Kansas City Read: Local Chill, Midterms & MAGA Immigration Crackdown Cont'd

Right now we celebrate producer, director, Hollywood Star & Insta hottie Syd by way of checking in with pop culture, community reporting and top headlines that we're reading today. 

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Cowtown Starts Damage Control

Auto repair shops swamped after Monday's snow

With predicted dropping temperatures creating the possibility for overnight ice, police warn drivers to expect slick roads for the morning commute.

Not So Great Outdoors Testimony

'It was suicide to stay outside': People experiencing homelessness share importance of shelters

Kansas City, Missouri activated its extreme weather plan from December to March to provide overnight shelter to people experiencing homelessness.

Soldier Shares Generous Payback

Toys For Tots gave this Kansas City Marine his first Christmas gift. He hopes to pay it forward

Toys for Tots, the 80-year-old program run by the U.S. Marines, is seeing toy donations down by almost 20% this year. Staff Sergeant Christian Martinez was once the recipient of one of those toys. Now, as coordinator of the Kansas City chapter of Toys for Tots, he's worried that other little boys won't get the same joy he did.

Local Burning Questions

Fires in vacant Parade Park Homes spark concerns as apartment demolitions loom

Neighbors near the vacant Parade Park Homes apartments in Kansas City are increasingly concerned about fires as they wait for the buildings to be demolished before the end of the year.

Baller Distractions Abound

Travis Kelce Transforms Into an Animated Elf for Chiefs' Holiday Video - with a Special Guest as Narrator

Travis Kelce is the subject of the Kansas City Chiefs' new holiday short, titled, 'Merry Mischief,' which features his mom Donna Kelce as the narrator, the team shared in a trailer released on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Celeb Site Starts Trouble For Syd

Sydney Sweeney Sunkissed In String Bikini 'Upsetting Fat Women'

Sydney Sweeney is stunning in her skimpy bikini as she goes jet skiing in Florida, and the comments are proving interesting.

MAGA Crackdown Cont'd

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in US as ICE plans operation

The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".

Post-Election Spin . . . 

Democrats Just Lost an Election by 9 Points. Why Are They Celebrating?

It's a loss that suggests much bigger wins could be ahead.

Right-Wing Targets Walz . . . 

'Shameful' Cabinet Meeting Revelation: Tim Walz Filling American Roads with Illegal Alien Drivers

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is filling American roads with illegal immigrant drivers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

Big Easy Earns La Migra Visit

New Orleans becomes the next front in Trump's sanctuary city crackdown

The operation is reported to target 5,000 arrests.

Bonus For Friendly Skies

Sen. Duckworth demands Transportation Dept. give $10,000 bonus to all air traffic controllers, FAA technicians

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the bonus would be given only to controllers and technicians who didn't miss a shift during the shutdown.

Foodie Leverage Redux

Another SNAP disruption looms unless states give Trump their immigration data

The Trump administration says noncompliance could halt food aid transfers.

South Of Border Boat Ruckus Redux

Trump administration is 'selling out' admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials say

White House names Adm Frank M Bradley as officer who 'directed the engagement', distancing Hegseth from accountability

Vlad Waits Out Europe

No Ukraine peace deal after lengthy five-hour Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour talks with Trump envoys yield no Ukraine war breakthrough as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite "constructive" discussions.

Stranger Than Fiction 

A Palestinian convicted in bombing plot is now an award-winning novelist, and free

Bassem Khandaqji entered prison 21 years ago for plotting a deadly bombing in Israel. He left prison as an award-winning novelist.

Catholics Cancel More Fun . . .

Vatican warns against rise in polyamory, saying 'succession of faces' does not rival exclusive union | CNN

The Vatican has issued a warning against the rise of polyamory, insisting marriage is the stable, lifelong and exclusive partnership between a man and woman.

Locals Inspire . . .

Local Highlighter Series

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Golden Ghetto Dreams Bigger

OP rejects College corridor redevelopment but keeps options open

The city council denied the Lighton Plaza rezoning for housing and retail, but waived a waiting period to expedite the consideration of a potential new plan.

Crossroads For Baller

Chiefs' Rashee Rice Decision Becomes Clearer as the Cost Mounts

One of the bigger questions arising for the Kansas City Chiefs throughout the 2025 season is the future of Rashee Rice. The star receiver is in the third year . . .

Elite Enjoy Holiday Season

A Kansas City Couple Gets Into the Holiday Spirit - IN Kansas City Magazine

IIt was time for a change. The couple embarked on a well-earned chapter of travel and relaxation. Their Union Hill residence anticipated this lock-and-leave lifestyle. "We love to travel, and this home works great for us," ...

Katie's Forecast For Now . . . 

Chance for afternoon snow as temperatures fall

There is a chance for some brief snow flurries this afternoon before extreme cold settles in for Thursday

Hannah Jadagu - Doing Now is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.