Kansas City Weekend News Dump: Designs, Shopping & Celebrations

It has already been 20 years since Jenny McCarthy & Kelly Clarkson teamed up to remember a 90s campaign that was one of the most groundbreaking instance of bawdy American advertising.

We enjoyed the original adverts more but the reboot was a bit more tasteful and fitting to lead this weekends collection of news that didn't quite make our TKC front page . . . Check-it:

Local Newsie Beef

Kansas City has the meats: How the city's butcher shops prepare for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for Kansas City butchers. If you're looking for the right meat to go on your table this holiday season, the city's locally-owned butcher shops can be your guide.

Upscale Accommodations

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art announces international design competition shortlist

Finalists expanded to six teams following outstanding response to global open call (Kansas City, MO - Nov. 21, 2024) The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art today announced the six finalist teams who will take part in the international design competition's second stage.

Locals Pinch Pennies

Grocery shoppers look to save on this year's Thanksgiving dinner

Many families across the Kansas City area are gearing up for the traditional Thanksgiving holiday feast.

MAGA Moves Markets

Kansas City-area companies gained millions in value after the election - Kansas City Business Journal

Many Kansas City-area companies saw their stocks surge in the aftermath of the presidential election. See what went up - and by how much.

Historic Rock Chalk Tribute

John Brown in Kansas: A tour of the state's landmarks and tributes to the militant abolitionist

Abolitionist John Brown wasn't born in Kansas, but made his mark during the Bleeding Kansas era before the Civil War. Today, 165 years after his execution, Brown's violent acts and influence are commemorated across the state of Kansas - including the site of the Pottawatomie massacre.

Show-Me End Game Cash

Nonprofit drops $150K into PAC supporting lame-duck Missouri governor * Missouri Independent

The nonprofit set up to pay for Gov. Mike Parson's 2021 inauguration gave $150,000 this week to the PAC that helped get him elected.

Golden Ghetto Shout Out

Overland Park Mayor thanks team who saved his life after August crash

The Mayor of Overland Park has shown his gratitude to medical professionals and first responders after a full recovery from a serious collision.

Royal Tribute To Captain

Salvador Pérez to receive prestigious honors: 'A class act'

Aside from all of these awards over his 13-year career, the awards show claims that Pérez's involvement in the community is what earned him the honors. For example, the instance in which he t...

Sparking Local Biz

zTrip owner bolsters EV-charging network with new facility in Kansas City - Kansas City Business Journal

A Kansas City-based fleet operator unveiled an EV-charging network facility in the Kansas City metro and plans to role out additional charging hubs in the 36 states where it operates.

KC Current Success

Temwa Chawinga named NWSL MVP after record-breaking season

Chawinga scored 21 goals in 27 matches, becoming the first player in league history to eclipse the 20-goal mark in a single season.

Northland Needs Help Too

'We're on a fixed income': Homeowners in Clay County look toward new property tax relief program

Homeowners in Clay County packed another informational meeting Tuesday to learn more about the new property tax relief program.

Lesson In Austerity

Parents proposed upgrades for Lee's Summit Elementary. Instead, district wants to close it

Parents believed their children and their school were thriving, but knew improvements were needed. They didn't expect a proposed closure.

Vintage Vindication

Best of KC 2024: Fetch signs up to be KC's unapologetic mouthpiece

The Pitch's Best of KC 2024 votes are in and winners have been crowned, but here is a look at who we thought won 2024 in KC.

Celebrate Kansas City Collab

It's OK to open with joy: How two moms' dreams just launched twin shops on Brookside-Waldo border

Two women, longtime friends, have similar entrepreneur origin stories. Now they have side-by-side shops in a bustling neighborhood shopping district. The twin storefronts come as the mothers-turned-business owners pivot from freelancing to full-time entrepreneurship.

Another Guide For Season Of Drinking

Christmas pop-up bars to celebrate the holiday season in Kansas City

Christmas pop-up bars are showing up every day at different restaurants and bars on both sides of the state line. All or most of them are offering delicious seasonal cocktails, fun holiday activities and decked-out rooms to make it look like a winter wonderland

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