Kansas City Signs: Local Cuisine, WWIII & MAGA Migrant End Game

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Weekend Friends In Waiting

KC Mega Match: 7 area animal shelters to offer $25 adoptions this weekend

The goal is to find new homes for 800 pets during the event

Local Fast Food Beef

McDonald's suit says KC company, big beef processors colluded on price - Kansas City Business Journal

McDonald's claims the largest suppliers of processed beef in the U.S. - including a big Kansas City company - colluded to artificially boost their margins.

Compromised Amusement

Worlds of Fun makes significant progress on labor contract with union employees days after protest

Days after union workers at Worlds of Fun rallied outside the theme park's entrance following a strike authorization vote, the theme park now says a deal has been agreed to.

Rock Chalk Voting Plan Advised

Kansas Secretary of State: Voters should have plan if using mail ballots in general election

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab says voters who cast their ballot by mail in next month's general election should have a plan to make sure it gets back to their county's election office.

Home Team Moves Forward

Some quick knee-jerk reactions now that the season is over

What's next?

Shaking Out Weekend

Shakira dances in a flirty bikini for Soltera music video

Shakira was making her hips move in a new video shared to Instagram on Friday. The 47-year-old songbird looked slender as her flat tummy was the focus of the look.

Prez Plays Name Game

Biden calls VP Harris 'president' at hurricane briefing after being interrupted twice

President Biden once again referred to Vice President Kamala Harris incorrectly as the "president" during a press briefing on hurricane recovery efforts.

MAGA Serious About Migrant Sanctions

Trump calls for death penalty against migrants who kill U.S. citizens

Former President Donald Trump repeatedly called for using the death penalty against migrants who kill U.S. citizens and law enforcement officers.

Former Prez Campaign Backfires?!?

Obama faces backlash for comments toward Black men

Former President Obama is drawing backlash for recent comments calling on Black men to turn out for Vice President Harris in November's election. At a campaign stump for Harris on Thursd...

Talking Point Questions Cont'd

Vance repeatedly refuses to say if he believes Trump lost 2020 election | CNN Politics

Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance refused five times to say if he believes former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election during part of an hour-long interview with The New York Times.

Debate Over Ballots

US Justice Department Says Virginia Is Illegally Striking Voters off the Rolls in New Lawsuit

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia election officials Friday that accuses the state of striking names from voter rolls in violation of federal election law.

Right-Wing Talks Election Security

Roger Stone calls for 'armed guards' at polling spots in leaked video

Trump ally and election denier declares readiness to 'fight it out' to ensure a Republican presidential victory

Contemplating Holy Land

What Israel's latest attacks tell us about what Netanyahu's next move

A change in the political mood and a US election campaign means Israel senses change in the region

Iran From More Threats

Iran warns its neighbors not to help Israel attack

Bracing itself for a retaliatory strike for the ballistic missile attack, Iran has been urging its Arab neighbors not to allow Israel to use their airspace.

Ammo Targeting Exposed

Ukraine's explosive new strategy exposes Russia's Achilles' heel

It is "important for Ukraine to strike military facilities on the territory of Russia," a Ukrainian politician said.

Survey Seyz Future Fear Rising

80% of Americans fear World War III is imminent

When asked who would be a better leader during a world war, 50% of a new poll chose Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

Tonight's Traffic Hot Mess

Avoid the Area: Multi-vehicle collision causes miles-long backup on U.S. 69

Drivers have been warned to avoid the area of U.S. 69 between I-435 and Blue Valley Pkwy. as a multi-vehicle crash has caused a miles-long backup.

Local Good Deeds Endure

KC companies are helping provide hurricane relief to victims of Milton, Helene

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, entire communities are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Two Kansas City companies are helping victims of the hurricanes.

Hipsters Plan Octover

Fourteen Things To Do In Kansas City This Weekend, October 10-13

Here are fourteen things to do in Kansas City this weekend, October 10-13, including: Alice (in Wonderland), Atmosphere and David Spade.

Grilled On Cowtown Cuisine

ARtechBBQ is back, bringing Oktoberfest vibes to KC's best-smelling celebration for tech

While the party has grown larger each year, Greg Kratofil said, the goal of the ARtechBBQ remains the same: to highlight Kansas City's tech community at what he calls the closest thing the city has to Mardi Gras.

October Temperatures Rising

Record-high temperatures possible Saturday, big drop in temps Sunday

Frost is possible as we get back into the week.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.