Nick’s Picks: Top Headlines for Sept. 9 Preparing you for the week ahead, before it happens… Top Headlines for Sept. 9: The Presidential Debate and a Visit from Tucker Carlson
Published September 9th, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Above image credit:ABORTION AMENDMENT COULD BE AXED FROM THE MO BALLOT
A public vote on abortion in Missouri is now in danger of being kicked off the November ballot.
A judge ruled Friday that the proposed amendment, which was placed on the ballot after 380,000 Missourians signed a petition, violates state law because it fails to mention what other sections of the Missouri constitution would be repealed if it passes. That includes a statewide ban on some forms of stem cell research.
With the stakes so high, the Missouri Supreme Court has now agreed to hear the case.
Oral arguments will begin Tuesday morning. But the justices must act swiftly. Tuesday is the state deadline to finalize ballot questions for the November election.
WILL YOU WATCH THE BIG DEBATE?
On Tuesday, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will meet for what is likely to be their only debate before Election Day.
The two leading candidates for president will appear on stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for a 90-minute exchange hosted by ABC News.
The debate will follow the same rules as a CNN debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump back in June. There’ll be no audience, and the candidate’s microphones will be muted when it’s not their turn to speak.
You can watch the debate live on Kansas City PBS, starting at 8 pm.
IN OTHER NEWS YOU CAN USE…
- 9/11 ANNIVERSARY: Wednesday is the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. President Biden and Vice-President Harris will be in New York City to lead a commemoration ceremony at the World Trade Center site. Former president Donald Trump says he’s also considering visiting Ground Zero on Wednesday.
- CONGRESS RETURNS: Today your local members of Congress head back to Washington after an extended summer recess. Number one on the priority list is averting another government shutdown. Federal agencies will run out of cash at the end of the month unless Congress can agree on a new budget to keep the money flowing. That could prove tricky this election year. Some conservative lawmakers are refusing to support any budget measure unless it’s tied to legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
- NEW IPHONE REVEAL: If you’re one of those people who must own the latest tech gadgets, Apple has a big announcement for you this week. The new iPhone 16 will be unveiled today at a product launch that will include upgraded watches and Airpods. The new iPhone will feature a bigger screen, better camera and improved AI-powered features.
- AND THE EMMY GOES TO… The Emmy Awards are on Sunday. And for the first time ever, it’s being hosted by a father and son duo. Schitt’s Creek stars Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will emcee the awards telecast from Los Angeles.
- BE FOREWARNED: This Friday is Friday the 13th. If you’re the suspicious type, you may want to cover yourself up in bubble wrap, ahead of what some claim is the unluckiest day of the year.
ROYALS: PLAYOFF BOUND?
As we start the week, baseball stat sites are now giving the Kansas City Royals a 95% chance of reaching the playoffs.
The Royals are out on the road this week playing the Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
There are only 6 home games left in the regular season. The Royals won’t be back at Kauffman Stadium until next Monday.
In other sports news…
The Chiefs are back in action Sunday with a home game against the Bengals.
Kick off at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled for 3:25 p.m.
KC’S OLDEST HOMELESS SHELTER CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
One of Kansas City largest homeless shelters is marking a major milestone this week.
Sunday is the 100th anniversary of City Union Mission.
The shelter opened its doors on September 15th, 1924 at Fifth and Main, an area of the city that was then known as “Skid Row.”
Last year, City Union Mission provided more than 80,000 bed nights and 151,000 meals to homeless families in the area.
TUCKER CARLSON IN TOWN
Tucker Carlson clearly knows how to attract a crowd.
The former Fox News host stops at T-Mobile Center on Thursday as part of his Tucker Carlson Live Tour. His former Fox news colleague Megyn Kelly will join him on stage.
ALSO IN TOWN THIS WEEK…
Hank Williams Jr and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band perform at T-Mobile Center on Saturday night.
And the Oak Ridge Boys are wrapping up their final farewell tour with a stop at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson on Sunday.
FAIRS, FESTIVALS AND FIESTAS…
With great weather in the forecast this week, you may be looking for some different outdoor activities to do around town.
Here are some suggestions:
The three-day Kansas City Reggae Festival returns Friday to Berkley Riverfront Park.
Fiesta Hispana, a free weekend-long celebration of Hispanic music, food and culture begins Friday, next to the American Royal Center in the West Bottoms.
The Jesse James Festival starts Saturday in Kearney, Missouri. As the birthplace of the notorious outlaw, Kearney goes all out every September with a multi-day event featuring a parade and carnival.
And it’s no longer a simple walk in the park… starting Thursday, the Overland Park Arboretum is being transformed into Terra Luna, a multi-media installation that combines lights, music, dance and aerial acrobatics, right in the middle of a nighttime forest.
PREPARE TO BE SCARED…
Kansas City’s haunted houses reopen for a new season of scares this weekend.
The Beast and The Edge of Hell open Friday.
The Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt starts this weekend.
And a new kid has just arrived on the haunted house block.
The director of the Saw horror movie franchise is promising “Hollywood level terror effects” in a remote 100-acre forest in Bonner Springs.
Exiled: Crooked Rose Woods is the brainchild of film director Darren Lynn Bousman, who grew up in Overland Park. It opens on Friday night.
Nick Haines dissects the week’s most impactful local news stories on Kansas City Week in Review, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on Kansas City PBS (also available for on-demand streaming).