KC Red Friday Collection: MAGA Indoors & Chiefs Front Office Poached

Lots of stuff to cover before we go grab a cup of coffee . . . Right now we notice celeb, actress & hottie Kimmie as we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Ballers Loot Kansas City

Mike Borgonzi to be hired from Chiefs as Tennessee Titans next general manager | Sources

The Tennessee Titans are set to hire Kansas City Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi for their next general manager position.

Rock Chalk Democracy Talk

Kansas election official asks for state law to deter threats against poll workers * Kansas Reflector

Secretary of State Scott Schwab asks Kansas Legislature to raise penalty for threatening an election worker, which he says is a bipartisan problem.

Show-Me Inflation Fight

Is 2025 the year Missouri eliminates its grocery sales tax?

Food sales taxes disproportionately affect low-income families. Lawmakers want to eliminate the tax, but local governments have concerns about what that means for their revenue.

Kansas Loss Reported . . .

Woman Who Died on Air France Flight Was Member of Kansas Air National Guard, Police Say

A woman who died on an Air France flight has been identified as a member of the Kansas Air National Guard, according to authorities.

Local Career Opportunities

911? KCPD Call Taker Finds Success, Purpose In New Career

Our mission: To protect and serve with professionalism, honor and integrity. Call 911 for emergencies; 816-234-5111 for non-emergencies.

Fashion Diva Shares News Look

Kimberley Garner puts on a striking display in bright red ensemble

The reality star turned swimwear designer, 33, was joined by her adorable dog as she stepped out in London on Monday to buy buckets of paint for home decorating.

Arctic Blast Forces MAGA Inside

Trump inauguration to be moved indoors due to cold temperatures, CNN reports

President-elect's inauguration is being moved indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures expected on Monday, CNN reported on Friday, citing sources.

Prez Talks Equity On Way Out

Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle as he pushes through final executive actions | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden announced a major opinion Friday that the Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, enshrining its protections into the Constitution, a last-minute move that some believe could pave the way to bolstering reproductive rights.

Legacy News Suffers EPIC Verdict

CNN must pay $5M for defaming Navy veteran during Biden's disastrous Afghanistan pullout

A Florida jury on Friday found broadcaster CNN liable for defaming a U.S. Navy veteran who helped evacuate people from Afghanistan after the US military withdrew from the country in 2021.

Supreme Social Media Setback

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to rescue TikTok on Friday from a law that required the popular short-video app to be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or banned on Sunday in the United States on national security grounds - a major blow to a platform used by nearly half of all Americans.

American Mayor Indicted

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces federal bribery and fraud charges

The indictment comes months after an FBI raid at Thao's home and Oakland voters removed her from office in a recall election.

Ladies Opt Out Of MAGA Protest

Why there's no big 'Women's March' this Trump inauguration

Caroline Waterman, a 59-year-old artist in Charlotte, North Carolina, joined her local 'Women's March' the day after Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017 and found a political home, becoming a poll greeter and taking on responsibility for canvassing on behalf of local Democrats.

Holy Land Agrees To Stop Fight

Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal: Live updates | CNN

The Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. Follow for live news updates.

Eastern Europe Faces MAGA

After charm offensive, Ukraine braces for Trump's return

President-elect Donald Trump will return to office on Monday having promised a peace deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine, still raging after nearly three years of combat.

Billionaire Burst Laughed Off

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Starship Explosion Was Entertaining

Elon Musk is going all Russell Crowe in response to an explosion during his latest rocket launch ... he says the fireball in the sky was entertaining as hell!!!

Mid-game Play Advised

The Best Kept Secret for Menopause Relief? Masturbation

New research finds that self-pleasure is one of the most effective tools for managing various symptoms of menopause, including sleep disturbances and mood changes.

Good Life Look . . . 

Brittany Mahomes provides a peek inside Golden's nursery

Brittany Mahomes shared an Instagram video of Golden's Nursery in partnership with Crate & Kids.

Local Cinema Debuts

Reel Black Film Festival turns a documentary lens onto KC's buried history

Black filmmaking to be celebrated as Kansas City PBS set to host the Reel Black Film Festival on February 22nd at 3 pm at the Truman.

South Side Hosts Celeb

Comedian Jim Belushi to visit KC for dispensary grand opening

Cannabis farmer and enthusiast will celebrate new store and meet with fans

Java Perks Up Community

New KC coffee shop is nonprofit, too. 'Be in the neighborhood ... for the neighborhood'

"We're passionate about coffee," the owner said. "But more importantly we're passionate about ... people feeling a sense of hospitality and being able to take that anywhere they go."

Awaiting Arctic Blast

Last day of thawing before taking an Arctic plunge

Arctic air arrives on Saturday

Julia Michaels, Maren Morris - Scissors is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.