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Creativity In Party Place

KC-area artists eager to showcase work at Art Westport amidst rising prices, inflation

Artists at Art Westport 2023 share their ways to cope with rising costs as a result of inflation in their industry.

Cowtown Treatment Advances

Researchers in Kansas City find breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment

Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest five year survival rates - roughly 12%, according to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Building JoCo

Developer wins incentives for two hotels at Lenexa City Center

A St. Louis-based developer will receive a slew of tax incentives to bring new hotels, retail and expanded parking options to Lenexa City Center.

Busted Pipes Persist

10-inch water main break in Midtown Kansas City leaves customers without water, causes road buckling

A 10-inch water main break in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri, caused a stretch of road to buckle and impacted water pressure for some customers on Friday.

Baller Denies Online Critics

Chiefs' Kadarius Toney deletes social media account after rough Week 1 opener; Patrick Mahomes addresses issue

It was a night to forget for Toney and Skyy Moore with Travis Kelce sidelined

Gen-Z Earning Life Goals

Emily Ratajkowski Posted A TikTok Explaining Why Being Divorced By 30 Is Actually Pretty Great, And I Think Sophie Turner Needs To Hear This

"Having tried that married fantasy and realizing that it's maybe not all it's cracked up to be, and then you've got your whole life still ahead of you!"

White House Champions Allies

"A big deal:" Biden unveils infrastructure project to connect India, Middle East and Europe

"This project will contribute to making the Middle East a more prosperous, stable and integrated region."

SOUTHWEST BY SOUTHWEST CRACKDOWN!!!

New Mexico governor issues emergency order to suspend open, concealed carry of guns in Albuquerque

The Democratic governor said she is expecting legal challenges, but felt compelled to act in response to gun deaths.

MAGA Winning Redux?!?

The group that won Trump the election in 2016 may win it for him again in 2024 | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden continues to be plagued by approval ratings well below 50%. Under normal circumstances, that might be worrying for an incumbent heading into his reelection year. But Biden likes to rely on a common refrain: "Don't compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative."

Republican Runner Up Bragging

DeSantis campaign lowers expectations in Iowa: 'Strong second' good enough

The Florida governor is trailing former President Donald Trump by a wide margin.

Election Trash Talk Intensifies

Trump RAGES At 'Slime Balls' Trying To Ban Him From Ballot

Trump raged at the group trying to get him banned from the ballot in Colorado and accused them without evidence of working with Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Abandon All Hope Amid Culture War

Why thousands of U.S. congregations are leaving the United Methodist Church

The massive withdrawal is having larger repercussions for the church, one of America's largest Protestant denominations.

Reaper Pepper For Realz

One Chip Challenge: Amazon and eBay pull spicy tortilla from UK shop

The novelty spicy tortilla has been recalled in the US after it was linked to the death of a teenager.

European Old School War Weapons Endure

Ukraine's Nearly 50-Year-Old Gepards Are Still The Best Air-Defense Guns In The World

One former Gepard commander claimed the vehicle's nine-mile-range Ku-band tracking radar, cued by an S-band search radar, can lock onto birds.

Far East Flexes War Economy

China Prefers Guns to Butter

As the economy declines, the CCP leans heavily on the army.

South Of Border Progress?!?

In 'macho' Mexico, stage set for first female president

When Mexican presidential contenders Claudia Sheinbaum and Xochitl Galvez entered politics at the start of the millennium, more than four in five senators in the country were men. Today, the majority are women.

Talking Down Hotness

Are older women giving the next generation new 'sex angst'? | Bibi Lynch

Trinny's latest overshares about the lack of sex drive may be helping her peers rather than younger women, but Bibi Lynch says there is good news to be told about what happens in later life too

Local Day Drinking Destination Restored

KC Funky Dive Bar Reopens With Upgraded Look And Menu

The House, a little blue dive bar that sits right next to Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop's Westwood location, will open Friday September 8.

Old School Stretch Out

Older Adults Embrace Vitality Through Dance

Vitality in Motion specializes in adaptive dance and adaptive yoga specifically designed for seniors.

Pooch Repurposed For Snooping On Students

Clay County K9 makes career change to avoid retirement

A K9 with the Clay County Sheriff's Office has officially become a school pet. A career change thanks to an almost forced retirement.

Home Team Loyal To Losing

Ninth inning rally falls short, Royals lose 5-4 in Toronto

A check swing call turns out to be pivotal.

Katie Talks Smoke Show . . .

Air quality has improved in time for the weekend

Saturday will have high temperatures around 84 degrees; the next time rain is likely is Monday.

Cardi B - Bongos (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.