Kansas City News Fold: Local Inspiration, Photo Ops & MAGA Money

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Listening To Local Echoes

From country to classical and a whole lotta jazz in between, here's a list of the live music venues defining Kansas City's sound

From country to classical and a whole lotta jazz in between, here's a list of the live music venues defining Kansas City's sound.

In Need Of Holiday Help . . . 

KC's viral dancing cowboy who fell stringing holiday lights faces long recovery

Dan Foil suffered several broken bones after he fell about 14 feet from his roof last month. He now has months of recovery ahead.

Baller Suffers Crackdown

Isiah Pacheco fined over $46K for unnecessary roughness during Cowboys matchup

The NFL fined Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco a pretty penny over a play during the Cowboys matchup.

Cowtown Kindness Abounds

Shelter KC hosts Christmas event to aid homeless this winter

Shelter KC has opened additional beds and is collecting coats to help homeless individuals in Kansas City during the cold and snowy start to December.

Latest Local Merch

Made In KC moves into Union Station - just in time for the holidays and World Cup

Made In KC recently closed its midtown shop, but the owners had been eyeing Union Station as a potential location for years. "It makes sense with how iconic Union Station has become that we should be here, representing local goods in Kansas City," co-owner Keith Bradley said.

Inspired Profits . . . 

Victoria's Secret stock soars after runway 'angels' lend divine sales boost

The brand's iconic October fashion show turbo drew plenty of Puritanical tut-tutting but also boosted its sales this fall, CEO Hillary Super said on a Friday earnings call.

Money Favors MAGA

EXCLUSIVE: Trump-led Kennedy Center nearly doubles fundraising from Biden era, smashing record with $23M haul

Kennedy Center Honors raises record $23 million under Trump and Grenell's leadership, nearly doubling last year's total with first-ever Oval Office ceremony for honorees.

Conservatives Share Receipts 

PHOTOS: Illegal Alien Somali Fraudster Posed with Top Minnesota Democrats Before Arrest

The Somalian illegal immigrant and convicted fraudster who was seen in photos getting cozy with leading Minnesota Democrats has been arrested.

Miami Mourns NO SNOW For Holidays

20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record

Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.

Tragic Breakup Exposed

Man Allegedly Seen Leaving His Girlfriend to Freeze to Death on Austria's Highest Mountain in Webcam Footage

The man was charged with grossly negligent manslaughter in connection with the incident

Europe End Game Ahead?!?

Zelensky signals progress in talks with US to secure peace plan

The Ukrainian president says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue.

El Papa Meets Crooner

Pope asks Michael Bublé and other artists to give their best for the poor

Pope Leo XIV met singer particularly known for his Christmas songs and other artists who will perform at the Vatican Christmas concert for the poor, an initiative begun by Pope Francis.

Newsies Report Great Cause

KCTV5 joins The Salvation Army at Hy-Vee locations across metro for Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign returned for the holidays, with KCTV5 staff joining volunteers to ring bells at Hy-Vee locations across the Kansas City metro.

December Chill Cont'd

Much colder end to to the weekend in KC

Breezy start to the day then the wind gradually relaxes. Temperatures struggle to warm to the low 30s with mostly cloudy skies.

Creed's truly awful Higher is the Sunday song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.