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Scariest Day of the Year? This week we mark the scariest day of the year, Halloween. Though some Americans may argue that title better fits Tax Day, or increasingly, Election Day. With that in mind, beware of political candidates ringing your doorbell along with trick-or-treaters on Thursday night. After all, it may be the only…
Read MoreNew Ice Rink Opens, Davids Debates Reddy and Country Music Stars Visit KC
Early Voting Underway The Presidential Election is now just two weeks away, but the voting floodgates open this week as Missouri begins in-person advance voting on Tuesday. Early voting is already underway in Kansas. The Johnson County election office says more than 3,000 people cast ballots within the first hour of advance voting starting on…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins and Hundred-Year-Old Time Capsule is Opened
A Holiday Heads Up If you’re waiting on that birthday check from grandma, you should be aware there’s no mail delivery today. Government buildings, banks and post offices are all closed in recognition of Columbus Day, now more frequently referred to as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We can also declare this the official first day of…
Read MoreVoter Registration on Deadline as Sports Fans Pick Sides and Local Municipalities Clash
Chiefs and Royals Clash in Primetime Who’s going to win the battle for eyeballs tonight? Team Royals or Team Chiefs? Your local sports team loyalties are being put to the test due to an unfortunate scheduling clash that has the Royals playing a critical playoff game at the same time the Chiefs are on Monday…
Read MoreThe KC Streetcar Shuts Down and VP Candidates Face Off
The Big Streetcar Shutdown Be warned…Starting today, the Kansas City Streetcar is shutting down for an entire month. That’s not a typo. The transit system’s leaders say they need that time to connect the existing tracks to the new extension line down to the Plaza and UMKC. Also beware… some sections of Main Street will…
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