Kansas City Light Up: Sharing, Standoffs & Inspiration

There's a slight chance that TKC readers might need a distraction into the late night & early morning.

Also . . .

TKC IS ALWAYS GRATEFUL FOR SO MANY THANKSGIVING NICE MESSAGES & NOTES!!!

Accordingly . . . We share more of our reading from today by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Kansas City Switch Flipped

95th Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony - See the BIG MOMENT plus all the performances!

It's officially the holiday season in Kansas City!

Cowtown Gratitude In Abundance

Kansas Citians share what they're thankful for this year

KCTV5 took to the streets on Thanksgiving Day to ask the people of Kansas City what they're most thankful for.

Urban Core Good Deeds Today

NourishKC serves traditional Thanksgiving meal to 400 people in Kansas City's historic northeast community

NourishKC served around 400 people on Thanksgiving Day. For the chefs and volunteers, it's all about giving back.

JoCo Blaze Postscript

One person taken to hospital after Merriam apartment fire

Fire crews from Overland Park, Shawnee and Lenexa responded to a fire at the Georgetown Apartments at 72nd and Frontage Road.

Earning Steps Amid Feast

Nearly 5,000 'Turkey Trotters' run Ward Parkway

There are several trots across the metro on Turkey Day, one of the most popular being along Ward Parkway for the annual Tiny Trot, Mile sprint, 5K, or 10K.

Celebrity Share Holiday Love

Happy Thanksgiving from Hollywood! Sofia Vergara celebrates holiday

Sofia Vergara kicked off the festive holiday from her island home of Casa Chipichi, wishing followers early Thursday morning a great day.

White House Offers Solidarity

Biden reiterates US support for Ukraine after 'horrific' Russian attack

President Biden reiterated the United States's support for Ukraine as it deals with the recent "horrific" Russian attack. "Overnight, Russia carried out a horrific aerial attack against Ukraine. Uk...

MAGA Serves Challenge

Trump delivers Thanksgiving message to 'Radical Left Lunatics'

President-elect Trump on Thursday wished a happy Thanksgiving to all Americans, including those he called "Radical Left Lunatics."

Serving More Political Upheaval

Mass arrests at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as anti-Israel protesters block procession

Anti-Israel protesters tried to ruin the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the second year running Thursday, with cops quickly swarming in to gobble up roughly 25 arrests.

Life Lesson Moving Forward

America's Largest And Most Expensive DEI Program Is About To Go Up In Flames

The University of Michigan's multi-million dollar diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program may soon be dismantled.

Baller Tradition Overturned

NFL Thanksgiving: Detroit Lions beat Chicago Bears for record-equalling 10th straight win

The Detroit Lions end their wait for a Thanksgiving win by beating the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to a record-equalling 10 games.

Local Encouragement Offered

'Never give up': Kansas City man living with stage 4 cancer is thankful for life

According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer averages to 13%.

Puppers Need Holiday Help, Too

Kansas City nonprofit focused on helping pets this holiday season

The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City is kicking off Pawlidays on Friday, November 29, which will run until New Year's Eve.

Three-Peat Forecast For Friday

Chilly Chiefs Friday, a few flakes Saturday

Saturday is a First Alert Weather Impact Day for the first snow of the season.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.