Kansas City News Sparkle: Winter Worries & MAGA Sentencing

Tonight we remember the glory daze of model, mum & hottie Heidi as we take another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Legacy Tribute

Habitat for Humanity, Kansas Citians honor President Jimmy Carter's legacy

The late President Jimmy Carter was known for his work with Habitat for Humanity, so people across the metro are honoring him by signing building materials that will be used to build homes.

Frosty Cowtown Double Take

Kansas City gears up for the possibility of more snow

Kansas City is gearing up for the possibility of more snow, while still clearing snow-packed streets from last weekend's blizzard.

Unemployment Isn't Our Jam

Kansas City Canning Company to 'cease operations'

The owner of Kansas City Canning Company took to social media earlier this week to announce the company was "ceasing regular operations effective immediately."

Paywall People Watching

These 20 people in restaurants will add flavor to your network - Kansas City Business Journal

Our "20 to Know" series continues with these KC-area restaurant leaders. They're important enough by themselves to belong in your network, but when you layer in their food and drink creations? Chef's kiss.

Cowtown Connected Inferno Reports

Former KC locals now in the path of LA fires

"We're about a mile outside of the evacuation zone."

Super Hotness As World Burns

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz put on raunchy display in St. Barts

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz put on a raunchy display on the beach in St. Barts on Wednesday, hours before his brother Bill was evacuated amid the LA fires.

Supremes Allow Prez Felon?!?

Donald Trump can be sentenced Friday in hush money case, Supreme Court says in 5-4 ruling | CNN Politics

President-elect Donald Trump can be sentenced Friday in his New York hush money case, the Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling Thursday evening.

10K Structures Lost In City Of Angels

California wildfires: What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, what caused it, who is affected and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least six people.

Tesla King Rigs Gameplay

Gamers are accusing Elon Musk of cheating at popular video games by allegedly turning to loopholes and hiring better users to play for him

"I don't see the reason to do this," one Diablo IV gamer said, "because he's already famous-very famous."

Congress Against World Court

US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister over Israel's campaign in Gaza.

Europe Fighting Cont'd

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office | CNN Politics

NATO has taken over air defenses in Poland from the US just days before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a NATO spokesman, with questions looming about the incoming administration's approach to the alliance and to Ukraine.

Cougars Untamed

The dangers of dating a MILF: Age-gap romance gone wrong

Unless you've been living under a rock, I think we can all agree that MILFs are having a moment right now - but before you embark on an age-gap romance, read Jana Hocking's cautionary tale.

For Sake Of Kansas City Hipsters

Owners Of The Antler Room Are Opening Anjin: A Japanese-Inspired "Cool Neighborhood Restaurant"

Owners of The Antler Room are opening a new spot: - Anjin, a casual "cool neighborhood restaurant" inspired by their travels to Japan.

Weather Outlook For Now . . .

Kansas City weather: Warmer temperatures this weekend

The weekend will also be partly sunny with highs in the low 30s and flurries expected Sunday morning.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.