Kansas City Haze: War Campaigns, Strike & Local Supply Chain

Lots of things to consider tonight and for the early morning as this update hopes to share a worthwhile overview by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Northland Route Coming Soon

Years in the making: Ribbon-cutting marks opening of new Buck O'Neil bridge

Final work is expected to wrap up in the coming weeks

Cowtown Talks Supply Chalin

As potential port strike looms, economist, Kansas City-area business owners weigh in on impact

As a potential port strike looms, Larry Wigger, a professor of supply chain management at UMKC, talked about what impacts it could have locally.

Sky High Hype

KCI named to World's Most Beautiful Airports List

Kansas City International Airport's new looks have resulted in an award celebrating newly opened or renovated airports.

Stronger Cowtown Drinking Game

J. Rieger drops 90-proof Straight Bourbon just in time for fall cocktail Inspo

J. Rieger in Kansas City drops 90-proof Rieger Straight Bourbon Whiskey just in time for fall cocktail inspiration.

Odds Against Kansas City

Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals AL Wild Card Game 1 odds, tips and betting trends

The Baltimore Orioles host the Kansas City Royals in the first game of the AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday at 4:08 p.m. ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.The Royals (+131 underdog moneyline odds) ar...

Fashionista Dedication On Display

Heidi Klum says she will still have her 'boobs hanging out' at age 70

Because she's given birth to four children, she said parts of her body may be 'pudgy' but she is proud of her body and plans to continue to show it off.

Prez Still Proves Testy

Biden gets defensive when pushed on who's 'commanding' Hurricane Helene response

President Biden grew heated with a reporter who asked why he wasn't at the White House "commanding" Hurricane Helene response over the weekend.

Fear Of MAGA Real Talk

Trump takes dark rhetoric to new level in final weeks of 2024 campaign: ANALYSIS

In the final weeks of the 2024 campaign, Trump is using increasingly shocking and bleak rhetoric to go after Harris and to paint a picture of a country in disrepair.

Tech King Ponders Fate Of Republic

Elon Musk: Voting for Trump 'only way' to 'save' democracy

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that former President Trump must win the election in November if America wants to preserve its democracy. "Very few Americans realize that, if Trump is NOT elected, this will be the last election," Musk posted on the social platform X.

Veep Aims Higher

Harris says she backs legalizing marijuana, going further than Biden

Vice President Harris reaffirmed her support for legalizing marijuana Monday, speaking up on the issue publicly for the first time she became the Democratic nominee. "I just think we have come to a point where we have to understand that we need to legalize it and stop criminalizing this behavior," Harris said during a nearly...

STRIKE STARTS!!!

The massive U.S. port strike has begun

Thousands of dockworkers are officially on strike across the East Coast. It could cost the U.S. economy up to $5 billion each day

Vlad Spends War Cash

Russia's defence spending to rise by 25% next year, the highest since the cold war

Defence and security will amount to 40% of government spending as Vladimir Putin continues war against Ukraine

Holy Land Opens Up War

Israel launches limited ground operations in Lebanon as war against Hezbollah, terrorist groups continue

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began limited operations in Lebanon on Monday evening, continuing its battle against Hezbollah terrorists. The military killed several key figures of the group over the weekend.

Captive Lashes Out

Zookeeper mauled to death by lion while feeding it after leaving safety gate open

A zookeeper was mauled to death by a lion while taking people to see him feed it after his wildlife park had closed, according to officials. Babaji Daule, a 35-year-old trained lion handler, was bi...

He's Not Completely Wrong

Green Day Banned from Two Las Vegas Radio Stations After Billie Joe Armstrong Calls City "Worst Shithole in America"

Billie Joe Armstrong slammed Vegas in a rant about the Oakland Athletics relocation to the city. Green Day Banned from Two Las Vegas Radio Stations After Billie Joe Armstrong Calls City "Worst Shithole in America" Jon Hadusek

TKC Also Has Advice To Offer

Ciara Kelly: Middle-aged women want sex like never before, but there's a lack of advice on how to unleash their inner desires

Let's talk about sex - mostly because I haven't in a while but also because we're so drawn to it. Some people are lucky. They find a life partner and have good sex with them and only them, into their old age.

Dead-Tree Hip-Hop Preview

Nicki Minaj is coming to Kansas City for the first time. Here's what Barbz should know

The Gag City tour stops in KC on October 1. Learn about the T-Mobile Center, the Pink Friday 2, openers and last-minute tickets.

Hipsters Share Left Turn Pictorial

Photos: NASCAR weekend zoomed through the Kansas Speedway this past weekend

NASCAR weekend at the Kansas Speedway did not disappoint, with plenty of throttles and gear shifts to rave home about.

Newspaper Panders To Pooches

We're down to the top 10 cutest dogs around Kansas City. Help pick our finalists now

Vote in our contest featuring adorable pet photos to pick the best dogs and puppies around KC, Johnson County. Voting ends Sunday, Oct. 6.

Agenda Setting This Week

The KC Streetcar Shuts Down and VP Candidates Face Off

Royals fans are seeing blue in October, JD Vance and Tim Walz meet up for the only scheduled VP debate of 2024 and Nicki Minaj steps out at T-Mobile Center.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Kansas City weather: Fall air Tuesday, warmer by Thursday

A fast-moving cold front will sweep through on Tuesday, switching the winds to the north and bringing blustery conditions.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.