Kansas City Rush: Local Roots, General Strike & Political Posturing

More than a few things to consider for the early morning as we share our reading from pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Origin Story

Uncovering Ancient History in Our Backyard: Field Guide Highlights Kansas City's Deep Native American Roots - Northeast News

Long before Kansas City's iconic avenues, rail lines, and brick architecture took shape, the ground beneath the Show-Me State was home to sprawling, highly sophisticated civilizations.

Alternative Foodie Plan Debuts

United Market begins soft rollout of free grocery store membership to shoppers

November marks six months since United Market reopened a grocery store in the Linwood Shopping Center.

Local Suds Stay Winning

Missouri's best breweries? These 2 Kansas City spots just took top honors

The two Kansas City independent craft brewers were two of 30 Missouri breweries that entered the competition.

Baller Belongs To KC

'He's not going anywhere': Royals dispel trade interest in Bobby Witt Jr.

Royals GM J.J. Picollo made it perfectly clear that Bobby Witt Jr. will remain in Kansas City.

Snowy Sneak Peek

Winter weather preparedness week: Terms to know

To kick off winter weather preparedness week, FOX4 Meteorologist Michelle Bogowith, broke down what you should know ahead of the colder months. On Monday, she focused on the key baseline terms to understanding winter weather.

Glizzy Glam Shots

Sydney Sweeney vs. Bella Hadid -- Hot Dog Hotties

Bella Hadid packed on the PDA with Nathan Lacy over the weekend, but he wasn't the only thing she was grabbin' hold of ... She also chowed down on a hot dog during the hockey game, so we paired her up with Sydney Sweeney (left), who was doing the exact same thing!

Holy Land Grudge Match

Trump, Netanyahu clash in explosive call over Iran war as Tehran threatens US bases

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly engaged in a "shouting match from hell" over renewed Iran strikes as Tehran warned that U.S. military bases from the Middle East to Europe could face attacks.

Caravan Comeback?!?

Democrat Takeover of Texas Threatens Biden-Style Migrant Flood

With the election of a Democrat as the next governor of Texas, outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star border policy is doomed.

Historic Blue Wave Turnabout

Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state's first Black senator since 1874

By Daniel Trotta Nov 11 (Reuters) - Democratic challenger Scott Colom defeated incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi election for the US Senate, media projected on Wednesday, making

Euro Push Back Cont'd

Millions of Spaniards stage first general strike in 14 years as anger rages over housing | CNN

Four million Spanish workers took part in a general strike on Wednesday, unions said, enduring stormy weather to set up picket lines in a protest against the country's housing affordability crisis less than three weeks before a snap general election.

El Papa Homecoming

Pope Leo returns to beloved former home of Chiclayo, the Peruvian city that claims him as its own

CHICLAYO, Peru (AP) - Pope Leo XIV seems omnipresent in Chiclayo. His image is painted in colorful murals, emblazoned on baseball hats and bobbleheads, and celebrated with signs across this city in northern Peru that read: "Welcome home." Lima is the culinary epicenter of South America.

Dead Bedroom Testimony

Dear Abby: I'm a 59-year-old virgin - and my wife of 20 years doesn't want to have sex with me

Dear Abby advises a 59-year-old virgin considering divorce after 20 sexless years of marriage, and answers a concern about a gun in a stroller.

Middle-Class Cosplay Scheduled 

The 39th Annual British Faire at Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch

The 39th Annual British Faire at Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch in Overland Park, KS, on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Autumn Frost Arrives

First Warn Thursday for the first true blast of cold air this season

It's time to get out the winter coats, hats and gloves! The bitter blast of cold air arrives Thursday and brings us the first freeze of the season.

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