Kansas City Lean: Holiday Gear, Forgiveness & Latest MAGA Triumph

Tonight, for #TBT, we play a bit of catch-up by way of enduring hottie Kim as she sells merch for the holidays over recent forays in to social justice. Either way, she inspires us to check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Prog Blog Pretends To Be People

This is how we're celebrating the holidays - Kansas City Style

There are so many different ways you can celebrate the holidays, here's a list of some of our favorite winter activities right here in KC.

Opt Out In The Burbs

Lee's Summit Councilman resigned Wednesday, will focus on his health and family

Lee's Summit City Council Member Fred DeMoro sent a letter Wednesday to the city to inform them of his immediate resignation from his council seat.

Rock Chalk History

For fiery abolitionist John Brown, justice and violence commingled in Kansas struggles * Kansas Reflector

If you want to make sense of Brown's beliefs and his legacy, start at the John Brown Museum State Historical Site in Osawatomie.

Show-Me Drop Off

Missouri revenue estimate predicts $70 million drop in state tax receipts through June * Missouri Independent

Missouri is heading toward the first fiscal year with declining revenue in more than a decade, according to a new estimate of state taxes.

Actually, Almost EVERYBODY Resembles Scrooge This Time Of Year

Kansas City has multiple Scrooges this year. 3 actors talk about why the character still matters

This year, Kansas Citians have several ways to enjoy "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens' holiday story of redemption, including a musical and modern take. Three Scrooges in Kansas City's live-theater adaptations spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about getting into character and the lessons they take away from the tale.

Diva Hobbles To Sell Merch

Busty Kim Kardashian wheels herself into SKIMS store with broken foot

Kardashian, 44, previously tried to mix a high-heeled boot with a boot cast for her injured foot, but she instead favored a knee scooter at her flagship store opening.

All If Forgiven For Holidays

Who did President Biden pardon? See the full list of names released Thursday

With just over a month left in the White House, Biden commuted 1,500 sentences and issued 39 pardons.

MAGA WINS AGAIN!!!

TIME 2024 Person of the year

If what comes next is anything like what he promises, president-elect Donald Trump will reshape the nation and the world.

Bully Debate Confronts GOP

Pete Hegseth decried out gay troops in US military as part of Marxist agenda

Trump's embattled secretary of defence nominee expresses contentious views on gay service members in latest book

Progressively Bad Reasoning

AOC On Health Insurance CEO's Assassination: Denying Claims Is 'An Act Of Violence'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) claimed this week that the denying health insurance claims was "an act of violence" similar to the health insurance CEO who was assassinated in New York City last week. Ocasio-Cortez made the remarks on Capitol Hill while speaking to a reporter from CBS News about the murder of United Healthcare CEO ...

Baller Claps Back Against Talker

Caitlin Clark Responds After Megyn Kelly Attacks Her Comments on White Privilege as 'Fake'

Caitlin Clark reacted to criticism from Megyn Kelly regarding the WNBA star's comments on white privilege in her Time Athlete of the Year interview during an event in New York City on Dec. 11.

Shooter Motivation In Doubt

Suspect in CEO's killing wasn't insured by UnitedHealthcare, company says

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, was not insured by the company, the overarching business that owns it said.

UFOs Over Jersey CLEARLY Not Looking For Intelligent Life

More than 20 days into phenomenon, Pentagon still has no answers about origins of mysterious NJ drones

Over three weeks after dozens of mysterious drones began popping up over New Jersey, the public has still been offered no clear insight on what the phenomenon could be.

Fighting For Future

Israel Can Save the World From a Nuclear Iran. It Must Strike Now | Opinion

For the last 20 years, two primary fears have held Israel back from launching a preemptive military strike to eliminate Iran's nuclear program.

Iran From MAGA War

Trump says of possible war with Iran 'anything can happen,' vows to leverage U.S. support for Ukraine for peace

President-elect Donald Trump isn't ruling out the possibility of a war against Iran during his second term, saying in a recent interview that "anything can happen."

Holiday Season 2024 Context

Victims of world's only famine eat peanut shells to survive

The coarse paste of crushed peanut shells called ombaz is normally considered waste, and only fit to feed cattle. But for many in Sudan's Zamzam camp it is now all they have to stave off hunger pangs.

Redux: Tesla King Crowned 

Elon Musk becomes the first person on earth to reach a net worth of $400 billion | CNN Business

Elon Musk's net worth has reached $400 billion, according to Bloomberg, making him the first to ever reach that level of wealth.

Hollywood Breakup Debated

Megan Fox's Ex Brian Austin Green Tells MGK to Grow Up Amid Split

Brian Austin Green has a stern message for Machine Gun Kelly amid his recent split from Brian's ex-wife Megan Fox ... grow up!

Old School Bumps The Bad Way

Map: Where sex-crazed seniors are driving America's STD epidemic

An epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases is tearing through the country, fueled by ballooning rates among adults 65 and older.

Cowtown Crafts Celebrated

Made in KC crowns first-ever 'Maker of the Year' (plus the local-first retailer's best new product)

Enrique Hernandez was named Made in KC's New Maker of the Year for Craft E. Embroidery. His embroidered crewnecks took Made in KC by storm this fall and have been a top seller since, said Keith Bradley, the retailer's co-owner.

Defenders Target Paddy Before Playoffs

How Patrick Mahomes took 13 hits during the win over the Chargers

In Sunday's game against Los Angeles, Kansas City's quarterback continued to be beaten up.

Local Swingers Renewed

Upgrades to Swope Memorial Golf Course set to begin in 2025

Upgrades to Kansas City, Missouri's Swope Memorial Golf Course are set to begin in the new year.

Fishy Midwest Offerings

What is the Feast of Seven Fishes and where can you find one in KC?

We've searched around town and found two KC restaurants offering the Feast of Seven Fishes: Lidia's and Barcaro Primo.

Kansas City Driz Awaited

Kansas City weather: Chance of rain on Friday

Highs will vary from the 30s in the Kansas City metro area

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