Kansas City Autumn Rain: Election Eve, Local Life & MAGA Sound Off

For late night & early morning denizens of the discourse we wanted to share just a few more news items that might be worth discussion or at least consideration ahead of the big vote that's must moments away.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Queue Up Cont'd

Thousands of Kansas City-area voters wait in long lines, rain to cast early ballots

Voters in Clay County reported waiting in line for 90 minutes to cast an early ballot on Monday.

Rock Chalk Fears Water Scarcity

Survey: 1 in 2 Kansans concerned about state's water supply

The survey, by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University, found one-third of Kansans think the state and local government are not doing enough to conserve water.

Show-Me Downpour

Southern Missouri levee in danger of failure, triggering numerous evacuations

Bismarck firefighters are working to get people out of their homes as flood levels rise.

Cowtown Merch Endures

Halls defies retailer struggles, earns national recognition - Kansas City Business Journal

Halls Kansas City has been in business for more than 100 years, but it's not resting on its laurels: "We have the credibility, but we've got to keep it," says Halls executive Todd Epperley.

Faith Community Enjoys Classy Kansas City Evening

Jewish Family Services - Bright Night

More than 300 supporters of Jewish Family Services (JFS) gathered at the historic Madrid Theatre for the organization's inaugural event, Bright Night. The celebration illuminated the life-changing work done in the community through Jewish Family Services.

Taylor Swift Stays Winning KC

Taylor Swift fans go wild for singer's tiny shorts at Chiefs game

Taylor Swift's fans were thrilled by the singer's leggy look as she arrived to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.

White House Out With Whisper

Biden's election season draws quietly to a close

For President Joe Biden, the 2024 campaign ended much as it began, in a room full of union members.

MAGA Concludes Campaign With Podcast Victory

Trump touts endorsements from Joe Rogan, baseball legend's son in final battleground pitch: 'Golden age'

Former President Donald Trump addressed supporters in Pittsburgh in his final pitch to Keystone State voters, touting there will be a "golden age" if elected.

Frustration With Veep

Harris campaign tells Muslim interviewer he can't ask about Gaza, she talks up bacon instead: 'Taken aback'

A Muslim social media influencer chose not to publish an interview he did with Vice President Kamala Harris last summer, fearing that it would upset his community.

Iran From WWIII

Iran is now dangerously vulnerable to the consequences of another attack on Israel

Officials and analysts say the recent Israeli strikes on Iran's air defenses and missile production sites left it vulnerable to more military action.

Axis Soldiers Aren't So Fearsome

Inexperienced, poorly trained and underfed: the North Korean troops heading to Ukraine

Kim Jong-un has called his army the 'strongest in the world' but they are vulnerable to malnutrition, and none have seen combat or know the terrain in Russia's war

Exit Polling Exposed?!?

I Was Having Sex With An Old Hookup. Midway Through, I Discovered He Was A Trump Supporter.

"In a way, it felt like he was trying to impress me. In another, it felt like he was baiting me."

Local Amateur Hour Entertains

"Bubble Boy" Has a Charming KC Debut at Spinning Tree Theatre - KC STUDIO

It's hard to think of a better home for the Kansas City premiere of "Bubble Boy" than with Spinning Tree Theatre.

Democracy Stays Soggy

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Spotty Tuesday morning sets up Election Day

A new First Warn in place as another rain-maker eyes Kansas City.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.