KC Turnaround: Jackson County Settles & Dems Draw Up Plans

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Courthouse Compromise

Jackson County settles 2023 property tax assessment fight; judge upholds state homestead law

Jackson County has settled a 2023 property-tax assessment dispute, and a judge has upheld the state's homestead law.

Upscale Enclave Debut . . . 

Luxury antique retailer snags Brookside space after six-year vacancy - Kansas City Business Journal

Hydrangea House will open in the former Fiddly Fig space in Brookside in mid-November. The antique and home goods shop says it outgrew its booth at Glenwood Antique Mall.

Suburban Hand Up

Fighting food insecurity in Lee's Summit

David Fritz, Sara Knight and Megan Salerno with Feed Lee's Summit join Shane and Kerrigan to share everything you need to know about their upcoming fundraiser gala.

Kansas Celeb Collab

Paul Rudd, Overland Park get a shout-out when CNN announces Adam Hamilton victory

CNN's Jake Tapper described the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park as the home of the famous actor.

Iconic Critters Adjust

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Home Life Takes Unexpected Turn, Insider Reveals

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are settling into married life, and new details have emerged about their household. An insider reveals how the couple's four pets are adjusting to life together at their Kansas City home.

Insta Retrospective . . .

Katie Sigmond Turns Heads Completely Nude Beneath Backless Sheer Dress

Katie Sigmond leaves little to the imagination in a backless sheer dress, sparking wild fan reactions and criticisms.

MAGA On Mend

President Trump surprised at midterm outcome, points out he has the power of veto | Fox News Video

President Donald Trump expresses surprise at the results of the 2026 midterm elections after it is projected Democrats will take control of the U.S. House and Senate on 'FOX News Democracy 26.'

Progressive Opposition

Inside the Democrats' Plans to Take On Trump

Interviews with more than two dozen Democratic leaders, strategists, and members of Congress reveal their plans to take on Trump on every front.

Conservative Move Out

House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses

A day after Democrats won the House majority, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told his staff in a phone call this morning he will not not stay on as Republican leader in the new Congress, according to four sources on the call.

Tesla King In Trouble?!?

Elon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue

As Republicans suffered a landslide defeat and Texas elected its first Democratic governor in more than three decades, one of the biggest losers of the U.S. midterms was not on the ballot: billionaire Elon Musk.

Euro Consequences 

Ukraine's leader says Russian "insane attack" on aid center may have killed 70 people, pleads for air defenses

Ukraine's president says an "insane attack" by Russia on an aid distribution center may have killed 70 people, as he renews his plea for air defenses.

Podcast Poison Pill For Nuptials 

Dump Your Husband? The Sexual Politics of Call Her Daddy

Alex Cooper promotes a view of relationships that looks remarkably similar to the manosphere she opposes.

Today's Teachable Moment

The Good and the Bad from the Chiefs' loss to Broncos

One positive note and two learning lessons from the Kansas City Chiefs' loss to the Denver Broncos.

Autumn FINALLY Arrives

Prepare for some cold, gray days ahead

Overnight mist has made the roads wet this morning. We will use First Alert Live radar to show you where that mist is now and how many days it will take before we have a bright, sunny day.

Jungle - The Wave is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.