Kansas City News Party: Local Holidaze & MAGA Shut Down Threat

Celebrations by our betters dominate the discussion this evening and inspire tonight's peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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EPIC Flight Time Spike

KCI expects over half a million travelers for winter holiday season, on par with previous years

Over the next several days, people will be traveling through the Kansas City International Airport (KCI) to their holiday destination.

South Side Suffers Street FAIL

Kansas City neighborhood dealing with another water line break

The latest break came early Wednesday morning when water bubbled from the ground at 85th and Woodland. A spokesperson for KC Water said the rupture happened around 2 a.m., prompting a city repair c...

Playing Up Local Soccer Hype

'You could feel World Cup was there': KC2026 CEO provides update on Kansas City's World Cup efforts

KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer provided an update Wednesday on Kansas City's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will host six World Cup games in 18 months.

Food Desert Solution Debuts

Farm Fresh Market opens in Red Bridge Shopping Center

After much anticipation from Red Bridge residents, the new Farm Fresh Market opens its doors.

Holiday Classics Return

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra aims to start a swinging holiday tradition with A Charlie Brown Christmas

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra aims to start a swinging holiday tradition with A Charlie Brown Christmas performance.

Celebs Tone Down Spending Amid Low-Key Global Recession

Kim Kardashian Reveals Why Family Is Abandoning Lavish Annual Christmas Eve Party for 'Intimate' Gathering This Year

The SKIMS founder explained why things will be lowkey this year and how the family still plans on "dressing up to the nines"

Survey Seyz Prez Disliked Again

Biden slips to lowest approval rating since taking office: Survey

President Biden's approval rating slipped to the lowest its been since he took office in 2021, according to a new survey that was released Wednesday. The Marquette Law School Poll national survey found that Biden's approval rating dropped to 34 percent in December, a 4-point dip from October's 38 percent, with just more than a...

MAGA Squashes Deal

Trump opposes funding bill, pushing government closer to a shutdown

Elon Musk joined a wave of right-wing fury against a bill to keep the government open. Now, the president-elect says he wants big changes too before this weekend's deadline.

Hysteria Risks Airplanes

FBI: Pilots of aircraft misidentified as drones hit by lasers

Pilots of aircraft that have been misidentified as drones - amid an uptick of mysterious sightings in recent days - have been hit in the eyes with lasers, the FBI revealed Monday. "FBI Newark and N...

Stocks Stay Losing

Dow tumbles 1,100 points, on pace for its longest losing streak since 1974 | CNN Business

The last time the Dow fell for 10 days in a row, Gerald Ford was president. But the Dow is in danger of matching that dubious 50-year milestone after stocks plunged Wednesday.

War In Europe Good For Biz?!?

Ukraine is winning the economic war against Russia

Whether that lasts depends on its ability to overcome acute shortages of power, men and money | Finance & economics

Holy Land Fight In Court

Palestinians sue State Department over U.S. military assistance to Israel

The plaintiffs say the State Department circumvented a law which bars the U.S. from providing military assistance to foreign forces if there is credible evidence of gross violations of human rights.

Military Moves Forward

US Senate passes defense bill that raises troop pay and strips trans care for kids of military

Bill authorizes pay raises, strips coverage of trans medical treatments for children and aims to counter China's power

Tech Images Doomed By Uncanny Valley

The New Lion King Is a Roaring Achievement-and a Waste

Tinsel Town Dirty Secrets Exposed

Adult star exposes Hollywood's secret celebrity sex parties

One of the adult industry's biggest stars has lifted the lid on Hollywood's secret sex parties.

Hipsters Outline NextGen

Ruthie Ozonoff paints us the big picture in The Pitch Questionnaire

Catching up with local artist Ruthie Ozonoff as she paints us a clear picture in this edition of The Pitch Questionnaire.

Kansas City Season Of Chill Starts

Kansas City weather: Cold front to bring frigid temperatures, wind chills

A cold front will push through the region Thursday, causing temperatures to plummet

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