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Cowtown Context Exposed

I-70 closed east of Oak Grove after crash involving cattle trailer

A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer hauling cattle has blocked both directions of I-70 near Oak Grove

Wandering After Walking Papers

Residents at Kansas City motel scrambling to find places to stay after city orders shutdown

Many residents of a Kansas City motel are struggling to find somewhere to go after the city ordered families to leave by Friday due to unsafe living conditions.

Making Connection In The Dotte

Turner Diagonal Bridge closure leaves KCK businesses struggling after years of delays

Local businesses in Kansas City, Kansas, are feeling the financial strain with the Turner Diagonal Bridge still closed after more than two years and the project's completion pushed back to May 2026.

Urban Hipster Buildup Underway

Historic Northeast Lofts Groundbreaking Marks Construction Phase - Northeast News

Dorri PartainManaging Editor Prior to a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 3, design renderings showcasing the Historic Northeast Lofts project's concept greatly contrasted with interior walls marked by years of graffiti and neglect.

Puppers Start Training Daze

Westlake Hardware donates dog agility course to KC Pet Project

Shelter celebrates new dog park with "leash cutting" event

Celeb Offers Paradise Sneak Peek

Bebe Rexha Brings The Pink Hair And Curves To Turks & Caicos

MAGA Snatches Crude

Trump says US seized oil tanker off Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump confirmed today that the US has taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Follow for live updates.

Progressive Battle Against RFK

"Enjoy your media cycle": Infighting erupts as more Democrats go rogue on impeachment

"You have to have a plan," said one senior House Democrat. "If you don't have that, then it's just a campaign email."

Midterm Moment Of Truth

Trump rips Indiana GOP leader over redistricting fight, warns Republicans could face 'MAGA primary'

President Donald Trump criticized Indiana state Senate leader Rodric Bray over a stalled redistricting plan that could give Republicans two additional House seats.

Alliance Against Suspected Creep

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct | CNN Politics

81 additional alleged victims who say they were "subjected to invasive, unnecessary, and degrading touching, voyeurism, and covert filming" are joining a lawsuit originally filed in November against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, a gynecologist who was charged this week with secretly recording his patients during exams.

Big Guns Against Border

Trump administration to add militarized zone along California's border with Mexico

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations - this time in California, officials say.

Latest Euro Adjustment

Ukraine officially responds to U.S. peace plan under pressure from Trump

A Ukrainian official said the response includes proposed amendments "to make the whole thing doable."

Flexing On Far East

US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, Tokyo said, in a show of force following Chinese and Russian drills in the skies and seas around Japan and South Korea.

Machines Get McNasty

McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas advert following backlash

McDonald's said the moment served as "an important learning" as it explored "the effective use of AI".

Swifties Fight Trolls

Taylor Swift dragged into conspiracy nightmare by bots

When Taylor Swift released The Life of a Showgirl in October, she was quickly swept into a disturbing wave of accusations claiming she was endorsing the MAGA movement.

TKC Travels For Side Hustle?!?

European country known for stunning women suffers drought of men - forcing would-be brides to 'hire' husbands for housework

A nationwide shortage of men in Latvia has increasingly forced women to hire "husbands for an hour" to help with their household chores.

Hipster Celebration Never Stops

Dish & Drink KC: The annual agave party pairs well with Burger State

Dish & Drink KC logo by Theodore Rosen Last year's event set the bar high, and this year's Oh Hey, Agave! at The Guild brought that same excitement back to Kansas City. This time with even more agave-fueled flair. I only made it to the first night, but what a night it was.

Life Lessons Revealed

The story behind the Kansas Museum of History's grand reopening

The Kansas Museum of History located in Topeka is receiving visitors again following a three-year closure for renovations.

Show-Me Dated Cypress Hill References Still Resonating!!!

Retraining the membrane: S&T student's award-winning research boosts algae growth

Algae - the green, sometimes slimy-looking organisms found in bodies of water - could potentially be used as a commercial product to capture industrial emissions, serve as a biofuel and improve wastewater treatment. But finding a cost-effective way to feed the algae with carbon dioxide so it can gr

Check Cold Weather Calender

Fifteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, December 11-14

Here are fifteen things to do in KC this weekend, December 11-14 including Leslie Odom Jr., Grand Marquis and the Nelson-Atkins' Night/Shift.

Local Bump & Then Chill

Above-normal temperatures Thursday before big cooldown heading into the weekend

Thursday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s. Starting Friday, things get much colder in Kansas City.

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