Courtesy HBO For decades, Joe Sexton has faced the challenge of deciding whether an email most people might ignore is spam or the kind of tip that helped him earn Pulitzers and other accolades for The New York Times and ProPublica. As Metropolitan Editor of the former, he covered the downfall of former New York governor Eliot Spitzer, and he…
Pre-rolled joints are a summer staple, ideal for your busy warm-weather schedule. Personally, I love the consistency and convenience of pre-rolls; they offer that natural flower taste without the paraphernalia and cleaning required for other smoking methods. Whether you usually pack your own joints or you’re a pre-roll pro, you’ll want to select a product that matches the high you’re…
Sabor Express // Photo by Nancy Le If you’re walking around downtown Parkville and looking for a cold drink or a quick bite, keep an eye out for Sabor Express. Located at 115 Main St., the walk-up spot officially opened in June and is owned by sisters Mari Chau and Naydelin Chau. The sisters wanted to create a place where…
Photo by Brandon Parigo Eureka Day runs through September 27 at City Stage in Union Station. Ticket info here. In a modern America full of folks who cannot agree on basic definitions of reality, there is perhaps nothing more threatening than a group of people who insist on hearing “every point of view.” There is no unity to be found,…
Photo by Tarik Sykes Kansas women’s volleyball closed out the Jayhawk Classic with its sixth straight sweep, defeating the Grand Canyon Lopes 25-21, 25-21 and 25-15. The Jayhawks finished the match with 48 kills, led by Taylor Stanley with 15. Aisha Aiono added a career-best 10 kills while hitting .600 on the night. Logan Bell also made an impact offensively,…
Illustration by Teddy Rosen Bars and restaurants are critical components for both enhancing and defining a community. Most of them operate in a way that reflects the best of surrounding culture, but some have turmoil behind closed doors. Those most on the inside know it, but too often, there’s a gap of silence that stunts change and accountability. When a…
Photo Courtesy of Food Not Bombs For updates and developments on the case, follow The Pitch. Two volunteers for the Kansas City chapter of Food Not Bombs (FNBKC) were arrested by KCPD on Jan. 4, during one of the organization’s many Sundays dedicated to feeding the community. The arrest video gained national attention and called the arrest’s legitimacy into question….
Supporters hold signs at a press conference and rally on UMKC’s campus calling for higher wages for university workers. (Thomas White/The Beacon) Belkis Cabrera has worked as a custodian at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for 16 years. Each time she and her co-workers earn a merit raise, she said, increasing healthcare costs and inflation swallow it. “We are not…
KC Sipps logo by Theodore Rosen Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in. I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, deals, and celebrations to keep you in-the-know. Cheers! Something New News Bites:…
The Roseline. // Photo by Fally Afani The Roseline will play release shows for “86 Gumption” at Hillsiders with the Creepy Jingles and True Lions on Friday, October 2, and at the Replay Lounge with Gracie Hughes & Her Band on Saturday, October 3. Details on the Hillsiders show here and details on the Replay show here. Introspective Lawrence country-rockers The Roseline’s…
Friends Roll at Friends Sushi & Bento Place // Photo by Maisie VanSlander Sushi isn’t top of mind when considering Kansas City’s quintessential cuisine. However, I find Friends Sushi & Bento Place rises to the Midwest challenge by marrying traditional, quality sushi with the portion sizes of a value-driven hole-in-the-wall. Their signature Friends Roll represents the flavor and pricing I…
Courtesy Dee Ferguson As the leaves turn over and the wind picks up a slight chill, it’s finally time to say goodbye to 100-degree heat and welcome autumn back into our lives. With the season change come flannels, scary movies, and prep for every cool kid’s favorite holiday: Halloween. However, for the goths, emos, and scene kids, spooky season is…
Courtesy Sony Pictures It’s really fucking good, just go see it. End of review. Categories: Movies Tags: Austin Abrams, Playstation, resident evil, Sony Pictures
Dish & Drink KC logo by Teddy Rosen I popped into Wild Flour Baking Co. in downtown Parkville to see if it could work as a new laptop-and-meetings kind of spot. FYI, it can. Photo by Tiffany Watts It’s cute, relaxed, and spacious enough to post up for a while without feeling like you’re in the way. There’s a full…
Nick La Strada, fired in May as director of election integrity, alleges Denny Hoskins also illegally used public funds to influence a St. Louis County election A former top elections official is accusing Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins of changing local election results, trying to deceive a federal judge in a voting administration case and illegally using state funds…
Courtesy Fif Wilson Ms. Pat will be in Kansas City for four shows Sept. 25-26 at Funny Bone Comedy Club. Ms. Pat has become a jack-of-all-trades: from stand-up comedian to multi-platform streamer to memoirist, there is nothing this Atlanta-born woman can’t do. Outside of cooking and roller skating, Ms. Pat has accomplished anything she’s set her mind to, including launching…
Vice President JD Vance appears at a Sept. 14, 2026, rally at Webco Manufacturing in Olathe. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) OLATHE — Vice President JD Vance on Monday vouched for Kansas Republicans running for the U.S. Senate and the governor’s office, bucking Democrats who want to regain control of Congress in November. Federal and state Republicans signaled they need…
Pastor and chef Changyun Kim garnishes bowls of gomtang // Courtesy of The Table A neighborhood side-dish shop in Seongnam, South Korea and a church basement dinner pop-up in Olathe, Kansas—they couldn’t be more different. But for chef and pastor Changhyun Kim, who runs The Table at Bonfire United Methodist Church—and before that, the aforementioned banchan spot—that isn’t exactly the…
Courtesy Vertical The new dramatic thriller The Weight is the movie that finally dares to ask the question “What if you combined The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The Wages of Fear, and the rope bridge scene from Sorcerer but also mixed in Train Dreams?” Oh, were you not asking that question? That’s OK, neither was I. Fortunately for director…
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, right, speaks to reporters on Sept. 10 after the Missouri Supreme Court found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, center, “was in contempt” for ordering use of an illegal congressional map (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent) Republican officials aren’t giving up on the congressional map they pushed through the Missouri legislature last year, despite two setbacks at the U.S….
They Might Be Giants (l-r: John Linnell and John Flansburgh). // photo credit: Miranda Penn Turin They Might Be Giants play the Truman on Tuesday, September 29. That show is sold out, but you can find details here. What do you call a band like They Might Be Giants? Alternative rock is too vague, indie pop is off the mark,…
The Rip Offs. // image courtesy the artist Greg Lowery formed the San Francisco garage punk band The Rip Offs in 1993, and while they were done by 1995, their shows became the stuff of legend, bolstered by the catchy and ripping songs recorded for their sole full-length, Got A Record, released on Lowery’s own Rip Off Records. That label would release…
Demonstrators ordered out of the Missouri House public gallery during a debate on anti-abortion legislation march and chant Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the Missouri Capitol Building. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent) Just 10 days ago, Steven Rogers says he would have predicted Missourians were set to reinstate an abortion ban this November. Then the latest polling results landed in his inbox….
Mötley Crüe. // photo by Allison Scavo Mötley Crüe with Tesla and Extreme Morton Amphitheater Tuesday, September 8 Sunset Strip legends and longtime purveyors of sleazy rock ‘n’ roll Mötley Crüe brought The Reurn of the Carnival of Sins tour to Morton Amphitheater on Tuesday, September 8, with fellow ’80s veterans Tesla and Extreme along for the nostalgic journey back…
