Kansas City Thursday Night News Lounge

Tonight #TBT hottie J-Lo inspires this peek at the discourse for our most loyal readers as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Road To Victory

Chiefs to begin selling playoff tickets next week

It is time, according to the Kansas City Chiefs. With the Chiefs holding a 99-percent chance to clinch their fifth-straight division title, the organization announced Thursday that (potential) playoff tickets for games at Arrowhead Stadium will go on sale beginning this Monday, December 7, for season-ticket holders and continue for Jackson County taxpayers and the general public on Friday, December 11.

COVID Lockdown In The Dotte

Quarantine protocol to remain at 14 days in Wyandotte County

WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KS (KCTV) -- Although the CDC and state health department have provided options for shorter quarantine periods, Wyandotte County, Kansas, will be keeping theirs at 14 days. On Thursday, the county said that a 14-day quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19 is best for Wyandotte County right now.

KC Scam Postscript

'They threatened her life': Scammers take nearly $80K from 78-year-old metro woman, son says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Gladstone woman was scammed out of nearly $80,000 in about a week. The Kansas City Police Department did a lot of the leg work in tracking her down to hopefully stop help her from falling victim again. Her son, Steven Green, said they nearly stole her entire life's savings.

J-Lo Shares Secrets

JLo on Refusing Botox at 23, Her Mom's Best Beauty Advice, and Looking Great at Every Age

All together now: "I'm youthful and timeless at every age, I'm youthful and timeless at every age, I'm youthful and timeless at every age." That's the affirmation international superstar Jennifer Lopez, who is in fact both youthful and timeless, repeats to herself each day.

USA Mask Mandate Awaits

Biden to call for 100 days of masks after inauguration

President-elect Joe Biden said during an interview Thursday that he plans to ask the American public to wear masks for 100 days, starting the day he is inaugurated. Biden, during an interview with CNN, said that he will ask Americans to mask up, but only for a limited period.

End Game Considered

Trump backers, including Flynn, edge toward a call to 'suspend' Constitution to head off Biden taking office

Even as prominent Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, began to grudgingly acknowledge that Joe Biden will be the next president, a noisy grassroots movement devoted to keeping Donald Trump in office seemed to be edging closer to advocating seizing power in what would amount to a coup d'état.

Shooter Will Stand Trial

Kyle Rittenhouse, The Kenosha Shooting Suspect, Ordered To Stand Trial

A Wisconsin court commissioner overseeing the case of a teenage gunman accused of killing two people and injuring a third during protests in Kenosha, Wis., this summer, has denied defense attorney's request to dismiss two of the six charges facing Kyle Ritttenhouse.

Prez Trump Naughty List Grows Even Longer

Trump mulls preemptive pardons for up to 20 allies, even as Republicans balk

"That is in a category that I think you'd probably run into a lot of static," said Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.). "That's charting new territory, I'm guessing. I don't think that's ever been attempted before." The result is yet another looming showdown between Trump and the broader Republican Party.

Classic Cinema Redux

Take A Deep Dive With Francis Coppola & Al Pacino Into 'Godfather' Mythology As Paramount Fetes 30th Anniversary With 'Coda, The Death Of Michael Corleone' Release

Al Pacino gathered with co-stars Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia and George Hamilton in the screening room at Paramount recently to watch Francis Coppola's reconstituted Mario Puzo's The Godfather: Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.

Salvy In Review

2020 Season in Review: Salvador Pérez

Even before winning his third Silver Slugger Award since 2016, Salvador Pérez was among the most accomplished Royals in franchise history. And while he is known far more for his defensive capabilities, as told by his five Gold Gloves, he is now tied with George Brett for the most Silver Sluggers in Royals history.

Last Serving

Shio Ramen Shop closing its doors late December

The damages caused by the pandemic continue to rack up in the community. Five years after its opening on Broadway, Shio Ramen Shop announced on Instagram that its final day of operation will be Dec. 23. It follows a string of recent restaurant closures in Kansas City.

Forecast For Now

Sunny, highs in the 40s Friday

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And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.