Kansas City Walk: Traditional Weekend, Shutdown Fear & MAGA Monuments

This morning angel Candice inspires another peek into pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Savor Cowtown Culinary Custom

Family tradition shines at American Royal BBQ World Series

The American Royal World Series of BBQ is taking place this weekend at Kansas Speedway, drawing over 400 teams from around the country.

Swift Consequences . . . 

NFL Announces Decision on Punishment for Travis Kelce Hit

The NFL has announced its final decision on punishment for the Buffalo Bills player who hit Travis Kelce during their Kansas City Chiefs game.

Lady Ballers Bundle

Kansas City Current fans gear up for cold playoff game on Sunday

It's set to be a cold one in Kansas City on Sunday as the KC Current take on Gotham FC.

More Voter Education . . . 

Four Days On, Three Days Off-for Now

When the Independence School District switched to a four-day school week, it became the first and only large district to do so.

Celeb Good Cause Postscript

Jason Sudeikis' charity fundraiser in Kansas City sets new record. Here's how

Thundergong! 2025 raised over $1.1 million for amputees.

Angel Retrospective . . . 

Candice Swanepoel shines in golden wings on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2025 runway

Candice Swanepoel returns to the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, wearing two lingerie looks, including one with golden wings.

Prez Talks Tribute

Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him

A senior White House source says there have been backchannel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion domed stadium in the nation's capital bear his name.

Campaign Flex Cont'd

WATCH: Newsom says Trump is 'weakness masquerading as strength' at Texas rally

With Proposition 50, Newsom successfully bet he could persuade California voters to throw out independently drawn U.S. House maps in favor of new districts designed to help Democrats win five more seats. His gamble was a response to Trump's redistricting push in Texas, where Republicans hope to pick up five seats of their own.

MAGA Payback?!?

Trump calls for Obamacare subsidies to be sent to consumers

His statement puts more pressure on Republicans to reject Democratic demands to renew the subsidies.

Overhead Traffic Trouble

More than 1,100 flights canceled Sunday amid nationwide air travel disruption

Nationwide flight disruption stretched into Sunday following cancellations or delays to thousands of flights on Saturday.

Europe Regrets Open Invite?!?

German People Increasingly Concerned for Safety in Public Spaces

The German people are increasingly concerned about safety in public spaces compared to before the 2015 migrant crisis.

El Papa Starts Reconciliation 

As Pope Leo XIV meets Belgian abuse victims, Rupnik accusers wait for justice

On Tuesday of this past week, Pope Leo XIV asked victims of clerical abuse for patience as the wheels of justice turn.

Taste Of Shawnee

Kansas City's Cool Suburb Has Coffee, Craft Cocktails, And A Recreated Historic Farm Town With Fun Events

Whether you want to sip a cocktail with a cloud over it or a mug of locally roasted coffee, this KC suburb has it all, plus a farmers market and holiday events.

Forecast Moving Forward

Cold & windy Sunday, but warming into the week

Cold today with highs in the mid to upper 30s, wind chills in the 20s, and gusty northwest wind up to 30 mph.

Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.