Kansas City Turnabout: Turkey Week, Wartime Insults, Racial Drama & Rain Tonight

Right now we take a moment to catch up with longstanding hottie Jess as we consider pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Kansas City Soggy All Day Tailgate Exposed

Despite the rain, fans have been lined up outside the Arrowhead lot since early Monday

It's going to take more than rain to scare off Chiefs Kingdom

Tribute Tonight

Kansas City Chiefs to recognize American Indian Heritage Month on Monday Night Football

The Kansas City Chiefs will recognize American Indian Heritage Month during Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Mum Works Promo Angle

Mama Kelce takes orders at Cane's Chicken ahead of Kelce Bowl

One fan said they drove down from Leavenworth and had been waiting in line since 6:30 a.m.

Destroying More Convenient Local History

Demolition of KCI's old terminals could start in 2024 after bidding switch - Kansas City Business Journal

Multiple factors, including a previous cost proposal from the developer of KCI's $1.5 billion new terminal, led the Kansas City Aviation Department to take over a search for firms to tear down former Terminals B and C. The work is expected to happen in 2024.

Foodie Hype Cont'd

Chipotle renames Kansas City location after Travis Kelce's old tweet

Chipotle renamed a Kansas City location after one of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's old tweets misspelled the chain's name.

Diva Jess Remembers Baller Hateration

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce break NFL WAG curse: Jessica Simpson, Carrie Underwood once blamed for losses

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's new relationship fills the blank space that the NFL needs to recover from the alleged curse when Hollywood stars date football players.

Team Biden Fights War Of Words With Homefront Progressives

WATCH: White House issues brutal response to Biden's 'inappropriate' nickname given by anti-Israel critics

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby blasted the "inappropriate" nickname "Genocide Joe" to describe President Biden and his support for Israel.

MAGA Earns All Clear

Trump's doctor says he's in "excellent" health

Bruce Aronwald wrote in the letter dated Nov. 20 that he has been Trump's personal physician since 2021.

Prez Fumbles Bad Joke

Biden confuses Taylor Swift, Britney Spears in botched turkey pardon joke

The 81-year-old president stumbled over the punchline of his joke at the pre-Thanksgiving event.

BLM Verdict Upheld

Supreme Court declines appeal from Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin was convicted of killing George Floyd in 2020 and is serving a sentence of more than 22 years in prison.

GOP Second Guesses MAGA

He Voted to Impeach Trump. Now He'd Vote for Him for President.

In a new Q&A, former GOP Rep. Peter Meijer defends his decision to back Donald Trump if he's the Republican nominee.

Holy Land Hot Mess Worsens

Israel-Hamas hostage deal edges closer despite fierce fighting in Gaza

The delicate hostage talks coincide with Israel preparing to expand its offensive against Hamas to densely populated Gaza's southern half, signaled by increasing air strikes there on targets Israel sees as lairs of armed militants.

Americans Under Fire

Concerns grow over attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria

Iranian-backed militants have launched 61 attacks on bases and facilities housing U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17, according to the Pentagon.

Axis Aligns With Far East

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza

China's top diplomat welcomed four Arab foreign ministers and the Indonesian one to Beijing, saying his country would work with "our brothers and sisters" in the Arab and Islamic world to try to end the war in Gaza as soon as possible.

MAGA Cheers New Boss

Trump and Bolsonaro salute Javier Milei as far right rejoice around the world

'El Loco' wins landslide victory in Argentina that experts say shows scale of frustration with Peronist status quo

Backstory On Cheeky Competiton

Busty brunette left with handprint on red raw bum after slapping contest in cage

Fans feasted their eyes on extraordinary scenes as booty slapping drama unfolded at the latest RFX event, with two contestants leaving each other's buttocks red and raw

Hipsters Celebrate Ink After Burnout

Best of KC 2023: Grimm Tattoo emerges phoenix-like from the ashes

The new Grimm Tattoo location in the West Bottoms. // Courtesy Facebook This month, we published The Pitch's annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can browse the results of the readers' poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some of our current favorite things about Kansas City in 2023.

Home Team Already Losing Next Season?!?

Has the Royals' next competitive window started to come into focus?

As puzzle pieces come together, the picture grows clearer.

Cowtown Merch Ideas

Shop Small: 5 gifts that rock without screaming KC (we swear)

KC GIFT GUIDE: While Kansas City wears community pride on its sleeve, not all local makers emblazon their creations with a giant "KC." Check out a few holiday gift ideas from Kansas City creators who keep local without the label.

Toast Across Metro As Season Of Boozing Starts

KC Cocktail Bar Named Top 5 New Bars In America

KC cocktail bar and Shawnee's newest bar Wild Child named one of the top five bars in America by Punch media.

Mist Might Stop Soon . . . 

Light rain will slowly dissipate overnight

Kansas City is chilly and windy heading into Thanksgiving

I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A "Rap" Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me... by André 3000 is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.