Kansas City News Stance: Homestand & Hunter Earns Pardon

Actually, even given the thigh meat proudly displayed for prime time commercial audiences, this fair use snip of angel Gigi in action is a bit too fancy for our tastes. However, this year's hotly debated return of an iconic brand into the American discourse is a good place to begin tonight's journey into pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Round Trip For Turkeys

Sunday wraps up busy week of Thanksgiving travel

The Transportation Security Administration expected to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26, through Monday, Dec. 2.

Three-Peat Comes Closer

Chiefs open as favorites over the Chargers in Week 14

What are oddsmakers saying about the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers?

Local Love Across The Globe

From Kansas City to Uganda, the gift of learning is what we need this holiday season | Opinion

Local nonprofit Unbound teaches reading, writing and math to people in in Latin America, Asia and Africa. Education is key to fight poverty.

Golden Ghetto Can't Drive Either

60 crashes reported in Johnson County during Saturday snow storm

The first snow of the season brought traffic headaches to Johnson County on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with dozens of crashes reported.

Kansas City Football Fans Demonstrate Ingratitude

Chiefs Win: But is it good football?

Chiefs win. But is it good football? Sports photographer and Jeremey Theron was at the game taking pics and opines.

Angel Reaches New Heights

Gigi Hadid shows off her sensational figure in see-through skirt for VS

MEGABUCKS supermodel Gigi Hadid looks a real catch in a netted skirt. The 29-year-old was showing off a rose lingerie set from Victoria's Secret. But Gigi, who has a daughter with ex Zayn Malik, 31...

Prez Secures Lousy Legacy

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence and reversing promises not to use the powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.

MAGA Decries Privilege

'Such an abuse!': Trump responds to Biden's pardon move by turning the tables

Donald Trump on Sunday evening gave his first reaction to President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter. Biden earned applause from political insiders and onlookers alike after he made the announcement, in which he said that "raw politics" had infected the case. Trump took to Truth ...

Progressives Embarrassed

"Not a banner moment": Democrats meet Hunter Biden pardon with groans and shrugs

"At this point, we are sissies compared to Trump and everyone around him," remarked one House Democrat.

No Nukes For Eastern Europe?!?

US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine

"That is not under consideration," said White House national-security adviser Jake Sullivan.

Holy Land Insider Fears Atrocity

Former Israeli defense minister Yaalon warns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza

A former Israeli defense minister has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, drawing a sharp rebuke from government ranks.

El Papa Offers Praise

Pope Francis Cites Indian Spiritual Guru's Teachings To Combat Global Intolerance

Sree Narayana Guru's message of universal human unity is pertinent today when hate all across is on the rise, Pope Francis has said.

Sports Talker Shares Sneak Peek

Exciting News From Pod Boy | Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

As promised, I've got some news for you on this Sunday evening and it involves a request for some of your time on Monday. After so may suggestions about expanding our content, going live with video and interacting with listeners, we've come up with what we think is the perfect path forward.

Buzz Shares Latest Forecast

Things will mostly stay around or below freezing for a while

Sunday will have high temperatures around 34 degrees; the next few days will have similarly cold temperatures with the exception of Wednesday, which has the potential to be much warmer.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.