Kansas City Snap: Old School Good Times, MAGA Ahead & World Wars Grinding Down

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Signs Of Lady Soccer Rising

New scoreboard revealed by KC Current as progress continues on CPKC Stadium

The new home of the Kansas City Current is still on track to open ahead of the team's 2024 season

Kangaroo Life Lessons

UMKC recognized for program designed for first-generation students

Going to college is a big moment, especially for students who are the first in their family to go to college.

Cash From KC's Homecoming Queen

Brittany Mahomes said 'terrifying' experience prompted donation

Brittany Mahomes and OWYN will match donations up to $100,000 for FARE, a private company which researches food allergies, after Bronze suffered an allergic reaction to peanuts.

Parents Demand Movement

Some push back as Shawnee Mission adopts new Kansas guidelines on PE class

A change in requirements for PE classes at Kansas high schools, which Shawnee Mission already adopted, isn't sitting well with everyone.

Cowtown Holiday Season Parties Planned

Weekend Possibilities | Distillery Divided, Tina Turner and Streetcar Jams

Crafts, a holiday classic and a big-time college basketball clash set the scene for a spirited December weekend.

90s Era Movie Masterpiece Exposed

The actual sex that took place during 'Boogie Nights'

Throughout the production of the Paul Thomas Anderson film 'Boogie Nights', there was more than one instance of the production getting exposed to real sex.

GOP Ready Prez Biden Impeachment

House Republicans unveil resolution to authorize Biden impeachment investigation

Formalizing the impeachment investigation into President Biden could give Republicans more legal firepower, while the White House dismissed it as a "stunt."

Low Key Veep Auditions

Trump is facing fewer attacks as the debate season goes on

The volume of attacks directed at other GOP rivals underscores how the debates have largely been a fight for second place.

Republican By Thread

Here's how McCarthy's resignation affects House GOP's slim majority

The resignation of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), combined with other expected resignations and the recent expulsion of former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), shines a spotlight on the math problems facing the razor-thin House GOP majority. In coming months, it is in the realm of possibility that the House GOP majority shrinks so much that Republicans will...

MAGA Time Out?!?

Trump seeks pause in Jan. 6 proceedings amid appeal effort to toss federal case

Former President Trump filed a motion seeking to halt activity in his election interference case after filing a notice of appeal Thursday seeking to override a decision from a federal judge who denied his motion to toss the case. The back-to-back motions ask Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the Jan.

College Haters Questioned

US university presidents face firestorm over evasive answers on antisemitism

Congressional testimony on campus policies by heads of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT draws criticism

Eastern Europe Victory By Attrition

Analysis: As Western unity on Ukraine falters, Putin eyes a slow-burn win | CNN

This is the moment Russian President Vladimir Putin has been waiting for: when he doesn't really need to do much, and can call it a win.

Not Welcome Wagon Arrives

Israeli military says it's surrounded the home of architect of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack

"There's no telling how a commander of such an organization will behave," former elite commander says.

Migrants 'Disappear'd' In Far East

Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China 'vanish' - rights group

Up to 600 North Koreans have "vanished" after being forcibly deported by China in October, a Seoul-based human rights group said on Thursday, warning they may face imprisonment, torture, sexual violence and execution in the isolated state.

Sunday Substitutions

Clyde Edwards-Helaire could start against Bills if Isiah Pacheco cannot play

Kansas City Chiefs Isiah Pacheco has missed two practices due to a shoulder issue. If he misses another, former first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire may start.

Roll Like KC's QB

How to win truck owned by Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes allows the Matador Club from Texas Tech to raffle off a 2019 Nissan truck he previously owned as a fundraiser.

Getting Lit Amid Festival Of Lights

Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar returning to Kansas City area

Shawnee bar Drastic Measures, a James Beard Award finalist, is transforming into the Hanukkah-themed pop-up Drastic Mensches once again.

Jet Set Goodies Offered

Making Memories: Local Experience-Based Gifts to Give This Season - IN Kansas City Magazine

For the Foodies Make your friends say, "Yum!" this season with the gift of a cooking class at some of our favorite restaurants or a tour through our biggest breweries. The health-conscious amongst us will appreciate a juice cleanse just in time for New Year's resolutions.

Baller Tribute To Glory Dayz

Former Royal Alex Gordon to be inducted into College Baseball Hall of Fame

Alex Gordon, a former KC Royal, is one of twelve new members elected into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Talking It Over . . . 

Travis & Jason Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast: Recapping Sunday's Chiefs loss

On the latest episode of their popular podcast, Jason and Travis Kelce discussed the Week 13 losses of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Winds Of Change

A clear, breezy and cool night in the metro

The weather in Kansas City is mostly clear, breezy, and cool on Thursday night

Boogie shoes - KC & the Sunshine Band is our #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.