Kansas City Bright: KCI Rising As Taunts & High Hopes Await MAGA

The Sun is out and right now we share high praise for Missouri native, biz lady, former model hottie angel Karlie as we share another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Lessons Amid Winter Warming

Kansas Citians break the ice at 'Learn to Curl'

It's a rare, slow weekend for the Kansas City sports scene - but not everyone is staying sidelined.

Flight Hype Always Rising

Nearing the end of a probable record-breaking travel season as KCI

Holiday travel at Kansas City Airport is expected to break records; expect larger-than usual-crowds and longer lines if you're traveling home from the holidays.

Newspaper Laments Cowtown Lockup History

Kansas City has a jail crisis because new council members don't learn from experts | Opinion

Inmates are now sent to Vernon County, Missouri. The old Municipal Correctional Institute or "The Farm" was managed better in the past.

Celebs Share Season Of Lights

Happy Hanukkah! See How the Stars Are Celebrating the Festival of Lights in 2024

From Karlie Kloss to Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld to Mayim Bialik, see how these famous families celebrated the Festival of Lights this year.

Progressively Heckling MAGA

Democrats taunt Trump with 'President Musk' moniker

Democrats are taunting President-elect Trump with claims that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is calling the shots instead of the incoming president. And with Musk set to play a major role in Trump's second term - both as co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and a close presidential ally - it remains to be...

Another Republican Division

GOP "playing with fire" if Johnson removed as speaker, Rep. Lawler says

"To waste time over a nonsensical intramural food fight is a joke," Lawler said.

MAGA Moves Spark Hope

Sununu predicts Trump's second term will focus on 'disruption' of US politics - Washington Examiner

The New Hampshire governor said he is "cautiously optimistic" about Trump's second term as president, despite being critical of him several times in the past.

Holy Land Honcho Confronts Health Trouble Amid Crisis

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed as he faces crises on multiple fronts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to have his prostate removed. The procedure Sunday comes at a turbulent time for the Israeli leader who is managing the war in Gaza, escalating regional tensions and his own corruption trial.

Vlad Accused Again

Azerbaijan's president accuses Russia of downing airliner in Christmas Day crash and covering up cause | CNN

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally shooting down an airliner on Christmas Day in a disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause.

MAGA Appointee Endures Opposition With No Respect

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Hanukkah ceremony attended by Mike Huckabee

Activists clash with Jewish groups over Christian Zionism as tensions rise during Arkansas Hanukkah celebration.

Local Veggie Testimony With Cowtown Connection

Meat is central to my cultural heritage. Here's how I gave it up

When I first went vegan, the choice seemed at odds with my family traditions. Here's how I found a way to feel connected to my culture without abandoning my values.

Katie's Sunday Forecast

The fog will disappear and let the sun take over Sunday

Sunday will have high temperatures around 54 degrees; wind chills will welcome the new year, so wear a coat to your NYE party.

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