Kansas City Runway: Money Moves & Debating MAGA Christianity

We're headlong into holiday crunch time and, typically, that means rising tensions, more drinking, domestic abuse, rising debt and harsh times.

Moreover . . . The weather is downright tropical for December. 

Accordingly . . . For night owls & early birds . . . In order to provide "bloggy release" we share info, snark and perspective by way pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cash Prizes Start Christmas For Developers

Port KC commissioners call special meeting Monday to review Country Club Plaza proposal

The Port KC Board of Commissioners is set to meet in a special meeting Monday to review an economic development package for the potential redevelopment of the Country Club Plaza.

Rock Chalk Lockup

KU men’s assistant basketball coach Joe Dooley arrested in west Lawrence on DUI, failure to stop at accident

Updated 12:44 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025: Lawrence police arrested University of Kansas men's assistant basketball coach Joe Dooley in west Lawrence on Saturday on the suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to stop at an accident, according to the Douglas County Jail logs.

Northland Starts Street Fight

'If it's not broke, don't fix it': Highway 9 project in Parkville set to advance despite pushback

A major highway reconstruction project in downtown Parkville is advancing despite opposition from local business leaders who worry it could alter the character of the historic district.

Celebrate Middle-Class Swap Meet For Santa

Holiday Swing Christkindl market wraps up 15th year in Kansas City

Fifteen years of holiday magic returned to Kansas City with the annual Holiday Swing, an original European-style Christkindl market that wrapped up today.

Artsy Holiday Inspiration

Dean Mitchell: 'Changing humanity for the better' - KC STUDIO

Two exhibitions at The Museum of Art + Light showcase the consummate American artist's mastery of portraiture and distinctive portrayals of the American scene.

Angels Uplift Us All . . . 

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.

MAGA Cancels Diplomacy

Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump's "America First" priorities.

Long Read Laments Retail Vibes 

The Dead Mall Society | Hazlitt

Standing in the wreckage of these spaces unlocks a sensation people often crave, but can't name.

Hip-Hop Shares MAGA Praise

Watch: Nicki Minaj Praises Trump and Vance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, Slams Gavin 'Newscum' Newsom

Rap megastar Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on Sunday. "This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them," she said, adding that Trump and Vance make her "feel proud to be American."

Crackdown On Redacted Dox

Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files

The Justice Department is defending its initial release of documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying lawyers are still going through them to ensure victims are protected.

Bodycam Captures Holiday Confrontation

Shocking bodycam video shows Ohio shoplifting suspect pulling gun on police officer

Shane Newman, 21, of Canton, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, felonious assault on a police officer and having weapons while under disability.

Done War Against Vlad Forever . . .

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful - and cheap - new drone killers for air defense

Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia's evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure.

Iran From Missle Threats

Iran missile drill alarms Israel as Netanyahu plans Trump meeting

U.S. intelligence sees no imminent strike, but Israel isn't so sure.

Tech Kills Tradition

Cartagena's iconic horse carriages give way to electric buggies

Cartagena, Colombia, is set to ban its iconic horse-drawn carriages, replacing them with electric buggies - a move dividing the historic city over tradition, tourism, and animal welfare.

Progressively Political Faith

We're pastors. The fight against Maga Christianity starts locally | Doug Pagitt and Lori Walke

Trump's movement has used the Christian faith to fuel oppression. Here's how we are standing against it

Banking Junk Clutters Highway

'Decommissioned' ATM spotted in median of Interstate 35 in Clay County

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is working on a plan to remove a "decommissioned" ATM from an interstate median.

Grigs Checks Holiday Weather

Unseasonably warm Christmas expected across the Kansas City metro

The first night of winter will be relatively mild across the Kansas City area, setting the tone for an unseasonably warm week that could bring near-record temperatures by Christmas Day.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.