alaska insiders say it's not necessarily a hint: "She doesn't make decisions based on party."

Conservative Activist Misstep???

James O'Keefe charged with voter fraud, identity theft in Minnesota

Prosecutors in Minnesota charged conservative activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby on election-related offenses for presenting election judges names.

Nationwide Search Starts

As manhunt for escaped murderer continues, friends and family of victim speak out

Friends and family of escaped murderer Jacob Morley's victim are speaking out as the inmate's location remains unknown.

Holy Land Hot Mess Cont'd

Netanyahu claims stolen election amid failure to secure victory

The Israeli prime minister lashed out against Arab voters amid a record-breaking turnout.

Crackdown On Rocketman Team

Trump administration sanctions North Korean network accused of infiltrating US companies

North Korea sanctions target a scheme that Treasury says uses fraudulent identities to place IT workers in U.S. companies and funnel earnings to weapons programs via money laundering.

King Chuck Moves Crowd

King Charles unleashing his dance moves at a Bahamas parade might be the best thing you've seen yet

King Charles was a crowd favourite on Wednesday when he danced through the streets of Nassau in the city's Junkanoo parade, amid his royal tour of the Caribbean. See details.

Home Team Need To Learn How To Nurture Talent

The Royals can't spend their way to a better bullpen

Reliever performance is volatile

Soggy Autumn Ahead

A few spotty rain & rumbles Thursday, better chances for Halloween

Rain and thunderstorm chances are on the rise as we go through the next 3 days.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.