Kansas City Show: Local Holidays Rising, Rudy Stays Losing & Friend's Final Scene

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Newsies Desperately Need Flyover Country Content

What does 'Midwest culture' mean to you? We want to hear your thoughts

When do you feel the most Midwestern? Is it when you're in the third hour of a goodbye, when you pair chili with cinnamon rolls or when you catch yourself saying "It would be nice out if it wasn't for the wind."

Tasty Incentive For Good Cause

Money from every scoop, bowl and shake sold at this KC-area ice cream shop Friday will benefit an employee with aggressive cancer

Not only is she trying to pay for treatment, she still has regular living costs, too.

Show-Me Weed Probs

A quarter of Missouri cannabis microbusiness license winners deemed ineligible

Chief Equity Officer Abigail Vivas, who oversees the microbusiness program under the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, said in a report released Friday that the ineligibility issues included "failure to provide documentation that the facility would be operated by eligible individuals" (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent) Missouri cannabis regulators could revoke 11 of the 48 social-equity cannabis licenses issued in...

Golden Ghetto Opt Out

Democratic lawmaker from Olathe resigns from Kansas House for family reasons

Rep. Brad Boyd, D-Olathe, is stepping down as the representative for Kansas' 49th district after less than a year in office.

Family Drama Exposed

The Mahomes Family's Photoshoot With Santa Did Not Go as Planned - & Followers Are Loving It

As much as they are known for football and fashion, the Mahomes family is known for their pristine family photoshoots. From Bronze's ethereal newborn shoot, to the black-and-white gems they shared in the spring, to the unbelievable shots for the Mahomes' partnership with SKIMS, they somehow nail it every time.

Tamale Togetherness Tradition

Hispanic owned businesses in KCMO neighborhood unite, help hundreds of families in need this holiday season

You can help give back to the families in need this holiday season while supporting Hispanic and Latino owned businesses in the Westside neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri.

Westside Merch Stays Winning

Kansas City clothing store sold Taylor Swift her vintage Chiefs sweatshirt

This past Sunday night, when Taylor cheered on Travis Kelce at the Chiefs vs. Bills game, Westside Storey owner Chris Harrington recognized the vintage sweatshirt he'd sent her.

Actress Red Hot Celebration

Sydney Sweeney's Red-Hot Balmain Dress Is The Ultimate Holiday Party 'Fit

While on her promo tour for 'Anyone But You,' Sydney Sweeney styled five designer looks in under 24 hours, including a custom red Balmain dress.

Dynamic Duo Redux

Biden and Obama team up for Obamacare enrollment push following Trump's latest repeal threat | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama teamed up on a new video vowing to protect and expand Obamacare at a time when former President Donald Trump has threatened to renew his efforts to repeal the health care law if he wins a second term.

MAGA Trumps Republicans

Donald Trump's lead in the GOP primary is almost insurmountable

Donald Trump's chances to win the Republican primary are very high.

Rudy Loses Again

Giuliani ordered to pay $148M in election workers' defamation lawsuit

A jury ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million to two former Georgia election workers for baselessly claiming they committed fraud in the 2020 presidential election, delivering a staggering legal and financial blow for the former New York City mayor-turned-Trump attorney. During the four-day civil trial, the eight Washington, D.C., residents heard harrowing testimony from the...

Holy Land Tragedy Reported

Israeli soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel says

While fighting in Gaza City on Friday, Israeli soldiers "inadvertently identified" three male hostages as a threat, Israel's military said. More than 100 hostages remain in Gaza as fighting continues.

Eastern Europe Chaos Worsens

Ukraine councilor detonates grenades at meeting, wounding 26, in attack captured on video

A Ukrainian village councilor set off hand grenades at a meeting, wounding 26 people, national police said.

Artfully Flexing South Of Border

Argentina's new president Javier Milei does away with culture ministry 24 hours after taking office

The new far-right president halved the number of government ministries (and devalued the peso by 50%) in a show of "control" over the nation and its economic troubles

Rapper Keeps Killing Career

Kanye West goes on rant about 'Hitler' and 'Jesus Christ' at Las Vegas party

KANYE West went on a wild rant about Hitler and Jesus Christ during the early hours of Friday morning in Las Vegas. The rapper, 46, also said his daughter North, 10, "ripped up couches"...

Last Note For Friend

Matthew Perry's Cause of Death Revealed as 'Acute Effects of Ketamine'

Matthew Perry's cause of death has been revealed.

Streaming Smut Coming Soon

'Supersex' Series About P*rn Star Rocco Siffredi Sets Netflix Premiere Date

Netflix has set a March premiere date for its 'Supersex' series about global porn star Rocco Siffredi.

Kansas City Playing Hurt Again

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, LT Donovan Smith out vs. Patriots

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco and left tackle Donovan Smith will miss their second-straight game vs the New England Patriots.

Season Of Hype Restarts

Just how much can the Royals improve? You might be surprised.

Is an 80-win season in the cards?

Serving Sadness

'We are grieving': Kansas City coffee shop is closing one, possibly two locations

The shops served Onyx Coffee.

Rock Chalk Stayover

KU football could play at Arrowhead Stadium next year

The KU Jayhawks are considering a move to the east for the 2024 season while construction continues at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.

Classy Cowtown X-Mas Treats

Five Sweet Treats We're Bringing Home for the Holidays - IN Kansas City Magazine

Blackhole Bakery Chocolate Babka and Brioche Orange Buns Who doesn't love a babka? The sweet brioche and chocolate filling satisfies all our sugar cravings, and Blackhole Bakery keeps the brioche love going with their zesty orange buns. Seven Swans Crêperie Cinnamon Toast Crepe and Bananas Foster Crepe We're loving the winter menu from Seven...

South Side Style Survives

Locally owned boutique opens at 135th and State Line

"I walked into one of the Real Deals in Iowa about two years ago and immediately fell in love with the store. I said to my husband that day that we needed to try to bring one of these to Kansas Cit...

Expect Soggy December Weather 

FORECAST: FIRST WARN in place tonight, steady rain will lead to scattered showers overnight

A First Warn remains in place through Friday night. We have many more hours of rain on the way, steady at times. It will mainly continue to be on the light to moderate scale.

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