Kansas City Chill: East Side Inferno Rescue & MAGA Ultimatum

Another check-in that we hope will facilitate an earlier update as we share more than a few items we're watching by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


East Side Inferno Sparks Heroics

5 rescued, 2 injured after Kansas City apartment fire

Multiple people are needing to be rescued after an apartment fire in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday evening.


Extension Across Bridge

Clay County extends real estate, personal property tax deadline for all residents by 1 month

Clay County extended the deadline on Monday for all real estate and personal property tax payments from Dec. 31 to Jan. 30, 2026.


Update After Historic Rebuke

KC Life has a year to make progress on Midtown development plan. Will it happen?

Valentine neighborhood organizers have pushed to give historic status and protections to the neighborhood after dozens of demolitions.


For Local Kicks . . . 

A Sporting KC Rumor and What is Happening with the KC Current - KC Soccer Journal

We almost have Sporting KC news and there is a ton of (questionable) KC Current news to discuss on this week's episode.


EPIC Old School Return Trip

The Rainmakers: We Forgot To Say Goodbye

The Rainmakers return to the Knuckleheads stage on Dec. 14, 2025 for their first show in 3 years - a show that sold out in 4.5 hours.


Queen Bee & Her EPIC Bankroll

Beyoncé reaches billionaire status after record-breaking 'Cowboy Carter' tour, hair care and whiskey launches

The "Drunk In Love" singer earned "most" of her 10-figure fortune thanks to her record-breaking world tours and owning the rights to her music.


MAGA Shares Warning

Trump says there will be 'hell to pay' if Hamas refuse to disarm - video

The US president has warned that Hamas will have a 'very short period' to disarm as part of a ceasefire deal or there will be 'hell to pay'


Money Matters Confront Dems

EXCLUSIVE: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer Demands Answers from Tim Walz on $9B Minnesota Welfare Fraud

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), the House Majority Whip, has issued a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demanding answers and immediate action following allegations of large-scale fraud involving Somali-run, publicly funded daycare and healthcare centers. | Politics


La Migra Postscript Exposed

Case dropped against TikTok streamer who was shot by US immigration agents

Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who livestreams LA breaking news, was accused of ramming car into federal officers' vehicles


Iran From Devaluation

Protests erupt in Iran over currency's plunge to record low | CNN

Iran's largest protests in three years erupted Monday after the country's currency plummeted to a record low against the U.S. dollar, and the head of the Central Bank resigned.


Diva Reveals Progressively Worse Online Strategy

Chappell Roan deletes Brigitte Bardot tribute after learning about her 'insane' beliefs

After honoring the late Brigitte Bardot, pop star Chappell Roan walked her statement back upon learning more about the actress' politics.


Science & Endgame

The anus may have evolved from a hole originally used to release sperm

The long-standing question of how animals came to have an anus may have been solved by studies of which genes are active during development in various animals


Meet New Boss?!?

Chiefs Could Land 107-Touchdown QB to Fill In For Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs have urgent quarterback needs for 2026 with Patrick Mahomes sidelined.


Weather Or Not . . . 

Cold night ahead in Kansas City before temperatures warm back up

Skies will be mostly clear Monday night with chilly lows in the middle teens. Slightly warmer temperatures are on the way for the rest of the week.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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