Kansas City Illuminated: Local Good Deeds & MAGA Screed

Fair warning, the next update might not be until the crack of noon but we'll see how we feel in the early morning . . . NEVERTHELESS . . . Tonight we wanted to share a few more items, snarks and interesting tidbits for close local news denizens as we offer up what we've been reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines

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Old School Tribute Tonight

Retired KCPD officer holds annual Christmas Day dinner for seniors

On Wednesday, retired KCPD Officer Richard White held the 48th Annual Senior Citizens' Christmas Day Dinner.

Local Middle-Class Glimmer Of Hope Endures

What it takes to pull off Ward Parkway neighborhood Christmas light display

What it takes to put on a Christmas lights display for a whole block in a neighborhood.

Suburbs Share Kindness

Candy Cane Lane continues tradition of giving back to Kansas City community

Candy Cane Lane in Prairie Village may be Kansas City's longest standing Christmas lights tradition.

Unfriendly Skies Redux

During busy holiday travel, Delta flight heading to Las Vegas diverted to KCI due to 'unruly customer'

During a busy day of holiday travel, a Delta flight heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, was diverted to Kansas City International Airport due to a disruptive passenger.

Local Road To Stardom?!?

Movies and TV shows casting in Kansas City

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Kansas City.

Diva Holds Up Nicely

Mariah Carey stuns as she performs for NFL on Netflix debut

Mariah Carey looked stunning as she sang her holiday classic All I Want for Christmas is You as part of Netflix's coverage of the NFL on Christmas Day.

MAGA Shares Online Screed

Trump tells 37 people with sentences commuted by Biden to 'go to hell' in lengthy Christmas post

President-elect Trump on Wednesday used a lengthy Christmas Day social media post to tell the 37 people who had their death sentences commuted by President Biden to "go to hell." "Also, to the 37 most violent criminals, who killed, raped, and plundered like virtually no one before them, but were just given, incredibly, a pardon...

Assassin Aftermath Exposed

Inside 'CEO killer's life' behind bars and why he may become a 'zombie' in jail

ACCUSED assassin Luigi Mangione is in for a culture shock contrary to his glamorous "old money" upbringing as he prepares to spend his first Christmas inside a prison hellhole, an exper...

Accounting For Tesla King

A running list of Elon Musk's wins and losses in Washington since Trump's election

The billionaire businessman has racked up some wins, and a few losses, since becoming a major MAGA power player.

Still Supplying War In Europe

Biden pledges more U.S. weapons to Ukraine after Russia's Christmas attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack that damaged Kyiv's critical energy infrastructure "inhumane."

Holy Land Blame Game Cont'd

Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay

Hamas said that Israel had laid down further conditions

Hookup Hot Mess Dramatized

'Laid' Showrunners on Capturing the 'Bleak and Funny' Truth of Dating in Their Sex-Positive Rom-Com

"Laid" co-showrunners break down their sex-positive Peacock rom-com series while infusing it with a "cynical edge."

Gathering Cowtown Billable Hours

Dish & Drink KC: Lunch meetings at Made In KC Cafe and Al's Bar & Grill

Made In Kc Cafe Taproom // Photo By Tiffany Watts Made In KC Cafe & Taproom In the heart of Downtown Kansas City, Made in KC Café & Taproom offers a little bit of everything-coffee, local craft drinks, and a welcoming space to gather.

Local Slick Warning

FORECAST: Minor travel issues with dense fog and drizzle developing

Patchy fog and a drizzle are in store, with minor impacts for those traveling.

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