Kansas City Golden Age: Freebie Turkeys, MAGA Courts-Martial & Ukraine Grind

This morning we check-in with mum, biz lady & former angel Erin as we're inspired to keep sharing pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Kansas City Feast Prep Starts 

750 Thanksgiving turkeys provided through Kansas City community giveaway

On Saturday, 750 turkeys and all the fixings were handed out to those needing an extra hand this Thanksgiving.


Cowtown Economy Cont'd

Investor market turns Midwest conservative: 'Everyone here is feeling a changing landscape'

After years of soaring valuations across the startup scene, venture firms like M25 are observing a shift to more risk-averse investors and stricter examinations of even the most-exciting company's worth, said Abhinaya Konduru.


High Class Donation Deets

Tax Benefits: How to Maximize Your Gift's Impact - KC Ballet

With the year drawing to a close, you might be reflecting on how you can make a meaningful impact with your charitable gifts. Fortunately, there are various strategic ways to give that not only support the causes you're passionate about, but also offer significant tax benefits.


Cowtown Classical Recognition

Lyric Opera of Kansas City earns 2025 Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording for the world-premiere recording of "The Shining."


Gen Z Sound Off In Kansas City

Billie Eilish's return to Kansas City was 'everything I could have hoped for,' fans say

Billie Eilish played a packed show at T-Mobile Center in KC on her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour on Nov. 16. See the review and fan reactions.


Angel Well-Remembered

Leo Dicaprio's Ex-Girlfriend Posed For Stunning 'Body Paint' Photo

One of the many ex-girlfriends of longtime Hollywood star Leo Dicaprio posed for the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Over the years, the Sports


Internets FAILS Sports Fans

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson snoozer draws harsh criticism: 'Not great for boxing'

Jake Paul's win over Mike Tyson was convincing in the ring but fans who tuned in to watch the bout were left unimpressed with how it went down as criticism flew on social media.


MAGA Messing With Military

Trump transition team compiling list of current and former U.S. military officers for possible courts-martial

The Trump transition team is compiling a list of senior current and former U.S. military officers who were directly involved in the withdrawal from Afghanistan and exploring whether they could be court-martialed for their involvement, according to a U.S. official and a person familiar with the plan.


GOP Earns New Constituents

Trump's gains with minority voters fuel GOP optimism

Republicans have made gains with minority voters in the past two elections, a marked shift among some of the most loyal voting blocs for Democrats. The GOP saw an increase in support from Asian, Bl...


MAGA Regret For Some?!?

Trump's pro-Israel cabinet picks upset Muslims who voted for him

Muslim leaders backed Donald Trump to protest against the Biden administration's support for Israel's war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon. His choices are staunch supporters of their foe.


Vlad Attacks Grid

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv, would soon fall and the rest of the country wouldn't last long against a much larger enemy.


El Papa Mentions Unthinkable

Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza

Israel has denied all accusations of genocide.


Local Cuisine Royalty

KC-crowned 'King and Queen of BBQ' return to the throne with new Prospect restaurant

After several relocations for their P Moore & Moore BBQ brand over the past few years, Gary Paul and Patricia Moore have landed a new kingdom on Prospect Avenue - fully embracing their nicknames by calling the restaurant The King & Queen of Barbecue.


Forecast For Now . . .

Cloudy with slight chance of rain Sunday ahead of a soggy First Warn Monday

Isolated showers possible for Saturday evening with slightly better chances throughout the day on Sunday.

Etta James - Sunday Kind Of Love is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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