Kansas City Overview: Rebuilding, Remembrance & World Wars

More than a few things to consider tonight for close readers and denizens of the local discourse. Here's more than a bit of catch-up and what we've been reading for late night & early morning readers.

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Baller Road Ahead . . . 

What's next for Chiefs after losing Super Bowl LIX to Eagles

As the Kansas City Chiefs turn the page into the offseason, there are some very clear needs ahead of 2025.

Round World Crisis

'Don't have a choice': KC-area businesses, consumers impacted by rising egg prices, shortages

The average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. jumped 50% in the past year. KSHB 41's Elyse Schoenig spoke with restaurants on how the prices are impacting their operations.

Remembering Football Tragedy

'Great day until it wasn't': Tech N9ne reflects on deadly Chiefs rally shooting

Rapper Tech N9ne sits down with KCTV5 as Kansas City marks one year since the deadly Chiefs rally shooting.

Recycling Local Hope For Glory

Unseen Chiefs Championship gear headed to those in need

It feels like a National Football League top secret: the Chiefs' championship merchandise that was sitting inside unopened boxes. Shirts and hats we will never see.

Today's Kansas City Metaphor

Kansas City Zoo grieving lion who was euthanized last week

Jabari lived his whole life at the Kansas City Zoo. He was described as "playful" and "intelligent" and he was often seen chasing his yellow ball around his exhibit, the zoo said.

Only EPIC Roundup We Really Wanted To Share . . .

Candice Swanepoel flashes her butt in a string bikini

Candice Swanepoel was showing off her very toned body once again on Instagram. 'Stunning as usual Ms Swanepoel,' wrote one follower. Then there was this: 'My twin Candice.'

Workers Still Waiting

Judge extends freeze on Trump's unprecedented plan to get millions of federal workers to resign

A federal judge in Boston on Monday continued his pause of the Trump administration's unprecedented plan to get millions of federal workers to resign "until I respond to the issues presented," he said.

MAGA Friendship Leads To Freedom

Trump pardons disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Blagojevich was convicted on corruption charges for trying to sell a Senate seat once held by President Obama. Trump commuted his sentence in 2020.

Powerful Congressional Testimony

Mace alleges sexual abuse, rape in stunning House floor speech

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made a series of allegations of sexual abuse, rape and voyeurism perpetrated against herself and other women by a group of four men in a personal - and highly unusual - speech on the House floor Monday evening.

MAGA Holy Land Plans ALMOST Explained

Trump says Palestinians would not have right to return to Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump said Palestinians would not have the right of return to Gaza under his proposal to redevelop the enclave and would have a permanent place to live elsewhere, according to excerpts of his interview with Fox News released on Monday.

European War Conversation Coming Soon

Ukraine, Russia position for peace talks ahead of pivotal White House visits

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to his U.S. and European partners not to "abandon" Kyiv in any revived peace talks with Russia.

Catholic Political Concerns

Pope's envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown

Pope Francis' point-man on migration and development has urged the Trump administration to remember Christian principles about caring for others

World At War Redux

Sudan civil war: Army plans new government as it advances in capital

The military leader says a caretaker government will be formed as his forces gain ground in Khartoum.

Fear Of Fishy Rising

Video Deep-sea anglerfish in shallower waters near the Canary Islands shocks researchers

Marine researchers said they were surprised to spot a deep-sea anglerfish in blue waters off the coast of Tenerife. The fish is typically found at depths where little to no light penetrates.

Another Nasty French Report

Gang-b*ng 'factory' where men pay £60 each sparks uproar in Paris

A gang-bang 'factory' where scores of men pay £60 to join a group session with a single woman in an upmarket Paris district has sent neighbours up in arms.

Tasty Cowtown Offerings 

Swig, A Soda Shop Chain, Is Opening More Locations Throughout The Metro

Utah-based chain Swig recently entered the Kansas City metro with two locations. Now area franchisees are planning 25 for the region.

More Winter On The Way . . .

Kansas City weather: Flurries possible Monday night

Temperatures will drop to the mid-20s on Monday evening, while Tuesday will be cloudy with high temperatures near 30.

The Black Keys - The Night Before is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.