Kansas City Climb: Local Vote Countdown, Tragic Head Games & MAGA Leads 2024

Right now angel Karli and her body of work that includes some spicy stories with Taylor Swift inspires our peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Newsie Election Overview

4 The People: Key issues, races in Tuesday's local elections

In Kansas, focus will be on school boards, city councils, mayors. In Missouri, we'll focus on issues, including renewal of KCATA transit sales tax, 911 fee ballot issue in Clay County.

Kansas Knows Winter Is Coming

KDOT working to hire employees amid shortage as state nears winter season

Perhaps one of the most important steps to take after inclement weather is making sure the roads get cleared as quickly and safely as possible.

Show-Me Nuke Power Play

Ameren Missouri says reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 is attainable and affordable - Missourinet

Ameren Missouri has laid out a plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. The electric utility company says it's a goal to balance energy needs while working toward a reliable and resilient power grid that is affordable. Ajay Arora is the company's senior vice president.

Local Drama Explored

The Political is Personal in KC Rep's Excellent "What the Constitution Means to Me" - KC STUDIO

Tony-nominee Heidi Schreck's high-spirited, high-stakes hit about the glories and painful limits of our living document has made its way to the Copaken Stage.

Check Cowtown Car Advice

Tips on avoiding car issues in the cold weather in Kansas City

According to AAA, as temperatures drop, their phone lines for service have been inundated with calls.

Angel & Her Friend

A complete timeline of Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift's friendship

The "Shake It Off" singer and the supermodel were once inseparable, but they haven't been spotted together in years.

MAGA Moves Ahead

Trump leading Biden in 5 key battleground states as voters cringe at Biden's age: poll

Former President Donald Trump holds leads in five of six battleground states as voters overwhelmingly reject President Biden due to his age, according to a poll.

First Son Controversy Cont'd

Testimony contradicts White House statement on Joe Biden meeting with Hunter's associate

The president hasn't been shown to have committed wrongdoing, but a POLITICO review of recent developments casts doubts on several statements.

House Remains Divided

GOP senators warn new Speaker on abortion

Republican senators worried about winning back the Senate majority in 2024 are waving Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) off from moving any national abortion legislation before next year's election. Johnson, an outspoken Christian conservative who says his political worldview is guided by the Bible, remains a mystery to GOP senators even after meeting them for...

Massive Beltway Protest

Thousands of protesters gather in DC to call for a cease-fire in Gaza

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington D.C. on Saturday, calling for a cease-fire and an end to the Israeli siege on Gaza.

European War Rages

A Ukrainian missile strike on a shipyard in Crimea damages a Russian ship

The Ukrainian air force says one of Russia's most modern ships was at the shipyard but doesn't say if that ship was hit. Russia acknowledges a vessel was hit, but doesn't say which kind.

Politics Ruins Cuteness

With return of three pandas to China, U.S. could soon have none

The National Zoo's beloved bears are set to leave this month, while the loan agreement for the country's only other pandas, at Zoo Atlanta, is expiring next year.

American Atrocity By The Bay

Man with '420' head tattoo accused of decapitating female relative, fleeing with head arrested in San Francisco

The woman's head was missing, and police believe Aroyo-Lopez had taken it with him when he left the grisly scene on foot, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

No Farm Love For White House 

Rural voters continue to evade Democrats

The improving economy remains a tough sell for Biden to rural voters, who already are voting in larger numbers for Republicans.

Celeb Family Feud Amid War

Jon Voight slams daughter Angelina Jolie for her anti-Israel stance: 'I'm so disappointed'

The "Midnight Cowboy" actor said he was "disappointed that my daughter, like so many, has no understanding of God's honor, God's truths."

El Papa Pleads For Peace

Pope renews appeals for ceasefire in Holy Land, release of hostages - Vatican News

Pope Francis renews his appeal for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and prays for people suffering from wars in various parts of the world, ...

Cooking Up Post-Capitalism

All I Want for Christmas. . .Is the Ultimate Gift-A Dream Kitchen - IN Kansas City Magazine

While "visions of sugarplums" might dance in some heads, anyone who has faced the holidays with an outdated kitchen might dream of . . . High Impact Tile "Tile is the least expensive way of expressing yourself in your kitchen," says Belgian-born Karin Ross, the owner of Karin Ross Designs.

Latina Party With Slightly More Makeup

Dia de Los Muertos festival brings out the Catrinas and more at Mattie Rhodes Center

See how this holiday to honor the dead is celebrated by donning makeup and costumes of the hauntingly beautiful Catrina.

Tech To Save World

Building your eco-friendly dream home can be time suck, co-founders say; a new app gives renovators the keys to energy efficiency

Sustainability shouldn't just be an add-on for new homebuyers or renovators, said Brad Johnsmeyer, noting recent improvements in technology make critical upgrades to elements like insulation, water heaters, and solar features more financially accessible - but not always approachable to the everyday person.

Tasty Foodie Culture

Abdul Hatimi's Yasmeen Cafe is a crossroads of cultures in Kansas City's Historic Northeast

The halal eatery, opened in 2018, features African and Mediterranean fare, and is a favorite to locals in search of a warm, filing meal. Hatimi says he uses traditional cooking methods.

Katie's Forecast Today . . . 

Sunday starts foggy but clears up into a warmer day

Sunday will have high temperatures around 66 degrees; the upcoming week will cool down.

No Doubt - Sunday Morning is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.