Kansas City Fade: Local Drug War Tactics, Gunfire & Good Life

For late and weekend lurkers, insomniacs & all manner of readers, we collect & share more than a few news items that offer a glimpse of the dark side and maybe just a ray of hope as we slouch toward the holiday season climax.

Check TKC news gathering by way of pop culture, community news & top headlines . . .


Gun Fight Starts Weekend

One person injured in shooting during armed robbery Friday night in Kansas City

Kansas City police officers responded to the business off E. Truman Road and Askew Avenue around 6:15 for a reported shooting.


Crackdown Amid Deadly Spike

'We're committed to fight it': Law enforcement, Kansas City officials gather for summit on fentanyl

On July 17, 2022, Holly Yokum's life changed forever. That day her daughter Jaden Anderson, 21, died of fentanyl poisoning.


Historic Cash Sparks Questions

Quindaro Ruins to receive $1M donation. What could it mean for the Civil War era site?

It's a figure advocates and city leaders believe could begin to transform the historic site, but it's unclear exactly how it will be spent.


Local Tribute For Captured

Jewish Community Center displays menorahs in honor of hostages in Gaza

On the first day of Hanukkah, the JCC is honoring hostages in Gaza by showing off menorah's in their honor, one for every hostage. We talked to members about what the holiday means to them.


Holiday Season On Track

Weekend Possibilities | Distillery Divided, Tina Turner and Streetcar Jams

Crafts, a holiday classic and a big-time college basketball clash set the scene for a spirited December weekend.


Upper Crust Toast Healthcare

Saint Luke's Foundation - Heartland Gala

Saint Luke's Foundation hosted its inaugural Heartland Gala to benefit the Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. Denise and Bill Bade were the Gala chairs and produced an elegant and fun evening for guests to enjoy, and Mary Lynn and Kamal Mikhail were the Fund-A-Legacy chairs. Carolyn Long served as the emcee.


Deep Dive Into Diva Down Under

Aussie model Sahara Ray puts on a busty display in a skimpy bikini

The troubled daughter of Aussie surfer Tony Ray left little to the imagination by sharing a raunchy photoshoot to social media.


HUNTER FEELS HUNTED!!!

Hunter Biden rips 'motherf---ers,' casts himself as victim while claiming Republicans trying to 'kill me'

Hunter Biden claimed during a podcast appearance that Republicans were trying to kill him in order to destroy his dad's presidency. He also blasted his critics as "motherf---ers."


Advantage MAGA . . . 

There's One Big Difference Between 2020 And 2024 - And It's In Trump's Favor

The Donald Trump-Joe Biden match up is perhaps the most polled election in American history.


GOP Investigates Insurrection Outcry

Senate Republican says Washington Post op-ed suggested 'open rebellion' against US

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) announced Wednesday that he sent a letter to officials demanding answers to an op-ed published by The Washington Post that he said suggested an "open rebellion" against the U.S. Vance sent the letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a response to the Nov.


Americans & Israel Stand Together Against United Nations

Bowen: US likely to veto ceasefire call but pressure is building

The ill-feeling from Israel towards UN secretary general António Guterres has not improved.


European Atrocity Aftermath

6 teens convicted over their roles in teacher's beheading in France

Samuel Paty was killed outside his school in 2020 after showing his class cartoons of the prophet of Islam during a debate on free expression.

Royal Hater Justice

Ex-Cops Who Sent Racist Messages About Meghan Markle Sentenced

The offensive exchanges also mentioned other royals and the British prime minister.


Of Caring & Company

P*rnstar Adam22 claims it 'takes a REAL man to share his wife'

Adam22 has claimed it takes a 'real man' to let his wife sleep with another man as he and his p*rnstar wife prepare to debut a video of a threesome with X-rated actor.


Savor Quickly Fading Cowtown Middle-Class Life

Where To Eat Now: 10 Great Restaurants Form a Bold New Era Of Kansas City Food.

Where to eat now. Check out this list, from house made biscuits to rare imported cheeses, these establishments deliver.


Chill Report . . . 

FORECAST: Rain clears after midnight with chilly start to weekend

Scattered showers continue to move in and out of the area this evening with an isolated thunderstorm still possible.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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