Kansas City Fold: Inflation, Elections & Serving Locals

This morning cosplayer, influencer and all around humanitarian hottie Dana inspires this Tuesday peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Undefeated Isn't Good Enough

Chiefs now 3-0, but Mahomes 'not playing my best'

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the NFL's four 3-0 teams but it was difficult to tell after Sunday night's 22-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters that he hasn't "played very well and that's not a stats thing."

Rock Chalk Inflation Hits Home

Forget the stereotypes. Many homeless Kansans have jobs but can't afford a place to live

Advocates say homelessness in Kansas is mainly caused by a lack of affordable housing, not issues like mental health. Efforts to increase housing stock have built thousands of new units, but it's not enough, and some communities oppose new developments.

Show-Me Payback Time

130,000 Missourians in default on student loans, only 1 week left to enroll in Fresh Start program

The deadline for a program that could help millions of people across the country is coming up in exactly one week.

Golden Ghetto Hype Again

Land use firm casts prospective vision for downtown Overland Park

A potential future for downtown Overland Park drawn out by a KC firm suggests turning the area into "a destination" surrounding its iconic farmers' market.

Settling Local Beef

'Just hang in there with us': Local rancher, Ag. economist on record-high beef prices

Shoppers are paying higher prices for their favorite beef items. According to the Consumer Price Index report, beef and veal prices were up 4.2% in August 2024 compared to prices last August.

Meet Model Citizen

Dana Hamm In Tiny Top Has Been Known To 'Act Up In Leather'

Popular OnlyFans model Dana Hamm admitted that she has been known to "act up in leather" in her revealing outfit!

Prez Presents Global Vision

Biden to sell 'vision' of global engagement in final speech to United Nations

President Biden on Tuesday will deliver his last address to the United Nations General Assembly-a speech that will seek to memorialize his legacy, inspire support for Vice President Harris, and reassure allies and vulnerable nations to count on the U.S.

South Of Border Satire

Why 'Comrade Kamala' memes are taking off among Latino exiles

The Democratic presidential nominee has been the target of misinformation portraying her as a communist.

MAGA Shares Threats

Trump threatens John Deere with 200 percent tariff if it outsources manufacturing

Former President Trump on Monday threatened Illinois-based John Deere with massive tariffs on its products if it outsources some of its manufacturing to Mexico as it had previously announced, the l...

Assassin's Screed Exposed

Man charged in apparent Trump plot wrote 'This was an assassination attempt,' court filing shows

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The man charged in connection with an apparent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida this month dropped off at a home a box with a letter that declared, "This was an assassination attempt," a court document said Monday.

Former First Lady In Demand

Melania Trump was paid for a rare appearance at a political event. It's not clear who cut the unusual six-figure check | CNN Politics

Melania Trump has barely been seen on the campaign trail this year. One of the few times she has appeared at a political event, she's received a six-figure paycheck - a highly unusual move for the spouse of a candidate.

Wartime Price Check

Exclusive: Zelenskyy says Ukraine's war with Russia is 'closer to the end' as he appeals for more help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts he believes the end of the war with Russia is closer than people think.

Soldiers Travel To Hot Spot

US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah

The Pentagon says the U.S. is sending additional troops to the Middle East during a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that is raising the risk of a greater regional war.

Fear Skyfall Checklist

Earth may have breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, health check shows

Ocean acidification close to critical threshold, say scientists, posing threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability

Hip-Hop Knows Loopholes

Diddy knew to pay off $19M mortgage on Miami mansion before arrest in sex-trafficking scandal

The payment, made in anticipation of looming criminal charges, was revealed during a dramatic bond hearing last week.

Old School Fashion Debut

Jane Fonda struts her stuff for L'Oréal Paris runway in sparkling trench coat and sneakers

The "Grace and Frankie" alum dazzled at Paris Fashion Week in a cozy look that featured practical sneakers paired with a bedazzled trench coat.

Artsy Milestone Achieved

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates its 30th anniversary - KC STUDIO

Reminiscences, collection highlights and memorable exhibitions from the professionals behind them and 15 area experts

Time To Help Salvy

Salvador Perez nominated for Roberto Clemente Award - here's how you can vote

Royals owner John Sherman calls Perez the heart and soul of the team.

More Dish On JoCo

OP's Hummus and & Pita expands

An Overland Park favorite Hummus and Pita expands, adding indoor and outdoor seating.

Kansas City Coffee Talk

Four Inane Questions with Jinkies! Coffee and Hangout's Madi and Lisa Dombrowski

Diving in with Jinkies! Coffee and Hangout Owners Madi and Lisa Dombrowski to ping them with our Four Inane Questions.

Buzz On Autumn Weather

Kansas City has more rain chances in the forecast

A mix of sun and clouds is expected on Tuesday, along with occasional showers

Future - TOO FAST is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.