Kansas City Sparkle: Stockpiling, Diplomacy & Progressive Crisis

The recent news-cycle has been a bit of a bummer so we decided for a late night/early morning information glow-up . . . Even if national news isn't that much better.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Cowtown Stocking Carbs

Winter storm could blanket Kansas City this weekend, businesses, residents prepare accordingly

Kansas Citians are getting ready for this weekend's winter weather by stocking up on snow scrapers and ice melts.


Local Progressive Tribute Cont'd

What President Jimmy Carter meant to Kansas City residents

President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 earlier this week. Two Kansas Citians with ties to the 39th president reflect on his impact, during and after his time in office.


Show-Me MODot Shorthanded

Missouri electric companies prepare for winter weather

KOMU 8 First Alert Weather is tracking a winter storm on Sunday. The city of Columbia is prepping snowplows, materials and equipment and preparing a response plan as it monitors the winter storm snow forecast.


Milling Around Kansas

Your favorite KC bakeries' stone-milled secret: A Kansas-grown ingredient 'Big Flour' can't recreate

"For any bag of flour that we produce, we can tell you the farmer who grew the grain behind it," said Ben Mantooth. "Consumers want to know where the food comes from. So that's a huge advantage for us in the marketplace."


Best Ballers Of Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs have 5 players named to 2025 Pro Bowl

In addition to the five nominees, another eight members of the Chiefs are alternates.


Old School Friend Endures

Jennifer Aniston, 55, shows off her age-defying bikini body in Cabo

Jennifer Aniston showcased her incredible age-defying body while sporting a tiny string bikini for her annual trip to Cabo, Mexico with her pals on Tuesday.


Junk Truck End Game Exposed

The man who died in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion was an active-duty US Army Green Beret

Officials say the person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into flames outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel was an active-duty U.S.


Socialism Stays Losing?!?

Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many De...


Prez-Elect To Pay Respect

Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral amid history of mutual criticism

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week in Washington.


Activist Juxtaposition Sparks Ire

AOC compares Israel's war against Hamas to Vietnam

The left-wing Democrat said that the war had been 'generationally radicalizing' and blamed it in part for her loss in the House Oversight Committee leadership race


Eastern Europe Trumped?!?

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Trump can be decisive in helping stop Russia's Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could be decisive in the outcome of the 34-month-old war with Russia and help stop Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.


Winter Read To Spark Heat

In 'All Fours,' Miranda July tackles love, sex and reinvention in middle age : NPR's Book of the Day

Writer and filmmaker Miranda July says the popular imagination sort of drops off once a woman gets married and has kids. Her new novel All Fours turns that on its head - it's a story about an artist in her 40s who departs from her husband and child on a road trip that takes her to some very unexpected places.


En Garde Against Blizzard

2,300 fencers in KC for North American Cup wondering if they'll be snowed in

More than 2,000 fencers will be here throughout the weekend competing in the North American Cup at the Kansas City Convention Center.


More Snow Blast Deets

Joe's Blog: Major winter storm ahead (THU-1/2)

Temperatures Thursday won't be too bad, with highs in the lower to mid-40s; colder air comes in tonight.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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