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Three Now Magic Number

Robbie's RBI rip reinforces Royals relief retinue in 3-0 rout

Suburban Signs Of Life

New fertility clinic opens in Merriam as infertility providers expect increase in demand for services

Dr. Dan Gehlbach at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission says infertility services are expected to be more utilized and in demand.

Return Trip To Solider

Veteran in Virginia reunites with hat lost in Kansas City area

You may remember last month, FOX4 reported about a hat that was found in an Independence parking lot by a young man getting off work.

Epic Designation In The Dotte

Kansas City, Kansas Mexican restaurant ranked one of best in the US

Kansas City, Kansas, restaurant called GG's Birria Barbacoa Cafe made Yelp's 'Top 25 Mexican Food Spots in the US' list.

Advert But Still Plenty Amazing

The California Closets Experience - IN Kansas City Magazine

Sponsored Content Before Drew Le Lieu was a customer liaison and designer-in-training at California Closets Kansas City, he just wanted a dream closet of his own. "My husband and I were building a home, and, of course, I always wanted a dream closet for my dream home," says Le Lieu.

Diva Shares Hotness Despite Hard Luck Past

Jessica Simpson flashes her thigh in racy dress for 'rockabilly' collection as she touches on poor childhood where she 'didn't have much of anything'

Jessica Simpson has a hot new look for the cool months of fall. The 44-year-old siren was seen in an all denim outfit with red platform heels. And she also had on spiky gold boots.

Prez Contemplates Timeline

Biden insists he would have beaten "loser" Trump

The president said he didn't "fully" believe "there was this overwhelming reluctance of my running again."

MAGA Shares La Migra Plan

Trump warns he'll expel migrants under key Biden immigration programs

Former President Donald Trump is warning that he would kick out hundreds of thousands of people who entered the country under two key Biden administration programs if he's reelected.

Veep Disputed Amid Campaign

Fact check: Harris makes false claim about Trump's record on manufacturing jobs | CNN Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris made a false claim about the jobs record of her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, in an interview on MSNBC on Wednesday evening.

Big Trouble In Big Apple

Eric Adams, New York City mayor, indicted in federal probe

Adams, 64, is the first mayor in city history to be criminally charged while in office.

World Against Holy Land War

France and US push for 21-day Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire in Lebanon as UN chief warns 'hell is breaking loose'

Fresh initiative comes amid tensions between US and Europe on how to press Israel to end offensive on Hezbollah

Vlad Talks Nuke Reaction

Putin issues nuclear warning to the West over strikes on Russia from Ukraine

Putin said that proposals had been made to change Russia's nuclear doctrine.

Signs Of Intelligent Life Or Not

New photo shows UFO hovering over Canada before it was shot down by US fighter jet

A newly released image showing the UFO that was shot down by a US fighter jet over Canada in 2023 has added more questions and uncertainty to the object floating over the Yukon.

Dead-Tree Doggie Style

Who is the cutest dog in the Kansas City area? Help us decide in Round 2 of voting

See adorable dog photos and help choose Kansas City's best pet among golden doodles, Corgis, mutts and more. Poll runs until September 29.

Round World Weather Report

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Stunning fall weather before Hurricane Helene impacts the metro

Stunning fall weather, and updates on how Hurricane Helene could impact us locally.

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