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Latest Cowtown Monument

Jackson County unveils plans for WWII Memorial

Jackson County will soon have a new memorial to honor veterans.

Grassroots Double Take

Jackson County kills move to sell off Blue River Glades after nature lovers revolt

Climbers, hikers, bikers and other fans of the outdoors criticized Jackson County's move to put more than 100 acres of undeveloped land up for a bidding process. On Monday, the county legislature announced the land will not be sold.

Kansas City Scribe Conversation

'Writing is a Democratic Activity': From Joyce Carol Oates to Library Patrons, All Can Learn

This year's Writers for Readers fundraiser on Friday, November 20, features novelists Joyce Carol Oates and Whitney Terrell discussing Oates' career.

Meth Town Seyz Quiet Down

Independence City Council to consider limiting truck traffic on Bly Road after resident complaints

Now that a redirected portion of Bly Road has been opened, residents want the Independence City Council to limit truck traffic related to the nearby Nebius hyperscale AI data factory.

Consider Impact On Soldiers

Nearly 1 in 3 KC veterans has a health problem tied to service

About 32,000 KC-area veterans now have a VA disability rating, up from around 25,000 a decade ago, even as the metro's veteran population shrank.

End Game For Local Legend

Former Royals catcher and manager Bob Boone dies at age 78

Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Emo-Pop Cowtown Comeback

Fall Out Boy coming to Riverside's Morton Amphitheater in 2027

A popular rock band that's been making music since the early 2000s is coming to the Kansas City area as part of its 2027 global tour.

Celeb Steps Up

Paige Spiranac Makes 'Depressing' Admission About Her Golf Game

She's upset and she's showing it.

Testing MAGA Loyalty

Trump defends Pentagon chief as Massie targets him: 'Hegseth should be praised, not impeached'

President Donald Trump is defending War Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky targets the Pentagon chief for impeachment.

Progressive Best Intentions

The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?

Voters handed Democrats the keys to power across the country and expect them to drive in a different direction. Party leaders are now trying to figure out which way to go.

The Boss Abandoned?!?

Bruce Springsteen Fan Club Shuts Down After His Left-Wing Activism, Abdul El-Sayed Endorsement

A massive Bruce Springsteen fan club, with nearly 20,000 members on Facebook alone, has shut down as its members have been caught in constant cycle of bickering over Springsteen's left-wing politics, especially since his endorsement of Michigan Democrat Senator-Elect Abdul El-Sayed.

Conservatives Fight Frustration 

Ron Johnson threatens walkout of Senate GOP leadership election

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) pledged to walk out of the room if his Republican colleagues proceed with leadership elections on Tuesday, after calling a conference to discuss the party's direction following significant losses for the GOP in the midterm elections. "If you hold the election, I'll leave the room," he told the Washington Examiner in...

Capitalism Wins Left Coast 

California wealth tax on billionaires fails despite blue wave, in blow to progressives

California voters reject Proposition 40, the billionaire wealth tax, with 52.8% voting against the one-time 5% levy on residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.

Peril Across The Pond

U.S. moves military aircraft from British base amid Iran threats

A U.S. official confirmed to NBC News that several military aircraft aircraft had left RAF Mildenhall as the security posture there had increased.

South Of Border Security Scandal

Scoop: El Salvador blasts U.S. State Dept. over Haiti gang war

El Salvador issued a formal rebuke questioning the "credibility" of the top U.S. diplomat in Haiti.

Iran From Stalemate

U.S., Russia and Ukraine begin talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending war in Ukraine

It is the first such trilateral diplomatic push since negotiations were suspended following the start of the war with Iran.

Beatle Earns Bank

Paul McCartney achieves billionaire status, becomes world's third-richest musician | CNN

Paul McCartney reached the realm of billionaire status Monday after Forbes valued his net worth at a colossal $1.4 billion - making him the world's third-richest musician.

Urban Legend Persists

There are 9 different types of female orgasms

The female orgasm is a mystery to some, but women can achieve climax in nine different ways, from clitoral to sleepgasms. A sexpert explains them all.

Old School Street Stories

Opinion: 89-year-old 'last Jewish gangster' charms Kansas City-area audience with tales and takes * Kansas Reflector

Opinion from Mark McCormick: Myron Sugerman, the 89-year-old self-proclaimed "last Jewish mobster," displayed an easy way with most everyone, whether chatting over warm cinnamon rolls at Best Regards Bakery, or speaking to an engaged audience of roughly 100 people at a local synagogue.

Kangaroos Score Double Win

UMKC's nursing program ranked first in Missouri for the second year in a row

For the second year, UMKC's undergraduate nursing program was ranked No. 1 among public university nursing programs in Missouri. UMKC offers extensive clinical experience, over $40 million in external research grants and aligns its curriculum to set students up for success and prevent nursing shortages. "The teaching goes beyond nursing skills," said Chelsea...

Katie Shares Chill Forecast

This false spring will be replaced by the real fall starting tomorrow

Today, like yesterday, we will be closer to a record high than a normal high. We will prepare you for the windy cold front that will blow through tomorrow.

Billy Strings - Burn the Other End is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.