Kansas City Light: Economic Threats Amid Wartime & Winter Warmup

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Tasty Frosty Tribute

Andy Reid's mustache is swapping ice for icing at McLain's Bakery in Kansas City

This now-iconic frozen mustache has inspired McLain's Bakery & Market in Waldo

Legal Weed Crisis Cont'd

Another River Bend trustee facing election fraud charges

Another leader in the tiny Jackson County village of River Bend is facing election fraud charges, accused of not even living in the town.

Prize For Po-Po Fight

Marion County Record, center of nationally watched police raid, to receive press award

The weekly newspaper captured national attention when its offices were raided in August, sparking widespread concerns about press freedom.

Show-Might Fight Over Life

Disputes over fetus viability are dividing abortion-rights groups in Missouri

Reproductive rights activists in Missouri agree on getting a ballot measure before voters this fall to roll back one of the strictest abortion bans in the country and ensure access.

Anybody Want To Build Downtown Skyscraper?!?

Up for grabs: downtown KC site proposed for 14 Wyandotte tower by Lux Living - Kansas City Business Journal

Red Oak Capital Holdings officially has listed a pair of parcels at 14th and Wyandotte streets for sale through Hilco Real Estate, after multiple closing extensions with Lux Living last year did not yield a successful transaction. A "world-class" mixed-use, multifamily or hotel project could take the place of Lux's 14 Wyandotte plan under new ownership, recent listing materials say.

B-list Fashions Top Tabloids

RHOP star Ashely Darby strips down to her underwear and furry coat

Ashley Darby, who stars on The Real Housewives of Potomac, stripped down for a racy set of snaps in the snow.

Another White House Moment Of Doubt

'We all have concerns': Hill Democrats see flawed Biden campaign - Roll Call

Congressional Democrats said they have concerns about President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and called for changes.

MAGA Defense After Victory

'Fantastical narrative': Trump concocts DOJ, Biden conspiracy theory in new classified docs filing

Donald Trump's legal team submitted a new legal filing in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case late Tuesday night. With this 68-page motion, Joyce Vance, former U.S. attorney, tells Alex Wagner that Judge Eileen Cannon is now "presented with the opportunity to delay things even further, and there are also questions of classified discovery; this could be where that May trial date goes off the rails."

Prez Son's Dirty Leftovers Exposed

Hunter Biden's gun pouch had cocaine residue on it, prosecutors claim

Federal prosecutors claim a leather pouch used by Hunter Biden to store his gun had residue on it that tested positive for cocaine by the FBI lab.

Progressive Bern Fights For Wartime Cash Pause

Democratic rebels send Biden stern message on Gaza

A group of Senate Democrats voted Tuesday in favor of advancing a resolution sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to potentially freeze U.S. military aid to Israel, sending a pointed message to President Biden that the war in Gaza is becoming a major problem for his party.

War Economy Struggles

War in Gaza is testing Israel's economy. A 2nd front against Hezbollah could break it

Israel's military has closed towns and workplaces near the Lebanon border and 60,000 residents have fled, freezing the regional economy. But a full-blown war with Hezbollah could affect all of Israel.

Iran From Rockets

Iran launches missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, claims to destroy Israeli spy base | CNN

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday launched ballistic missiles at what it said was a spy base for Israel's intelligence agency Mossad in northern Iraq, and at "anti-Iran terror groups" in Syria, in the latest escalation of hostilities that further risks spiraling into a wider regional conflict.

Far East Fading?!?

China's population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns

China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, as a plunging birth rate and a wave of COVID-19 deaths when strict lockdowns ended accelerated a downturn that will have profound long-term effects on the economy's growth potential.

Nobody Watching MSM Celebs

Emmys draw record-low ratings with 4.3 million viewers

This was the first time ever the Emmy Awards aired against an NFL playoff game which likely also played a role.

Hollywood Desperation Worsens

Alec Baldwin puts Hamptons home back on market with $10M price cut and a video of himself

The actor has taken it upon himself to market his 335 Town Lane property in Amagansett the best way he knows how: on camera.

Billion Dollar Booze Bust

Uber cuts off Drizly, alcohol delivery app it bought for $1.1 billion three years ago

Uber is shutting down alcohol delivery app Drizly, the company confirmed this week, just under three years after acquiring the platform for $1.1 billion

At Least She's Honest

Sofia Vergara credits her 'giant boobs' and hot body as key to successful career

Hollywood starlet Sofia Vergara recently opened up about her career and noted that her amazing figure has "opened doors" for her over the years

Nature Of Heroes Questioned

Musing about the Chiefs, the Royals, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the meaning of fandom

The Royals fandom is ready to wake up

Newspaper Advice On Pipes

Will my pipes defrost on their own? Should I call a plumber? Kansas City experts answer

The cold left some MO and KS residents without water. Learn tips from plumbers on how to defrost your pipes & deal with burst pipe.

Savor Kansas City Kindness

'Call it the broken table': Big Belly's Italian-American Kitchen offers meal, warm rest stop for those in need

Big Belly's Italian-American Kitchen has a house account to help those in need pay for food. KSHB 41's Alyssa Jackson caught up the owner and employees about why their services are important.

Hipster Community Reaches Out

Thomas and Reade's thriftery The Rex Catalog expands from Crossroads to new Mass St. location

Growing up, brother duo Thomas and Reade Rex didn't imagine they'd end up operating a successful thrift store together. Now, at 18 and 22, the two co-manage a curated, vendor-driven, vintage storefront located near the Crossroads Arts District, The Rex Catalog .

Warm Up To Freezing

A slight reprieve from the crushing cold to arrive soon

An alert day continues for the rest of the day Tuesday and through this evening commute due to dangerously cold weather and slick roadways as a result of yesterday's snow

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.