Kansas City Glow: Taylor Swift Almost Trips & White House Fumes

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Celebration Community Connection

Crash victim meets Kansas City first responders who rescued him

A crash in 2022, left Dakota Williams fighting for his life. After recovering, he had the chance to meet the first responders who saved him

Drive Safely This Weekend

Fatal crash Friday night closes northbound lanes on I-435 near Parvin Road in Northland

One person died in a crash on northbound Interstate 435 near Parvin Road in the Northland, police said.

Party Time Proves Pricey

How much would KC's most expensive Super Bowl parade cost? Hint: Decorations are $29,000

The Chiefs and other donors would split the cost of a victory celebration with taxpayers.

Paddy Proves Legendary

'A tremendous honor': Patrick Mahomes could take home Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

While he wasn't a finalist for the MVP award this season, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could still take home an important award tonight.

Hype Machine Thinks Globally

Chiefs Kingdom's reign spreads across the world

If you are a native Kansas Citian, it's nearly certain you will be a Chiefs fan. Fans around the world share their reasons why they choose to be part of the kingdom.

Tell Us You're Thinking About Retirement Without Saying It: 

Cocktails, shuffleboard, arcade games coming in new Kansas City 'eatertainment' venue

This bar coming to Kansas City describes itself as an "eatertainment venue, cocktail bar, and a chef-inspired restaurant where shuffleboard is king."

Cowtown Name Game Turnabout

Meet Kelsey Taylor - the woman with the most confusing name in Kansas City right now

It's led to a little paranoia.

Rare Diva Misstep Captured

Taylor Swift stumbles on stage concert in Tokyo but recovers quickly

Taylor Swift suffered another onstage mishap during the second of four concerts in Tokyo this week.

Progressively Worse?!?

Democrats rally around Biden as report raises age concerns

One Democratic lawmaker said he found the president to be "sharp, focused, formidable and effective".

Team Biden Denounces Adjectives

White House questions why special counsel report 'spends time making gratuitous and inappropriate criticisms'

The White House raised questions Friday over why special counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents included comments about his memory. "When the inevitable conclusion is that the facts and the evidence don't support any charges, you're left to wonder why this report spends time making gratuitous and inappropriate criticisms of...

MAGA Defends Gun Rights

Trump promises NRA that if elected, 'no one will lay a finger on your firearms'

The former president vowed to roll back Biden-era gun restrictions.

New Deuce Offers Reassurance

Stefanik says she 'would not have done what Mike Pence did' on Jan. 6

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) said that she would not have allowed 2020 election results to be certified on Jan. 6, 2021 if she was in former Vice President Mike Pence's position. "I would not have done what Mike Pence did. I don't think that was the right approach," Stefanik said on CNN Thursday evening....

Political Tech Tricks Risk Hard Time

FCC outlaws AI-generated voices in robocalls that can deceive voters

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear...

Russkies Claim Vlad Offers Alt-Right Safe Space?!?

Putin ally disappointed Tucker Carlson didn't discuss "conservative values"

Margarita Simonyan, a prominent Kremlin propagandist, said that Russia should become "a safe haven" for people who disagree with woke ideologies.

War Bad For Biz

Israel's credit rating downgraded because of war with Hamas | CNN Business

Moody's Investors Service downgraded Israel's debt rating from A1 to A2 on Friday, underscoring the economic damage of the country's war with Hamas, which has seen thousands of human casualties and stoked geopolitical tensions around the world.

65-Year-Old Madonna Still Making Power Moves

Madonna gets down and dirty in red negligee ahead of Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Madonna posed on her hands and knees while wearing a strappy lingerie dress ahead of appearing at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Cleveland.

Fans Count Baller Money

A deeper dive into Bobby Witt Jr.'s shiny new contract

As the best young Royals player since Hall of Fame talent Carlos Beltran roamed Kauffman Stadium's outfield a quarter century ago, Bobby Witt Jr. is an immensely fun player to watch. Kansas City...

Save Cash In Sin City

No need to gamble to be a high roller in Vegas, you just have to have a healthy appreciation for heights

You don't have to gamble to be a high roller in Vegas, you just have to have a healthy appreciation for heights.

Speaking Of Local Settings

Four Inane Questions with Quality Framing and Art's Pedro Morales

Pedro Morales. // Courtesy photo You name it, and Pedro Morales will frame it. No, seriously. Just ask him. Morales, who owns Quality Framing and Art, has been a professional framer for more than two decades. His storefront in Mission is teeming with his handiwork, everything from glorious fine art prints to massive family portraits.

Friendly Fermenting Offered

Crossroads collaboration brings booch on tap, kegs, mocktails to MO's (new) biggest kombucha taproom

The new East Crossroads location is expected to feature 24 flavors of kombucha on tap. "Instead of having Coke or Pepsi as options to drink, we want to provide a new staple, a new pathway of different drinking options," said Kortney Lee.

Winter Comeback For Big Game Watching

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Springs moves out, wintry chill returns for the weekend

We have been spoiled quite a lot recently, as temperatures have been more typical of March or April than early February. Today was the last of the warm days for a bit, as we get a small reality check this weekend.

Belinda - Cactus was the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.