Calendar | Visual arts address book, Oct. 1-7 (The Kansas City Star)
ART EVENTS
Obama Nominates Local Woman for U.S. Attorney (KSHB-TV Kansas City)
President Obama has nominated Beth Phillips to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.
Legislators: New transportation plan hinges on state finances (49 ABC News Topeka)
Lawmakers on Tuesday said they want to get a better look at the state financial picture before recommending a new transportation plan.
Legislators: New transportation plan hinges on state finances (Lawrence Journal-World)
Lawmakers on Tuesday said they want to get a better look at the state financial picture before recommending a new transportation plan.
The Week Ahead | Iowa State fans are ready for ‘Farmaggedon’ (The Kansas City Star)
Even if you’re not big on nicknames, you’ve got to like the moniker given to Saturday’s Kansas State-Iowa State football game at Arrowhead Stadium: “Farmaggedon.” Jarod Temple, an Iowa State graduate who lives in Kansas City, is certainly excited about the Big 12 conference opener for the teams.
Go groovy, Mod with plastic furniture (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Plastic chairs have a growing fan base in large part because people can test them for comfort. Because they're in a commercial setting, they take a beating but still look new and stylish.
Caption Contest | Sept. 25 (The Kansas City Star)
You know, it’s fall now. You really should put on some clothes. But while contemplating funny, fake captions for the FYI Caption Contest, you can wear whatever you like. Or nothing.
Nightlife address book | Sept. 24-30 (The Kansas City Star)
DOWNTOWN Blue Room: 1600 E. 18th. www.americanjazzmuseum.org (816-474-8463; 816-474-2929)