Kansas City Scroll: Playoff Win Postscript & TikTok Shut Down

Right now we share tribute to angel Behati as we take a quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Also . . .

We wanted to note that there's a somewhat legit theory that the TikTok shut down is mostly a stunt so that Prez Trump can garner an early win by flipping the switch back on . . . Which is also kind of a mixed blessing for those of us who don't want to watch silly dances or personal confessions BUT appreciate the content kept on other spyware outlets.  

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Three-Peat Seats Prove Scarce

Limited number of tickets for AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead on sale Monday

Any remaining tickets will be available for the general public to buy online starting at 11 a.m. Monday.

Dead-Tree Real Estate Moves

Grand Place adds two office tenants and amenity space - Kansas City Business Journal

Grand Place, a $95 million redevelopment of a historic building in the Crossroads Arts District, continues its recent leasing momentum with the addition of two office tenants.

Cowtown Score Debuts

Local man writes Chiefs-themed song he hopes becomes the soundtrack to a three-peat

The Chiefs' success has inspired people to do many things. For the most part, people buy merchandise or attend games. But not retired Lee's Summit school guidance counselor, Duane Bierwirth. He was inspired to write a song.

Remembering Local March

11th Annual MLK Walk and Address at Brush Creek on Monday

Heartland Conservation Alliance will host its 11th Annual MLK, Jr. Nature Walk and Keynote Address on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event lasts from 9 am to n...

No Chill For Training Day

Olathe firefighters train for ice rescues to tackle the unexpected in winter's coldest moments

The Olathe Fire Department trains annually for ice rescues, preparing for rare, unpredictable situations to prevent the worst.

Angel Shares Forgiveness

Behati Prinsloo shares rare PDA-packed photos with Adam Levine after overcoming cheating scandal

The Maroon 5 frontman was accused of having a year-long affair with a model in September 2022, just months before his wife confirmed their third pregnancy.

Social Media Shut Down Earns Outcry Across Other Platforms

TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.

MAGA Part Deux Unpacked

Trump's 2nd term represents hope for the right and fear of a dark era for others

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016.

Progressives Pretend To Split On Upcoming Mass Deportations

Republicans set to give Trump big immigration win - while dividing Democrats

Republicans are on the verge of giving President-elect Trump a big win on immigration to kick off his second term - and doing it with the help of Democrats while dividing the minority party on the hot-button issue. The GOP spent years pillorying the Biden administration for being weak on the border and immigration, with...

Holy Land Holds Out

Netanyahu says cease-fire will not begin until Israel receives list of hostages to be freed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cease-fire deal with Hamas would not begin until Israel has the list of expected to be freed.

War Of Pleasantries?!?!

Ukraine opens a new front against Russia - flattering Trump | CNN

World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump's good side since his reelection as US president, arguably none more so than Ukraine.

Reviewing El Papa Tell-All

5 takeaways from Pope Francis' new autobiography

View from the Vatican: Hope is less autobiography than it is an aggregation of existing stories, interviews, speeches and history that are already known about the now-88-year-old pontiff.

Faith Collab Cont'd 

Local retreat centers team up for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

The idea grew to include surrounding retreat centers at one of their meetings in early December.

Grigs Shares Arctic Update

Kansas City weather: Arctic blast brings bitterly cold temps

The cold air moved in Saturday and is sticking around through Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Sunday Vibes by Masego is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.