Kansas City Cozy: Westside Slow Burn, MAGA Snubs & J6 Revival

We're ACTUALLY sharing this post closer to midnight despite what the time stamp seyz and we can only hope that close readers are some place warm enjoying music and the contemplative quiet that only the Midwest Winter can bring. 

Accordingly . . . We wanted to share a few more items by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Westside Inferno Postscript

Fire damages 2-story building on West 31st Street in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters put out a fire Thursday afternoon in a two-story building on West 31st Street.

Building Fairfax Comeback

GM plans to move Buick Envision production from China to U.S. in 2028

The Detroit automaker confirmed Jan. 22 that it plans to shift production of the compact SUV to Fairfax Assembly in Kansas City, Kansas.

Delivering Local Walking Papers

Olive Park Village tenants relocated after complex is condemned

Olive Park Village tenants have all been relocated, and the apartment complex in Kansas City is vacant.

Grocery Store Ritual Lives On

Cass County emergency officials urge preparation as residents stock up for winter storm

A severe cold snap is heading toward the Kansas City area this weekend, prompting emergency management officials and business owners to share preparation tips to help residents stay warm and safe.

Today's Tragic Fashion Statement

Retail Rebel closing the majority of its Kansas City-area stores

Retail Rebel is closing several Kansas City-area stores in Belton, Claycomo, Olathe. Its Kansas City, Kansas, store will remain open.

Witness The Angels

Victoria's Secret Is Taking Fans Behind the Scenes of the 2025 Fashion Show in New Documentary - Get an Exclusive First Look

Victoria's Secret is letting fans live the 2025 Fashion Show again and again with a new documentary that includes everything you didn't see on your screens before.

Latest Beltway Accusations

Trump 'engaged in criminal activity', Jack Smith says in Capitol Hill testimony

For the first time, former special counsel Jack Smith spoke publicly about his investigations into Donald Trump.

Retro Overestimation: Right-Wing STILL Blaming Mexicans For All Their Problems???

SHOCK CONFESSION: Mexican President Admits That Mass Migration Is a Tool to Reclaim and Conquer America's Southwest

Mexican officials have openly embraced mass migration as a form of accelerating the reconquest of U.S. territory that previously belonged to Mexico, Peter Schweizer documents in his new book.

Familiar Tune Echos In Europe

Zelenskyy slams European response to Russia's war as Ukraine is caught in its own 'Groundhog Day'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing European allies for their slow and fragmented response to Russia's invasion.

MAGA Spurns Great White North

Trump snubs Canada by withdrawing country's invite to join 'most prestigious Board of Leaders ever'

Trump rescinds Canada's invitation to join his newly established Board of Peace after Prime Minister Mark Carney made remarks about international order and coercion by great powers.

Global Phone Fight Fixed

TikTok finalizes deal with China to avoid U.S. ban, White House official says

A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.

Long Live Old School Boogie

'I'm 88 and love sex - it gets better as you get older'

Dr Miriam Stoppard, 88, says age should not be a barrier to a healthy sex life and gives some tips on how to make intimacy fun as we grow older.

Royal History Well-Remembered

Carlos Beltrán soared in Kansas City before reaching Cooperstown

One of the Hall's newest members turned into a superstar as a Royal.

The Local Drop Approaches

Frigid wind chills on the way Friday in Kansas City before potential snow

Thursday was the last day of mild temperatures before a string of Alert Days due to dangerously cold wind chills and possible snow. Latest forecast:

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.