Kansas City Aurora: Traditions, Wartime Losses & Northern Lights

For late night & early morning readers we share more than a few items from our evening reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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For Locals Looking Skyward

PHOTOS: Northern Lights seen Thursday night in parts of Kansas City

From De Soto to Blue Springs, KCTV5 viewers captured the Northern Lights on display Thursday evening.

Supply Chain Impact

Kansas City-area hospitals conserving IV fluids following recent hurricanes

Hurricanes are taking a toll on the medical industry. Hospitals are experiencing a shortage in IV fluid.

Enduring Urban Life Lessons

Northeast Institution Celebrates 110 Years in Operation - Northeast News

Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief Respect, Pride and Tradition: The exact triad of values, which 1952 Northeast High School (NEHS) Alumnus Al Maddox said he believes has carried NEHS through its 110 years of educating the community's youth. Friday, Oct.

Post-Game Charitable Flex

Taylor Swift makes multi-million dollar donation to Hurricane Milton, Helene relief

Taylor Swift made a multi-million dollar donation to Feeding America for Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts, the charity said.

Good Deed Drop Off Spot

Donate water for hurricane victims at KCFD

By John Sharp Local residents who wish to help families in parts of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene are being asked to bring unopened cases of bottled water through Monday, October 14, to Kansas City Fire Department Station 36, 9903 Holmes Rd., that will be delivered to the devastated areas.

White House Agenda Questioned

Is Joe Biden Secretly Trying to Knife Kamala Harris? | National Review

It seems as though Joe Biden regards Kamala Harris the way Batman regards his enemies: I won't kill you . . . but I don't have to save you from yourself, either.

Former Prez Seyz Man Up For Veep

Obama tells men to drop 'excuses' and support Kamala Harris over Trump

Ex-president campaigns in Pennsylvania and says fellow Democrat 'actually cares about making your life better'

Many Likely Agree With MAGA

Trump says big companies have 'raped our country' in economic speech

Former President Donald Trump told the Detroit Economic Club that the United States has allowed "big companies" to "come in and raid and rape our country."

Middle-East Fighting Tonight

Lebanon says 22 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanese officials say 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on two busy neighbourhoods in Beirut.

Vlad Takes Historic Losses

Russia has suffered more casualties in Ukraine war than all other conflicts combined since WWII: Pentagon

Russia has suffered some 600,000 casualties in its war with Ukraine - more than its losses in every conflict since World War II combined, according to U.S. officials.

Old-School Homemaker Shares Dirty Secret

Martha Stewart admits to cheating on her husband in Netflix doc: He 'never knew'

Martha Stewart opened up about cheating in a new Netflix documentary. She was married to Andrew Stewart from 1961 to 1990.

Fashionista Ages Gracefully

Alessandra Ambrosio, 43, models flirty swimsuits on the beach

Alessandra Ambrosio looked age defying as she rocked sexy monokinis on the beach. She put on a busty display and teased her tiny waist while modeling for her swimwear brand, GAL Floripa.

Triumphant Local Return

Kitty's Cafe spent months waiting for a renovation. A hungry line of customers greeted its return

Famous for its triple-decker pork tenderloin sandwich, the Kansas City restaurant closed unexpectedly this spring when its planned renovation hit roadblocks with contractors and the city. Jinna Soulivong says she didn't expect to see so much community support - or a line down the block when they reopened.

Temperature Uptick Today

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Temperatures nearly 20 degrees above normal for Friday in Kansas City

Before talking big fall swings, eyes are to the sky Thursday night into early Friday morning.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.