Kansas City Cascade: Pollster Blame, Pardon & MAGA Moves Forward

More than a few items for late night & early morning readers as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for our favorite readers who demand more than a bit of snark with a blast of relevant information.

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MAGA Money Matters To Metro

Improving economy is driving issue for Kansas City-area supporters of President-elect Donald Trump

Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump hope he'll make changes to improve the economy and keep more money in the pockets of Americans after he takes office.


Great Showing For Troops

Aztec Theater in Shawnee hosts free movie night for local veterans

On Wednesday night, The Aztec Theater and Taxes Plus in Shawnee held a free movie night for any veteran and family who could make it.


Golden Ghetto Slice Of Life

5-year-old Johnson County pizza shop closes. 'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!'

A Johnson County pizza shop in Mission called Paulie D's Pizza, near KC, closed after owners moved to Missouri. A new location is possible.


Cowtown Needs More Doctors

New partnership offers accelerated med school program in Kansas City

Rockhurst University and Kansas City University are launching an accelerated pathway for future healthcare workers.


Dotte Delivering Gas Station Incentives

Buc-ee's proposed KCK location nearing final approval by Unified Government

A proposed Buc-ee's location in western Kansas City, Kansas, is nearing final approval.


Quality Collection Of Cocos

Coco Austin, sister Kristy and mom Tina all look the same age

Coco Austin - real name Nicole Natalie Austin - shared a revealing image. The wife Ice-T, 66, had her arms around her sister Kristy Marie Austin, 44, and her mother Tina Austin, 61.


Post-Election Comic Relief

Jon Stewart rages at pollsters for inaccurate predictions amid Trump victory: 'You don't know s--- about s---'

Jon Stewart condemned commentators and poll analysts from multiple networks across recent decades, saying they have been repeatedly wrong about America's most critical issues.


"Biden Should Pardon Trump"

Justice Department weighs how to drop charges against President-elect Donald Trump: source

Trump faces criminal charges in two federal cases but longstanding Justice Department policy bars prosecuting sitting presidents.


White House & Passing Buck

After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden

Anger and soul-searching took hold of the Democratic Party on Wednesday, after Vice President Kamala Harris suffered an election loss that left some party officials and voters dumbfounded.


Winning Solves Everything

DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office

Justice Department officials have begun evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, two people familiar with the matter tell NBC News.


Progressives Feel Bern

Bernie Sanders blasts Democratic Party following Kamala Harris loss

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders issued a scathing statement on what he called the Democratic Party's "disastrous" campaign following Kamala Harris' loss.


Eastern Europe Unknown

Trump, Zelenskyy speak for first time after election with Ukraine's future in doubt

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke to Trump and congratulated the president-elect on his "historic landslide victory."


MAGA Solves History?!?

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won't be easy

Donald Trump will return to the presidency at a time of unprecedented conflict and uncertainty in the Middle East. He has vowed to fix it.


Round The World Return Trip

The view from countries where Trump's win really matters

An opportunity, a respite or a security fear - we assess how Trump's return to power is being viewed elsewhere.


Funny Man Plays To Crowd

Jay Leno Says Election Day Was 'Fair' and 'It Was Honest' After Trump Win: 'It Was a Great Day For Democracy'

Jay Leno may not be Donald Trump's biggest fan, but he's praising the election as "a great day for democracy."


Ensuring Career Quality

'I used to sell beds but now I test sex toys - I've never had more fun'

EXCLUSIVE: Samantha Marshall's career took an interesting turn after she gatecrashed a conversation she overheard in a park - now her new role gives her the buzz she'd been searching for


Local Late Night Mexican Moves Up

Popular late-night Mexican restaurant is opening a new Kansas City area location

The restaurant's breakfast burritos and birria tacos are an after-hours staple.


November Rain Awaits

Kansas City weather: Showers expected this weekend

Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight with lows near 40 degrees.

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