Kansas City Connections: Real ID Rush & Cultures At War

Just because we will ALWAYS have a special place in our heart for night owls, early birds and shift workers . . . We wanted to play a bit of catch up for the overnight and share some headlines that have been on our mind.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Queue Up Ahead Of Crackdown

Long lines at KC DMVs as the rush to get REAL IDs picks up ahead of deadline

Travelers will still be able to fly without a REAL ID for now, but they can expect delays at the airport.

Local Transit Connection

10 Kansas City metro residents hurt in trolley crash near Hermann, Missouri

Ten of the 32 people hurt in a trolley crash Saturday near Hermann, Missouri, are from the Kansas City metro.

Hyping Up More KC Lights

Kansas City's 1,024-foot red tower could glow from Midtown once again

A plan to re-light the iconic broadcast tower on 31st Street took a big step forward Tuesday.

Luxury Home For Good Deeds

Literacy KC moves into Park 39, former middle school now hub for nonprofits

The Westport Middle School building sat empty for years until Hyde Park Development Partners bought it. It was first a co-working space. Now it's Park 39 and a hub for many local nonprofits.

Home Team Takes Gimmie

Royals walk off win as White Sox blow the game in hilarious fashion

Oh my, the White Sox are dreadful.

Pop Diva Fashion Statement

Iggy Azalea Flaunts Thick Thighs In 'Lazy Sunday' Underwear

Iggy Azalea is dropping jaws in her tight weekend undies as she shows off her life and animals during a "lazy Sunday."

MAGA Winning Culture War

Supreme Court hands down decision in trans military ban suit

The Supreme Court weighed in on the Trump administration's transgender military ban after a lower court's decision blocking the ban was appealed to the high court.

Dems Debate Health

Fetterman vows to stay in Senate, dismissing questions over fitness to serve | CNN Politics

Sen. John Fetterman is roundly dismissed allegations that he's unfit to serve in the Senate, attacking a recent report detailing claims of erratic behavior as a "hit piece" and vowing to serve out his term.

Vlad Takes Hit As European War Drags On

Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, temporarily halting flights ahead of major military parade | CNN

Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow for the second consecutive night temporarily halting flights at four airports, Russian officials said, as the city prepares to host a major military parade expected to be attended by world leaders including China's Xi Jinping.

Holy Land Vs. Houthis

Israeli attacks on Yemen's capital have begun after unprecedented evacuation warning | CNN

Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa are underway, according to the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV and the Israeli military, including attacks targeting the city's international airport.

Divine Democracy?!?!

Papal Conclave: Voting due to start to elect a new pope

The secretive process will get underway at the Vatican to find a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Dead-Tree Credit Where It's Due For This Silly Headline . . . 

Meet one of KC's last hot dog vendors, slinging wieners outside a weed shop

Jason Vanderlinden runs a hot dog cart outside a Kansas City marijuana dispensary, adapting to a changing city. He's the last of a fading species.

Local Late Night Snack

Betty Rae's and Jasper's Release Cannoli Ice Cream - IN Kansas City Magazine

Jasper Mirabile, of Jasper's Restaurant, collaborated with Betty Rae's Ice Cream to create an ice cream flavor reminiscent of his famous cannoli.

Midweek Sprinkles

Kansas City weather: Greatest chance of rain this week on Wednesday

Kansas City's midweek weather includes showers and storms Wednesday, with clearing skies by Friday.

Don Toliver - Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat) is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.