Lots of things to consider tonight . . . For early morning denizens of the discourse we share a surprisingly family friendly view of the world that, tragically, includes a great deal of wartime reporting along with a typical peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines in our ongoing quest to share real world teachable moments mixed in with the most important recent news.
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Powering The Discourse
Kansas City will hit sub-zero temperatures this weekend. Here's what to do in a power outage
Kansas City already saw thousands of power outages due to a snow storm earlier in the week, and now the forecast will drop into the negatives through the weekend. Here's how to prepare for a possible power outage in winter weather.
DRIVE SAFELY!!!
Force of Sunday night fatal crash sheared off a wooden power pole, driver ran from scene
This incident remains under investigation.
Golden Ghetto Residents Desperately Seeking Alternatives To Public Education
Survey: Bipartisan majorities in JOCO want education savings accounts - The Sentinel
83% of Republicans, 69% of Independents, and 60% of Democrats say education savings accounts should be available to children whose academic needs are not being met.
Show-Me School Choice
Open enrollment is the first education bill considered this year by Missouri House * Missouri Independent
A Missouri House education committee hears a bill that would allow open enrollment for public school districts.
Selling Shovels & Salt
Kansas City-area hardware stores staying busy during arctic blast
People in the Kansas City area are gearing up for the freezing temperatures ahead by stocking up at stores across the metro.
Tonight's Rumor Of Happiness
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to get engaged this summer: sources
A source tells Page Six that there's buzz around Taylor Swift's camp that the singer and NFL star Travis Kelce plan to get engaged this summer.
Peanut Gallery Rebukes Prez
Biden confronted by hecklers shouting 'go home' during Pennsylvania visit: 'You're a loser'
President Biden was repeatedly heckled by swing state voters in a Pennsylvania downtown, who yelled, "go home, Joe," and "you're a loser."
MAGA Must Pay
Judge orders Trump to pay nearly $400,000 for New York Times' legal fees
A judge has ordered Donald Trump to pay nearly $400,000 for The New York Times' fees in a now-dismissed lawsuit.
Insider Influence Trending
David Axelrod Isn't Going to Shut Up
A Q&A with the former Obama strategist who's not afraid to critique the Biden campaign.
Winter Wins Over MAGA
Trump campaign tries to stave off Iowa turnout drop from brutal winter weather
The campaign is focused on ensuring its supporters get to the caucuses Monday.
World Remains At War
U.S. launches another strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen
The airstrike came just a day after the U.S. and U.K. launched strikes on dozens of targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen in response to the Iranian-backed rebel group's ongoing assault targeting shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
International Court Considers Arguments Against Holy Land
South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing
After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Supplying Eastern Europe Grind
Exclusive: Ukraine needs more attack aircraft for war effort - ground forces commander
Ukraine's ground forces commander said on Friday that Kyiv needed more military aircraft for its war effort, such as U.S. A-10 attack jets to support infantry and planes that could fire long-range cruise missiles.
Next War Sneak Peek
'If They Really Want to Take Taiwan Back, What Can We Do?'
On the eve of elections, Taiwanese voters face a choice between appeasement and resistance.
No Capitalism For Opposition
US explores options to seize Russian assets and funnel them to Ukraine | CNN Politics
Top Biden administration officials have spent the last year quietly trying to figure out how to divert billions of dollars in frozen Russian money to cash-starved Ukraine.
Life Affirming Local Catch
First new state fishing record of 2024 swiped by man in Jackson County
That's a big perch.
Documenting Local History
Oscar Winner Kevin Willmott's New Cinematic Venture: A Reflection of Kansas City's Evolving Story through the Experiences of Alvin Brooks
Oscar-winning filmmaker and University of Kansas Professor Kevin Willmott is making a film exploring the life of KC activist Alvin Brooks.
Chilling Life Lessons
Former Chiefs player, local coach share what it takes to play in cold weather
A former Chiefs player and local high school football coach talk about what it takes to play in the frigid weather ahead of Saturday's playoff game.
Club Biz Cont'd
They brought A$AP Rocky to Kansas City for his video. Now they've opened a nightclub
Can we ever expect to see A$AP Rocky at this new KC lounge? "He'll be here eventually. He's a busy man. But he'll come."
Foodies For Good Cause
Restaurant Week supports good food, giving back in Kansas City
It's a 10-day long event that goes through Jan. 21, with over 200 restaurants in the area, and a portion of the money you spend goes to local charities.
Arctic Cowtown Outlook . . .
FIRST WARN WEATHER DAYS: Friday, Saturday, Sunday overnight snow & historic low temps
First Warn Weather Days are in place for Friday and Saturday. We are watching a new storm system come through this evening into tonight, giving some the chance for measurable snow again.
And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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