Kansas City Turn: Local Offerings, Political God Gap & Mufasa Finale

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Stacking Local Good Deeds

Mid-Continent Public Library's Food for Fines program to benefit local food pantries

For its 10th biannual Food for Fines program, the Mid-Continent Public Library is once again accepting nonperishable food items. Donations will benefit 34 food pantries across the metro area.

Cowtown Canine Precaution

Kansas City dogs euthanized after testing positive for bacterial infection

Kansas City Pet Resource Center said two dogs were euthanized after testing positive for lepto.

Building Local Support

Suicide rates among construction workers alarmingly high, KC group wants change

It's Construction Suicide Prevention Week. The rates of suicide among construction workers are shocking. People in Kansas City are coming together to raise awareness.

Reason For Faith In Newsie

NCR names Pulitzer Prize winner James Grimaldi as executive editor

James V. Grimaldi, a multiple Pulitzer Prize winner and investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has been named the new executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter.

Pinstripes Pause Playoff Pursuit

Kansas City's bullpen breaks down, Yankees defeat Royals 10-4

Not great

Lil' Logan On The Way

Nina Agdal Shows Off Third Trimester Bump in New Instagram Photos

Nina Agdal made a post showing her baby bump, standing on a rock near a pond while naked. In the photo, she's clearly nearing her due date.

White House Keeps It Legal

Scoop: Schumer and Biden staffers race to beat Trump's judge confirmation record

For Schumer and President Biden, the judiciary is personal.

MAGA Surprise Alliance

Obama's half brother rips Biden-Harris agenda while hyping second Trump term: 'We're going to win'

The half brother of former President Obama says he is voting for former President Trump in November and explained why he no longer supports Democrats.

What Would Jesus Vote?!?

The God Gap in American Politics

If there's one catch phrase in my little corner of the social science world it's, "The God Gap." It's the simple idea that the Republicans have become the party of religious folks, while the Democrats are much less religiously inclined.

Holy Land War Cont'd

Many feared killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza humanitarian area | CNN

Many are feared killed and wounded after Israeli forces struck a humanitarian zone created to shelter displaced people in southern Gaza, in what Israel said was an attack on Hamas terrorists in the area.

Iran From Dire Warning

Iranian missiles in Russia are a legitimate target, Ukraine says

Following reports that Iran has supplied missiles to Russia, a senior Ukrainian official said they should be allowed to target missile storage facilities.

Worthwhile Look At Legend

James Earl Jones: His Career in Pictures

James Earl Jones is remembered for his performances as Darth Vader in 'Star Wars,' Mufasa in 'The Lion King,' 'Conan the Barbarian,' 'Dr. Strangelove' and more.

Sporting Cowtown Pictorial

Photos: Kansas City Outlaws trot to victory at PBR Outlaw Days

On Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday Sept. 8, PBR teams from around the nation travelled to KC to compete in PBR Outlaw Weekend.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Warm and dry conditions settle in for the work week

Kansas City is mostly clear, with lows in the mid-50s to close out Monday

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.