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Mapping Cowtown Road Trips

Buck O'Neil Bridge work brings weekend of downtown KC road closures

Downtown Kansas City drivers should prepare for several road closures this weekend, all connected to work on the new Buck O'Neil Bridge.

Brookside Tragedy & One More Reminder To Drive Carefully

Driver dies in Kansas City crash after hitting tree

Kansas City police say a deadly crash happened just before 10 pm Thursday at E. 53rd Street, Brookside Boulevard, close to Countryside Park

Show-Me Local Winning

Miss Missouri to compete in Miss USA pageant Friday

The Miss USA Pageant is Friday, Sept. 29, night and Kansas City is keeping a close eye on Miss Missouri.

Shutdown Cruelty

'Incredible pay' and 'easy hours': Kansas senator has a skewed view of federal workers | Opinion

These are middle-class families with mortgages and medical bills. And a shutdown isn't a natural disaster, but a self-destructive act, both pointless and painful. | Opinion

Rock Chalk Indictment & Departure

Kansas hoops transfer Arterio Morris kicked off team after arrest on rape charge

Arterio Morris, a transfer from Texas, was arrested on suspicion of rape just after 7 a.m. Friday at the Douglas County Jail.

Strike Pain Ramps Up

Businesses near GM plant continue to feel ripple effects of UAW strike

For nearly a week, traffic outside the Fairfax GM plant has slowed down due to the plant's idle status, and it's taking a hit on nearby businesses.

Leaving Local Legacy

As the Kansas City Royals try to build a new stadium, fans say they'll miss the old Kauffman

Despite a historically bad season on the baseball field, fans are more focused on the team's impending move to a new stadium in either downtown or North Kansas City. Many of them are unifying over what will be lost when the Royals change zip codes.

Influential Fashion Stays Winning

Paige Spiranac Dumps Out An American Thirst Trap For 2023 Ryder Cup

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac threw on her Red, White & Blue bikini and made her pick for this weekend's Ryder Cup in Italy.

Hopefuls Support White House Status Quo

Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their own

A new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.

Military Man Rebukes MAGA

Outgoing Gen. Mark Milley takes parting shot at 'wannabe dictator' Trump at retirement ceremony

Now-former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley took a parting shot at former President Donald Trump during his retirement ceremony Friday.

Bipartisan Appreciation

Tributes pour in for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Tributes poured in quickly on Friday from both Democrats and Republicans after news broke that Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has died at the age of 90.

Blame Game Begins

GOP rebels, Dems sink House stopgap funding bill less than 48 hours before likely government shutdown

House Republicans' bid to avert a shutdown using a conservative stopgap spending bill failed on Friday

Unpacking GOP Motive 

Gaetz's takedown mission: 'He wants Kevin'

Past shutdown fights have been organized around a demand. This one is better understood as being centered on a long, nasty grudge.

Economic Reassurance Amid Political Impasse

Which jobs lose pay in a government shutdown? What to know about military, national parks, TSA, more

If a government shutdown happens, here's how it would impact jobs for the military, national parks, TSA and other federal agencies.

Vlad Moves Forward

Putin speaks to former Wagner chief on TV about Ukraine deployment

Discussion with Andrei Troshev shows Moscow's efforts to demonstrate its control over mercenary group

South Asia Crisis Cont'd

Suicide blast in southwest Pakistan kills at least 52 people

A suicide bombing in Pakistan killed at least 52 people and injured more than 50 on Friday at a religious gathering to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed in a restive province bordering Afghanistan, health officials and police said.

Massacre & Do Not Travel Warning Reminder

Searchers looking for 7 kidnapped youths in Mexico find 6 bodies, 1 wounded survivor

Six bodies were discovered in an area of Mexico where seven youths were kidnapped days earlier, authorities said.

History Chopped Away

Sycamore Gap: Man in his 60s held after Hadrian's Wall tree cut down

Police make a second arrest over the cutting-down of the world-famous Hadrian's Wall tree.

Hip-Hop Justice?!?!

Duane 'Keefe D' Davis arrested in connection with Tupac Shakur murder

Suspect arrested for 1996 Tupac murder

Looting Postscript Perspective

Shameless influencer Meatball now regrets part in Philly riots, which left her family 'ashamed'

The shameless influencer who was arrested for her part in this week's Philadelphia riots admitted that she now regrets joining in on the looting -- and her family said they're "ashamed" of her antics.

Freebie Guide Served . . .

Here's Where to Get Free Coffee on National Coffee Day

Today, Friday, coffeehouses across the US are offering free cups of joe, discounts on subscriptions and more.

Country Singer Round II

Morgan Wallen announces 2nd Kansas City show for 'One Night at a Time' tour

Country music artist Morgan Wallen has added second date in Kansas City for his One Night at a Time tour.

Hipster Tradition Takes Hold

PorchFestKC set to transform these Midtown neighborhoods into a one-day, walk-up music festival

After a three-year hiatus, the original PorchFestKC - a music festival Kathryn Golden likens to stumbling on a neighborhood block party and being allowed to stay - is returning. And it'll play out with a digital upgrade this year, said Golden.

Campy Cowtown Considerations

Movie Review of 'Nelly Don: The Musical Movie'

By Dorri Partain, Contributor Opening at select art theaters across Kansas City on Friday, September 29, Nelly Don, The Musical [...]

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In their threads era: KC retailers answer demand for Swift-Kelce clothing

Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears brought together two powerful fanbases: Swifties and Chiefs fans. Then, Kansas City retailers saw a business opportunity.

Classy Kansas City Half Century Achieved

Lidia's Turns 25 - IN Kansas City Magazine

If you know, you know. Lidia's has been the place to go for a romantic atmosphere and Italian food in Kansas City for decades. Brought to fruition by New York restaurateur Lidia Bastianich, the spot is now co-owned by Bastianich and her daughter, Tanya. The iconic Crossroads location, a former railroad house, is filled with...

Planning Out Party Time

Weekend Possibilities | The Beast, Beyoncé and NHL Hockey

The only thing scarier than "The Exorcist" showing Sunday night at Screenland Armour in North Kansas City might be ticket prices to get in the door to see "Queen Bey" at Arrowhead.

Surviving In High Fashion

'I like being fabulous': Breast Cancer survivors walk the runway at annual fashion show

It's almost time for Vicki Spain and Melinda Hopkins to take the stage for The Greater Kansas City Nurses Association's 'Women Encouraging Women' fashion show on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Autumn Hotness Endures . . . 

There will be summer-like heat for your outdoor weekend plans

Hot, sunny and windy through the weekend

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