Kansas City Highlights: Threads, Journalism & Cold Shoulder

Right now our we take a sec to celebrate biz lady, presenter and Insta hottie Lindsey as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Supremacy Clause Double Take

Federal government could override Kansas City moratorium blocking ICE detention facility

The moratorium set out to prevent the federal government from transforming a south Kansas City warehouse into a detention facility for ICE detainees.

Golden Ghetto Dedication

'Wear my big boots because big adventures are afoot,' Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver through snow and cold

Johnson County Meals on Wheels volunteers brave winter weather to deliver meals to residents who depend on them, even when conditions make driving treacherous.

Local Tribute Redux 

Community leaders honor Martin Luther King's legacy, address civil rights in Kansas City

Community leaders gathered Monday at St. James Church to honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and address current civil rights concerns in Kansas City.

More Baller Moves

Chiefs quietly hired a WR coach with deep roots in Kansas City (and Brady's trust)

The Chiefs have officially replaced Connor Embree with his opposite, a veteran coach who has proven experience at the NFL level with winning teams.

Checking Community Threads 

The Rising Tide of Made Mobb: Talking community and responsibility with Mark Launiu

Mark Launiu, one of the three founders for Made Mobb, has a big heart. To hear him talk, it's almost as if the Crossroads-based clothing retailer was created solely to be a vehicle for community outreach and its clothing line just an afterthought.

Insta Double Take

Lindsey Pelas Busts Through Instagram With Busty Bikini 'Shoot

From Playboy to Sports Illustrated, American model and actress Lindsey Pelas has blessed many camera lenses ... but her latest bikini photoshoot is hands down her greatest!

MAGA Starts Meetup

Live updates: Trump shares private messages from leaders as Greenland tensions loom over Davos | CNN Politics

US President Donald Trump said he "doesn't care about" the Nobel Peace Prize and that he doesn't expect too much pushback on his Greenland plan. Follow for live updates

Progressive Clap Back

House Democrat calls Trump 'extremely mentally ill' after Greenland remarks, urges 25th Amendment removal

House Democrat Yassamin Ansari of Arizona asserted that President Donald Trump is "mentally ill" and called for the immediate utilization of the 25th Amendment.

Newsie Justification 

Don Lemon Claims It's 'Journalism' To Defend Anti-ICE Rioters Who Stormed Church

Don Lemon defended his actions while covering the disruption of a Minneapolis church service by rioters opposed to immigration enforcement in a TikTok video.

No Chill Amid Euro War

Zelenskiy urges US pressure on Putin after strikes plunge Kyiv into cold

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the U.S. to pile more pressure on Russia after its latest air attack on Ukraine cut heating to half of the capital and impacted substations the U.N.'s atomic watchdog said are vital for nuclear safety.

Cinematic Politics Unpacked

Matt Damon Says Getting 'Canceled' Will 'Follow You to the Grave': 'I Bet Some of Those People Would've Preferred to Go to Jail for 18 Months' Instead

Matt Damon says being canceled "will follow you to your grave."

More Than Handful Of Deets

Woman with 'biggest boobs in UK' shares daily challenges she faces following rare diagnosis

The Scot opened up on the problems her R-cup breasts cause on a day-to-day basis

Local Sound Off

Photos: The Hillbenders and Front Porch picked and twanged with purpose at Knuckleheads

The Hillbenders. // photo by Allison Scavo The Hillbenders with Front Porch Knuckleheads Friday, January 16 I walked into my favorite venue for my first live show of 2026 to the strains of the Grateful Dead's "Brown Eyed Women," and I just instantly felt at home.

Katie Talks Today's Bounce

Mild weather today before a big change later this week

Temperatures will be in the 30s and 40s through Thursday before a big drop in temperatures

Charlie Puth - Beat Yourself Up is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.