Kansas City Peek: Library Party, Holiday Buzz, Political Cash & GOP Retreat

Right now now and once again hottie Lindsey inspires our latest peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Reading Well Remembered

Kansas City Library celebrates 150th anniversary all day Tuesday

The Kansas City Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and the Waldo branch is holding an all-day celebration event for the community.


Holidays Blow . . . 

Tuba Christmas returns to Crown Center for its 45th year in Kansas City

A long-running concert was back for another year of holiday cheer at Crown Center Square on Tuesday


Ballers Downgraded

NFL power rankings Week 14 roundup: Chiefs take a blow

Let's see where the Chiefs are ranked in this week's lists of the top NFL teams.


Nice Guy Prize 

QB Patrick Mahomes Named Chiefs Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide

The official online home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Your destination for news, videos, photos, podcasts, schedule, community stories, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium information, Cheerleaders, the Chiefs Kingdom Kids program, Tune-in and Radio information, Pro Shop and merchandise, and much more.


Traffic Trouble Tonight

Part of Kansas City downtown loop to close overnight Tuesday

A KDOT project will require an overnight closure of westbound I-70 and the northbound I-35 to westbound I-70 ramp in Missouri on Tuesday.


Kansas City Chanklas

Local Boot maker is embracing the clunky footwear trend.

Local boot maker Thomas Benjamin, who could be called an old-world style cobbler, creates boots that are made to order.


Bad Design Fix?!?

KCI considers widening road sooner, new cellphone lot. Will it fix traffic issues?

A new cellphone lot and extension of a third lane of traffic to be studied next year as possible cure to MCI's traffic congestion issue at its arrivals curb.


Cowtown Earns Jamboree

Country Stampede moving to Kansas City metro for 2024

The Country Stampede will be held at Azura Amphitheater (Sandstone) in Bonner Springs next year.


Hottie Conversation Redux

Lindsey Pelas' Interview With Eric Andre Was The Weirdest Thing That's Ever Happened To Her - Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Nicki Swift, Lindsey Pelas revealed why her interview with Eric Andre was the weirdest thing that's ever happened to her.


Prez Offers Payout

These student-loan borrowers could qualify for up to $20,000 in debt cancellation through Biden's second attempt at relief

The Education Department released updated details on the student-loan borrowers who could qualify for Biden's second attempt at debt relief.


MAGA On Record

Jack Smith using decade-old Trump tweets as "record" of "baseless" fraud claims

Smith wrote that Trump's previous claims of election fraud "demonstrate the defendant's common plan of falsely blaming fraud for election results he does not like."


Obamacare Cont'd

ACA plan buyers who need coverage effective Jan. 1 should heed Dec. 15 enrollment deadline

Healthinsurance.org provides 3 tips for consumers as the open enrollment period enters final monthMinneapolis, MN, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today healthinsurance.org reminded consumers that in most states, Dec. 15 is the deadline for purchasing ACA-compliant health insurance if they want coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2024.


From Disgrace To Influencer

This Is What You Get From George Santos for $200

On the video app Cameo, a familiar face delivers kind greetings for paying customers, and advice for "Bobby from Jersey" about dealing with "haters." Bowen Yang he is not.


Political Games & The Troops

Tuberville offers to drop some military holds despite no change in Pentagon abortion policy

He'll continue his holds on four-star general nominees, but release the rest.


Republican Spoiler Threatened

Liz Cheney says she's ready to consider a third party, warns of 'grave' threat of Trump-led GOP

Liz Cheney told USA TODAY in an interview she doesn't think House Republicans can be trusted to honor the results of the 2024 presidential election.


Money Talks To White House

Speaker Johnson gives Biden an ultimatum on Ukraine funding, immigration

Speaker Mike Johnson told President Biden that the GOP will not support funding for Ukraine unless major improvements are made to the U.S.-Mexico border.


RARE REBUKE!!!

U.S. imposes visa ban on Israeli settlers who attacked Palestinians

The move shows how concerned the Biden administration is about escalating attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.


Slugger Turns Statesman

Conor McGregor hints at presidential election bid in 2025

The controversial MMA fighter criticised his potential rivals for Aras an Uachtarain and suggested he would privately fund weekly votes to ensure accountability


Not So Friendly Skies

I was slapped and called a sex worker, says flight attendant fired by Qatar Airways after wearing tinted moisturizer

Gilbert Ignatius, who was fired by Qatar Airways, told Business Insider an officer slapped his face after pointing out he was wearing several Hermès items.


Boozing December

15 More Festive Bars and Restaurants for Merry Making - IN Kansas City Magazine

More local bars and restaurants are getting into the seasonal spirit, and we're back with a sequel to our original holiday pop-up list. Drastic Measures Drastic Measures opens on December 8th to their holiday concept, Drastic Mensches. For the week of Hanukkah, 100 percent of their sales will be donated to Jewish Family Services (last...


Hive Mind Demonstration

Messner Bee Farm creates a buzz in Kansas City [PHOTOS] - Kansas City Business Journal

The Messner Bee Farm offers a variety products sourced from its beehives that are available online, in stores and at its newly reopened farm store in Raytown. Get a look inside the beehives.


Classy Lady Soccer Cuisine

Room 39 bringing 'culinary passion to KC Current fans' with restaurant at CPKC Stadium

Chef Ted Harbinger, of Room 39, has been serving "award-winning cuisine in Kansas City for decades," and now, his global-inspired flavors will be a staple at CPKC Stadium.


Golden Ghetto Game Of Chicken

Chick-fil-A plans to replace former Applebee's in Johnson County

Chick-fil-A plans to demolish a former Applebee's restaurant in Shawnee, Kansas, and build a new drive-thru only location.


Late Autumn Uptick

Wind blows in warmer weather

Chance for rain later in the week

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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