Kansas City Cascade: Holiday Gear, Adversity & MAGA Departures

Tonight we take inspiration from the legacy of the angels and use a bit of campy AI imagination as a prelude to sharing our news reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Growing Display . . . 

Powell Gardens turning into a winter wonderland for annual festival

Kansas City's botanical garden is inviting you to head over to its very own "winter wonderland," complete with thousands of lights and festive activities to get you into the holid...


Gifting To Government

Starting your holiday shopping? Here's where your part of your sales taxes go in Kansas City, Missouri

The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales in 2025 to surpass $1 trillion. That spending would result in millions in sales taxes, but that money can often be overlooked.


Golden Ghetto Hurries Upgrade

Kansas lawmakers aim to improve DMV wait times, especially in Johnson County

The surge in population in Johnson County has caused demand at DMV locations to skyrocket. Now, lawmakers hope to improve wait times.


Rock Chalk Kitty Traditions

Meet the shop cats of Mass. Street, who charm Lawrence with merch & personality

See how these furry employees have the run of the stores they occupy in Lawrence.


Tech Finds Something In The Air 

Kansas health department launches new dashboard to monitor respiratory viruses

The Kansas health department has launched a new dashboard to monitor respiratory viruses across the state.


Show-Me Refugee Restrained

Afghan asylum seeker who fought the Taliban now held by ICE in Missouri

A Kansas City-based immigration attorney has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Mohammad Ali Dadfar's warrantless arrest and detention. Hundreds of immigrant detainees have been ordered released because the government failed to honor a 2022 consent decree regarding warrantless arrests.


Conservatives Fight For Aliens

Federal court rules Salina violated Cozy Inn's First Amendment rights in UFO-themed mural case - The Sentinel

Salina tried to prevent Cozy Inn owner Steve Howard from painting a mural depicting "flying hamburgers" on the building.


Latest Tragic Meth Town Recession Indicator

Police: Independence man dies after gunshot heard during eviction

Police say an Independence man died after a gunshot was heard during an eviction.


Patching Up Nice Side Of Bridge

Northland street repaired after concerns from neighbor about sinkhole

A Northland woman turned to KMBC 9 Investigates after concerns about street damage outside her home.


Local Drama Inspires

At Arts Asylum, Phoenix Presents a Solid, if By the Book "The Crucible" - KC STUDIO

Far from being a reimagining, Arts Asylum and its new resident theater company Phoenix have presented a straightforward, faithful interpretation of Arthur Miller's modern classic, and done a fine job of it.


Cinematic Hotness Postscript

Charlie's Angels 25th Anniversary - FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Charlie's Angels celebrates its 25th anniversary, directed by McG, starring Lucy Lui, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz.


Prez Prescribes MAGA Purge?!?

Trump claims GOP has 'never been so united,' calls Greene and other Republicans 'lowlifes'

President Donald Trump claims the Republican Party is 'so UNITED' on Truth Social despite internal divisions and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent resignation.


Donkey Punches Soon To Fly

Dem PACs gear up to battle each other for 2028

The battle will help determine how hundreds of millions of dollars are spent in the 2028 campaign.


Progressively Bad Argument Bust 

Elissa Slotkin Admits Trump Has Not Issued Illegal Orders to U.S. Military

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said she was "not aware" that President Donald Trump has issued an illegal order to U.S. Military service members.


No More MAGA Ambition

Marjorie Taylor Greene refutes reports that she's considering running for president

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refuted reports that she's planning to run for president, days after she announced plans to leave Congress amid a break with President Trump.


World Talks Vlad's Terms

What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war

There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.


Holy Land Pushes Back Again

Israel says Hezbollah chief of staff killed in first strike on Beirut in months | CNN

The Israeli military says it killed Hezbollah's second most senior figure in the first air strikes in months on southern Beirut.


Can MAGA Survive Catholic Conflict?!?

Who can tame Trump? An unlikely candidate is emerging: the Catholic church | Simon Tisdall

Inequality, immigration and civil rights are the battlegrounds on which the church, and some other Christian denominations, are fighting, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall


Locals Double Down On Dead-Tree

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Subject: Your gift keeps local news alive - and it will be matched! Dear Friend of The Northeast News, For more than 94 years, The Northeast News has been the voice of our community - telling the stories that connect neighbors, celebrate our diversity, and hold local institutions accountable.


Luxury Suburb Savors Holidays

MO Pie's popularity leads to a future Leawood shop

Gourmet pie maker to open pop up shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas


Grigs Advises Umbrella . . . 

Scattered showers Monday

Colder air arriving Wednesday

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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