Kansas City Read: Holiday Lights, Tragedy & MAGA Power Moves

Just a quick run through of some of the many items we're reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Listing All Things Local

Kansas City magazine editors share their favorite finds for giving and receiving this holiday season, from local art and Wagyu beef to smart tech and soy candles

Kansas City magazine editors share their favorite finds for giving and receiving this holiday season, from local art and Wagyu beef to smart tech and soy candles.

Kickball Interlude Deets Exposed

FIFA World Cup 26 to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather

FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year's World Cup, not just those played in hot weather.

Housing Hot Mess Worsens

Dozens evicted after Kansas City motel shut over "unsafe, unsanitary" conditions

The Kansas City Health Department said employees began looking at safety issues at the property in August.

Discounting Kindness

Wayside Waifs kicks off $25 adoption special

Wayside Waifs kicked off its adoption special Tuesday to help animals find their forever homes.

Local Illuminated 

12 Holiday Lights Displays in Kansas City (2025) - IN Kansas City Magazine

Need that extra twinkle in your eye? The Kansas City metro is bedazzled with holiday lights displays that give it a hearty try. With walk-through displays, drive-through displays, and drive-up displays, there's quite the variety. Check each listing for holiday hours and discounts for kids, seniors, and members (if applicable).

Vacay Deception Becomes More Obvious

These Travel Influencers Don't Want Freebies. They're A.I.

Radhika's thick black hair falls in artfully imperfect waves below her shoulders, the misty hills of northeastern India providing the

MAGA Money Moment Of Doubt

Trump grades his economy "A+++++" - most Americans don't agree

Trump told Politico that he "inherited a mess" when broached with voters' concerns about the economy.

White House Shares Trash Talk

Trump Accuses Ilhan Omar Of Marrying Her Brother

President Donald Trump accused Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota of marrying her brother during an interview with Politico's Dasha Burns released Friday.

Vice City Reclaimed

Democrat Eileen Higgins defeats Trump-backed Miami mayoral candidate

This election in increasingly red South Florida drew attention from both sides of the aisle.

American Tragedy Redux

Student killed in second shooting at Kentucky State University in four months

Additional student critically wounded on Tuesday, after 17 August shooting left two people with gunshot wounds

Suspected Assassin List Exposed 

Luigi Mangione's notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'

A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione's arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken - or planned to take - to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing last year.

Dems Attempt To Limit MAGA

Video Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs new bill increasing immigrant protections

The Department of Homeland Security said Illinois' new bill will have no impact on federal immigration enforcement.

Wartime Vote Ahead?!?

Zelenskyy 'ready for elections' after Trump questions Ukrainian democracy

Zelenskyy says he would hold wartime elections within months given help from allies and Ukraine's parliament

Beltway Debate Anticlimax

Frustrated lawmakers hit Hegseth with ultimatum over boat strike videos

Lawmakers have taken a hard line against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, threatening to lock down a portion of his travel budget until he turns over unedited footage of U.S. military strikes agains...

Pardon Her French . . . 

Brigitte Macron Sparks Backlash For Slamming Feminist Protesters As 'Stupid B*tches'

Brigitte Macron drew condemnation after a backstage video showed France's first lady dismissing feminist protesters as "stupid bitches" at a Paris comedy show.

Fashion Statement Upheld

Sydney Sweeney strips topless and covers up boobs with hands in daring display

Hollywood bombshell Sydney Sweeney has risked breaking the internet with her scorching new snaps, which show her bare all and cover up her chest during an outfit fitting

Home Team Earns Luck . . . 

Royals benefit from MLB draft lottery, land #6 overall pick

We won the lottery!

Holidays Save Planet

Families opt-in on eastern red cedars for Christmas to support prairie restoration

Families supported native prairie restoration while harvesting eastern red cedars at Powell Gardens this weekend.

Tribute To Local Legend

100-year-old Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski receives OP Award

Overland Park Chamber honors 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski for a lifetime of teaching love, empathy and resilience

First Responder Tribute

Kansas City Fire Department Chief Announces Retirement - Northeast News

Winter Coming This Way . . .

Cool and windy Wednesday; big temperature drop ahead in Kansas City

Slightly more sunshine is expected Wednesday, though it will be a blustery day with highs in the low 40s.

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