Kansas City Luminosity: Local Support, Campaign Cont'd & Moonlight

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Kansas City First Responder Support Network Kicks Into Action

Family of fallen KCMO fire fighter will be eligible for financial support from 'SAFE' program

The Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund will deliver a $40,000 check within 24 to 48 hours for the family of a first responder who dies in the line of duty.

More Meth Town Gunfire

Independence police investigating shooting that critically injured woman

She was transported to a local hospital and is in critical but stable condition.

Not So Perfect Village?!?

Short-term rentals under fire from residents in Prairie Village

Prairie Village could soon put an end to short-term rentals.

Tonight's Sky Show . . . 

Kansas City will get a celestial trifecta on Tuesday: A supermoon, lunar eclipse and blood moon

This month's harvest moon will not only coincide with a supermoon, but also with a blood moon and partial lunar eclipse. For viewers in Missouri and Kansas, the eclipse will peak at 9:44 p.m. CT, according to NASA.

Home Team Drop One

Bundles of baserunners beached by boys in blue, beaten 3-1

Seven hits and six walks with little to show for it.

Angel Maintains Tonight

Heidi Klum Flashes Sideboob on Pre-Emmys Red Carpet

Heidi Klum Flashes Sideboob on Pre-Emmys Red Carpet

Show Must Go On . . . 

Trump, Harris to return to the campaign trail following assassination attempt at Florida golf course

Former President Trump will host his first campaign event Tuesday since the latest assassination attempt against him over the weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris is also returning to the campaign trail, as experts say the Sunday attack was "just another chaotic day" in the race.

GOP Against Narrative

Gov. DeWine urges Trump and Vance to end 'very hurtful' comments about Haitian migrants

Springfield, Ohio, remains on edge as Donald Trump and JD Vance continue spreading racist lies about Haitian migrants. Throughout the turmoil, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has called for calm, sent additional law enforcement resources and condemned hate. Amna Nawaz spoke with DeWine about the threats Springfield is dealing with.

Collateral Damage Sparks Outrage After Tech Attack OR Tonight's Reason To Only Buy Name Brands

Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon, causing nearly 3,000 casualties.

Lebanese officials say Israel is to blame for the explosions. Hezbollah members had turned to pagers, believing they were more secure than phones. Israel has declined to comment.

Eastern Europe Forever War?!?

Ukraine war briefing: Blinken briefed on Kyiv's plan to push Russia to end war

Zelenskiy expected to present plan to UN general assembly next week; Microsoft says Russia behind Harris disinformation. What we know on day 938

South Of Border Crackdown

Venezuela relying on "most violent" repression after Nicolás Maduro's claimed election win, U.N. experts say

Venezuela's government has intensified use of the "harshest and most violent" tools of repression in the wake of a disputed election, U.N. experts say.

Hip-Hop Feud Has Winner

50 Cent trolls Sean 'Diddy' Combs over massive lube stash found at his homes during federal raids

50 Cent trolled Sean "Diddy" Combs after federal agents revealed the Bad Boy Records founder had more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant in his homes prior to arrest for sex trafficking.

Another Artsy Season Begins

Fall Arts Preview | Dance

Whether you're a seasoned dancer, an enthusiastic fan, or simply looking for a fresh cultural experience, Kansas City's fall dance events are not to be missed. From the grace of ballet at the Kauffman Center to the high-energy beats of local dance crews, this season's offerings showcase the rich diversity and artistic spirit that define...

Cool Down Coming Up

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Chance for strong storms, wet weekend ahead

While normal morning low temperatures are in the 50s this time of year, Wednesday will kick off closer to 70.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.