TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! KANSAS CITY COWTOWN BALLROOM EL TORREON BECOMES NEW BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY CHURCH!!!

This seems appropriate for the Kansas City Sunday . . .

Remember that recently TKC reported a change in ownership for El Torreon.

Now . . .

TKC EXCLUSIVE: CHECK THIS MESSAGE FROM A PASTOR PROMISING TO KEEP THE FLEA MARKET @ EL TORREON!!!

Interestingly, it seems like there's a real move by more than a few local congregations to buy up land and important buildings throughout the urban core of Kansas City - There's no telling if that's a sign of urban core revival or the last resort of a so-called real estate renaissance that has failed to materialize.

Here are the deets:

"Hi there, This is Sam Newby, Pastor of Bridgeport Community Church. We have located off 18th St for our first 5 years as a church and to accommodate the growth of the community we have bought a building for the church. 

The building is the KC Icon El Torreon building at 31st & Gillham Plaza We are exited to be part of the neighborhood and as we have always been continue to be highly involved in the community - hosting concerts, art shows, and all sorts of events beyond just regular church activity. 

In terms of the transition from the building being a flea market and now transitioning into a church, our position is " "We recognize that the El Torreon has a rich history in Kansas City culture. It has been a dance hall, a roller rink, a concert hall and most recently a treasure trove of a flea market. All of these uses reflect a love of life and passion for creative expression that we admire and enjoy. Our desire is to continue those traditions as we pursue God's kingdom here"

Here's an update from the Church on the rehab:

Bridgeport has moved! – March 2nd Gathering Details

For more info check their website: Welcome to Bridgeport Church

Fear The Kansas City Hobo Beat Down

Another sign that Kansas City is getting increasingly cruel and intolerant . . .

Newspaper: Kansas City police are investigating after a homeless man was found beaten and incoherent Saturday night near 9th Street and Highland Avenue.

Moreover, the slightly warmer weather means that we'll be seeing more of Kansas City hobos and the patience of allegedly polite Kansas City residents will be put to the test.

Also, let's not forget that our City Manager doesn't want residents helping these people too much . . .

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Kansas Racial Profiling Murder Defense

KMBC reports a murder case tactic: "The attorney for a Kansas man convicted of killing two women and trying to kill a third says the case should be thrown out because the state's death penalty discriminates against blacks."

Show-Me School Transfer Law Compromise

AP reports on politicos changing the rules for failing schools: Reining in a wide-open Missouri school transfer law could involve first trying to get students into a better school located in their struggling school district if there is space.

TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! KANSAS CITY ALREADY DESPERATE FOR FOUNTAIN FUNDING THIS YEAR STARTS INTERNETS DONATION DRIVE EARLY!!!

Kansas City was once known as the "City Of Fountains" but that reputation has been repeatedly at risk thanks to a longstanding City Hall cash crunch.

Now, circumstances already seem desperate for local fountains badly in need of repair.

To wit . . .

BROKE-ASS PARKS AND REC NEEDS MORE FOUNTAIN CASH THAN DWINDLING KANSAS CITY COFFERS CAN PROVIDE SO THEY'RE STARTING AN ONLINE DONATION DRIVE EARLY!!!

One AWESOME KANSAS CITY INSIDER notes . . .

"There's really NO MONEY this year so we're doing our best to try and start looking for help as early as possible. We need a definite increase in funding and donations over last year and if we don't get it by Summer we'll be forced to make some really unpopular decisions."

Yes, that means TURNING OFF even more Kansas City fountains as Kansas City's "City Of Fountains" moniker becomes meaningless while politicos focus on misplaced toy train priorities.

The bright side . . .

FOLKS WITH EXTRA CASH CAN DONATE ONLINE TO HELP KANSAS CITY FIX OUR OLD AN BUSTED FOUNTAINS!!!

TKC isn't gonna give any cash for a lot of reasons but mostly because I think any extra money sent the way of City Hall might be enabling our political class and their free-spending lack of neighborhood concern . . .

Nevertheless, here's the Parks & Rec Donation page and more deets on their early Kansas City ask:

WISH UPON A FOUNTAIN

Kansas Citians are proud to call our home The City of Fountains. Since the first streams of sparkling water spouted across a concrete pond in the middle of the Paseo in 1899, the collective wishes and aspirations of Kansas City and its surrounds have been reflected in our world famous fountains. Now, as part of a much larger capital campaign to restore and preserve our fountains, the City of Fountains Foundation is asking for everyone’s help . . .



As simple as they are in concept, fountains are not inexpensive to build or maintain. Pipes and valves rust, wiring frays, concrete chips, sculptures crack, essential fittings wear out or disappear. Despite regular professional maintenance by KC Parks, constant use, age and weather have taken a serious toll on many of our historic fountains. City funding, even with an increase approved by voters in 2012, only covers ongoing maintenance and routine repairs.



Eight key fountains around our city need immediate attention.

- Seville Light Fountain
- JC Nichols Memorial Fountain
- Westside Fountain
- William Volker Memorial Fountain
- Delbert Haff Memorial Fountain
- Spirit of Freedom Fountain
- Children’s Fountain
- Seahorse Fountain

The City of Fountains Foundation is asking businesses, foundations and philanthropists for major pledges to make more than $2.6 million in urgent major repairs and upgrades, and for the rest of us to raise $270,000 to show our love and help leave a lasting legacy for our children and grandchildren.
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TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! KANSAS CITY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING HOMICIDE!!!

The weather was just a bit warmer this weekend and tragically, it seems that the season of murder is starting again.

And what's more troubling this year is that mainstream media and some of our elected officials are using the homicide count for political gain and to push local control rather than engage the community on the best way to prevent crime.

Report:

Shortly before 2 AM this morning, KCPD officers were dispatched to a local hospital in regard to a shooting victim arriving. The victim, a H/M in his 20s, had been transported by an acquaintance to the hospital. The victim was pronounced dead a short time later. At this time the location or any further circumstances of the incident are unknown.

As always, anybody with any info is encouraged to call the TIPS hotline @ 474-8477

Unofficially, that's 12 murders so far this year compared with 19 at this time last year.

LINK UPDATE:

KCTV5: Man dies at hospital following shooting

KSHB: The man, believed to be in his 20s, had been taken to the hospital where he died a short time later

Newspaper: Fatal shooting in KC might be related to non-fatal shooting

KMBC: Investigators said someone dropped off the victim -- a man in his 20s -- at St. Luke's Medical Center just before 2 a.m.

NEW YORK TIMES FEATURES KANSAS AND MISSOURI REPUBLICAN BATTLE AGAINST TEA PARTY REBELLION!!!

American Conservatism becomes increasingly fractured and Ronald Reagan isn't coming back from the dead to unite the party.

Here's the definitive report . . .

New York Times: Leading Republicans Move to Stamp Out Challenges From Right

Deets . . .

"The escalating tension between party leaders and Tea Party-aligned activists in groups like the Senate Conservatives Fund, the Madison Project and FreedomWorks arises from the activists’ view that some top elected Republicans are major obstacles to enacting conservative policies and need to be replaced."

Closer to home this means politicos like Dr. Milton Wolf will continue to rage against the Republican ruling class in an attempt to drag JoCo further to the right and away from the RINO tendencies of the Golden Ghetto who only really value consumer comforts.

Kansas Democrats Pretend Not To Be Quietly Disappointed In Rep. Paul Davis

NBC Action News offers this AP report of a JoCo politico who only has support among the cocktail party elite in Kansas City, Missouri: "Kansas Democrats feel upbeat about their chances of unseating Republican Gov. Sam Brownback this year as Democratic challenger Paul Davis makes school funding a major issue."

Condescending Newspaper KCI Coverage

The Newspaper really seems condescending in this piece that attempts to move the public closer to an inconvenient scheme that Kansas City corporate elite keep pushing . . . The why of KCI: A broken plan that many travelers still love

Connecting For Good Tech Center Coming Soon In Kansas City, Kansas!!!

Laudable Tech Work In Kansas City, Kansas as a local group of tech pioneers helps cross the digital divide:

Connecting For Good: Community Technology Center Grand Opening

The public is invited to the Grand Opening of the new community technology center on Friday, March 14th at 3:00 PM.

Connecting for Good is partnering with the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority to operate digital inclusion programs in one their properties located at 2006 N 3rd Street in KCK. The center features free training programs. a twenty PC public access computer lab and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

It is right across the street from the Juniper Gardens public housing project where, last April, we built a wireless network that provides free Internet to 300 households.
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MUST READ!!! KANSAS CITY BLOGGER TEACHING MOMENT: HOW TO HAVE IT ALL!!!

Uncommon Courage offers some sage wisdom for Sunday.

This advice from one of our VERY FAVORITE KANSAS CITY BLOGGERS is worth a look because it comes from a very successful person who has accomplished quite a bit on her own.

Check it:

Uncommon Courage: The Work/Family Balance; You Can Have It "All"

Lots of great stuff here but this passage stood out:

"One other issue, balancing family and career is not a "woman's issue." It is both a men's and women's issue. Everyone needs to think about the balance. Men are struggling with the same issues and if this is a parents' issue, men are parents, too."

Certainly something to think about as we think about attempting to do better this week while still making time for video games, coffee and other blogger staples.

Newest Latest Kansas City Auto Show Pix

First Rate Photo Compilation From The Hover Motor Company blog: New cars from the 2014 Greater Kansas City International Auto Show

March First Friday With May

One of our favorite Kansas City bloggers shares her artsy moment with us: First Friday Photos (March 2014)

Lily And The Kansas City Sunday Links

Lily Aldridge starts our Kansas City Sunday morning link compilation . . .

- The Kansas City Bracket: Big 12 Championship seeds and schedule announced

- Golden Ghetto Got Talent: Hundreds of locals give Theatre in the Park auditions a shot

- Rugby Helping Hand: Rooftop fundraiser to help Kansas City homeless families surpasses goal

- One More Kansas City Spelling Bee Article Just For Good Measure

- Meth Town Ransom Reward at $10,000 for information into Bass Pro gun thefts

- Almost Spring Training: The Kansas City Royals Roster Decisions

- Newspaper MegaChurch Reporting: Leawood's United Methodist Church of the Resurrection eyes a $90 million overhaul

Once again, this is the OPEN THREAD for all things off-topic and otherwise . . .

THE TKC SATURDAY NIGHT PLAYLIST!!! KANSAS CITY LEGACY OF CORRUPTION AND POLITICAL BACKSTABBING KILLED GOP CONVENTION 2016 BID!!!

There's a lot of reasons that most Kansas City Insiders think there's no way that GOP Convention 2016 will come to this cowtown.

The supply of high-class hookers isn't up to snuff.

The last time around the GOP Convention '76 led up to an all-out underground crime war.

And there's really not much to do in this town other than pig-out at 2 and 1/2 star restaurants.

However, here's the biggest factor . . .

TOP ECHELON TKC TIPSTERS SAY THAT IT'S THE LEGACY OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA THAT DROVE AWAY THE GOP CONVENTION 2016!!!

Part of that corruption was manifested in the really nasty way that this town's political elite treated Cathy Nugent who deserves credit for sparking the idea . . . But we reported as much back in December and the catty gossip-driven circle of Kansas City civic elite is the most harmless part of so much cowtown corruption.

It goes deeper than that . . .

IT'S REALLY POLITICAL TURMOIL THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY AREA THAT SCARES REPUBLICANS AWAY FROM THIS COWTOWN!!!

A few items to consider . . .

- The murder rate has been marked by an overall LACK OF POLITICAL WILL to address the situation by this town's elected leaders @ City Hall. For TKC, this is the worst display of true corruption that simply doesn't care to address the reality of local streets.

- There's a sitting council dude in KCMO caught sending pix of his manchicken and everybody just politely ignored this fact.

- In WyCo there's a commissioner who is openly making threats ON VIDEO and touting his credentials in a money dispute.

- For years, developers and the civic elite have mobbed together to raid taxpayer funds.

Kansas City is actually misrepresented as a quaint example of a heartland "city on a hill" . . . This town is actually much sleazier than most realize.

Slowly but surely . . . Word of Kansas City's legacy corruption worked its way back to the GOP and that's what has really killed Kansas City's chances.

Here's some testimony from a TOP ECHELON KANSAS CITY INSIDER who makes it plain:

"Kansas City has always been too corrupt for the national stage and the current crop of local politicos are some of the worst we've seen so far. The GOP knows this and that's one of the reasons why we can't find many good Republicans to run in local races. Republicans have never wanted to invest money in this city and all the backstabbing and rumors about our politicos pretty much sealed our fate long before the those promotional videos were ever produced."

And so, this town will keep pushing another losing cause despite reality and very much like or failed sports teams that also offer nothing but disappointment.

And all of this has inspired tonight's playlist.



As always, thanks for reading this week and have a safe and fun Saturday night.

MISSOURI MUST READ: MIZZOU STUDENTS CHALLENGE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC DISPARITY IN PETITION AGAINST UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS!!!

TKC NOTE: Here's an important bit of follow-up regarding student efforts to fix a dangerous situation that led to a bit of destruction this week. Check it:

MU PETITION

I wanted to make you aware of an extreme social injustice that is occurring at the University of Missouri.

Please read this article: Draft of master plan recommended demolishing University Village

Please, ask your readers to consider this petition: DEMOLISH or FULLY RENOVATE University Village Apartments

Money quote:

"I want it to be made public that the University is putting minority, disadvantaged, underprivileged students in a run down, dangerous apartment complex. That's something that doesn't sit well with me, and shouldn't with anyone who cares about social justice."
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Kansas City Weekly Power Rankings!!!

Here's a quick look at Kansas City Power Players over the past few days . . .

CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S RANKING OF KANSAS CITY'S STRONGEST!!!

WyCo Commish Tarence Maddox Answers To No One!!!


The WyCo Commish was called out again this week for some VIDEO INTIMIDATION and although he faces censure from his colleagues, he still refuses to answer questions in a bold power move that challenges Democracy in WyCo.

Rep. Randy Dunn Stands Up To Critics After Suggesting An Alternative To Killing!!!


Missouri Rep. Randy Dunn (Kansas City, Democrat, District 23) took on a lot of HARSH criticism this week over his challenge to the Castle Doctrine. Clearly, he doesn't realize Red State reality but we RESPECT his willingness to champion alternatives to killing, knowing the negative reaction that his legislation would elicit.

Krazy Kris Kobach Stays Losing


One more SUPREME FAIL for the Kansas Secretary Of State moonlighting as an anti-immigration activist. He makes our list because he won't stop trying despite the damage to his career.

JADIANN THOMPSON CALLS OUT KANSAS CITY BITCHING FOR JUST A MOMENT!!!


TKC TIPSTERS caught this rising star Kansas City news lady talking dirty . . . She apologized but we like her style and smokey eyeliner either way.

Clay Chastain Calls Out Dead Tree Media And The Toy Train


This week Clay Chastain stood up to Dead Tree Media and laid out his new plan to bring light rail transit to Kansas City in a manner that encouraged discussion unlike Kansas City elected leaders.

As always, this list has been compiled according to scientific TKC polling and market research data and it's a weekly comprehensive guide to local powerful people.

TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! DEETS ON MIDTOWN KANSAS CITY STREETCAR PUSH BACK!!!

TKC NOTE: We notice that transit activist weren't bragging about all of the community "support" they claimed this week after some real questions have started to emerge on Phase II of their plan. Accordingly, here's a bit of description of how the last streetcar meeting when down. Check it:

The Latest Streetcar Meeting



There were over 250 in attendance. There was enough dissension in the room during Gunner's presentation that when he was done they decided to change the format. They offered a separate room for those that wanted to speak to city council members who were present, Russ Johnson, Jim Glover, Jan Marcason, et al. The people who wanted to look at the maps and talk to Next Rail facilitators could stay at the tables.

About 2/3 stayed at the tables and 1/3 that went to the other room.

It started off with Johnson rambling about nothing. At one point the room reacted to something he said and there was an outburst. He got frustrated about being interrupted and said he was going to do what he does with his kids. He was going to stand there and say nothing until there was quiet. A couple of people jumped on him for being condescending.

The best part of the evening was when Glover was answering a question and Russ Johnson started talking over him. Glover chastised Johnson in a rather humiliating manner. Johnson was so frustrated and annoyed that he threw a quick little tantrum and crushed the empty water bottle in his hand. It was very entertaining to watch the interaction between Johnson and Glover. Glover kind of slapped Johnson down a few times during the night. They do not appear to like each other and Glover did not even try to be diplomatic about it.

There were a lot of good speakers and excellent points were made.

There is concern the City might suggest stopping the tracks at 51st street to shut up the Brookside / Waldo dissenters. This is on the agenda for today's mayor’s advisory meeting. No matter where it stops, there will still be a 1% sales tax, with the possibility of more of the same from the county, and was it MODOT that also wants to propose a 1% sales tax? This definitely a WAR ON THE POOR PEOPLE OF KANSAS CITY! The fact that we have bad schools, bad sewers, high crime, etc., exacerbates the issue.

Even if they say they are going to stop at 51st now, they will change their mind later and decide to extend further south.

Citizens for Responsible Government
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Holly Peers & Another KCMO Saturday Look

Holly Peers inspires a quick collection of Kansas City links right now . . .

- Most News In Kansas City Involved This Contest: Northeast boy wins Jackson County Spelling Bee . . . Epic spelling bee stalemate ends over 'stifling'

- Show-Me Kansas Gambling Impact: Casino visit decline hurts Mo. schools, nursing homes

- A MUST SEE PSA For TKC blog Denizens: Why Are There So Many Mean, Anonymous Commenters Online?

- More Rock Chalk Violence: Lawrence police arrest possible homicide suspect

- Meth Town Murder Case: Police launch homicide investigation after wife finds husband dead

- Finally a reason to cross the bridge: Mexican/Cuban restaurant to open in former NKC barbecue space

- Some Good News For Saturday: KCMO police find missing 5-year-old boy

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .

TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!! JACKSON COUNTY INSIDERS DOUBT COMMUTER RAIL 'VAPORWARE' BUT OPTIMISTS SAY TRAIL CONVERSION LIKELY!!!

Few people understood the specifics of a recent deal to by the OPTION to part of the old Rock Island line in Jackson County.

The move was touted as a "giant step forward" for local transit with little mention of a very recent FAIL from the County Exec to deliver on similar promises.

Moreover . . .

JACKSON COUNTY INSIDERS ARE SKEPTICAL OF THE COMMUTER RAIL PLAN AND CLAIM ITS SIMPLY ANOTHER BIT OF TRANSIT VAPORWARE FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE!!!

Remember . . .

Vaporware is a term in the computer industry that describes a product, typically computer hardware or software, that is announced to the general public but is never actually released nor officially cancelled.

Moreover . . .

TKC EXCLUSIVE: THE PRESSER LISTED THE PURCHASE OF AN OPTION TO 19 MILES OF TRACK . . . UNFORTUNATELY . . . RIGHT NOW, FOR JACKSON COUNTY ONLY THE SMALLER 3.5 MI LINE IS ON THE TABLE!!!

We don't want to call it a "bait & switch" but the reality is that the press release copy is a lot more impressive than the reality of this deal and the FARAWAY possibility of commuter rail transit.



To be fair, there is a bright side to rail transit fail . . .

Bike/Walk advocates are making much more progress to convert part of this line to a pedestrian and cyclist trail with help from the County Exec's office. In fact, their plans follow recent Missouri efforts to re-purpose unused rail lines.

So, the County Exec might have actually stumbled into win when critics claim all that he really wanted to do was take attention away from election filing last week.

Nevertheless, it's important to remain skeptical of the JaxCo Exec Mike Sanders toy train because his rail hype has ALWAYS failed to live up to promises . . . Which still doesn't stop him from getting mileage out of every minor railroad presser.

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MAYOR SLY SENDS SNARKY TWEET TO STRETCH OVER KANSAS CITY TOY TRAIN!!!

Kansas City Mayor Sly James isn't above getting into a bit of social media beef in defense of Kansas City's Toy Train Streetcar.

To wit . . .

KANSAS CITY SOCIAL MEDIA JUNKIES ARE ABUZZ OVER MAYOR SLY'S SNARK SENT THE WAY OF KANSAS CITY ARTIST AND BIZ OWNER STRETCH!!!

Here's how it went down . . .

Admittedly, STRETCH started it . . .



To witch Kansas City Mayor Sly James replied . . .



Nice one . . . And a reference to a lawsuit that STRETCH & friends filed to hold up the Downtown Streetcar.

Still, STRETCH seemed to take it in stride . . .



And while this polite conversation and bit of snark doesn't really represent the increasingly caustic debate surrounding the expansion of the toy train streetcar ... It does let us know that the Mayor isn't afraid to answer a few of his strongest critics with a rather witty retort.

MUST SEE!! GRASSROOTS PETITION TO KEEP MGE CALL CENTER JOBS IN KANSAS CITY!!!

Outsourcing is impacting Kansas City once again and this time Kansas City is losing jobs to St. Louis.

Thankfully, these local are organizing online to try and fight the bit of outsourcing.

Check the website:

keepkcjobs.org

Thanks to TKC TIPSTERS who tell us that this is a "link to a website with some information about MGE wanting to close the call center in KC which could cost over 200 jobs and have a terrible impact on the local economy."

Even better . . .

Click For Info On A Petition To Local Members Of Congress

I am contacting you to ask for your support in keeping jobs in Kansas City, MO.

Recently Laclede Gas Co. announced its plans to close the MGE call center in midtown Kansas City and relocate the operation to St. Louis. This represents the loss of 225 jobs in Kansas City. Furthermore, the closing of the MGE call center will result in a vacant building in the heart of Kansas City and negative financial impacts on surrounding businesses.

If the MGE call center employees are forced to relocate to find employment, Kansas City faces losing population, school population, and the earnings tax that the City of Kansas City collects to maintain its infrastructure.

As a voter and taxpayer, I urge you to contact Laclede Gas Co. and tell them to keep these jobs in Kansas City ....
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HOW LONG CAN KANSAS CITY MAINTAIN PERMANENT LOCK DOWN ON THE PLAZA?!?

Last night KCPD once again maintained a strong presence on the Kansas City Country Club Plaza.

TKC TIPSTERS noticed about half a dozen patrol cars but no bus this time around . . .

KCTV5 writes it up this way: As temperatures rise, police beef up Plaza presence

Right now the murder count is now and Kansas City seems to be relatively quite . . . But the Summer ALWAYS bring increased violence and more demands on the KCPD. Very soon, it will be a question of resources and priorities that Kansas City will have to confront.

And so we're putting it to you:

HOW LONG CAN KANSAS CITY MAINTAIN THIS PRICEY PLAZA CRACKDOWN!!!

I'm taking credit for the newspaper coming up with a dollar figure in their next Sunday issue because we asked the question FIRST . . . What's more important is that even on a peaceful night it's important to realize that Plaza problems persist.

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KANSAS CITY MAYOR SLY JAMES AND MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE JASON KANDER STILL TIGHT!!!

Here's a quick shot of Kansas City political homies MO SOS Jason Kander and Mayor Sly James . . .

Sec. Kander has moved out of town (Columbia, MO) to put himself in a better spot for statewide office but it's nice to know that he's still pals with the Mayor as they smiled for the cameras @ a recent "Think Big KC" event which is a local convention for buzzwords or advertising or speed dating. Whatevs.

More in a bit . . .

Capitalism Fails In Greater Kansas City Area: Sprint CEO Dan Hesse 'Earns' $49 million

Somewhere there are people who still believe lies about the merits of hard work.

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse had a $49 million payday last year

There's mostly celebration in that newspaper article . . .

Meanwhile the Wall Street Journal offers a more accurate picture of the telcom in turnaround and now slave to new Japaneses bosses.

WSJ: With Shouts and Hugs, Sprint Boss Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Drives Turnaround

SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son Pushes Sprint to Shed 'Loser' Mindset in Mobile-Phone Industry

The punchline here is that a great many barely middle-class white dudes mistakenly think they might have something in common with this industry player besides pigmentation which (thankfully) profits fewer and fewer people nowadays.

Does Kansas City Still Care About Daisy?!?!

On this blog we like to challenge MWWS in the mainstream media but there's another, bigger trend that deserves attention . . . I don't have a cool acronym so let's just call it: "When White Broads Become Old News"

It's a tragic situation that impacts the following people:

- Any white broad over 27 who still goes clubbing

- Anchor women older than 31

- Media sensations

Let's not debate the merits of the Daisy case or the lack thereof . . .

It's just hard not to notice a consistent media campaign that's NOT making a stir in Kansas City . . .

Example: Special prosecutor releases depositions in Missouri teen sex assault case

Remember when this was the greatest injustice in the Midwest??? Remember when all of your facebook friends quickly became members of Anonymous??? Yeah, it wasn't that long ago . . .

Now, mainstream media would rather ignore the antics of Melinda Coleman . . .



And the reality is that the great justice that so many locals lamented really turned out to be nothing but a minor blip on the Missouri radar with a MINOR SLAP ON THE WRIST that resulted against the alleged perp . . . Which still kinda seemed trumped up given a lack of much evidence amid a media circus that's now mostly forgotten.

Kansas City Craft Beer Fest Celebration

Boulevard Brewery isn't really local but that doesn't stop fanboys from spouting off about their boozy dedication.

Local public radio shares a couple of insights on the topic:

Dear Craft Beer, Kansas City Loves You

The Rise Of Craft Brewing In Kansas City

While we appreciate dedication to beer . . . Supporting Belgian fare and calling it local or "craft" doesn't seem as fun or cost effective as buying better discount suds from a box store without wearing a trucker hat ironically.

Kansas City Spring Forward

Here's the latest take on the new Kansas City logo marking the start of Daylight Savings time in Kansas City which is or isn't a Communist plot . . .

Even better, TKC Health Tips because this blog community cares about you . . .

Daylight savings time increases risk of heart attack. Here’s what you can do to avoid one.

Daylight Saving: How to Spring Forward Without Falling Behind on Sleep

More in a bit . . .

Celebrate The Koch Bros. Slapfight!!!

Newspaper carries the Democrat line: Koch representatives respond to U.S. Senate majority leader's recent attacks

Meanwhile WaPo more accurately fact checks this faux fight: What the Dem attacks on the Koch brothers are really about

Meanwhile Chinese Military Spending Spikes As They Let The World Know What REAL nemesis  Looks Like . . .

Show-Me The Obamacare Weekend Push

STL Post-Dispatch: "With Missouri apparently lagging behind in health insurance sign-ups, advocates are launching a concerted push this weekend to enroll people through a federally run insurance website before an impending deadline."

Sarah And The Kansas City Saturday Morning

Busty Brit model Sarah McDonald starts our early Saturday as with her curvy hotness and morning link inspiration . . . Check it:

- This Week In City Hall Propaganda: Kansas City Weekly Report

- Golden Ghetto Blaze: Man charged with arson in Overland Park apartment fire

- More Airport Fighting Next Week: Airport Terminal Advisory Group holds its third public meeting Monday

- Looking For Local Ladies In A Good Way: Police: new leads in cases of missing KC women

- Hot Mess Out In The Stix: Police kept busy by an unusual amount of burglaries in Harrisonville

- Mean Jean Wrist Slap Aftermath: Release of documents, video raise more questions in Daisy Coleman case

- Sunflower State Education Verdict Aftermath: Kansas School Finance Ruling Leaves Questions to Answer



- They Say This Might Be A Good Thing: Luke Hochevar out for season

- Read The Happy Go-Lucky Water Services Newsletter That Doesn't Mention BILLIONS In Deferred Maintenance

- Looking Forward To Kansas City Football Mediocrity: Sports book sets Chiefs’ 2014 win total at eight

- Kansas City Lesson In Lower Standards: Students and teachers are hopeful for positive outcome from SAT changes

- Letting Go: Kansas Citians celebrate National Unplugged Day



And we're off and running . . . This our OPEN THREAD to start the day with more on the way . . . STAY TUNED!!!

Kansas City Week In Review Tonight

Check the latest episode of WIR right now . . .



Lots of good stuff that we've also talked about already this week including:

- Kansas School Money Fighting

- The Hickman Mills Hot Mess

- The End Of The Green Zone

- The (Doomed) Kansas City GOP Pitch

It was a slightly more subdued episode but there are still a few insights worth checking along with gawking @ blonde news hottie Lindsay Shively

More in a bit . . .

Kansas City Friday Night Link Collection

Brit hotties and Kansas City news . . .

- Rep. Bonnaye Mims Talks Back: Fmr. Hickman Mills board pres responds to audit

- Tonight's Tragedy: Toddler, man found dead inside Missouri home

- CMSU Area Charges: Two charged in regards to baby found in Warrensburg, Mo. cave . . . Mom accused of abandoning baby in cave

- The World According To Professor Kraske: Gov. Sam Brownback emerges as a short-term winner in school funding ruling

- Kansas City Hobo Killing: Man sentenced to 20 years in homeless murder

- Suburban Heat: Olathe man guilty in attempted murder of firefighters

- Another Downtown Mess: Big 12 means street closures downtown next week

- Sound Of KC: Classical Music Superstar Joshua Bell Returns To KC

- Local Rehab: Liver transplant gives teen better behavior and new life

- Cowtown Teaching: Literacy program raises money to help Kansas City's most vulnerable kids

OPEN THREAD for all those interested . . .

TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! KANSAS CITY 3RD DISTRICT AT-LARGE CANDIDATE DEE EVANS STARTS HER RACE CARD CAMPAIGN!!!

Dee Evans is a civic activist and habitual board member in Kansas City. Today she kicked off her campaign for the 3rd District At-Large City Council spot.

Here's her website:

dee4kccouncil.com

Most of her announcement stuff is pretty standard and lists her impressive municipal accomplishments.

However, the "Message from the Committeewoman" contains a tragic racial call to action.

"According to the 2010 Census, there are 43 million African Americans in the United States, 13.7 percent of the total population, the second largest racial minority in the country. Then median age is 32 and 47 percent are under 35 years of age. Although it is predicted by 2050 that the African American population will no longer be a racial minority I wonder if you have given thought as I have about the future of Kansas City’s communities and neighborhoods."

AND SO IT BEGINS . . . DEE EVANS IS FIRST KANSAS CITY CANDIDATE TO ORGANIZE ALONG RACIAL LINES IN THE 3RD DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN!!!

She's a favorite and member of Freedom, Inc. but the group is debating about giving her their endorsement this early in the race.

And while this racial gambit makes sense in her district . . . I'm wondering if the campaign managers for Dee Evans realize that she's running a CITYWIDE contest.

Like it or not, this bit of website rhetoric reveals that Dee Evans has already started the racial debate in Kansas City for upcoming Council elections.

Developing . . .

R.I.P. KCPD DOGGIE SOTY

Sad doggie news to finish the Kansas City work week . . .

Kansas City police dog Soty dies

Just a quick note about Soty's accomplishment . . .

In 2007, Soty and Magruder won the National Police Dog Association’s Bomb Dog Competition, making them the best canine bomb team in the nation. And in 2008, the German Shepherd Club of Greater Kansas City honored them as the ‘K-9 Team of the Year.’

Soty eventually retired from the department in May 2009.
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Remember Kansas City Dead Lady Cold Cases

Fox4 crime report: "The families of two people, presumed murdered more than a decade ago in separate cases, but whose bodies have never been found, want the public to remember their loved ones and perhaps help solve the cases."

SPECULATION: GET READY FOR THE GOLDEN GHETTO REAL ESTATE BOOM!!!

KC Biz Journal offers this good news for Spring Buying Season: "The recession and real estate slump clearly are over in Johnson County, according to a 2014 revaluation report released by the Johnson County Appraiser’s Office."

Jodie Gasson And The Kansas City Friday

Jodie Gasson gives us ample inspiration to gather these Kansas City mainstream media links for tonight . . .

- Kansas City Traffic Tragedy Consequences: Man sentenced for death of MoDOT worker

- Beat Down Report: KC union official charged in Florida assault

- Naming The Dead In Kansas City: Victim identified in Wednesday’s homicide

- Hunting Local Crooks: Surveillance pics from Bass Pro gun theft

- Suburban Hot Mess Verdict: Olathe man guilty in attempted murder of firefighters

- Nobody Cares About This Case Dismissed: In unusual tactic, Miranda rights read to Daisy Coleman in Maryville case, records show

- Northland Lunch Takeaway: 54th Street Grill manager reports armed robbery



- One To Keep: Sporting KC Kicks Off New Season With A New Goalie

- Kansas City Doggie Report: Dog abandoned in house for 2 months gets new home

- Local Sports Best Effort: KC Blues Rugby team is up on a roof until they raise $25,000 for homeless families

- Another Kind Of Kansas City Soft Serve: Royals add Belfonte to the lineup

- First Friday Beer Night: Westport Ale House opens for business tonight

CRAIG TALKS BOBCAT IN KANSAS CITY

TKC NOTE: Here's a bit of comedy history and Kansas City preview from our pal Craig Glazer . . .

Bobcat Goldthwait is Solid Gold

Bobcat Goldthwait is still best known by most Americans for his starring roles in Police Academy:2, 3 and 4. Many other fans also know him from his hit Christmas picture ‘Scrooged’ with Bill Murray or ‘Burglar’ with Whoopi Goldberg. The younger generation enjoyed his memorable scene in the movie ‘Blow’ with Johnny Depp and Paul Reubens, featuring the classic line ‘I can’t feel my face’ after he snorted a mountain of white powder. What Bobcat has become well-known and financially rewarded for is his skills as a director in both television and film.

Bobcat moved into the director’s chair shortly after his stint on the Fox hit television show ‘Unhappily Ever After’. Goldthwait became nationally known as the man who was dating the show’s star, the beautiful Nikki Cox. Bobcat began directing The Man Show with Jimmy Kimmel and went on to direct the Jimmy Kimmel show for 3 years. He then decided to become a film director.

Goldthwait teamed up with long time best friend Robin Williams to do ‘World’s Greatest Dad’, in 2012 he had the highly acclaimed mini-hit with ‘God Bless America’. This May you will see his much awaited first horror picture ‘Willow Creek’. His new movie is a cross between ‘The Blair Witch Project’ and ‘The Legend of Boggy Creek’. Word is it is well done and scary.

Goldthwait has been doing stand-up comedy for nearly 3 decades. Bobcat got his first break from Louie CK when he invited him to be on his first HBO series. Later, Goldthwait grabbed national headlines when he set Jay Leno’s couch on fire on the Tonight Show. Needless to say, Jay was less than happy. Ironically, later on, Goldthwait would direct several episodes of various series for NBC.

If you haven’t seen Bobcat’s stand-up, I promise you will be impressed. It’s a cross between Bill Hicks and George Carlin. Bobcat has a very realistic take on social media and people who depend upon it. Not only funny, but worth hearing about. Bobcat doesn’t hesitate to make fun of himself, his lengthy career in television and the movies and his love life.

Bobcat is doing at least one or more feature films a year so he spends much of his time at film festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, Montreal and an upcoming film festival in Cancun, Mexico. It’s a rough life.

His first love is stand-up comedy which he has less time for these days, only doing one or two appearances a month nationally. It keeps his juices flowing and the ideas coming for new pictures. See him tonight or tomorrow at 7:45 pm or 9:45 pm at Stanford & Sons at the Legends. Call (913)400-7500 or visit stanfordscomedyclub.com for tickets and more information. Ladies, don’t forget, next Thursday night at 8 pm, The Chippendales straight out of Las Vegas.

Thinking About Today's Supreme Court Lesson In Kansas Income Redistribution

Newsies made a big deal over a Kansas Supreme Court ruling on education funding today that offers a bit of push back on typical Red State economic disparity.

Check the round-up:

New York Times: Court Orders Kansas Legislature to Spend More on Schools

KCUR: Kansas Supreme Court Rules School Funding Formula Unconstitutional

KMBC: Kansas high court says state is inadequately funding public schools

KCTV5: Kansas Supreme Court: Change school aid formula and study whether to spend morel

AP in The Kansan: "In the much-anticipated ruling, the court said Kansas' poor school districts were harmed when the state made the decision to cut certain payments when tax revenues declined during the Great Recession."

This one didn't really turn our crank here @ TKC because it doesn't do much right way . . . Orders to study aren't as groundbreaking some might suggest.

However . . .

What this means in practical terms is more taxes for Kansas and poorer school districts from urban to rural can now set their sights on all of the that Golden Ghetto tax cash that's mostly wasted on an army of future middle-mangers coming out Johnson County public schools. Moreover, income disparity and the growing divide betwixt rich and poor is FINALLY starting to have consequences in the Midwest as the first rounds of class-warfare are being decided in the courts.

Developing . . .

Kansas City Knife Life

Cutting edge Kansas City he said/she said story:

Newspaper: "A 36-year-old woman sustained a cut to her heck after her neighbor came over to borrow eggs or buy crack, depending on who's telling the story."

In other news, hospitality is dead in Kansas City or at the very least it's bleeding out . . .