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Keeping Workarounds In Mind

Road closures you need to know about ahead of the opening of the new Buck O'Neil Bridge

The project will hold a ribbon-cutting Monday, capping off years of work.

Only Her Private Jet Pilot Knows For Certain

Will Taylor Swift go to Chiefs-Chargers game in Los Angeles? What we know

The singer-songwriter is on a two-month break from her massive Eras Tour.

Downtown Ghost Town?!?

KC, developers wrestle with addressing zombie buildings along Grand - Kansas City Business Journal

A few structures along Grand in the heart of Downtown hold much potential but suffer from vandalism, neglect and thefts. They're not dead - but they're not really alive, either.

Legislative Fact Check . . . 

Food insecurity remains high amid Farm Bill proposal to reduce SNAP benefits

On Tuesday, Harvesters - The Community Food Network received a $5,000 donation from Thermo King at the International Food Distributors Association Conference.

Hipsters Share Foodie Faves

KC Sipps: Free coffee, a new McLain's location, and more restaurant news

Food Editor Sarah Sipple shares timely restaurant news and events for Kansas City.

Do You Measure Up?!?

World's biggest p*rnstar Angela White reveals her 'perfect size' under one condition

Angela White has revealed her 'perfect size'

MAGA Campaigns On Peace

Meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump says he will negotiate a Ukraine-Russia deal 'that's good for both sides'

Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy for the first time in five years, former President Donald Trump complained about his 2019 impeachment and said if re-elected he would work to end the Russia-Ukraine war with a deal "that's good for both sides."

Ready For Deuce Debate

Vance exuded calm during a tense debate stage moment. Can he keep it up when he faces Walz?

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has a reputation for being informed, articulate and all but unflappable.

October Requires Skepticism

Pennsylvania steel workers, wooed by Harris and Trump, remain skeptical: 'I don't trust either one of them'

The vice-president and ex-president both have vowed to block US Steel from merging with Japan's Nippon

Holy Land Strikes Down Enemy

Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike | CNN

The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday's airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon.

European Politics Shifting

Austria's far-right Freedom Party eyes unprecedented election win

Sunday's election could see Herbert Kickl's party top the polls for the first time.

Celebs Dined Dirty With Diddy

'Vile Buffet': Diddy Pictured Feasting off Naked Woman's Body in Front of 'Unfazed' A-Listers Including Will Smith and Owen Wilson

A shock photo resurfaced of Sean 'Diddy' Combs eating food off a naked woman at party attended by A-listers, including Will Smith and Owen Wilson.

Last Picture Show Redux

Wes Neal, who brought decades of drive-in movies to Kansas City, Kansas, dies at 96

Family said movies weren't the draw for "Wes" Neal, the longtime owner of the Boulevard Drive-In Theater. He connected with the drive-in's attendees, who have left hundreds of comments sharing memories after an announcement of his passing.

Autumn Sneak Peek . . . 

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Warm weekend ahead, ex-Helene fizzles out

Warm weekend ahead, Ex-Helene fizzles out to our east.

Becky Hill - Disconnect is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.