Kansas City Tee Up: Local Moves, 'Fartleks' & Political Doubts

This morning we're inspired by pro-golfer, presenter and Insta hottie Paige to take peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Foodie Frustration In The Dotte

Merc Co+op closes KCK grocery store, expanding KC food desert

The store was supposed to make sure people in the city could get the food they needed and be a positive first step to ending the food desert in the area.

Northland Back On Track?!?

Liberty looks for train traffic solutions as costs increase by millions for proposed Birmingham Road bridge

The rising cost to build a bridge is derailing Liberty's plans once again to fix train traffic problems at Birmingham Road between Missouri Highway 291 and South Liberty Parkway.

She's EVERYWHERE . . . 

Eagle-eyed fans spot Taylor Swift hiding among Chiefs WAGs

Taylor Swift has been spotted by her fans alongside Brittany Mahomes at a Kansas City Chiefs party from over the holidays.

Season Of Ballers Coming Soon

Kansas City Diamonds professional women's softball team getting ready for first season

The Kansas City Diamonds held open tryouts Monday for the metro's new professional softball team that has players and organizers excited about the future of the sport.

Dead-Tree Newspaper Celebrates Middle-Aged Movie

KC fans on why 'When Harry Met Sally' is perfect movie to watch on New Year's Eve

There's also a hack on how to time the movie's famous New Year's Eve scene to end at midnight.

Fans Fashion Golfer Support

Golf Fans In Agreement On Paige Spiranac's 'Best' Outfit

Golf fans are in agreement on Paige Spiranac's "best" outfit on the course. The popular golf personality, who played collegiately at the University of Arizona and San Diego State, was a top recruit coming out of high school. Spiranac had a successful collegiate career before playing professionally ...

MAGA Starts Third World War???

Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats

The president said it was a dock area "where they load the boats up with drugs".

Cash For Crumbling Care

States get first awards from rural health fund

It includes a big award for Alaska, whose lawmakers' support was critical to the bill's passage.

Supreme Ruling Ahead?!?

Supreme Court Could Give Republicans A Chance To Hold House In 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court could overturn 60 years of precedent in a Voting Rights Act Case and give Republicans an edge in the 2026 midterms.

Debating Poverty Politics

For those who help the poor, 2025 goes down as a year of chaos

Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next.

Survey Seyz Peeps Doubt Policy

Nearly half of Americans believe their financial security is getting worse, poll finds

Exclusive poll: Americans are also increasingly blaming the White House for their financial woes

War Hits Home In Europe

Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence

A top Russian security official on Monday issued personal threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Far East Flex Cont'd

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

China's People's Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan. It's unleashing live-fire exercises as part of what it calls "Justice Mission 2025."

Clear The Air With Exercise

Want to live longer? Try fartleks. - The Washington Post

Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes from the past year: how fartlek training - or "speed play" - can help you exercise more joyfully and more frequently.

Progressively Bad Streaming Options

Fans Bash 'Cringe' New Season Of Hit Show After Several Years Off

Fans are bashing "Stranger Things" online, calling the Season 5, Volume 2 episodes a "woke cringe" disappointment.

Talking Holiday Exchanges

We Talked To A Couple Into 'Hot Husbanding,' A Kink Where Sharing Is Caring

Does the idea of watching another woman have "the best sex of her life" with your partner turn you on? If so, read on.

Cowtown Creatives Look Ahead 

Local Highlighter Series

We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from across the city and beyond and this series in particular gives us the honor of introducing these folks to you in a unique way - we go beyond the story of how they got [...]

Credit Card Consequences Start

Holiday debt can sneak up on you as the new year begins

The holidays may be winding down, but one expert says this is exactly when credit card debt sneaks up on you. Now's the time to take a hard look at how you're spending and borrowing.

Friends & Enemies

Chiefs Fans Rooting Guide for 2025 NFL Season Finale

The Kansas City Chiefs don't have anything to play for in Week 18, but their fans should be tuned into a few different games across the league.

Slap Shot To End 2025

KC Mavericks excited for annual New Year's Eve game

The KC Mavericks were back at practice Monday morning, preparing for their annual New Year's Eve game. Year after year, it's one of the Mavs' biggest draws of the season.

Even More Local Chill . . . 

FOX4 Forecast: Another chilly start

Expect clouds this afternoon, with temperatures recovering into the middle 40s and less wind around the region, with more warm days to come

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