Kansas City Geminids Nicer Links

Quick check-in for early birds and/or night owls who might be looking skyward tonight. 

Accordingly, we share some of the nicer news links we've recently enjoyed along with just a bit of more info about tonight's meteor shower.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

The Geminid meteor shower of 2023 peaks tonight. Here's how to watch live online.

The Geminid meteor shower 2023 peaks overnight tonight (Dec. 13), and you can watch the action live with these free livestreams.

The Geminids could send hundreds of meteors streaking across the sky this week | CNN

The Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest and most reliable annual showers, will peak this Thursday - and viewers could see up to 120 meteors per hour.

Charity Christmas store opens for 41st holiday season in the city of Independence

The Community Services League operation opened on Monday with 300 volunteers and enough toys to fill Santa's sleigh

Northland retirees create wooden toys for Kansas City-area kids

In a small woodshop near Happy Rock Park in Kansas City, Missouri, four men gathered Tuesday morning as they do each week of the year.

This 'Tiny Town' just opened on Spring Hill's Main Street; here's how it's connecting kids amid KC's urban sprawl

Three years ago, retired couple Dale and JoAnn Romano opened Pop's Sweet Shop on Main Street in downtown Spring Hill, a nostalgic ice cream parlor that also serves up homemade fudge, cannolis, and cotton candy. In November, the couple launched Nana's Tiny Town next door.

Wheelchair basketball tournament in Lee's Summit highlights inclusivity

The Kansas City Kings hosted a regional wheelchair basketball tournament this weekend to promote inclusivity among sports.

Restaurant owner steps in to help out destroyed Kansas City community center

According to Whatsoever Community Service Center Executive Director Charlie Gascich, it's actually the second time the building has caught fire

'People have a heart for giving': Free clothing center in Northland transforms lives for thousands

A free clothing center in the Northland has been a beacon of hope for families in need, making a profound impact on thousands of lives.

Community Groceries works to fight childhood obesity and food insecurity with affordable groceries

Community Groceries opened its doors on Troost Saturday and is working to help fight food insecurity and childhood obesity by offering affordable groceries.

Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner

Michael BushnellReporter This Christmas Day, some dedicated volunteers are making sure senior citizens who don't have family in the area [...]

WEATHER BLOG: How and when to see the Geminid Meteor Shower in the Kansas City area

Under optimal viewing conditions, you can expect to see dozens of meteors per hour!

Hopefully, we'll have more for the morning update . . . STAY TUNED!!!