Kansas City Brokenhearted Blast: Survival Stories, MAGA Kicks & Persistence

Right now we take a moment to share some of the more important news items we're reading this evening in our latest check of pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Inspiring Local Survival Story

Three family members recover from gunshot wounds following Chiefs rally

The Leavenworth family was treated and released from University Hospital, but they are still processing how a fun family event could take such a drastic turn.


Arrest Aftermath & Excuse

Friend says felon found with gun at Chiefs rally was trying to help

Police aren't connecting Jose Castillo to the shooting but he does face a firearm charge and was arrested very close to the shooting scene.


Happy Rock Hire End Game

Gladstone hired cop who left OP under cloud of suspicion. Now job with Gladstone is over

Rachel Scattergood left the Overland Park Police Department while under investigation. She was recently hired in Gladstone. But officials there said Thursday she is no longer employed with the city.


AP Offers Fact Check

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Three juveniles were detained and one was later released in connection with the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory celebration.


Meetup Amid Aftermath

'I love giving back': Two-time Super Bowl champion Isiah Pacheco meets fans Saturday in Kansas City

Kansas City's top running back made an effort Saturday to meet fans who look up to him.


Love Life Piques Fanboi Interest

Hot Ones host Sean Evans' p*rn star ex Melissa Stratton gets new fans

Sean Evans dumping girlfriend Melissa Stratton on Valentine's Day may have broken her heart a little, but searches for the porn star seem to be breaking the internet.


Progressives Rally Against Prez

Rep. Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote against Biden in the primary

The Michigan congresswoman urged voters to "vote uncommitted" while she stood outside an early voting site in a video posted to X on Saturday


MAGA Lashes Out After Court FAIL

Trump rails against legal perils in battleground Michigan

It was the first time the former president addressed supporters since a judge issued a $355 million civil fraud verdict.


The Don Debuts Sneakers

Trump launches sneaker line a day after being judge's order to pay nearly $355 million | CNN Politics

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday launched a sneaker line, a day after he and his companies were ordered by a judge to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial.


Like It Or Not: Vlad Stays Winning

Ukrainian troops withdraw from Avdiivka as ammunition shortage bites

Ukrainian troops withdrew from the devastated eastern town of Avdiivka, Ukraine's new army chief said in the early hours of Saturday, paving the way for Russia's biggest advance since May 2023 when it captured the city of Bakhmut.


Backtrack After Push Back

New York governor apologizes after implying Israel is justified to destroy Gaza

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday apologized for remarks she made at a Jewish philanthropy event in New York City that went viral on social media and which suggested Israel had justification to destroy Gaza following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.


Far East Prefers Their Own Cuisine

China Is Munching Toward a Fast Food Revolution

Millions of Chinese are increasingly echewing Western chains for local ones like Tastien that serve Xinzhongshi, or "New Chinese Style."


Sometimes Sharing Isn't Caring

X-rated polyamory memoir reveals misery of open marriage

A millionaire Park Slope mother in an open marriage has laid bare her emotional torment and raging jealously as her husband frolicked with his ex while she endured bad sex in pay-hourly motels.


Meet EPIC Local Volunteer

325: Let's Play Program & 9th and Van Brunt Soccer Field | Northeast News

Join Michael Bushnell and KC Parks and Recreation Athletic Division Senior Recreation Director, Reggie Francois in a uplifting conversation about the Let's Play Program and the future of youth soccer...


Katie's Weekend Blast . . . 

Cold Saturday, but much warmer Sunday and Monday

Saturday will have high temperatures around 38 degrees; abundant sun today and tomorrow, but Sunday will be much warmer.

KAROL G, Tiƫsto - CONTIGO is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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