Kansas City Snap: Borderlines, Quandaries & Left Turn Weekend

Just a bit of context and political & social movements colliding with reality. 

Very recently there was a debate about "grid girls" in the NASCAR community. 

In Europe they got rid of "grid girls" much to fan dismay . . . This year they're bringing them back. 

And so . . .

We note this (somewhat) fun fact if only to offer perspective on human instinct working much more effectively than constantly shifting politics. 

And all of this inspires our conversation about pop culture, community news and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Witness Legions Of Fans Pretending Not To Wait For Crash

Thousands of NASCAR fans fill the Kansas Speedway for the opening races of the NASCAR Cup Series

The rumble and roar of the Kansas Speedway track will shake the ground around Kansas City, Kansas, this weekend

EPIC Decision Skillz Displayed

KCFD rescues window washer from 43-story building in 'once-in-a-career' call

Station 25 Fire Captain Ryan Cummings and his team were called to a high-angle rescue for a window washer at 43-story One Kansas City Place, which Cummings described as a "once-in-a-career" call.

Second Choice Rebrand

Lee's Summit renaming airport to boost business ahead of World Cup 2026 surge

Lee's Summit city council members vote to support changing municipal airport's name to Greater Kansas City Regional Airport.

Local Good Deeds Aplenty

Unity Southeast gives away 35K pounds of food during food drive in Kansas City

A line was forming on East Meyer Boulevard by 7:30 a.m. on Friday in anticipation of Unity Southeast's Friday Food Drive.

Rock Chalk Foodie Question

Kansas is covered in farms but isn't growing enough local produce for school lunches

Despite being surrounded by farmland, school districts in western Kansas struggle to source local food options to feed kids. But farm tours given by the state's Child Nutrition and Wellness program can establish new pathways to keep kids healthy.

Show-Me Unlikely Scenario

Missouri Amendment 7: Everything you need to know about ranked-choice voting

Proponents of Missouri Amendment 7 argue that ranked-choice voting should be banned. Opponents say banning it is a threat to local democracy.

New Digs For Locals

Eden Village fighting against chronic homelessness, welcomes new tiny home tenants

For nearly three years KSHB 41 News has followed the development of Eden Village in KCK, a privately built, gated community with tiny homes to house 23 chronically homeless people permanently.

Speaking Of Car Culture . . . 

Addison Rae Steams Up Car Windows on a Sexy Drive in Music Video for New Single 'Diet Pepsi'

Addison Rae dropped a steamy video for her new single 'Diet Pepsi' on Aug. 9. The song marks the 'Thanksgiving' star's first musical release since her debut EP, 'AR,' dropped last summer.

Prez Restarts Gun Crackdown

Biden tackles active shooter drills with order restricting some machine gun devices

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order aimed at gun technology and active shooter drills in schools.

MAGA Argues Over Results

Donald Trump Threatens Prosecution Of Google Over The Display Of Negative Stories In Search Results

Donald Trump says that he will seek the prosecution of Google, claiming that the tech giant was only "revealing and displaying" bad stories about him but positive ones about his rival, Kamala Harris. Trump's post on Truth Social appeared to be in reaction to a Media Research Center study that claims Google's search is biased [...]

Snail Mail Promise

Postal Service chief frustrated at criticism, but promises 'heroic' effort to deliver mail ballots

The U.S. Postal Service's leader is expressing frustration with ongoing criticism of how it handles mail ballots.

Veep Finally Confronts Hot Mess

Harris visits the border in Arizona and says she will toughen up asylum rules

Vice President Harris is trying to shore up one of her biggest political liabilities while hammering her opponent for his role in inflaming tensions over immigration and border security.

Faith In Democracy?!?

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters

Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November.

Scary News Talking Point

Vance to attend event with evangelist who said Harris used 'witchcraft'

JD Vance is set to participate in a town hall in Pennsylvania with right-wing evangelist Lance Wallnau, who said Kamala Harris used "witchcraft."

Holy Land Fighting Forever

Israel seeks decisive blow with attack targeting Nasrallah

Israel on Friday sought to deal a decisive blow to Hezbollah by targeting the Iranian-backed group's long-time leader Hassan Nasrallah, underscoring its willingness to escalate warfare in the regio...

International Pressure For Peace

China, Brazil press on with Ukraine peace plan despite Zelenskiy's ire

China and Brazil on Friday pressed ahead with an effort to gather developing countries behind a plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's dismissal of the initiative as serving Moscow's interests.

Nature Strikes Back

What to know about Hurricane Helene and the flooding the storm left across the Southeast US

Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida's sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state's Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia.

More Dirty Deets Exposed

'No safety' at Diddy parties 'after a certain hour,' ex-Bad Boy exec claims: 'Always on high alert'

In the new documentary, "The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment," one ex-Bad Boy executive claims she was "always on high alert" when the mogul's parties kicked off.

Layover For Realz . . . 

EasyJet passenger's shameless excuse as she performed X-rated act on flight

Antonia Sullivan backtracked with an audacious excuse when she and boyfriend Bradly Smith were spotted engaging in intimate fun on the easyJet flight to Bristol

Municipal Remembered

A ballpark once stood here

Memories of 22nd and Brooklyn

Good Deeds On The Road

Heart to Heart International travels to Florida in response to Hurricane Helene

Volunteers and employees of Heart to Heart International left their Lenexa facility Friday morning to head for the Tallahassee area to assist with recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.

Local Cosplay Considered

Meet the Kansas City nanny delighting kids and adults as a Taylor Swift lookalike

"I don't really see it as much as other people see it," Kelley Thrasher said of her likeness to the "Shake It Off" singer. She says even Bruno Mars could see the resemblance.

New Spin For Merch Amid Digital Era Of Copycats

It's the favorite hat of influencers and athletes alike; Check out the KC native under the brim

Founder Tyler Webb's love of Kansas City didn't diminish when he relocated, he said: a value that translates across CityBrimCo.'s rapidly growing fanbase - a group that includes the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Bobby Witt Jr. and an array of popular influencers.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Wonderful but windy weekend ahead. Here's what you need to know:

A big pressure change and cold snap coming next week.

Adam Port, Stryv - Move feat. Malachiii was the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.