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Community Support For Family Of Dearly Departed
More than $115K raised for family of slain Kansas City restaurateur Shaun Brady
Kansas Citians have opened their hearts to help support family and friends of restaurateur Shaun Brady, who was gunned down outside of his restaurant Wednesday night.
New Tax Debate On Horizon
Voters rejected the last two Jackson County tax increases. Could No. 3 be the charm?
Almost half of Missouri counties levy a senior service property tax to raise money for services to help people 60 and older live independently.
Locals Love Left Turns
Kansas City is a racing town. Here's where to find NASCAR, dragsters and other fast cars
Kansas City's car-racing history dates back more than a century, and carries on today at the Kansas Speedway, Flying H Drag Strip and smaller venues around the metro.
Cowtown Biz Scene Persists
GEWKC just launched its 2024 lineup; Here are three of the can't-miss entrepreneur events
Inspiration - and top honors - are on the calendar this fall as registration launches for Kansas City's busiest week in entrepreneurship. Among the headline events for the connection-packed summit: two grants competitions and a new-to-GEW celebration of Kansas City innovation.
Community Traditions Cont'd
KC Irish Fest vendors pay tribute to Shaun Brady: 'It's a way to show we care'
From musicians to wood carvers, the vendors who came to the 2024 Kansas City Irish Fest took special care to pay tribute to the late chef Shaun Brady.
Local Listening Session
Old School Committee annual cookout in Swope Park 'going on 10 years'
The group hosts the event as a way to bring the Kansas City community together for food, music and family fun while also providing access to essential resources.
Neo Brings His Bass
Photos: Keanu Reeves' rock act Dogstar delivered a solid set at Uptown
Dogstar. // photo by Ernest Douglas Dogstar with Sons of Silver Uptown Theater Wednesday, August 28 Dogstar made their second appearance in a year when they played the Uptown on Wednesday, August 28. Following on the heels of last September's Liberty Hall show, their Summer Vacation Tour saw the band hit Kansas City with fellow Los Angeles alt-rockers Sons of...
Celebs Fired Up For Good Deeds
Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner visit incarcerated firefighters
Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner paid a visit to the incarcerated firefighters of Pine Grove and Growlersberg Fire Camps recently.
Prez Slouches Toward Retirement
How Biden spent his vacation after six weeks that shook his presidency | CNN Politics
After spending much of the summer under the harshest microscope his career has ever seen, President Joe Biden spent most of the last two weeks out of sight as he prepared for the final act of his political life in what will be a very different end to 2024 than he would have imagined a few months ago.
Harris/Walz Attacks Backfire
Trump shares posts of Gold Star families praising cemetery visit and criticizing Harris
Soldiers' relatives hit out at vice-president after she said Trump 'disrespected sacred ground' for a political stunt
Newsies Fact Check Each Other
CNN Panelist Torpedoes NYT Journo's 'Absurd' Claim That Immunity Ruling Could Make Presidents Kings
Rich Lowry pushed back on New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro's claim that the Supreme Court's immunity ruling could elevate presidents to monarchs.
Holy Land Mourns Tragedy
Israeli labour union calls for national strike after hostage deaths
Monday's walkout comes as the government faces calls to get a deal to free the remaining Gaza captives.
Vlad Sends Another Nuke Threat
Russia says it will change nuclear doctrine because of Western role in Ukraine
Russia has more nuclear weapons than any other country.
Hollywood Offers Acclaim For Prez They Torpedoed
George Clooney: Biden most 'selfless' president since George Washington
In Venice for the opening of his Brad Pitt buddy comedy "Wolfs," actor and Democratic fundraiser George Clooney praised President Biden.
Brit Comeback Triumph
Oasis gigs sell out after scramble for tickets
Some fans faced difficulties accessing websites selling tickets for the band's comeback gigs in the UK and Ireland next year.
Show-Me Faithful Reporting
Missouri Jesuit says Jesus reveals the 'big picture' when it comes to following God's law
Fr. David Paternostro, SJ, reflects on the apparent "contradiction" present in the Old Testament compared to Mark's Gospel concerning the application of God's law.
Home Team Drops Another
Astros' starter outduels Royals starter for second night in a row, Royals lose 5-2
Ragans was amazing until he wasn't.
Community Deep Dive
What will it be? Brookside weighs in on future of Arbor Villa Pool
KC Parks seeks public input to improve water recreation around the city
Local Baseball Winning
KC Monarchs Update: Monarchs fight back in Legends finale
Jhailyn Ortiz. // Courtesy Monarchs KC Monarchs Update is our weekly look at what's happening with hometown baseball heroes, both at Legends Field and on the road. Check out their season schedule here. KANSAS CITY, Kan. - One big inning flipped the script to keep the Kansas City Monarchs' playoff hopes alive.
Kansas City Friendly Offerings
Kansas shelter drastically reduces length of stay for pets
The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City recently underwent a complete overhaul of its operations, which reduced the average length of stay for pets in their care from 257 days to just 12.
Katie's Holiday Forecast
Back-to-back beautiful days on this Labor Day weekend
Sunday will have high temperatures around 82 degrees; Sunday is just as clear as Saturday, but Labor Day will see some cloud cover.
Zach Williams - Lookin' for You ft. Dolly Parton is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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