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Paul Rudd, Overland Park get a shout-out when CNN announces Adam Hamilton victory

Welp, we did not have “Paul Rudd” on our election night bingo card. But the “Ant-Man” actor scored a surprise shout-out as Jake Tapper on CNN announced that Adam Hamilton defeated Kansas Senator Roger Marshall in a shocking win Tuesday. Tapper threw the live coverage to Hamilton headquarters in Overland Park, “the home of Paul Rudd,” he said. Rudd, born in New Jersey, spent much of his childhood in Johnson County then studied theater at the University of Kansas. And Tapper would know that because the CNN anchor is a regular celebrity guest at Big Slick, the annual Children’s Mercy fundraiser that Rudd co-hosts. In October, Rudd co-hosted a get-out-the-vote event in New York with “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The event raised money for Latino Victory Project and Onward Together , nonprofit groups that work on voter mobilization and getting people involved in the political process. Jimmy Fallon, Adam Scott and Rita Wilson were among the celebrities who participated.

Overland Park, KS · 3d

The Kansas City Star

Where to hear live jazz in Kansas City, from 18th & Vine to Waldo

For nearly three decades, Kansas City native Chalis O’Neal has been playing trumpet, performing at jazz venues throughout the metro and contributing to the city’s longstanding musical tradition. From Vine Street Brewing Co. in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District to Stock Hill and Lonnie’s Reno Club, O’Neal has performed at establishments offering audiences different ways to experience Kansas City’s jazz scene. He also recommends the Blue Room and Ted’s Taproom, which he describes as a newer destination for live jazz, food and drinks. Although Kansas City has a number of established jazz clubs, O’Neal says the music extends well beyond traditional performance venues, with restaurants, breweries and neighborhood bars regularly featuring local musicians. “Kansas City has a great jazz scene,” O’Neal said. “I believe I heard there’s over 50 venues around town, not necessarily jazz clubs, but 50 venues that offer jazz.” Vine Street Brewing Co. On Wednesday evenings, the upstairs taproom at Vine Street Brewing Co. becomes a gathering place for some of Kansas City’s jazz musicians, who come together to improvise, exchange ideas and create music in real time. The weekly jam session, known as “Office Hours,” is led by Kansas City trombonist Marcus Lewis and

Kansas City, MO · 2d

The Kansas City Star

KC racial justice summit to focus on reparations, community action

Kansas City faith leaders, community organizers and racial justice advocates will come together Saturday, Nov. 7, for the 2026 Annual KC Racial Justice Summit to examine the city’s longstanding racial inequalities and discuss ways to address them through community action. Hosted by Intersect KC and led by the KC Disciples’ Becoming Beloved Community Team, the annual gathering will feature a keynote address, eight local racial justice leaders conducting workshops and resource tables connecting attendees with community organizations. The event takes place at Intersect KC, 606 Gladstone in Kansas City. The summit aims to move conversations about racial injustice beyond acknowledgment by providing participants with practical tools to organize, build relationships and advocate for change in their communities. This year’s keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Hanna R. Broome, a nationally recognized faith organizer, theologian and social activist whose work focuses on connecting religious leadership with civic engagement and social justice. Broome serves as national director of religious affairs for Repairers of the Breach, where she coordinates faith leaders, congregations and grassroots organizations working on issues including poverty, voting rights, health care, immigration and economic inequality. She also serves as executive director of Project 100 Civic Engagement within the African Methodist

Kansas City, MO · 17h

muleskinnernews.com

Burg Fest Bands Talk Community, Performance

Burg Fest Street Fair 2026 featured carnival attractions, car shows, beer gardens and more entertainment for the whole family Oct. 9-10. Nestled amongst these activities were performances from numerous bands from across Missouri. The first day featured two bands, both of whom performed on the Pine Street Stage located on...

Warrensburg, MO · 2d

northeastnews.net

Preserving the Publisher: How Jay H. Neff Shaped the City, branded Kansas City “Royal,” and Defined the Midwest

Today, many Kansas Citians know the American Royal as an autumn tradition in transition—a storied livestock exhibition moving into a new era with its expansion in Wyandotte County. Fewer realize that this cornerstone of Midwestern identity owes its name, its rise, and its national reach to one man: Jay Holcomb Neff.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Kansas City moves forward on restoration of historic convention center and Municipal Auditorium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As Municipal Auditorium gets set for the return of UMKC basketball, the city is announcing big plans for restoration to the building. On Thursday, Kansas City approved a resolution sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas to move forward with the Kansas City Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium Vision Plan.

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Negro Leagues museum outgrows its 18th and Vine home

Kansas City, Mo. – The Negro Leagues was born on 18th and Vine in 1920. As Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick and I sat in the museum’s lobby, I asked him about this historic corner. “It was the epicenter of Black life in Kansas City” in...

The Kansas City Star

Looking for love? Popular reality dating show seeking KC-based applicants

A Kansas City resident hasn’t stepped foot inside Casa Amor since 2020. If you want to change that, now’s your time to apply. NBC streaming service Peacock’s hit reality dating television show Love Island USA is now accepting applications for season 9, and a press release states that the casting team is looking for Kansas City-based singles to apply or be nominated. Anyone whose ages 18 and older and interested in appearing on the show can apply online using show producer ITV America’s form . The form features questions such as: Your name and any nicknames or aliases you’ve gone by Height Date of birth Funniest and/or weirdest job you’ve ever had Relationship status and why you think you’re currently single Close connections to celebrities, known public figures or previous Islanders If you’ve applied for Love Island or other reality TV shows in the past Anything in the past that would attract negative press or publicity Dating preferences (older or younger people) and your ideal romantic partner The season features contestants, or islanders, who leave the outside world behind to enter the villa in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. They all live together, coupling up and competing in a series of games

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Veterans, active-duty military can visit WWI Museum for free

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Active-duty military members and veterans can visit the National WWI Museum and Memorial for free starting Friday through a sponsorship from the Kansas City Royals Foundation. Free admission runs through Veterans Day. Spouses and dependents are included with ID. The public can get half-price general...

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Lawrence Percolator signs 3-month lease to be art-filled third space in downtown

Lawrence Percolator, an arts nonprofit, is the new short-term renter of the former Squishingtons Candy and Liberty Hall Video storefront in downtown. They’ve had a pop-up at 646 Massachusetts St. since July, supported by OpenStudios, a program that connects local artists with vacant commercial spaces. Thanks to funding from...

Lawrence, KS · 1d

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Wyandotte County has 18 abandoned cemeteries. Neighbors are helping preserve their history

Nakia Hope-Paul remembers going to visit the Old Quindaro Cemetery ever since she was a little girl. Her grandmother was buried there, alongside her ancestors who escaped enslavement across the river in Missouri. Whenever she pays her respects, she admires the Signal Tree, which has stood watch over the cemetery...

Wyandotte County, KS · 7d

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KU professor, Wichita native helps shape Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A University of Kansas professor and Wichita native played a key behind-the-scenes role in shaping Netflix’s hit adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie.”. Robert Warrior, the Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature and Culture at KU and a citizen of the Osage...

Wichita, KS · 1d

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Lyda: Wyandot Warrior Documentary on PBS

Throughout November, KCKPL is celebrating the rich, diverse culture, history, and traditions of Native people in our community! We are proud to care for and share a collection of Wyandot Nation of Kansas historical documents, images, and letters in our Kansas Room Collection at Main Library. In July, Main Library hosted Trespassers Beware, an interactive display highlighting the life and work of the Conley sisters and their fight to preserve Huron Cemetery, now known as the Wyandot National Burial Ground.

Kansas City, KS · 1d

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This Weekend in Kansas City: November 6–8

November 6–7 We’ll start with pets. Kansas City Pet Fest, a two-day festival at the American Royal Center, is chock-full of fun for pets and their owners. There’ll be dock dog diving competitions, trick displays, bird shows, obedience classes—even Hiss & Tell cat consultations. Plus tons of vendors and animal rescues on hand.

Kansas City, MO · 3d

The Kansas City Star

Kansas City's new concert venue wrapped up its first year. What are fans saying?

In an opening season that brought over 400,000 fans from all 50 states to the Kansas City area’s newest concert venue, some of these fans are excited to see what upgrades are in store for 2027. Morton Amphitheater, the 16,000-capacity outdoor concert venue set in Riverside, wrapped up its inaugural season Oct. 23 after bringing in 43 shows that would have otherwise skipped Kansas City. The Star asked fans at the opening show June 3 for first thoughts from the fans about the venue . What do they think about it at the end of the season? We went back to Morton Amphitheater on Oct. 14 and Oct. 23 ahead of country stars Chris Stapleton and Thomas Rhett’s respective concerts to learn what fans liked, disliked and what they want Live Nation to do better for next season. Parking, parking, parking Live Nation knows it, visitors know it and Kansas City as a whole knows it: parking will always be an issue no matter where you go. After the first show featuring Kesha, fans reported confusion in finding where their cars were since the parking lot didn’t have signs or labels at the time, and some fans were stuck in

Kansas City, MO · 5d

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DJs at the Polls comes to Wyandotte County for first time on Election Day

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - DJs at the Polls is in Wyandotte County for the first time this Election Day, with local DJs playing neighborhood favorites outside 18 Kansas City, Kansas, polling places. The sites include Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church and Quindaro Community Center. People dance at Oak Ridge...

Wyandotte County, KS · 3d

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North Kansas City, MO · 4d

North Kansas City's Rabbit hOle Museum Adds Grown-Ups-Only Night This November

A children's book museum in North Kansas City is trading in its usual stroller traffic for a grown-ups-only crowd later this month. The Rabbit hOle, a three-story immersive attraction built around the pages of children's literature, is scheduled to host a 21-and-older event called 21+ Night on Friday, Nov. 27, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

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