Kansas City Double Take: Giving Local Biz, Veep Crowds Finale & Gender Politics

Right now the adventures of Kylie & Kendall Jenner offer us context for tonight's peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Deets & Local Dish

A Conversation with Jonathan Bender, Founder of the Museum of BBQ - IN Kansas City Magazine

Since Jonathan Bender moved to Kansas City from Brooklyn, New York, in 2007, he's been telling stories about barbecue. He's written extensively about barbecue. He's produced documentaries about it. And in spring 2025, he's partnering with Local Pig chef Alex Pope to open the Museum of BBQ on the second floor of Crown Center.


Local Creativity Helps Troops

Kansas City-area veterans use art to find peace as they return to civilian life

Lenexa's City Hall is showcasing veteran artwork in the "Place of Peace" exhibit, highlighting how creativity helps with challenges like PTSD and fostering community connection.


Economy Stupid Spoils Diner

Kansas City area restaurant closes after 8 years, blaming rising costs and inflation

Its final day of service was Sunday.


Show-Me DEI Discounted

Missouri governor rescinds purchasing goals order for businesses owned by women and minorities

Governor Mike Parson, who is serving his final months in office, rescinded 177 executive orders on Oct. 23.


Rock Chalk High Wind Help

Kansas game wardens rescue hunters trapped by wildfires

OSAGE COUNTY (KSNT) - Game wardens helped rescue five local hunters after they became trapped by a wildfire in Osage County over the weekend. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP...


Tragic Local Life Lesson

Ray-Pec teacher dies after being taken to hospital

A Ray-Pec Academy teacher has died after being taken to the hospital on Tuesday morning.


New Local Digs Soon To Debut

Construction for new Riverside amphitheater set to break ground Tuesday

The amphitheater in Riverside, Missouri, will be a mix of pit, general admission, lawn, and premium seats - and cost around $120 million.


Witness Celeb Double Trouble

Kendall and Kylie Jenner twin in risqué black looks for Hailey Bieber's Rhode dinner

The famous siblings attended the star studded dinner in revealing outfits and took to social media to share moments from the night.


Prez Clowns Comedian

Biden offers cryptic comment about taking Tony Hinchcliffe 'for a swim'

President Biden on Tuesday offered a cryptic comment seemingly referring to a comedian's recent racist comments about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally over the weekend. "For years I've been saying it's...


Votes Vs. Clicks?!?

Nikki Haley pans Trump world for 'bromance and masculinity stuff'

Haley said Republicans are alienating Latinos and women, who are turned off by divisive and offensive language like what was on display at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally.


MAGA Contradicts Narrative

Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults 'was like a lovefest'

Donald Trump has called his rally at New York's Madison Square Garden, an event marked by crude and racist insults by several speakers, a "lovefest."


Tesla King Offers Prediction

Musk says Americans will have to face 'hardship' if Trump wins

Trump has said he'll put the tech billionaire in charge of government "efficiency" if elected. That won't be good for Americans' wallets.


Veep Concludes Argument

Kamala Harris' crowd size crushes previous record with Ellipse speech

The Democratic nominee delivered her closing arguments on Tuesday at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., a week bef


Vlad Marches Forward

Russia takes two Ukrainian towns as it advances at fastest pace in a year

Russia said on Tuesday it had taken two eastern Ukrainian towns and open-source data indicated that Moscow's forces were advancing at their fastest pace in at least a year amid signs the conflict is drawing in new players such as North Korea.


Holy Land Fight Tonight

As Israel hammers north Gaza, Palestinians dig for the dead in multi-storey ruins

After another of Israel's relentless airstrikes in its north Gaza offensive, Palestinians rushed to a bombed-out four-storey house of neighbours on Tuesday and plucked body parts off its walls and floors in a desperate search for any survivors.


Political Subtext Unpacked

Election 2024 is all about sex

The 2024 presidential election has seen Donald Trump's campaign focus on sexual issues, such as taxpayer-funded sex-change surgeries for prisoners, while Kamala Harris' campaign is emph...


Mum Plays Her Part

The Other Woman in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Relationship

She really loves her son. It's unclear whether she loves her son's girlfriend.


City College Teams Up

New partnership to showcase Kansas City Roos basketball on KMCI 38 the Spot

A new partnership announced Thursday between Kansas City Athletics, UMKC, KSHB 41 and KMCI 38 the Spot will showcase UMKC men's and women's basketball games in 2025.


Chill East Side Attraction

New ice skating rink opening in Kansas City's 18th and Vine Jazz District

he 18th and Vine Jazz District is kicking off the holiday season with a new and festive activity for families across the Kansas City metro to enjoy


Running The Woods

Cliffhanger Hosts 39th Year of Runners - Northeast News

Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief Northeast and Kansas City metro running enthusiasts laced up their shoes bright and early Saturday morning, Oct. 26 for Kansas City Running Club's 27th annual Cliffhanger run - and the race's 39th year overall.


Autumn Switch Soon To Set In

High winds will continue today

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Franz Ferdinand - Audacious is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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