Kansas City Flare: Busted Pipes, Deprogramming & Frost Advisory

Right now, for our most loyal Friday night readers we share more than a bit of news to consider as the weekend starts as we some of the pop culture, community news and top headlines that we're also reading.

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Working Local Legal Weed Biz

Kansas City cannabis microbusiness license winner describes next steps

It might be one year before cannabis microbusinesses open to the public in Missouri. The state announced which applicants received a microbusiness license Monday.

Hustling Amid Busted KC Pipes

KC residents walk blocks for bathroom after 2 water main breaks

Some Country Club Plaza residents were without water after two water main breaks Thursday and Friday in Kansas City.

Bush Trim Also Required On Nicer Side Of Bridge

Woman concerned about limited visibility leaving Northland neighborhood

Property owner commits to KMBC 9 Investigates he will clear brush and overgrowth to make exit from neighborhood safer

Show-Me Hard Times Ahead

Missouri town bracing for Tyson plant closure that makes up a third of population's jobs

In a few weeks, the Tyson plant in Noel, Missouri will close its doors for good. A third of the town's population works there. Noel's mayor says he's worried that without the plant, people will start to leave. NBC News' Brian Cheung traveled to Noel and shares the potential impact of the closure.

Kansas Mayor Claps Back

Wichita mayoral candidate Lily Wu responds to mailer she describes as 'misleading,' 'sexist'

A month out from the 2023 general election, Wichita's mayoral race is heating up with the challenger calling out the incumbent for a mailer she describes in part as "misleading" and "sexist."

Golden Ghetto Lesson Plan

Olathe school board votes to delay decision on member's censure

Months later, Olathe school board member Brian Connell may have his censure removed Thursday night after accusations he acted out in meetings.

Perfecting Final Note

KC Symphony director Michael Stern talks about his swan song.

Outgoing KC Symphony music director Michael Stern talks about his tenure with the orchestra and his swan song.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!!

'I haven't had sex for two years because men are too intimidated by my beauty'

A woman believes that the reason she can't find a partner is due to her success and beauty as it 'puts men off' - but she won't give up in finding her perfect match

Democratic Party Leader Shares 2016 Reminder On Why She Lost

Hillary Clinton says Trump supporters may need to be 'deprogrammed'

In an interview on CNN the former senator and secretary of state also called the ex-president 'an authoritarian populist'

Muttering Double Cross

Biden stumbles over response to question about border wall funding

President Biden, after saying he just tried to "redirect" funds for Texas border wall, says he "tried to ask the Congress to consider changing the law."

MAGA Fights For Biz

Donald Trump's lawyers seek to halt civil fraud trial and block ruling disrupting real estate empire

Donald Trump's lawyers have asked a New York appeals court to halt his Manhattan civil fraud trial while they fight a ruling last week that calls for dissolving companies that control some of the former president's most prized assets, including Trump Tower.

Republicans Shy Away From Infighting Showdown

Televised Fox News Speaker forum called off after candidates pull out

Plans for a televised Fox News forum with three contenders for House Speaker fell apart soon after they were announced. Host Bret Baier was slated to have House Majority Leader Scalise (R-La.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (R-Okla.)

Hint: Mostly Government Jorbs

Live updates: Wall Street awaits high-stakes September jobs report

Wall Street is squarely focused on a crucial report from the Labor Department that will show whether the job market is cooling off - as the Federal Reserve wants - or remains resilient despite multiple rate hikes. Economists expect the US economy added 170,000 jobs last month.

Vlad Dives Into Worsening War

Russia may be plotting a new escalation in the Black Sea, U.K. warns

Russia is seeking to target cargo ships carrying grain in the Black Sea, the U.K. says, planning to cover up the attacks by blaming them on Ukraine.

Far East Spy Games Cont'd

Ex-Army sergeant charged with trying to pass US secrets to China | CNN Politics

A former US Army sergeant who allegedly lived in China for several years was arrested Friday on charges of keeping national defense information and attempting to share it with the Chinese government.

No U-Boat Joking Allowed

Kansas City Chiefs sailing into Germany with massive 'ChampionShip'

Kansas City Chiefs to host celebrations, events and a watch party on the ChampionShip, a branded yacht that will be anchored in Frankfurt's Main River.

Sink Into End Game For The K

Kauffman Stadium to become 9-hole golf course for a weekend

The Kansas City Royals have partnered with Stadiumlinks to turn Kauffman Stadium into a custom-designed, nine-hole golf course on Oct. 6 and 7.

Autumn Fusion For KC Biz

Art and technology too often butt heads, festival planners say; River Market event paints a reality where they coexist

The River Market Art Festival is back after a 20-year hiatus - with a nod to the past and an eye toward the future, shared The AI Hub's Taylor Burris and James Spikes, startup founders who are hosting the event in partnership with the River Market Community Association.

Worthwhile Hipster Read Offers High Praise For Local Lady

Mise en Place: What nurtures the nurturer, with Ashley Bare of Hemma Hemma

Hemma Hemma is new to Waldo. We wanted to find out what keeps Chef/Owner Ashley Bare feeling whole and satisfied.

Newsie Earning Return Trip

'Coming back stronger': FOX4's Christel Bell progressing in recovery

FOX4 anchor Christel Bell is making strides in her recovery after having a vocal chord procedure.

Katie Shares Weekend Frost Advisory Updates

Big change in temperature for the weekend

Big change in temperature for the weekend

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.