Kansas City Journey: Local Offerings & Intense Election Conversations

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Cowtown Cinema Suggestions

Movies to watch this Halloween: Kansas City film critics share their favorites

With Halloween just around the corner, three Kansas City film experts share their favorite movies to watch in October - and their thoughts on the new horror hit "The Substance."

Holiday Distractions Endure

Union Station's 'Disney100: The Exhibition' will stay open through early 2025

Union Station announced Wednesday the extension of the popular "Disney 100: The Exhibition." The exhibit will remain open through the holidays until Jan. 5, 2025.

Fatality After Metro Blast

Auto shop owner dead after building explosion in Excelsior Springs

A man is dead and another is injured after an explosion at Hart's Auto Repair in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Valid Excuses For Angel 

Hailey Bieber SKIPPED Victoria's Secret fashion show for these reasons

Hailey Bieber is one of the top models for Victoria's Secret. But she skipped the Tuesday show. Here are the three reasons why Mrs Justin Bieber was not in the mix.

Veep Outfoxed Network?!?

5 takeaways from a contentious Bret Baier, Harris interview

Vice President Harris sat for a rare interview with Fox News on Wednesday with anchor Bret Baier, an exchange that often grew contentious on the matters of immigration and her tenure as VP.

MAGA Deuce Contender Finally Shares 2020 Answer

Vance says 'no' Trump didn't lose the 2020 election

In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election

MAGA Makes Simpatico 

Trump tried a friendlier pitch with Latino voters at a Univision town hall

During a town hall outside Miami, Trump touted his record on the economy, yet called Jan. 6 a "day of love" and would not back off false claims about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.

Savor Campaign 2024 Priorities

JD Vance quips that Donald Trump will 'stop' rumored Skyline Chili ice cream flavor

Ohio Senator JD Vance said on X that he and presidential candidate Donald Trump will end Graeter's rumored Skyline Chili-flavored ice cream.

Adult Star Enjoys Hush Money Redux?!?

Maddow's bombshell reporting: Trump trying to pay Stormy Daniels to be quiet again

Rachel Maddow breaks down her bombshell reporting on how Trump is once again trying to pay Stormy Daniels to be quiet.

Holy Land Keeps Fighting

Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning over scale of attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah

The Biden administration said it opposed Israel's recent tactics against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but the airstrikes keep coming.

Prez Send More Money To Eastern Europe

Biden announces new $425 million security package for Ukraine

Meanwhile, Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to push for NATO invitation, reconstruction aid

Pop Star Tragedy Shocks World

Liam Payne's shocking death prompts outpouring of grief and questions | CNN

More than an hour after sundown in Buenos Aires, a red van backed up to a side door of the four-star CasaSur Palermo Hotel to remove the body of former One Direction band member Liam Payne from the premises.

Show-Me Kansas City Health Check

Swope Health Village could be first of its kind in Missouri

The project is slated to be in the block between 59th and 60th streets, west of Swope Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri.

Local Burning Sensation Advice

Red flag warning issued for Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Thursday due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions, increasing fire danger in the area.

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