Kansas City News Stand: Local Tech Talk, Movie Deals & Group Hugs

This morning we turn to singer, director, celeb & actress hottie Bella as she balances the good life and we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headline.s

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Tech Help For Local Puppers

Pet Resource Center to host free microchip event, open 24/7 chip scanning station

The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City is hosting a free microchipping event this weekend - and is launching its free 24/7 chip scanning station.

The Burbs Illuminated

Lee's Summit went from ban on neon to neon brilliance with 50+ outdoor signs

Neon signs are often seen as a sign of the past, but in Lee's Summit, it's the present and future. KSHB 41's Braden Bates shares the voices of local creators who've brightened downtown Lee's Summit.

Cold Reality On Local Streets

Kansas City emergency shelters double capacity as single-digit temperatures approach

Nearly 1,000 shelter beds have been made available across eight partner locations this week.

Home Team Hype Ahead

Royals Rally returns in January to hype fans up for 2026

The Kansas City Royals will once again start off their baseball season welcoming fans at Royals Rally.

Shop Local Reminder

Waldo Crawl encourages holiday shoppers to support Kansas City small businesses

Small businesses in the Waldo neighborhood are gearing up for a major boost this weekend during the annual Waldo Crawl.

Celebrating Celeb Winning

Bella Thorne Stuns in Plunging Bodysuit and Skimpy Bikini in Shots From Her Amazing Year

Bella Thorne showed off her beachside glow and carefree spirit in a new Instagram post . . . The actress, singer, and director, 28, was seen soaking up the sun while lounging on the sand in a cream knit bikini top that tied at the front.

MAGA Saves Holidays?!?

Top Trump department rolls out Christmas tree savings plan: 'Making this season brighter'

President Donald Trump's Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is rolling out a Christmas tree and firewood savings plan to "make Christmas affordable again."

Will EPIC Movie Deal Cut Subscription Costs?!?

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros.' studios and HBO Max in landmark $72 billion deal

Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. for $72 billion, uniting Hollywood's most iconic studio with the world's largest streamer in a landmark deal that reshapes the future of entertainment.

Embattled Talker Tribute

Candace Owens on Game's "Assassination" Track: 'I'm Total...

Candace Owens says she's "totally okay" with The Game naming a song on his new mixtape "The Assassination of Candace Owens."

Political War Games Persist

'No mistrust' between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says

French president's remarks come a day after a report claimed he had warned Washington could betray Kyiv

South Of Border End Game

Video shows survivors killed in follow-up strike, alarming lawmakers

The survivors appeared unarmed, shirtless and unaware of what hit them as they struggled to stay afloat, sources said.

Round World Revealed . . .  

201 naked men arrested in Malaysia at alleged 'health centre' male-only sex party, including three Brits

The apprehended were released without charge as there was no evidence of exploitation The post 201 naked men arrested in Malaysia at alleged 'health centre' male-only sex party, including three Brits appeared first on Attitude.

Silicon Prairie Revival?!? 

KC Tech Council reboots its visual identity, teases plans to open new downtown HQ

It'll be new year, new look for KC Tech Council as the regional tech advocate relocates to a collaborative headquarters space in downtown Kansas City, as well as embracing a bold brand update - all coded to better reflect a modern, tech-driven ecosystem.

Friday Weather Bounce . . .

Milder this afternoon, strong cold front brings weekend whiplash

A warming trend begins this afternoon, significantly warmer than Thursday with highs in the mid-40s. Sunshine does give way to cloud cover by mid-afternoon.

James Hype – Drums (feat. Kim Petras) [Tiësto Remix] is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.