Archives: October 2026

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Politics

Thank goodness President Trump will return to Kansas. Now he can check out all our hot GOP men!

“I looked at his ass and then I looked at his legs,” Trump said of U.S. Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio. “I said his ass—it’s like a pile of muscle.”
Clay Wirestone,

From left, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt attend a Topeka rally featuring Vice President JD Vance on Oct. 26, 2026, in Topeka. (Photo by Thad Allton for Kansas Reflector) We know that President Donald Trump appreciates the finer points of a masculine physique. He’s told rally audiences repeatedly in recent weeks about…

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Politics

Final pitch over Missouri abortion ban turns to fight over voter power

As Election Day approaches, supporters and opponents of Amendment 3 are linking the abortion debate to broader battles over political influence, redistricting and the power of voters.
Anna Spoerre,

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway speaks at a Yes on 3 rally hosted by Her Health, Her Future, on Tues. Oct. 27 at Encounter Church in Arnold (Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent) As Missouri voters prepare to decide whether to reinstate the state’s abortion ban, the final arguments over Amendment 3 are reaching beyond abortion itself. The campaigns are linking the measure…

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Sports

Photos: Vollyball battle sees KU sweep KSU at Sunflower Showdown

Tarik Sykes,

The 15th-ranked Kansas volleyball team finished off its sweep of the Sunflower Showdown Friday night with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-20) win over Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse. Our photographer Tarik Sykes was there to capture everything: Categories: Sports Tags: Allen Fieldhouse, KU volleyball, Sunflower Showdown, Sunflower Showdown Friday, university of kansas
Food & Drink

Provis Coffee Roasters bring a literary twist to coffee in North Kansas City

Every book in the cafe is either fiction or poetry, each one handpicked to fit the space.
Nancy Le,

Courtesy Provis Coffee Roasters When a group of customers asked Ronni Kurtz how he would describe the aesthetic of Provis Coffee Roasters, the North Kansas City shop he co-founded, they offered ideas like “New England newspaper,” “old money cottage,” and “grad school.” An older woman overheard the conversation and described the shop as simply a good place to be human….
Food & Drink

Drink This Now: Fall sips at Apparition Coffee

Sarah Sipple,

Apparition Coffee // Photo by Sarah Sipple Apparitions and heavy metal may scare off some folks, but Waldo welcomes the lot year-round.  The team at Apparition Coffee has worked together to create a menu of autumn specials that may sound like a fright, but actually delight. Jacob Kingsley has created the “Snapdragon and witch’s fire,” a unique but approachable raisin,…
Food & Drink

KC Sipps: Grown-up Halloween and Día de los Muertos treats, plus two new Westport bars open this weekend

This week's Kansas City restaurant news.
Sarah Sipple,

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! Opening The Horseshoe: On…

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Movies

Ed Perkins’ new documentary explores ‘very profound and tragic consequences’ of Clown Panic

Nick Spacek,

Clown Panic. // image courtesy Hulu Clown Panic is now streaming on Hulu. As you may recall, back in 2016, creepy clowns became A Thing. Not limited to internet memes, these clowns made their way into the real world and caused a commotion, leading to “school lockdowns, police investigations and a nationwide media frenzy,” as the press release for director…

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Music

Candlelight string quartet sets the mood for Halloween at Unity Temple this Friday

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A Candlelight concert. // image courtesy Fever Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics takes place at Unity Temple on the Plaza’s Sanctuary on Friday, October 30. Details and tickets for that show here. While browsing social media sites like Instagram or Facebook, you’ve likely seen sponsored posts for candlelight string quartet concerts in any genre, from bands like Queen…
Food & Drink

Bay Boy teams up with Kanbe’s Markets to serve upcycled soup through the end of the year

Olivia Steele,

Bay Boy gazpacho made with Kanbe’s produce // Courtesy of Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches This fall, Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches is collaborating with Kanbe’s Markets, using produce from the nonprofit to upcycle the food into a seasonal menu item. In raising awareness for Kanbe’s’ mission and sending some of the profit their way, Bay Boy is assisting in a zero-waste…

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Politics

Fighting For KC: Missouri congressional map fight reaches voters as Republican campaign goes quiet

Proposition A will determine whether a map designed to give Republicans another U.S. House seat takes effect in 2028. But the fight could continue even if voters reject it.
Jason Hancock,

Supporters of a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered redistricting map rally at the state Capitol Building Tuesday, May 12 after the Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases involving the redistricting map (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent) Missouri Republicans spent more than a year fighting to put a new congressional map into effect, including a costly campaign to prevent voters from having…

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Politics

Wyandotte/Kansas City lawsuit settled, setting guidelines for local control on Chiefs project

Morgan Chilson,

Gov. Laura Kelly, shown here at the December announcement that the Kansas City Chiefs will build a stadium in Kansas, says Kansas reached agreement to end a lawsuit filed by the Unified Government of Wyandotte/Kansas City. The local governments objected to the way the deal was set up and could limit local power to make decisions. (Photo by Anna Kaminski/Kansas…

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Music

Post Sex Nachos bring brand spanking new Big Bad tracks to Warehouse on Broadway this Friday

Olivia Steele,

Courtesy of Post Sex Nachos On Friday, October 30, Nashville-based indie rock band Post Sex Nachos will bring their Big Bad tour to Warehouse on Broadway. The quintet, made up of guitarist Mitch Broddon, drummer Hunter Pendleton, lead vocalist Sammy Elfanbaum, keyboardist Jack Hazel, and bassist Chase Mueller, will bring a high-energy, costume-themed show to their Halloween Eve gig. The…

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Culture

Karina Longworth brings You Must Remember This to Screenland Armour Nov. 11

The Hollywood History podcast host talks the current season and her upcoming local screening of John Huston’s Key Largo.
Abby Olcese,

Photo by Lee Jameson For folks who live at the Venn diagram overlap of film nerd and podcast listener, Karina Longworth is likely a household name. Longworth’s podcast You Must Remember This has been going strong since 2014, covering stories of classic Hollywood ranging from the Manson murders to erotic thrillers of the 80s and 90s to the lives and…

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Sports

Photos: KC Current defeat Washington Spirit in 2-1 match

Tarik Sykes,

Photo by Tarik Sykes Kansas City Current Closes Regular Season Home Slate with 2-1 Victory over Washington Spirit The Kansas City Current closed out their regular season home slate in thrilling fashion Sunday evening, earning a 2-1 comeback victory over the Washington Spirit in front of a record-breaking crowd at CPKC Stadium and Current Landing. After falling behind early, Lo’eau…

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Music

Photos: Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry co-headline Uptown

Bentley Mahakijkittichai,

Photo by Bentley Mahakijkittichai  Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry with Boundaries and Superheaven Uptown Theatre October 23, 2026 Our photographer Bentley Mahakijkittichai was there to capture everything. Knocked Loose Denzel Curry Superheaven Boundaries   Categories: Music Tags: boundaries, Denzel Curry, knocked loose, Superheaven, Uptown Theatre
Movies

Cat-and-mouse thriller A Talent for Murder is a meta deep-dive into Patricia Highsmith’s body of work

Abby Olcese,

Courtesy Bleecker Street Helen Mirren is all over the promotional material for A Talent for Murder, which makes sense. The idea of the steely, nastily fun Mirren playing Patricia Highsmith, the steely, nastily fun author of The Talented Mr. Ripley and Strangers on a Train, in a film directed by the uber-stylish Anton Corbijn (his first in over a decade),…
Music

Photos: Trampled by Turtles brought high-energy bluegrass to The Truman

Allison Scavo,

Photo by Allison Scavo Trampled by Turtles brought the kind of emotional, evocative energy a band can create by honoring traditional bluegrass with a contemporary twist. With mandolin, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and upright bass driving the music, the Minnesota-based group has perfected their lightning-fast picking and a willingness to let acoustic instruments get loud. The strings chase one another, trade…