Kansas City Kabob: Musk Trolling Stinks, Voter ID Showdown Paused & Mission Cont'd

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Cowtown Kindness Hits Century Mark

100 years of City Union Mission, Kansas City's oldest homeless shelter

The City Union Mission downtown turns a century old this month. The CEO and executive director told KCUR's Up To Date how the city's oldest homeless shelter has adapted to meet the modern day needs of unhoused people.


More Fun Time Danger

2 people hospitalized after explosion at Kansas State Fair concession trailer

Two people are hospitalized and several others suffered minor injuries after a small explosion caused a fire at the Kansas State Fair.


Show-Me Money Push Back

GOP legislator's son asks Supreme Court to order inquiry into donations to Missouri AG * Missouri Independent

A GOP legislator's son filed a formal complaint accusing Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey of violating attorney conduct rules.


Taxing Deets Exposed

How seniors in Kansas City's Northland can take next steps to freeze property taxes

Applications have opened up in Platte County. In Clay County, a series of fall meetings will walk eligible homeowners through the process.


Feds Power Local Tech Cars

Kansas City awarded $2M in federal funding to add EV charging stations

Kansas City received $2 million in federal grants to pay to install more electric-vehicle charging stations in neighborhoods and public areas.


Starlet Stays Natural

Kristin Cavallari claps back after called out for 'bashing' Botox

Kristin Cavallari once again explained why she has no plans to try Botox in the near future. The star faced criticism from fans who challenged her for calling Botox 'harmful' in a previous post.


Tesla Creeper Trolling Condemned

Elon Musk Proves He's a Total Creep With Taylor Swift Threat

Taylor Swift announced she's voting for Kamala Harris-and Elon decided to be the disgusting scumbag he is.


Republicans Blink On Voter ID

Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson has pulled a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months.


MAGA Disappointment

'Not his best': Trump's conspiracy-laced debate performance prompts concern from some allies

Donald Trump projected confidence after the debate, saying it was his "best" yet. But many of his allies were frustrated that he let Kamala Harris provoke him.


GOP Finds Reason For Hope

The Debate Silver Linings That Democrats And Their Media Allies Will Ignore

Look, I can't sugarcoat it: it was not a good night for President Donald Trump last night.


Where's The Doggone Proof?!?

'I just want to know about the dogs': comedian Roy Wood Jr weighs in on Trump's pet-eating claim | CNN Politics

Former president Donald Trump repeated debunked claims about reports of Haitian immigrants eating pets. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. had some questions about that. Wood is the host of CNN's "Have I Got News For You" premiering Saturday, September 14 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN.


Here's How Nuke War Starts?!?

West's missile go-ahead to Ukraine would hold no shortage of risks

Any decision to let Kyiv fire western missiles at Russia could have dramatic impact and must be carefully calibrated


Holy Land Fighting Intensifies

Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza, killing at least 34 people, hospitals say

Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes around Gaza killed at least 34 people, including 19 women and children, when they hit a U.N. school sheltering displaced Palestinian families as well as two homes.


No More Going Deutch . . . 

Germany risks EU 'chain reaction' with new border checks

The German government's plan to police travelers from even more neighboring states may fall within Schengen rules, but it could have repercussions for governments and asylum seekers around the EU, experts warn.


El Papa Tours Far East

Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda

Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday afternoon from East Timor, where he is expected to focus on inter-faith dialogue and reinforce the Catholic Church's presence in a region where it is a small minority.


Tech Turns Into Mirror

New iPhone feature 'absolutely' caters to selfie-obsessed Gen Z: expert

Picture this: An easier way for Gen Z Apple users to take selfies. The new iPhone 16, unveiled this week, now features a camera control button for easier photography.


Rocker Shares The Love

Dave Grohl fathers child outside of his marriage

The Foo Fighters frontman posted an announcement on his Instagram page but has turned off comments.


Happy Wife Tool Set Reviewed

The Best Grinding Sex Toys For When You Feel Like Ridin' Dirty

The best grinding sex toys are easy and fun to use. Experts helped us track down top picks from Cute Little Fuckers, VibePad, and other top brands.


Apropos Tribute In JoCo

'To remember, honor and educate': Overland Park holds ceremony to honor 9/11 victims

The community will gather at Overland Park's 9/11 Memorial in a ceremony to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.


Kansas City Wild Life Captured

Loose goats nabbed: See how KC animal control officers wrangled riverfront fugitives

See photos of KC Pet Project's animal control effort to catch the goats that have been loose near the Riverfront Trail since early August.


Weather Or Not Pumpkin Spice Season . . . 

Feels like summer with the hottest one yet, highs near 90 today

Today will be the peak of our heat with high temperatures in the upper 80s, however, a new moisture forecast to the atmosphere is in and we are seeing less humidity this afternoon.

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