Kansas City Highlights: Rudy's Winning & MAGA Gender Showdown

Time catches up with all of us and just for #TBT we ponder the legacy of Britney as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Out With The Old . . . 

New Year's Eve Parties in Kansas City (2025-2026) - IN Kansas City Magazine

If you have it in you for one last public hurrah in 2025, Kansas City has a host of New Year's Eve parties to choose from. You can experience a full-on ball drop at NYE Live! 2026, take in the skyline with a dinner buffet at The View at Briarcliff's party, get four vibes in...

Toy Train Forever . . . 

'We are one step closer': KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension testing begins

The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension has officially entered the testing phase. Wednesday's "live wire" test was the first time the system was energized.

Maze Across River

Northland businesses adapt as Highway 169 northbound closure shifts customer patterns

Northland businesses adapt as the Highway 169 northbound closure shifts customer patterns.

Kansas Kickoff

6 countries have toured Rock Chalk Park as possible World Cup base camp location

KU and Lawrence leaders have hosted representatives from some World Cup powerhouses to check out Rock Chalk Park facilities.

Local Offers Inspiration

Kansas City artist finding a new audience through partnership and a platform to share his story

Artist captures Kansas City outside the lines, hoping people connect with it on an emotional level and brings them lots of joy.

Old School Wardrobe Malfunction

Britney Spears 'Wanders Around Mexico With Her Boob Out'

Britney Spears has suffered a major wardrobe malfunction at her Mexico resort as her sundress falls down while on vacation.

MAGA Argues Money

Trump drops receipts on US savings since Biden's Oval Office exit

President Donald Trump claims his economic policies are bringing America back from 'the brink of ruin' after the Biden administration's tenure.

Shock Election Testimony

Jack Smith says he could prove Trump engaged in 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election

During testimony behind closed doors, former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers he believed he could prove President Donald Trump engaged in a "criminal scheme" in order to overturn the 2020 election. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports on Smith's investigation and what members of Congress had to say.

Obamacare Battle Cont'd

House Passes Last-Minute GOP Healthcare Bill After Moderates Revolt

Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a healthcare reform bill on Wednesday evening targeting rising costs as Obamacare credits near expiration.

Medical Showdown Today

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.

Eyeliner Showdown Ahead?!?

AOC Answers JD Vance 2028 Matchup Question With 4 Stomping Words

The congresswoman reacted to a new poll with a blunt prediction about a hypothetical race against the vice president.

Politics & No Confirmation 

Acting ICE Director Denies Ilhan Omar's Claims that Agents Pulled Over Her Son: 'Zero Record'

Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons has rejected the viral claims made by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).

Cash Prizes Amid European War

EU leaders face crunch decision on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

European Union leaders will decide whether to use frozen Russian assets to lend billions of euros of cash to Ukraine to keep its war effort afloat at a summit seen as a critical test of the group's strength.

No Laughing Matter: Former KC Comedy Club Performer Postscript

Amy Schumer Secretly Feuding With Former Friend Nikki Glaser Because 'Trainwreck' Star 'Got Weird'

Amy Schumer and Nikki Glaser are involved in a secret feud, according to The U.S Sun. "Amy and Nikki used to be attached at the hip, but you don't really see them together anymore," a source close to the Trainwreck star, 44, and the Golden Globes host, 41, told the publication.

December Deets Exposed . . . 

Older Women Who Date Younger Men Are Sharing What It's Like To Be In An Age-Gap Relationship

"Dating younger men helped me realize how free older women today actually are, and how enjoyable it is to embrace our own choices to not be mere caregivers and helpmates to men."

Rudy's Earns EPIC Name Drop

Travis Kelce shares his go-to spot for tacos in KC, insists his brother try it

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce touts KC Mexican restaurant after Jason Kelce dumps on "Midwest tacos."

December Weather Shifts

Strong wind gusts could impact your Thursday in Kansas City along with falling temperatures

The high temperature for Thursday happened at 1 a.m.

Billboard #1 from more than 20 years ago . . . Britney Spears - Toxic is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.