Kansas City News Cheer: Beg Pardon & Holiday Help

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Santa Party Planning Starts

Holiday Season 2024: Celebrations begin to usher in holidays in Kansas City

As lights twinkle and halls are decked events to usher in the holiday season have already started to kick off around the Kansas City metro.

Helping Amid Holiday Harsh Times

Harvesters invites Kansas City to help put food on the tables of those in need

With holiday meals just around the corner, one local organization continues to rely on Kansas City community members to help put food on the tables of those in need.

Nicer Meth Town Spotlight

Wild About Harry, other Independence Square businesses used in Chiefs Hallmark movie

When you walk into Wild About Harry on the Independence Square, you'll see a Hallmark tribute wall nestled between the rest of the normal merchandise.

Local Traffic Stop Ahead

Kansas City is putting its biggest roads on diets

Many of Kansas City's four-lane roads are too fast and too empty. The city plans to slim down many of its most dangerous stretches, like Troost Avenue, 39th Street and Independence Avenue, to curb vehicle and pedestrian accidents.

Boozy Comeback Assured

'This is not the end': KC Daiquiri Shop closes doors to metro residents

A local Black-owned business is set to serve a hot pot of gumbo to chilly metro residents for one last day in Kansas City.

Diva Pitches Good Cheer

Sabrina Carpenter promotes upcoming holiday Netflix special

Sabrina Carpenter is counting down the days until the release of her holiday music special. She teased her forthcoming Netflix special modeling a skimpy Santa inspired ensemble.

Prez Proves MAGA Correct?!?

Analysis: Biden's pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump's claims of politicized justice | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter deepened an entanglement of politics and the rule of law that has tarnished faith in American justice and is almost certain to worsen in Donald Trump's second term.

Cali Against Election 2024

Newsom proposes $25M from state legislature to 'Trump-proof' California

Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing his Democrat-majority state legislature to establish a hefty litigation fund ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.

MAGA Mandate Minimized

GOP's small majority adds to challenge of tax reform

House Republicans are heading into the new Congress with a lofty set of tax reform goals, an ambitious agenda made more difficult by a razor-thin majority. Republicans are on track to have a single...

Trans Care Argued

In transgender care case, Supreme Court to consider how far equal protection goes | CNN Politics

When the Supreme Court hears an appeal Wednesday from transgender youths challenging a Tennessee ban on their medical care, fundamental principles forbidding sex discrimination will be on the line.

Conservatives Flummoxed By Progressive Culture War Opt Out

It's Been 3 Weeks Since Trump Won, And The Left Still Hasn't Rioted. Why?

It's been quiet since Donald Trump won back the White House. Too quiet. Has the riotous Left finally been broken, or are they just biding their time?

Politicos Beg Pardon

Biden's pardon of son, Hunter, to reverberate on Capitol Hill

President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, is set to reverberate on Capitol Hill this week, as lawmakers react to the news after years of GOP investigations targeting the younger Biden's business dealings.

Border Chaos Calms?!?

Migrant arrests at US borders with Mexico and Canada fell in November, senior official says

The number of migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada fell in November, a senior U.S. border official told Reuters, part of a months-long trend that undercuts President-elect Donald Trump's claim illegal immigration is out of control.

Middle-East Hot Mess ALMOST Explained

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters

The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with rebels' surprise capture of Aleppo, one of the country's largest cities and an ancient hub of Middle East culture and commerce.

More Cash & War For Europe

Biden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid

Biden's Ukraine directive has stirred debate, as some officials worry it will cut too deeply into American stockpiles and jeopardize military needs elsewhere.

Raunchy Reading Risks Nuptial

My sexual kink is ruining my marriage - it's a dirty secret he'll think is odd

A WOMAN has revealed that her sexual kink is ruining her marriage. The woman explained that while she is 'rather modest' in the bedroom, she is hiding a 'dirty little secret' from her husband. She ...

JoCo Suffers Morning Tragedy

One person killed in wrong-way crash on 69 Highway

Police say a driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of 69 Highway north of West 95th Street.

Toy Train Timeline Exposed

KC Streetcar hits milestone on midtown extension. When will it be done? Here's the latest

See the latest schedule for road work on Main Street through Midtown, Westport and the Plaza and the opening of new streetcar line to UMKC.

Baller Argues Bad Timing

Chris Jones expresses frustrations with 'awkward' 2024 Chiefs schedule

Jones said he plans on going to the NFL Player's Association (NFLPA) this offseason to bring up the idea of teams with "awkward" schedules getting a late-season bye week.

Helping Puppers This Holiday

With Black Friday over, KC Pet Project's efforts to house dozens of pets continue

Grigs Gives Latest Forecast

Kansas City weather: Bitter cold mornings with a brief midweek warmup

Despite the sunshine, daytime highs will struggle, with Monday topping out around 29 degrees in most areas.

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