Kansas City News Cloud: Transit, Turnabout & Renaissance

Beyond the obvious headlines, there's a lot to consider tonight as we pause to consider the big picture and share some of our reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Kangaroos Hop On Bandwagon For Upcoming Toy Train

Businesses near UMKC excited for completion of track construction for KC Streetcar Main Street extension

On Monday, Kansas City, Missouri, officials celebrated the completion of track construction for the KC Streetcar Main Street extension.


Local Street Life Debated

City seeks public input on Meyer Boulevard Traffic Calming

Project is part of Kansas City's Zero Vision program aiming to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030


Pitching Friends For Love

KC woman creates LGBTQ dating events where friends pitch friends 'Shark Tank' style

Tiffany Watts and her co-founder created Where To Find Us to create an experience that was missing from the Kansas City queer dating scene.


Nearby Boost For Football Fans

Independence Square sees holiday boost thanks to Chiefs Hallmark movie

Downtowns and main streets are bustling this holiday season, with local businesses hoping for a boost in foot traffic.


Cowtown Ballerina Celebrated

Miyesha McGriff: Dancing as Clara in The Nutcracker and Inspiring Future Dancers - KC Ballet

Miyesha McGriff, Kansas City Ballet's R.O.A.D. Program Administrator, reflects on performing as Clara in The Nutcracker to inspiring future dancers.


Diva From The Dotte Shares Good Life Glimpse

Janelle Monae shows incredible bikini body to celebrate 39th birthday

Janelle Monae celebrated turning 39. On Sunday, the I Like that hitmaker took to Instagram ring in the festivities by sharing a very suggestive video of herself enjoying a tropical getaway.


White House Turnabout Hurts Embattled Democratic Party

Dem rep confronted with clip of himself claiming Biden wouldn't pardon Hunter: 'What does that feel like?'

Rep. Daniel Goldman was challenged on his previous claim that there was no "chance" President Biden would pardon his son, "unlike his predecessor."


Republicans Rally After Allegations

GOP senators defend Hegseth after private meeting

"He's clearly committed to making sure we have a lethal military that scares the crap out of our enemies."


War Worsens Near Holy Land

Middle East conflict: Syria's military counterattacks after rebels seize Aleppo

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria and the wider conflict in the Middle East.


Europe Awaits MAGA Rescue

Ukraine's exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump

Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.


Another Ceasefire FAIL?!?

Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area after multiple Israeli strikes in Lebanon since truce began

Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel after multiple Israeli strikes inside Lebanon since a ceasefire took hold last week.


Clip Captures Ocean Tragedy

Shocking Video Shows Yoga Tourist Being Swept Into the Sea

An actress is reported to have been killed by the giant wave.


MAGA Will Witness Western Culture Comeback

Trump says he'll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris this weekend

President-elect Donald Trump will attend the reopening celebration for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, his first foreign trip since the election.


No Pay Bump For Billionaire

Delaware judge rejects Elon Musk's $56B Tesla pay package again

The judge said a shareholder vote doesn't change her original ruling.


World's Oldest Profession Earns Some Protections

Sex workers in Belgium now have maternity leave and sick pay in world first for employment rights | CNN Business

Sex workers in Belgium are now entitled to formal employment contracts, which include sick pay and maternity leave, under a landmark law that went into effect Sunday.


Off-Season Hype Begins

The Royals are becoming a perennial juggernaut

It's still early, but the Royals have already signaled an aggressive posture for their second consecutive offseason.


Cowtown Cold Cont'd

Kansas City weather: Skies clear out, temperatures drop

Clouds will gradually clear out in Kansas City tonight with lows in the mid and upper teens.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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