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Walking It Off

Hundreds walk in downtown Kansas City for the fight against breast cancer

Hundreds of people went to Crown Center for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Kansas City, a movement that never stops.

Creative Cowtown Discounting

ArtsKC is dropping $10 tickets to make cultural events more accessible in Kansas City

ArtsKC's new arts and culture program called The Drop provides $10 tickets, free parking and more to all kinds of exciting arts events around the Kansas City metro. Membership to the program is free and open to all.

JoCo Burning Sensation

Family displaced from early morning fire, Red Cross assists in finding housing

A house fire has left a family displaced early morning on Oct. 26.

Mixologist Knows All

From Jim's to Jennings: KC bartender competes on Jeopardy!

Jeopardy Host Ken Jennings with Sammy Sanchez // Courtesy Sammy Sanchez Sammy Sanchez knows his stuff. After almost a decade of attempts, Sanchez was finally called up to the big leagues. That's right, Sanchez is a contestant on an upcoming episode of Jeopardy. The bespectacled face on your screen may be a familiar one.

More Deets On Keeping Democracy In Line

"Unprecedented:" Jackson County early voters wait as long as four hours to cast their vote

Jackson County voters had their minds set on what to mark on their ballot but they had to wait for hours, some said four-and-a-half hours, to do so.

Lady Baller Call To Action

'We're the city for this': Officials push for Kansas City to be considered for WNBA expansion team

Most Kansas Citians probably have some fond memory of a concert or sporting event at the T-Mobile Center. But what if it was home to a Kansas City WNBA team?

East Side Cinema Returns

Black Movie Hall of Fame breaks ground in Kansas City's 18th and Vine District

Expected to open in the historic Boone Theater in February 2026, the attraction will celebrate Black Americans' contributions to the film industry. The first class of inductees - including Oscar Micheaux, Harry Belafonte and Janelle Monáe - all have Kansas City ties.

Celeb Sisters Fashion New Looks

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 Rebukes MAGA Again

Biden claps back at Trump in fiery Pittsburgh speech: 'He's a loser'

'He's a loser,' Biden said of his predecessor, telling union groups in Pittsburgh that Trump would gladly do away with their healthcare and pensions if reelected.

Podcast History Explored

Seven takeaways from Trump's interview with Joe Rogan

Trump discusses he "biggest mistake" of his presidency, what he told North Korea's leader and life in space.

MAGA Talks American History

'F***ing Disgrace': Trump Campaign Fumes At 'Despicable And Racist' Kamala Ad

The Donald Trump campaign is fuming over a "despicable and racist" attack ad from Kamala Harris, which targets Asian American voters with a warning that voting in Trump would bring back World War II-era internment camps. The ad, which targets Asian American voters specifically, appears to suggest that Trump would bring about an environment in ...

Diva Campaigns For Veep

Beyoncé endorses Harris for president at Houston rally: "It's time to sing a new song"

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.

Here's How WWIII Started

IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far

The IDF says it hit military targets in Iran in response to 'continuous' attacks on Israel. Here is everything we know so far

Rocketman Makes World Worse

North Korea's foray into Ukraine riles US, raises global risks

This week's revelations that North Korean troops could within days join Russia's war in Ukraine have raised the prospect of the U.S. and its allies getting more involved in the conflict. The Biden ...

Brits Start Payback

'Time has come' for reparations conversation, say Commonwealth leaders

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

Tell-All Tattles On Mum

I watched my mother having sex with a king

The day he saw the king have sex with his mother is a childhood memory that will never leave Angel Cristo.

Local Haunts Exposed

Looking for Kansas City's eeriest and creepiest places? Here are some more to explore

From saintly relics to haunted dolls, Kansas City's long history makes for a vast offering of haunted or just downright sinister sites.

Death Culture Celebration

Kansas City Museum Hosts 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration - Northeast News

Emily Wheeler Editorial Assistant Kansas City, Mo - The Kansas City Museum came alive on Saturday, Oct. 19, as it hosted its 11th annual Día de los Muertos celebration - an event, which drew in hundreds of locals to honor and celebrate the rich traditions of this cherished Mexican holiday.

More Cowtown Merch For Sale

Don't sleep on Kansas City: How this Killa collab draws out KC's 'Little Villains' at just the right season

Drafted from creativity in the Crossroads, a hand-sketched character inspired by Kansas City's rising national profile (and the familiar personalities behind it) is now finding fans on and off the field ... well, lawn.

History Auctioned Off

Black newspaper sells historic Kansas City building in 18th & Vine: What we know

This was where Black journalists like Roy Wilkins & Lucile Bluford started. The African American community newspaper moved down the street.

Weekend According To Katie

Saturday's cool start ramps up to warmer temperatures

Saturday will have high temperatures around 62 degrees; Sunday will be more of the same, but Monday brings high winds.

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