Kansas City Classy: Winter Storm Fear & Taking Bait Against MAGA

This morning in celebration of #TBT we start our dive into news with celebraiton of actress, fashionista and celeb hottie Liz as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Answering Winter Worries

Kansas City Fire Department shares home safety tips, fire risk ahead of winter storm

The Kansas City Fire Department warns homeowners of potential fire risks when using space heaters ahead of winter weekend storm.

Meth Town Fights Future

Independence council OKs power plan for data center as residents raise noise concerns

There's been progress on the construction of a more than 2 million-square-foot data center in eastern Independence.

American Tradition Endures

65 immigrants become US citizens in KCMO's first naturalization ceremony of 2026

On Wednesday, the first naturalization ceremony of the year in Kansas City saw 65 immigrants gain U.S. citizenship.

Midwest Prep Time

Winter weather preparations underway across Kansas and Missouri

MoDOT has allocated significant resources for winter weather response, spending $64 million statewide last year.

Public Radio Postscript . . . 

As KCUR leaves its building, longtime staffers reminisce about their decades at 4825 Troost

KCUR was told that it must vacate its longtime home in Kansas City by the end of January. Without a permanent space set up yet, Up To Date will produce new shows from UMKC's Digital Collaboration Studio starting next week. During our last episode at 4825 Troost Ave, KCUR staffers discuss their memories from the building.

Old School Deep Dive

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, models teeny cheetah-print bikini from her own swimwear line

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, stunned fans with a picture of herself in a skimpy cheetah-print bikini from her swimwear line that she posted to social media on Sunday.

MAGA Sets Terms

What we know about Trump's 'framework of a future deal' over Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.

Push Back Against La Migra

Democrats set to vote against ICE bill amid outrage over Trump crackdown

Majority of 213-strong House caucus expected to reject funding bill but party has no plans to enforce whip

Progressively Worse Idea

Kelly, to CNN, says he's seriously thinking about running for president

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) told CNN he is seriously considering running for president in 2028. "I still think it needs to be the right person for the moment, and we don't know what that moment is ye...

Allegedly Terrible Tactics Turning Political Tide

ICE Agents Grab Five-Year-Old Boy, Use Him 'As Bait To Knock On the Door' To Find Immigrants

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took a five-year-old boy named Liam Ramos - and his father - who had just arrived home from the child's school.

MAGA Hard Case Cont'd

Jack Smith makes first public defense of Trump indictments

"My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in this country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted."

Big Trouble For Bubba Fam?!? 

House Oversight votes to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein subpoena

The Clintons said they already provided the committee with the "limited" information they had about Epstein.

Retro Opt Out

US officially exits WHO today citing 'mishandling of Covid-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, citing concerns over mismanagement, political influence, and funding. The move pauses US support while officials plan alternative global health partnerships

Euro War Forever?!?

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy expected in Davos after all to meet Trump

Unclear if presidents will have anything to sign; Mark Rutte urges Nato to pour out their air defence stockpiles for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,429

Conspiracy Against Left Coast Leader Alleged

Gavin Newsom says Trump administration blocked his Davos event

The California governor, whose state has the fourth largest global economy, said the event was cancelled just before it was set to begin.

Friendly Far East War Games

TOP SECRET: Thousands of Chinese Pilots Are Trained Every Year in California and Arizona, Strengthening the CCP's Military Power

Peter Schweizer details in his new book how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is "using our openness and generosity against us" by sending thousands of future military pilots posing as civilians to the United States to learn how to fly.

Classic Hostess Solves Puzzle

Vanna White, John Donaldson tie the knot in private ceremony

Vanna White announced she and her longtime partner John Donaldson are married.

Old School Lady Practice Anything But Boring . . . 

Sex toy use linked to orgasm frequency in women over 60 | Contemporary OB/GYN

A US study of women over 60 found that frequent sex toy use during masturbation was strongly associated with higher orgasm frequency.

Hipsters Roll Out Faboosh Welcome Wagon For Celeb

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness brings Hot and Healed tour to Kauffman

Jonathan Van Ness is calling in from The Big Apple, which feels correct in a cosmic alignment kind of way. He's got a lot happening. Meetings. Momentum. Hair that has opinions. But the minute Kansas City enters the conversation, his pace softens, and his obvious affection for Cowtown kicks in.

Old School Reflections Offered

Truman and Eisenhower's grandchildren take the stage at Avila

"Dialogue with Descendants" will discuss legacies of Presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower

Old School Dox Debut

National tour of Founding-era documents to make first stop in Kansas City, Missouri

A national tour of Founding-era documents to celebrate 250 years of America will make its first stop in Kansas City, Missouri.

Classic Local Coffee Talk

Serve good karma, get good karma: How Brian Roberts is keeping coffee shop's flavor in Year 2 - Startland News

After a caffeinated burst of early word-of-mouth support, Brian Roberts' new coffee and wine space near Tower East got a months-long jolt of good karma, he said - but as its newness cooled on the counter, the fledgling business began to lose its grip on thirsty customers.

Snowpocolypse Countdown Starts

WEATHER BLOG: Winter storm watch issued ahead of Arctic air with snow chances

Arctic air will begin to pour southward into Kansas and Missouri Thursday night into Friday morning.

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