Kansas City Labor Day 2024 Cleanup: Trending Tech & Conservative Redux

We "worked" a bit too hard to come up with this image that, in our minds, exemplifies local corporate culture that hasn't changed as much as we'd like to think despite rising income disparity and ongoing outsourcing to faraway nations and imaginary robot ponzi schemes. 

In the meantime, none of this prevents us from checking in with our blog community and sharing pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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First Responder Tech Work Endures

How an inventive Kansas City fire chief brought firefighting into the modern era

George C. Hale served as the Chief of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department, for 31 years. At the end of the 19th century, he revolutionized firefighting with his more than 60 patented inventions, including the Hale Water Tower and the telephone fire alarm, and helped bring the country's fire departments into the modern era.

Fashionable Local Support For Desperate Fighting In Europe

Ukrainian fashion designer in KC speaks on recent Russian attacks, KC-based humanitarian nonprofit for Ukraine

Fashion designer Nataliya Meyer has owned Lucia's Sarto Custom Sewing on the Plaza for the last 10 years after emigrating from Ukraine with her family 20 years ago.

When Work Is Done

7 Welcoming Towns to Retire in Kansas

These seven towns in Kansas are ideal for retirees thanks to their welcoming environment and array of benefits, such as affordability, healthcare, and more.

Show-Me Risky Good Times

Osage Nation planning casino, hotel for Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks

New Lake of the Ozarks Entertainment District renderings. // Courtesy Osage Casino Hotel The Native American tribe that gave its name to the Osage River wants to bring casino gambling to the Lake of the Ozarks, the biggest tourist draw on that river.

More Cutback In The Dotte

Citing staffing challenges, Unified Government to operate community centers 5 days-a-week

The Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County, will change hours at six community centers starting Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Kansas City Chiefs Work To Cash Out Super Bowl Goodwill

NFL owners allow private equity firms to buy up stake in teams for first time

The NFL's 32 owners voted at a special league meeting in Eagan, Minn., on Tuesday and the private equity firms intend to commit $12 billion in capital.

Medieval Good Times Return

Renaissance Festival returns to Kansas City for 2024 season

On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival kicked off its 2024 season in Bonner Springs.

Boardroom Woke Backlash

Attacks on Corporate DEI Are Hurting Black Women First - Ms. Magazine

As experts in our field and industry suspected, the Supreme Court's ruling to strike down affirmative action created a cascading wave of attacks on corporate DEI initiatives meant to level

2024 Union Fight For Hospitality

Thousands of hotel workers launch strike after talks stall with top chains

Workers are demanding higher wages, more staffing and a fairer workload. The union says that cuts to staffing and guest services that many hotels made during the COVID-19 pandemic were never restored.

Veep Shows No Love

The population that was written out of democratic policies is "terrified"

Sex workers are calling on Vice President Kamala Harris for change.

Somebody Up There Likes MAGA?!?

Trump: 'I'd like to think that God thinks that I'm going to straighten out our country'

Former President Trump said in a new interview that he thinks God believes he will "straighten out" the country after he survived an assassination attempt in July. Fox News host Mark Levin asked th...

Holy Land Outcry Hits Streets

Tens of thousands take part in anti-government protests in Tel Aviv - in pictures

Israelis took to the streets on Sunday night and a general strike was called amid an eruption of public outrage over the government's handling of the war in Gaza

Tech War Against Vlad

Ukraine carries out one of its biggest-ever drone attacks on Russia | CNN

Ukraine launched one of its biggest-ever drone attacks on Russia over the weekend, hitting a refinery and power station deep inside the country, according to videos posted on social media and geolocated by CNN.

Retro Politics Going Deutsch

German far-right party wins a state election for the first time since the Nazis

Germany's far right has won the most votes in a state election for the first time since the Nazi era, in a major rebuke of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling center-left coalition.

Ethics Of Tech Artistry

Ethically dubious or a creative gift? How artists are grappling with AI in their work

As debate rages around the ethics and legalities of artificial intelligence, some artists are exploring the technology's possibilities - and its precarities

Home Team Hopes For Playoff Run Comeback

Deadspin | Desperate to get back on track, Royals welcome Guardians

Deadspin | Desperate to get back on track, Royals welcome Guardians

Old-School Help Argued

Jackson County Legislature approves putting tax to help fund resources for senior citizens on November ballot

The Jackson County Legislature voted to place an initiative on the November ballot that would provide resources for senior citizens through a new tax.

More Deets On Cowtown Selling Season Conclusion

Report reveals Kansas City as one of the hottest housing markets in the nation

A new report has revealed that while Kansas City has shot up to one of the hottest housing markets in the nation, for now, it remains a renter's market.

Pricey Accessories Debut

Handbags Trending for Fall - IN Kansas City Magazine

Get ready for fall with the hottest bag trends of 2024. From chic carryalls to slouchy silhouettes, we've got you covered with the must-have bags of the season. You can find these bags at the following retailers: Blackbird Collection George a lifestyle store Halls Hudson & Jane Kate Spade Outlet Tory Burch Photos by Kenny...

Deep Dive Into Cowtown Tech

See inside KC labs where fish regrow their hearts, research 'sounds like science fiction'

The Stowers Institute has 21 different research labs seeking cures to diseases. One lab contains hundreds of apple snails - which can regrow their eyes in about 20 days.

Millennials Working Hard To Stay Relevant

Emo Nite at recordBar

Emo Nite at recordBar in Kansas City, MO, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Forecast For Now . . . 

First Warn Forecast: Below-normal temperatures for the next few days

Happy September! A cool and crisp air mass is setting into the region for a few days, bringing low humidity and below-normal temperatures.

Our Labor Day Seleciton that's not so serious . . . Todd Rundgren - Bang The Drum All Day is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.