Kansas City Worm Blood Moon Turnabout: Chair Height & Betrayal

Today wasn't our best day blogging but it also wasn't our worst . . . For news junkies an insomniacs visiting us overnight . . . We share a few stories we're watching by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Cowtown Drinking Game Remains Strong

Iowa State fans pack Kansas City bar in decades-long tradition

Students, alumni and other fans of Iowa State University basketball descend on a Westport bar every year.

Check Double Doggie Adorableness

Creature Feature: Meet Apollo and Cosmo, two pups who have waited over a year for a home

Are you or someone you know looking to add a couple new members to your family? Apollo and Cosmo might be the right fit for you.

Relief For Mahomes

Chiefs sign quarterback Gardner Minshew

The Kansas City Chiefs has a new backup passer.

Take Note Of Local History

'MLB The Show 25' features Kansas City, Negro Leagues icon Bob Kendrick

The third season of MLB The Show's Storylines: The Negro Leagues series Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick will be seen.

About The View From Above

Blood moon total lunar eclipse to be visible in Kansas City early Friday, will cast a red glow over the sky

You'll have to stay up late Thursday to see this one.

Actress Shares Fashion Endurance

Heather Graham Hits Tulum in Her Itsy-Bitsy Bikinis at 55 Years Old!

Heather Graham is living proof that age is just a number, 'cuz the 55-year-old actress is sharing a slew of sexy shots from her yoga retreat in Tulum, Mexico ... and she's definitely bringin' the heat 🥵!

Prez Cites Old School Rules

Trump to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out deportations to Guantanamo

President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants.

Another Bout Of Progressive Outrage

AOC rages at Democrats for "betrayal" amid government shutdown talks

The New York congresswoman said it was "unthinkable" for Senate Democrats to hand away leverage on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

From Russia Without Love

Putin links ceasefire to Russian territorial demands

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his agreement to a US-proposed ceasefire in the war against Ukraine conditional on his previously stated maximum demands in the more than three-year armed conflict. At a highly anticipated press conference on Thursday, Putin expressed concerns that the ceasefire would be broken - and that both warring parties would blame each other for such incidents.

Holy Land Blame Game Cont'd

Gaza war: UN experts accuse Israel of 'genocidal acts' and sexual violence

Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.

Defeated Retrospective

Kamala Campaign's Latest Reported Scapegoat For Failure: Her Chair Height

Harris' campaign because obsessed with the height of her chair after she looked small during her first sit down interview, according to an excerpt.

Tesla King Makes Problems Even Worse

Musk Retweets 'Hitler Didn't Murder Millions' Message Amid Ongoing Nazi Controversy

Musk and Tesla have faced heightened criticism since the billionaire made a gesture likened to a Nazi salute during an inaugural event in January.

Classy Longevity Comes To Cowtown

Judy Collins is still going strong at 85. Catch her at Kauffman Center this Saturday

Judy Collins. // photo credit Shervin Lainez Singer-songwriter Judy Collins is an absolute icon. Her debut album, Maid of Constant Sorrow, is a touchstone of the '60s folk movement, she's been nominated for an Oscar for the documentary Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman and won a Grammy for her recording of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now,"  to say nothing...

Forecast Going Forward . . . 

Storm system to bring high winds, fire risk and storms to Kansas City region

The Kansas City metro will experience a mix of weather conditions on Friday, including high fire danger and the potential for severe storms.

Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon seems like an appropriate #TBT song for late night visitors and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.