Kansas City News Walk: Holiday Help, MAGA Preview & Conspiracies

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Season Of Giving Suffers

Kansas City community kitchens struggle to keep up

As Kansas Citians begin a holiday season of feasting, a rising number of people don't know where or when their next meal will be. Plus: The Ogallala aquifer is a critical source of water in western Kansas, and it's running dry.

Suburban Loss Mourned

City of Lenexa mourning death of long-time Councilman Joe Karlin

The City of Lenexa is mourning the loss of beloved Councilman Joe Karlin, a long-time Lenexa resident who served his community for over 20 years on the City Council and Planning Commission

Today's Emergency Life Lesson

Students, staff evacuated after fire breaks out at Van Horn High School

Students and staff at Van Horn High School had to evacuate to the school's auditorium after a fire broke out on the roof of the school Wednesday.

Assurance For The Dotte

Wyandotte County is 'stabilized' Mayor Garner says in state of the government address

According to the mayor, the city has seen $852 million in investments.

Show-Me Sketchy Abode

Missouri's first prefabricated straw insulated house is coming to Columbia. Stay away, wolf!

Using straw instead of typical insulation materials reduces a house's carbon footprint, because straw absorbs carbon instead of emitting it. It's also highly energy efficient, can be sourced locally and is a natural agricultural byproduct of growing cereal grains.

Rock Chalk MAGA Moves

Third Kansas lawmaker joins Trump 'DOGE' caucus * Kansas Reflector

A third Kansas Republican lawmaker is set to join a caucus supporting president-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.

Cowtown Decorations Debut

Holiday Mantels - IN Kansas City Magazine

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care," is one of the many quotable lines from 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and while stockings aren't required if there aren't kiddos in the house, a decorated mantel is-if you have the place for it. Here are some favorites from previous Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes...

Hottie Back Action

Bar Refaeli, 39, Sizzles in Lingerie for Berlin Fashion Shoot

Bar Refaeli stuns in lacy black lingerie during a Carolina Lemke Berlin shoot, showcasing her elegance and toned body!

White House Indecision Disputed

Biden flip-flop on pardoning son Hunter is wildly unpopular with Americans, poll finds

Only about 20% of Americans approve of President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter, according to a new poll released Wednesday.

MAGA Plans Blitz To Begin

Trump plans major reshaping of U.S. policies within hours of taking office

Trump is planning a blizzard of more than 25 executive orders and directives on his first day in office.

Republicans Against Junk Food

GOP governor calls on incoming Trump officials to ban junk food in food stamps: 'Make America Healthy Again'

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders is calling on President-elect Donald Trump's Health and Agriculture departments to move away from junk food as part of the federal food stamp program.

Dark Side Of Court Drama

Increased Christianity in schools opens the door to Satanic Temple education programs

The Satanic Temple is increasing its work in schools across the country, trying to combat a rise in religious teachings. The group, launched in 2013 to battle the "intrusion of Christian values on American politics," recently began a religious release program in an Ohio school district and plans to expand to a district in...

Iran From Conspiracies

Assad downfall was planned by US and Israel, claims Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei says 'America and Zionists' masterminded collapse of Syrian regime that was backed by Tehran

Eastern Europe Strikes Ahead

Atacms: What we know about missile system Ukraine could use to strike Russia

The US has never allowed Kyiv to use long-range missiles for attacks inside Russia proper - until now.

White House Goes Greek

Trump appoints ambassadors Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack, plus 5 more picks

President-elect Donald Trump posted a flurry of announcements on Tuesday, including Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack as ambassador to Turkey.

Confession Amid Consequences

I had a threesome with my girlfriend's best pal and now she's pregnant

A MAN has revealed that he had sex with his girlfriend's best friend and now she is pregnant. The 27-year-old confessed that it all started out with talk about a threesome - and after the thr...

Local Connect With Global Star

Sporting KC to play Messi, Inter Miami in Concacaf Champions Cup

Sporting KC's 2025 season will kick off with a home-and-away series against the MLS League MVP Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC.

Family Biz Backstory

Sisters use their small business to bring joy during holiday season

One small business is bringing joy and help to local charities during the holiday season with its annual Giving Tuesdays program.

D&D Downtown Revival

New ownership group will resurrect Kansas City's Pawn & Pint - Kansas City Business Journal

The board game pub had been closed only a week when a new ownership group announced it was resurrecting the beloved establishment.

Lunchtime Second Helping

Dish & Drink KC: Neighborhood favorites at Midtown Kava and Kitty's Cafe

Midtown Kava // Photo By Tiffany Watts Midtown Kava I've always loved discovering places that make me want to stay a little longer, and Midtown Kava is exactly that kind of spot. As a first-timer to the world of kava, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but this cozy Midtown lounge turned out to be a hidden gem.

Freezing For Now . . . 

Strong north winds sweep in, bringing a drop in temperature

Increasing clouds and a few flurries will end by mid-morning

Alan Walker, Anne Gudrun - Avalon is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.