Kansas City Visions: Local Developments & Progressive Probs

A few more quick things tonight as we share some local updates along with pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Downtown Scheme Ahead

KMBC

Kansas City approves restoration plans for Bartle Hall and Municipal Auditorium

Kansas City approves restoration plans for Bartle Hall and Municipal Auditorium, with $100 million in voter-approved funding and upgrades expected by 2028.

Suburban Trash Solidarity Cancelled

KSHB

Lee's Summit voters decline citywide trash service; neighbors protect 'freedom of choice'

On Tuesday, voters rejected a ballot question that would have approved a single citywide trash hauler, reducing the number of service providers in the areas.

Luxury Tech Rules Debut

KCTV5

Leawood approves new e-scooter rules following deadly crash

The new rules put speed limits, age restrictions and safety requirements in place for riders.

Cowtown Cleanup Cont'd

KSHB

Kansas City launches Fight the Blight website to address vacant, neglected properties

Boarded-up buildings, overgrown lots and neglected properties are familiar sight in parts of Kansas City, Missouri. A new effort is underway to address the problem and improve neighborhoods.

Check The Hipster Menu

Pitch

A Diwali pop-up in Lenexa, a Mad Hatter’s tea party on W. 39th, and half-price merlot in North Kansas City

Old School Online Opportunities 

Daily Mail

Friends star Morgan Fairchild joins racy website OnlyFans at age 76

Morgan Fairchild is the latest veteran Hollywood starlet to join the racy subscription website OnlyFans.

MAGA Attempts To Clean Up Tesla Hot Mess

Politico

How Trump lost control of Congress and Musk’s Texas businesses brace for blue wave: Morning Rundown

Plus, the president is considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sources say.

What's The Plan?!?

NPR

Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party

Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.

Putrid Progressive Flexing

Breitbart

Dem Podcast Hosts Erupt in Laughter over Post About Digging Up Charlie Kirk’s Body, 'Doing It Again'

Democrat podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan laughed after Welch read a social media post about digging up Charlie Kirk’s body.

Left Coast Freedom

Axios

Newsom moves to empty California's death row as 2028 looms

This won't end the death penalty in California completely.

Euro Hot Mess Forever?!?

CNN

France strikes: largest day of protests in years as economy fuels unrest

Hundreds of thousands marched in largely peaceful protests across the country on Thursday.

May December Update

Fox

Younger men are attracted to older women for reasons that have nothing to do with looks

Tammy Nelson says older women dating younger men are redefining desire and aging, and new research suggests traditional age-gap rules are loosening.

Cowtown Schmaltzy Season Starts

KCTV5

Mayor’s Christmas Tree arrives at Crown Center

The 100-foot Mayor’s Christmas Tree arrived at Crown Center on Thursday morning with a full police escort down Grand Boulevard.

Katie's Cold Outlook

KMBC

Kansas City weather: Frost and freeze likely Friday night into Saturday morning

Clouds and drizzle Friday morning in Kansas City will give way to afternoon sunshine. It will stay chilly, as high temperatures reach around 50 degrees.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.