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3 Gates Bar-B-Q Rules Missourians Learn on Their First Visit

Gates Bar-B-Q runs on its own shorthand, and the counter staff expect you to speak it. Missourians pick it up fast, or they slow down the line. Here are the Gates Bar-B-Q rules Missourians learn on their first visit. 1. Ordering at the Counter. The Takeout’s 2019 guide describes Gates...

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Crowd packs Blue Valley school board meeting to protest cuts to Chinese Immersion, arts and libraries

Only standing room was left in the Blue Valley Board of Education room Monday night — families, students, teachers and community members alike filled the room, spilling into the hall, to protest recent budget cuts. Blue Valley is cutting more than $16 million between this year and next to...

Overland Park, KS · 1d

northeastnews.net

City Detention Center Readies for 2027 Operations

Staff with the Kansas City Department of Community Safety continue to prepare for the opening of the Front Street Detention Center (7750 E. Front St.) to house municipal inmates by January 2027. Since 2007, violators with municipal charges have been transported to and housed in correctional facilities in Vernon and...

martincitytelegraph.com

Lake says she will “clean house” after she takes over county executive role

Jackson County Executive-elect Stacy Lake was given a blunt question at the South Kansas City Alliance meeting on Monday evening. “Are you going to clean house?” asked one attendee. “Yes,” Lake told attendees. “I will do my best to clean house and root out the corruption.”. Lake...

Jackson County, MO · 2d

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Inside the Kansas City, Kansas, Gas Station Where Joe’s KC BBQ Got Its Start

Some of the most famous barbecue in America is served inside a building that still looks like a gas station. People line up out the door, across the lot, and sometimes around the corner, all for a tray of slow-smoked meat in Kansas City, Kansas. Out-of-town road trippers, soccer fans...

Kansas City, KS · 11h

martincitytelegraph.com

Light ’em up! Christmas tree lighting ceremonies start as early as this weekend

It seems holiday celebrations start earlier every year. This year is no different. Brookside turns Christmas into a three-day celebration starting Thursday, November 12, with a Brookside Cocktail Crawl from 5-8 pm. On Friday, November 13, the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony runs from 5-8 pm with Santa, music and activities. Finally on Saturday, November 14, Cookies, Cocoa & Crafts runs from 11 am – 2 pm at the various shops.

johnsoncountypost.com

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Work on new I-35 lanes at Olathe’s Santa Fe interchange to start in coming months

Construction on the highway portion of the I-35 and Santa Fe interchange project in Olathe could begin as soon as this winter. According to city documents, the Kansas Department of Transportation is set to start adding auxiliary lanes between Santa Fe and 119th Street in late 2026 or early 2027.

Olathe, KS · 2d

KSHB 41 Action News

Overland Park residents concerned over Meridian development delays

A nearly $2 billion Overland Park development still has no vertical construction three years after groundbreaking. Here's the latest timeline.

Overland Park, KS · 1d

The Kansas City Star

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Latest on Kansas governor race, Chiefs pick builders for new stadium: Top KC stories

From an uncalled Kansas governor race to Sen. Josh Hawley’s post-midterm positioning, here’s a roundup of what’s making news in the Kansas City region. These are the top stories from The Kansas City Star: Democrat Cindy Holscher’s lead over Republican Ty Masterson has grown to 7,644 votes in the uncalled Kansas governor race, with 73 of 105 counties having completed the hand-count audits required when a margin is under one percentage point. All close-race audits must wrap up by Monday, Nov. 16 , before county canvasses review provisional ballots. After Republicans lost control of the House and Senate in the midterms, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pitching a working-class GOP vision focused on social programs and skepticism of corporate power. Critics note his voting record often conflicts with the rhetoric — he warned against Medicaid cuts for months, then voted for Trump’s bill containing nearly $1 trillion in such cuts. The Kansas City Chiefs have named Clark Construction Group and AECOM as joint venture partners on their future stadium in Wyandotte County. The 70,000-seat domed facility is planned near the Legends and Kansas Speedway, with sitework set to begin in 2027 and the stadium expected to open in 2031. Holscher,

Kansas · 1d

The Daily South

The Unusual Thanksgiving Appetizer My Husband’s Family Serves Before The Feast Disappears Fast

Becoming part of a new family means learning new traditions, which can vary greatly between different geographical areas in the country. I grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and my husband grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, so there has been a bit of a learning curve culturally for the two of us when we visit our families. My husband’s family is massive (like more than 50 first cousins on one side, y’all), so holidays are a production around there. And even though Christmas is a big deal, Thanksgiving is a bigger get-together for the entire family. This makes sense in Kansas City: There’s good food, football, and it’s usually not too cold yet. What’s not to love?

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Buc-ee’s is moving closer and closer to Minnesota

Buc-ee's , the mega-convenience store opening across the country, is getting closer and closer to Minnesota. It will open its first store in Wisconsin in early 2027, with hopes of opening another one in the Badger state as soon as it jumps through a few hurdles. The giant gas station and convenience store is also headed to the south of Minnesota, with plans to open the company's first travel center in Indiana and another in Kansas City. What to know about Buc-ee's in Wisconsin A Buc-ee’s travel center will be built along Interstate 94 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The store will be the Texas-based chain’s first Wisconsin location. Oak Creek is on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee County. The location will feature a 73,370-square-foot convenience store, 120 fueling stations and 20 electric vehicle chargers, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Buc-ee’s — known for its Beaver Nuggets and large supply of snacks — has said the Oak Creek store could open in early 2027. It will be housed on approximately a 30-acre property and will employ about 200 to 250 full-time workers earning $18 to $20 per hour plus benefits. Buc-ee’s, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported, also will

Minnesota · 1d

KCTV 5

Leawood holiday market brings music, local shopping and the Grinch to Hawthorne Plaza

LEAWOOD, Kan. (KCTV) - Hawthorne Plaza is kicking off the holidays with free photos, festive treats, and family fun. The Holiday Market runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 119th Street and Nall Avenue. Admission is free. Event highlights include:. Complimentary professional holiday card photos in...

Leawood, KS · 1d

hoodline.com

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Kansas City Plans OneKC Roof Atop Rock Island Bridge Next Spring

Kansas City business and government leaders announced plans Thursday, November 12, for a OneKC Roof on the Rock Island Bridge, casting it as a symbol of the regional development partnership across the state line. Officials expect the roof finished next spring, FOX4 reported. The bridge already in place is a...

Kansas City, MO · 6h

KSHB 41 Action News

Kansas City program uses barbershop culture to mentor Black and Brown boys

A fresh haircut can boost confidence. But inside a Kansas City barbershop, the goal is to give young men something that lasts long after they leave the chair.

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Kansas City may soon approve a Country Club Plaza deal worth $210 million. Here’s the latest

Kansas City is one step closer to approving part of a massive financing plan to help rebuild the Country Club Plaza. The city council could vote Thursday to pass a $210 million tax increment financing plan that would divert sales taxes to fix crumbling infrastructure and aid in new development.

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United Market begins soft rollout of free grocery store membership to shoppers

November marks six months since United Market reopened a grocery store in the Linwood Shopping Center.

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Overland Park’s awkward 82nd and Marty crossing at Metcalf will be fixed next year

Overland Park will realign Marty Street and 82nd Street on Metcalf Avenue near downtown and build a pocket park nearby. Currently, 82nd and Marty are across the street from each other on Metcalf, but they do not perfectly line up. So, anyone crossing Metcalf from 82nd Street hoping to get...

Overland Park, KS · 7h

Country Herald

Kansas-Missouri Weather Alert: 25° Hard Freeze Nov 12-16

Missouri and Kansas residents face a significant November cold snap as temperatures plunge toward 25 degrees, bringing a hard-freeze risk to the Kansas City region before a warmer pattern returns next week.

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Animal of Things

Leaving a Dog in a Car in Missouri: What State Law Actually Says

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by wr heustis / pexels If you’ve ever left your dog in the car “just for a minute” while you ran into a gas station, you’ve probably wondered whether that’s actually against the law in Missouri. The short answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no, because leaving a dog in a car in Missouri isn’t addressed by … This article, Leaving a Dog in a Car in Missouri: What State Law Actually Says , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Mississippi? Liability, Insurance, and Your Options • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Texas: Criminal Charges, Civil Claims, and Your Next Steps • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Idaho: Charges, Evidence, and Your Right to Sue

Missouri · 2d

KCTV 5

Kansas City launches fund to support up to 5,000 affordable homes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A new fund aims to help build and preserve up to 5,000 affordable homes across the Kansas City region. Civic and community leaders announced the Kansas City Regional Housing Fund on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Union Station. The fund has about $25 million available, and organizers hope to grow it to $100 million.