Kansas City Handle: Local Holiday Parties, Nativity Protest & MAGA Money

Right now we start our day with biz lady, fashionista and Insta hottie Linsey who inspires another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Kingdom Merch Crashes

End of an era? Chiefs' possibility to miss playoffs forces KC retailers to pivot

For several years, the Kansas City Chiefs' success has provided a significant economic boost to local businesses during the postseason. But will this year be different?


Midtown Disaster Aftermath

Fate of historic Art Deco building in Midtown KC unclear after ceiling collapse

Longtime tenant Clint's Comics is moving to a new location in Independence after its merchandise was damaged by water falling from the ceiling.


Sweater Weather Feast Starts

What's new in Kansas City food and drink: December 2025

Here's what's new in Kansas City food and drink news in December 2025 from second locations to new restaurants and more.


Old School Relief Underway

Jackson County works to apply tax relief to seniors in freeze program

Senior citizens reached out to KSHB 41 News reporter Charlie Keegan to find out how a new Jackson County property tax relief program applies to them.


Making Room For Messi

Argentinian fans in Kansas City thrilled for World Cup matches

The world will come calling on the Kansas City metro for seven Men's World Cup soccer matches next summer.


Fashion Retrospective . . . 

Lindsey Pelas: "I'm Making Bank Off of What Should Oppress Me"

The model in her own words.


MAGA Talks Money

Trump sets out to address Americans' affordability concerns even as he calls those worries a 'con job'

President Trump is hitting the road Tuesday to address Americans' affordability concerns head-on. But it's a trip that comes as his rhetoric and actions often appear at odds with each other.


Name Game Amid Crackdown

Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a "foreign terrorist organization," following a similar step by Texas last month.


No Holiday From Protest

Pastor says controversial nativity scene will remain pending 'dialogue' with archbishop

Church leaders at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, will meet Sunday after the archdiocese made a demand that they take down a controversial nativity display.


Tucker's Flex Backfires

Tucker Carlson Tells Forum in Doha That He's Buying a House in Qatar to 'Make a Statement That I'm an American and a Free Man'

Tucker Carlson said he is showing he is a "free man" and a real American by buying a house in Qatar, while speaking at the Doha Forum on Sunday


Paper Of Record Postscript

NYT Drops Bombshell About Biden Border Crisis ... Half A Decade Too Late

The New York Times published a report on former President Joe Biden's failures at the border, years too late.


Brit Wallops American Hater

Piers Morgan slams Nick Fuentes for calling Hitler 'f-king cool': 'What a crock of s-t'

Piers Morgan grilled Nick Fuentes on his racist, antisemitic and misogynistic views on during a heated interview Monday - including an angry exchange about the white nationalist's claim that Adolf Hitler was "f-king cool."


Latest Update From Front

Ukraine's last eastern strongholds hang on as Russia fights to take Donbas

Russia is pushing to take over all of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, where one resident tells NPR that she feels her "life depends on how our guys at the front hold on."


Social Media Disconnect Starts

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s comes into effect - live updates

They will not be able to set up new accounts and existing profiles must be deactivated - while companies could face fines for not complying.


More Than Handful Of Reporting

No one believes these celeb boobs aren't FAKE including 'best in Hollywood'

THEY have some of the most eye-popping cleavages on the red carpet - and they are all natural too. Whether it's Sydney Sweeney wowing fans on film premieres, or Kelly Brook causing a stir in ...


Celebrate Suburban Sip

The best Mexican Mocha is found in Grandview

Cafe Provecho serves specialty coffee and made-from-scratch pastries


Today's Forecast . . . 

Warmest day of the week today

Strong wind Wednesday will bring cooler weather the rest of the week

Kylie Minogue - Office Party is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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