Kansas City Beam: Local Festivities, Flexing & MAGA Polling Fades

This Sunday, yet again, we're inspired by biz lady, fashionista, celeb & Insta hottie Candice as we review pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Cowtown Meetup Season Starts

Celebrate the holidays in Kansas City, Missouri: Here's a list of festive events, pop-ups in 2025

There's plenty of holiday fun this year, from light displays to seasonal pop-ups. Here's a list of some of the 2025 events and attractions:


Local Wreck Postscript

KCFD ambulance struck by semi truck, lanes closed on US 169

An ambulance with the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) was involved in a crash on Saturday evening, the fire department shared.


Debate In The Dotte

Wyandotte County commissioner sues resident who sued him first, says she's lying

Philip Lopez accused resident Amanda Watson of intentionally abusing the legal process and defaming him in order to harm his campaign.


Exoneration After Inferno

Man found not guilty in 2020 fire that destroyed historic Johnson County, Missouri, church

Jurors in Johnson County, Missouri, found a man not guilty of starting a fire that destroyed Harmony Baptist Church in 2020.


Check Slap Shot Pix

Photos: Wichita Thunder @ Kansas City Mavericks is first shutout of the season

On Nov. 28, 2025, the Wichita Thunder came to KC and lost to the Mavericks (0-1)-marking goalie Jack Lafontaine's first shutout for the season. Our photographer Eli Ralls was there to capture the action. Categories: Sports Tags: ECHL, Jack LaFontaine, Kansas City Mavericks, Wichita Thunder


Angel Shares Fashion Statement

Candice Swanepoel Is A 'Seductive Stunner' In Skimpy Green Bikini

Candice Swanepoel leans effortlessly against an army-green vehicle, serving an off-duty, sun-drenched fantasy.


MAGA Ranks Below Newsies???

Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low

President Donald Trump's job approval rating has slipped to a new second-term low point and is approaching his all-time low of 34%.


Dudes Depart Dems

Democratic party divided over maintaining young male voters | Fox News Video

Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz joins 'Americas Newsroom' to react to the DNC chair's statement claiming the Democratic Party has won back young male voters despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's, D-Calif., comments that they have not.


Flexing Against La Migra

Oregon Gov. Threatens to Investigate Agents Enforcing Immigration Laws

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) threatened to investigate and prosecute federal agents who enforce immigration laws in the state of Oregon.


Latest Left Coast Tragedy

Four killed in shooting at child's birthday party in California

Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting, with children among the victims.


Only 5 Stores Remain . . . 

Could this finally be Sears' last Black Friday? | CNN Business

Sears, once America's largest and most important retailer, could very be going into its last Christmas shopping season.


Conservatives Parody Prez

Trump's Strategy Of Hiring Lawyers Based On Bust Size Not Working As Well As Anticipated

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump's seemingly bulletproof strategy of choosing lawyers exclusively based on bust size has not worked out nearly as well as anticipated.


Right-Wing Flys MAGA Coop

5 ways Republicans are breaking with Trump

President Trump is facing increasing resistance from Republicans in Congress to certain proposals and parts of his agenda as he nears the end of his first year back in office ...


Vlad Attacks Peace Process

Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv as Zelenskyy travels to DC

Russia launched a deadly aerial strike on the Ukrainian capital, killing at least one person, injuring 19 others and damaging residential buildings, Ukraine said.


South Of Border Push Back

Venezuela condemns Trump airspace closure warning

The US cannot legally close another country's airspace, but Trump's comments could deter airlines from operating in Venezuela.

Let's Make Holy Land Deal . . .

Benjamin Netanyahu asks Israel's president for pardon in corruption case

Request submitted weeks after Donald Trump called on Isaac Herzog to pardon Israeli prime minister


Pals Unite For Old School Diva

'80s Rocker Dale Bozzio's Son Says She's in 'Constant Pain' as He Raises Funds for Her Breast Implant Removal Surgery

Rocker Dale Bozzio's son is raising money to help his famous mother remove her breast implants, something he says have been causing her "constant pain" and making it tough for her to perform. He launched a GoFundMe for his mom, saying the Missing Persons frontwoman needs surgery "as soon as possible."


El Papa Against Air Strikes

Pope Leo taking peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes

Pope Leoset off for Lebanon on Sunday, where he is expected to appeal for peace in a country that is a continued target of Israeli air strikes, on the second and final leg of his first overseas trip as leader of the Catholic Church.


Fair Use For Win

Judge rules Rock Hall can use photographer's work without pay in surprise copyright decision

Today in Ohio podcast hosts express disbelief at ruling that allowed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to display a photographer's Eddie Van Halen image without license or payment under "fair use" doctrine.


No Faith In Rocket Man

North Korea claims victory in 'war on religion' - DW - 11/28/2025

Pyongyang boasts of crushing underground churches, but defectors and rights groups say secret worship persists despite harsh crackdowns and severe punishments.


Community Threads Debut

The Kingdom comes for KC artist and musician Nate Evans

Nate Evans had no idea his artwork would be featured on ESPN on The Kingdom, the docuseries following the Chiefs through their 2024 season.


Sunday Inspiration . . . 

Kansas City Symphony Delivers Masterful Mahler - KC STUDIO

Friday night, Nov. 21 at the Kauffman Center, the Kansas City Symphony staged a masterful performance of the monumental Symphony No. 7 by Gustav Mahler.


Kangaroos Bounced 

Kansas City Unable to Overcome Weber State on the Road - Kansas City Roos

OGDEN, Utah - Kansas City Men's Basketball (1-6) fell at Weber State (3-4) this evening, 82-61. The Roos were hampered by 66.7% second half shooting from the...


Crafting EPIC Holiday

At these 6 Kansas City craft shops, you can handmake holiday gifts - or keep them for yourself

Nothing beats a handmade gift infused with your love. For those who feel comfortable DIYing, here are six places in Kansas City to make a one-of-a-kind gift.


Grigs Shares Forecast . . . 

Dry and cold Sunday

Snow expected Monday

The Smiths - Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now is the Sunday song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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