Kansas City Holidaze: Spills, Midterm Moves & MAGA Inflation

Thankfully, it's kind of a chill night in December and so we take a moment to celebrate one of our longtime faves Siri as she sports gear from a website no longer available locally and we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Find New Friend For December

Adoption fees waived for adult dogs, cats at KC humane society through the weekend

This weekend could be the perfect time to get a new pet.


Local Literary Debate

'I trust parents': Gardner-Edgerton board member votes against 'Jesus Land' school book ban

Controversial memoir about race and faith removed after heated Gardner-Edgerton School Board vote.


NASTY Sludge Dumped On Northland

Human waste spills onto highway, causes crash in Liberty

A "human waste" spill caused a crash Thursday in Liberty, Missouri.


Local News Writes Love Letter To Departed Undocumented

An Olathe father without a criminal history was arrested and deported by ICE. He doesn't know why

In August, federal immigration agents arrested Julio Rojas without a warrant and deported him without a hearing, leaving him separated from his young son. Court records show his only interaction with the law was a traffic ticket in 2018, which he paid off.


Kansas City Planning Session

This Weekend in Kansas City: December 12-14 - IN Kansas City Magazine

There's a buzz about. Can you feel it? Halls are getting decked, lists are getting checked, and on Sunday, menorahs will get their first flame. Enjoy the ambience this weekend, KC, with a few of the following. A Very Irish Christmas Dec. 12 This Friday night, the fast feet of the Trinity Irish Dance Company...


Siri Shares Insider Story

Pornhub, Exploitation, and the Casualties of an Anti-Sex Crusade

Netflix's Money Shot: The Pornhub Story is about so much more than the changing face of a tube site.


MAGA Talks Money

Trump says U.S. prices are "coming down tremendously." Here's what the data shows.

President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.


Midterm Power Play Fizzles

Indiana Senate to vote on Trump-backed congressional map despite GOP resistance

Trump has been pressuring Indiana Republican lawmakers for months to pass new district lines that would boost the party in next year's midterms.


Social Justice Scrutiny

Exclusive - BLM Official in Oklahoma City Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City has charged Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson with wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced on Thursday.


Walking Papers . . .

Judge orders immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention.


Progressive Debate Ramps Up

Seven Primaries That Could Tear Democrats Apart In 2026

With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, Democratic primary contests are taking shape across the country, raising concerns about potential internal divisions.


Suspected Assassin Appears . . .

Tyler Robinson, accused in Charlie Kirk killing, smirks and chuckles during first in-person court appearance, with family in tow

Robinson is facing charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child.


South Of Border Ruckus Update

White House says US intends to keep seized tanker's oil, hits Maduro family with new sanctions

More details are emerging about the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.


Europe Previews Vlad Fight 

We must prepare for war with Russia, says Nato chief in stark new warning

Russian could attack Nato within five years, Mark Rutte said, warning allies to start ramping up preparations "now".


Euro Land Swap Ahead?!?

Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia.


Raisin Enough To Try . . . 

Male libido gets astonishing boost from this beloved childhood beverage: study

Men who regularly drink grape juice could significantly lower their odds of erectile dysfunction) - especially older fellas, a new study published in the Aging Male has revealed.


 Holiday Nap Time Tradition

A Gleaming Anniversary for KC Ballet's Nutcracker - KC STUDIO

Ten years ago, then-recently-arrived Artistic Director Devon Carney undertook to refresh the Kansas City Ballet's Nutcracker from top to bottom.


Home Team Downtime Deals

Kansas City Royals sign free agent right-handed outfielder Lane Thomas

The Kansas City Royals are signing the right-handed platoon bat they were reportedly after earlier this offseason on Friday, multiple reports say.


Golden Ghetto Promises Spruce UP

Jackson County officials pledge action to remove lily pads from Buckner Tarsney Lake

At a KSHB 41 Let's Talk event in August, Buckner Tarsney Lake residents asked KSHB 41's Taylor Hemness for help with overgrown lily pads. New county leadership says they have a plan.


Local News For Servers . . . 

KC Sipps: Mau Mau House debut, three restaurant "closures", and 10 Lucky years

Food Editor Sarah Sipple shares timely restaurant news and events for Kansas City.


December Chill Moves In . . . 

Colder air starts moving in Friday in Kansas City

A blast of frigid air moving into the Kansas City metro will bring some of the coldest temperatures of the season this weekend.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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