Kansas City Signs: Tech Scene Troubles, Wartime Overnight & Leadership Struggles

Right now hottie Kylie has our attention as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Can Tech Fix Bad Design?!?

Is it cheaper to Uber or park at the Kansas City Airport?

A recent study by Upgraded Points has found Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has the cheapest airport parking out of the 50 largest U.S. airports.

Meet New JoCo Boss

Shawnee City Council names Interim City Manager in wake of sex scandal

On Monday, the Shawnee City Council voted in a temporary replacement for their City Manager.

Agenda Setting This Week

Nick's Picks | Local Elections, 'Nichols' Folly' and Veterans Day

The week ahead in Kansas City includes local elections, a new documentary about the Country Club Plaza and Veterans Day.

Heartland Healthcare Hard Time

Medicaid 'unwinding' has dropped thousands from health coverage in Kansas and Missouri

States were banned from removing people from Medicaid during the COVID-19 public health emergency unless a person moved, died or asked to be taken off. Now that the pandemic has been declared over, Missouri and Kansas have resumed checking eligibility - and the process has not been going well.

Hipsters Roll With Nostalgia

Best of KC 2023: Zambezi Zinger zips through time

Zambezi Zinger. // Courtesy Facebook This month, we published The Pitch's annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can browse the results of the readers' poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some of our current favorite things about Kansas City in 2023.

Tabloids Troll Hottie

Kylie Jenner accused of using controversial jab Ozempic to lose weight

Users on the social media site Reddit have pointed out how different Kylie Jenner looked at the recent Wall Street Journal Innovators Awards and some think they know the reason why

Everybody Against Prez Biden

'Five-alarm fire': Democratic frustrations with Biden spill into the open

Democratic frustrations with Biden have boiled over after a new poll showing him losing to Trump.

MAGA Madness Erupts

Trump 'loses it' on witness stand as empire wobbles in fraud case

Former President Donald Trump testified in the $250 million civil fraud case. During his testimony, Trump repeatedly attacked the judge overseeing the case and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal and Former Federal Prosecutor Kristy Greenberg join MSNBC's Charles Coleman Jr. to discuss.

GOP Against Free Press

Appeals court mulls reviving Sarah Palin's suit against New York Times - again

A lawyer for Palin used an oral argument Monday to attack a longstanding First Amendment case that provides robust protection to media outlets.

Enjoy Elite Privilege

Harvard has a secret back door for ultra-rich kids with lousy grades

What does Harvard do when faced with well-connected applicants who have less-than-ideal SAT scores and GPAs? The school puts them on the Z-List, according to a college admissions coach.

TECH SPACE CRUMBLES!!!

WeWork files for bankruptcy | CNN Business

WeWork, the beleaguered coworking startup, has filed for bankruptcy protections in TKSTATE/COURT, the company confirmed on TKDAY.

Holy Land Illuminated Amid War

Flares are dropped by Israeli forces over Gaza City

Flares are dropped by Israeli forces, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Gaza City November 6, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Al-Masri

Eastern Europe Fighting Cont'd

Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

Fear Far East Loan Sharks

China 'world's biggest debt collector' as poorer nations struggle with its loans

Country, estimated to be owed up to $1.5trn, is increasing penalties for late payments and cutting back on infrastructure projects

Cartoon Politics Less Animated

Homer Simpson Declares He Won't Strangle Bart Anymore onThe Simpsons: 'Times Have Changed!'

Homer Simpson, voiced by Dan Castellaneta, made the declaration in a recent episode titled 'McMansion & Wife', where he offered an explanation for his tight "grip"

Florida Man FOILED Again

'Booty Patrol' driver caught by Florida deputies

Earlier this week, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office warned the public about a driver allegedly impersonating law enforcement officers in a Chevy Silverado equipped with red and blue lights.

Baller Boozing Time Of Season

Chiefs to host 'Kingdom's Greetings' holiday pop-up bar at Arrowhead Stadium

Holiday pop-up bar Kingdom's Greetings will open in the penthouse of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, running Nov. 24 through Dec. 30.

Paddy Works On Perfection

Patrick Mahomes wants to see the Chiefs' offense be more 'consistent'

The Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy discussed Week 9's offensive performance against the Miami Dolphins.

Taste Middle-Class Cowtown Life

After some struggle, Noka is on track to be KC's trendiest dining spot.

After some struggle, the Japanese-style farm house restaurant Noka is on track to be KC's trendiest dining establishment.

Crafting Carbs . . . 

KC cookie artist debuts on Food Network's 'Holiday Wars'

Cynthia Ann Raven is the owner of Sugar Chat Cookie Studio. She's a cookie artist who has designed several unique cookies for her customers and friends, and soon, the country will see her work.

Autumn Forecast For Now

Mild conditions hang around into the middle of the week

Warmer temperatures are present through Wednesday in Kansas City

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.