Kansas City Parings: War Cash, Showdowns & Weekend Plans

Apropos for #TBT we celebrate Sophia & Heidi as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for right now.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

East Side Artsy Party Starts

18th & Vine Arts Festival to host a weekend celebration of Black art

The 18th & Vine Art Festival is set to arrive in Kansas City from Sept. 27 to Sept. 29 to provide a weekend of art, music, food and fun.

Pooches Bike Pocketbook

Why are people being priced out of pet ownership? Local shelters react

Out of the 2,000 Americans surveyed, 85% said inflation is making it more expensive to have a pet.

Show-Me Dox Destroyed

Whistleblower says Spire hid and destroyed documents to protect rate increase request

A former Spire employee told Missouri regulators that company leadership discussed hiding and destroying documents to protect the company's upcoming rate increase request.

Snail Mail Democracy Suspect

Why you might not want to trust the USPS with your vote in Kansas and Missouri | Opinion

Learn why you should be skeptical of the mail when it comes to voting in Kansas and Missouri. Don't let your vote go uncounted. | Opinion

Left Turn Weekend Begins

Kansas Speedway adds Olympic gold to weekend NASCAR races

Kansas Speedway named Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall and husband Hunter Woodhall, Paralympic gold medalist, grand marshals for the Hollywood Casino 400.

Show-Me Choice Comeback

How quickly would abortion return to Missouri if voters approve amendment in November?

A campaign to overturn Missouri's abortion ban has energized voters across the state. But the actual timeline of restoring access remains murky.

Hipsters Set Local Agenda

Our October 2024 events calendar features Cornocupia, Nosferatu, and plenty of scares

Check out our October 2024 events calendar, highlighting Cornocupia, Nosferatu, ghost tours, and plenty of other spooky scares.

Fashioning Old-School Interests

Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara steal the show in plunging gowns on AGT winners' red carpet

Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara delivered a dose of glamour and sophistication as they took centre stage on the red carpet for the America's Got Talent season finale in Los Angeles.

Former First Lady Declaration

Melania Trump reacts to VP Harris replacing Biden as Democratic nominee: 'The country is suffering'

Former first lady Melania Trump responded to questions about Harris replacing Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, drawing contrast between their administration and her husband's.

Deuce Showdown Awaits

Vance, Walz face potential game-changing moment with VP debate

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) are set to take to the debate stage next week at a critical moment in the presidential race, with more than a month to go before Election Day ...

More Cash For War In Europe

Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine

The aid includes the first shipment of a precision-guided glide bomb called the Joint Standoff Weapon, with a range of up to 81 miles, giving Ukraine a major upgrade.

Ukraine Preps For Future

Zelensky to make urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris as Ukraine braces for possibility of a Trump presidency | CNN Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House on Thursday could be his final chance to convince a receptive American president of his country's war aims.

Holy Land War Cont'd

Israel rejects US-backed Lebanon ceasefire plan, hits Beirut again

An Israeli warplane struck the edges of the capital Beirut, killing two people and wounding 15.

Colonial Controversy

Mexico's snub to King Felipe rekindles colonialism row with Spain

President-elect refuses to invite Spanish king to her inauguration after lack of apology for crimes of conquest

Three-Peat Play Perspective

What to make of Patrick Mahomes' slow start for the Chiefs in 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs' superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes hasn't yet met anyone's expectations - including his own.

Historic Local Lodging Explored

Baseball legend Jackie Robinson lived in this place when playing for Kansas City Monarchs

The Street Hotel and its Blue Room Cocktail Lounge was listed in the famed "Green Book"

Local Celeb Sighting

Royals fans recount surprise meeting with Salvador Perez

As fans enjoy this fantastic - and somewhat unexpected - season from the Kansas City Royals, KSHB's Taylor Hemness put out a call on social media for fans to share their favorite Royals stories.

Kansas City Help On The Way

Heart to Heart International disaster relief teams heading to Florida to prepare for Hurricane Helene

Heart to Heart International plans to send an advance team to Florida on Friday to help with Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts.

Scribe Shares Literary Perspective

Margaret Atwood, author of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' says book bans will never work

Missouri bans more books from schools than any other state except Texas and Florida, according to PEN America. Margaret Atwood and "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America" author Amanda Jones visited Kansas City for Banned Books Week.

For Those Needing Friend

Creature Feature: Meet the resilient Rudy

If you or someone you know is looking to adopt a pet, look no further because this resilient pup, Rudy, may be the one for you.

Storm Sneak Peek . . . 

Weekend weather: What Hurricane Helene means for Kansas City's forecast

We're looking at a slightly warmer weekend

Billboard #1 in 1984 Night Ranger - Sister Christian is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.