Kansas City Collection: Funding Laughs, Stalemates, Iowa Trending & End Game

As always, we pay tribute to the angels on Sunday as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Serious Forever Fundraising

Walt Disney's Laugh-O-gram Studios in Kansas City could be transformed with new fundraiser

Laugh-O-gram Studios near 30th and Troost served as Walt Disney's first animation house in 1922. After preservationists saved the deteriorating building from collapse, an ambitious $4 million fundraising campaign wants to transform it into a digital storytelling center and teaching hub.

Local Road Slip Ups

Crash on wet highway forces closure of NB I-35 Sunday morning

A jackknifed FedEx truck caused the closure.

Baller Front Office Power Moves

Chiefs' sense of urgency before NFL's trade deadline points to three-peat hopes

The NFL's trade deadline is typically a lot quieter than this for the Kansas City Chiefs. General manager Brett Veach has certainly been known to make a deal wh

Ironically, Behind Paywall

As Chiefs pursue Super Bowl three-peat, they're not skimping on salary - Kansas City Business Journal

We break down the Kansas City Chiefs player salaries position by position on the offense and the defense. Patrick Mahomes' pay leads the way, but he's not alone: The team has the NFL's fourth-highest salary level.

Dead-Tree Declarations

Here are the 10 biggest Kansas City-area state and local races to watch on Election Day

Tuesday's election is about more than the president. Voters across the KC metro will decide on abortion access, governor, sheriff, new school buildings and more.

Heaven Knows?!?

The Weird Persistence of the Victoria's Secret 'Angel'

The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.

Prez Talks GOP Smack Down

Biden calls Republicans the 'guys you'd like to smack in the a--': 'Just feel the unity'

President Biden's comment on how the GOP are guys "you'd like to smack in the a--" on Saturday followed his suggestion Trump supporters were "garbage."

Campaign 2024 Crescendo

Trump and Harris crisscross campaign trail days out from Election Day

Trump rallies in Pennsylvania, while Harris attends Black church service in Michigan

Midwest Turnabout?!?

Pollster explains why Iowa poll suggests Kamala Harris is leading

Ann Selzer spoke to BBC News about why Harris's lead may be attributed to women voters.

Eastern Europe Rumors Of War

Ukraine 'holding back' powerful Russian offensive, Kyiv top commander says

Ukrainian forces are restraining one of Russia's most powerful offensives since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion on its smaller neighbour, the top commander of Kyiv's forces said on Saturday.

Holy Land Truth Emerges

U.S. warns Iran: We won't be able to restrain Israel if you attack

Iran is preparing a new strike on Israel, possibly before the U.S. election.

El Papa Humor Embraced

Everyone makes same joke as Pope Francis accidentally blesses NFL team

A struggling NFL team may have Pope Francis to thank for his blessing if their dreadful losing streak ends on Sunday.

Sunday Best Debuts

Third generation master tailor Anthonio Fakeri shares insights into the dos and don'ts of suits

Moda Domani, Fakeri's apparel company specializing in custom suits and tuxedos, was first launched in 1986 in Tucson, Arizona.

Katie's Forecast For Now

A soggy Sunday followed by a melancholic Monday

Sunday will have high temperatures around 68 degrees; the metro will see a brief break from rain Sunday afternoon, but it returns for some areas overnight.

Sunday Rain - Foo Fighters is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.