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Corny Kansas City Tribute
Cass County farm creates corn maze of Chiefs coach Andy Reid this fall
Johnson Farms, Plants & Pumpkins in Belton created a new corn maze in honor of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
All Dancing Cowtown . . .
Beyoncé's dancers, 'Les Twins,' hosting dance-off this weekend at Kansas City studio
When we talk about Kansas City's dance scene, you might not imagine some of the big names that have come through.
Inconvenient Flare Up
Two-vehicle crash near Liberty QuikTrip causes car fire, power outages
Police say a two-vehicle crash happened at 291 and Ash by a QuikTrip.
All Singing Local History . . .
Nelly Don Comes Alive Through New Movie Musical - IN Kansas City Magazine
Almost impossible to believe today, but when Nell Donnelly Reed, sometimes known as Nelly Don, first began making dresses in 1916, the average housedress cost 69 cents. Reed began designing more stylish, flattering dresses and aprons for herself and her family from quality fabrics. The trend caught on and the rest, as we say, is...
Fancy Shmancy Revs Up
Aristocrat Motors sets sights on 2025 opening for new Mercedes-Benz showroom in Merriam - Kansas City Business Journal
The new showroom and service center will place more of an emphasis on electric vehicles, a project architect said.
History Torn Down In The Dotte
Vacant KCK building being demolished for new convenience store
Longtime Kansas City, Kansas, residents will remember Fasone's Supper Club from 1970's-1990's, space on N. 57th Street will be convenience store
Music Fades Across The Bridge
Brink of Extinction: Conservation efforts hope to save North KC's endangered rock'n'roll hub
Heart Attack Man at The Rino. // Courtesy photo Ben Wendt considers himself a musician above all else. He formed his first band in middle school and got *serious* in high school with his pop-punk band Blackmore-the namesake of Wendt's teacher crush.
Golden Ghetto Dumping Ground
Shawnee residents frustrated after weeks of no trash pickup
This isn't the first time FOX4 has told you about Republic Services, but this time, neighbors on the Kansas side say the garbage is out of hand.
Cowtown Crisis Coming Soon
Kansas City IRS employees worry about looming government shutdown
Leaders from the U.S. House of Representatives are in session, working on a spending bill ahead of Saturday's deadline.
Journalism On The Clock
Do Kansas, Missouri still change clocks for daylight saving time? Here's what to know
States that observe daylight saving time will turn their clocks back in November. Here's what you need to know in Kansas and Missouri.
EPIC Costs For Kick-Out
New soccer fields open at Tiffany Hills Park
Playing soccer in the Northland got a little easier on Wednesday when the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department opened up four new soccer fields
Newspaper Celebrates Bygone 1995 Artsy Movement
What happens at this steampunk-looking building on the northern edge of River Market?
Don't let the looks of this 119-year-old building fool you. Its purpose fits in with modern, sustainable energy practices.
Queen Bee Agenda Exposed
Countdown: Beyoncé-themed events hit Kansas City
In (disco) light of Beyoncé's Renaissance tour stop in Kansas City Oct. 1, here's our round up of pop-ups, parties, and more.
Cutting Edge Cry For Help?!?
Britney Spears receives welfare check after posting knife video
Britney Spears reportedly received a welfare check from from the Ventura County Sheriff's Department after posting a concerning video of her dancing with knives.
Prez Puts MAGA On Notice
Biden to warn of threat to democracy from Trump, honor McCain
President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Thursday warning that the United States faces a threat to its democracy, returning to an attack against Republican Donald Trump and his allies that may boost Biden's chances of re-election next year.
Don Risks It All . . .
The New York buildings that Donald Trump could lose
A ruling from a New York judge has thrown the fate of Donald Trump's property empire into question.
AOC Calls Out Jersey Contender
Ocasio-Cortez: Christie remarks about Jill Biden 'disgusting, misogynistic'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) blasted Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie for "disgusting, misogynistic" remarks about first lady Jill Biden during the second GOP debate on Wednesday night. "It's disgusting, misogynistic, and if Republicans want to continue pissing off an entire nation of women, please be my guest.
GOP Hurry To Impeach Prez
House Republicans to hold first hearing in Biden impeachment inquiry
The hearing comes as lawmakers scramble to pass funding legislation before a Saturday night deadline to avoid a government shutdown the next day.
Looter Regret Reconsidered
Teary-eyed influencer 'Meatball' who livestreamed Philadelphia looting mayhem charged with 6 felonies
Dayjia Blackwell, better known as "Meatball," shared her first-hand view of the chaos, where looters targeted several businesses including Apple, Foot Locker and Lululemon, before being caught.
Republican Infighting Erupts
McCarthy and Gaetz spar in heated meeting ahead of government shutdown
Gaetz asked McCarthy "if he was behind the effort to get 'MAGA influencers' to attack him."
Decorum Stays Winning
Senate unanimously passes to reinstate formal dress code after Sen. John Fetterman controversy
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution formalizing business attire as the proper dress code for the floor of the chamber by unanimous consent in response to the "Fetterman Rule" given to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who often wears gym shorts and his trademark hoodie.
Vlad Plays Blame Game
Russia accuses Ukraine's Western allies of helping last week's attack on Black Sea Fleet headquarters
Russia has accused Ukraine's Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week's missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet's headquarters in Crimea.
American Weapons Falter?!?
Western-made armor isn't working in Ukraine because it wasn't designed for a conflict of this intensity, Ukrainian analyst says
Sophisticated, Western-made armor is proving inadequate on the battlefield in Ukraine, a military analyst told The Wall Street Journal.
Great White North Crisis
The spat with India only adds to Justin Trudeau's woes
Support for his government was faltering even before the squabble | The Americas
Glacial FAIL Pace Speeds Up
Swiss glaciers lose 10% of their volume in two years
Volume lost during hot summers of 2022 and 2023 equal to total depletion between 1960 and 1990, says report
Kimmie 'Manifests' Hotness
Kim Kardashian dances around in sexy string bikini
Kim Kardashian reveals she is 'manifesting' a new relationship on Season 4 of The Kardashians.
Poly Pass Or Empty Promise?!?
I'm a married sex therapist and I allow my husband to sleep with other people - polyamory is the secret to a happy long-term relationship
Dr Lori Beth Bisbey, 60, who is from the US but now lives in Scotland, explained how she changed her relationship style when she realized that she was bisexual.
Brewery Runs Westside
2nd annual BLVD Revel Run is off to the races September 30 to benefit WIN for KC
Courtesy Adobe The 2nd annual BLVD Revel run will be taking place this Saturday, September 30. The run benefits the Women's Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC), whose mission is to empower the lives of girls and women through advocating and promoting the benefits of sports and fitness while providing opportunities for participation through endurance events, awards programming,...
Selling Scarcity
Limited Kansas City Current season tickets available to public
Kansas City Current stadium debuts in 2024, and with season tickets in high demand, the Mahomes-owned organization made a few more available
Community Ribbon Cut Presser Still Worth Peek
Mattie Rhodes opens health clinic to serve Jackson County's Latinos population
Abby Hoover Managing Editor Last Friday, Mattie Rhodes Center announced the grand opening of its health clinic that will provide [...]
Savoring Golden Ghetto Tastes
Our food critic tried every food vendor at the Lenexa Public Market
Our food critic tried every food vendor at the Lenexa Public Market.
Brewing Community
Black Drip plans OctoberFest showcase to give KC a taste of overlooked small businesses
Black Drip Coffee's OctoberFest is an extension of Charon Thompson's passion for helping his fellow entrepreneurs, he shared. The free event aims to bring together coffee enthusiasts, music lovers, and foodies in a vibrant atmosphere that showcases local small business owners.
Nacho Average Road Trip
From Mexico to the US: The journey of a dreamer and his taco truck
Roberto Alvarez, a Mexican immigrant, followed his passion and turned it into a thriving business in the heart of the United States.
Autumn Heat Endures
Back to summer-like weather!
Sunshine with summer-like temperatures today through Monday
Earth, Wind & Fire - September is our TKC tradition this week in Autumn and serves as the #TBT song of the day. This is the OPEN THREAD for right now.