At the end of the day and also with a wink at early birds . . . We just wanted to share a quick peek at our reading and snark by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.
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Urban Slowdown Report
Closed Kansas City license office may reopen later this month
The Missouri Department of Revenue closed the license office on Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard when the contract expired on Jan. 8.
Here Comes Neighborhood
Apartment developments impact on Lee's Summit R-7 School District's student population
How do apartment complexes help and hurt school districts? The Lee's Summit R-7 School District is finding out.
Infrastructure FAILS Kansas City
Latest fire at Parade Park complex complicated by non-working hydrants, working hydrants two blocks away
Firefighters found a working hydrant nearly two blocks away.
Dead-Tree Argument
McClatchy Media accuses Google in federal court of monopolizing online ad sales
McClatchy is one of several U.S. media giants that have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google.
Sneak Peek At Summer Concerts
John Mellencamp, 5 Finger Death Punch to hold tour stops at Morton Amphitheater
A pair of national tours includes stops in Kansas City in 2026.
Old School Hotness Updated
Jennifer Lopez Pairs Her Business Casual Look With This Unexpected Gen Z Staple
Brown is clearly her color.
MAGA Troll Jokes Scare Voters
Donald Trump Gripes About 2026 Midterms, Saying, 'When You Think of It, We Shouldn't Even Have an Election'
President Donald Trump said the U.S. should not hold midterm elections this fall in an interview with Reuters.
Suspect Confessional
Family of Tyler Robinson's transgender lover speaks out for first time
The transgender lover of Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, has remained a mystery ever since the shooting.
South Of Border Gift Snubbed?!?
Venezuela's Machado gave her Nobel prize to Trump. All she got was a swag bag and a shrug about her future. | CNN
When Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado walked into the White House on Thursday, she came bearing the gift US President Donald Trump has long coveted: a Nobel Peace Prize.
Progressively Bad Strategy Redux
Socialist Minnesota City Council Member Complains About Dems Who Want To Calm Things Down
A Democratic Socialist city council member in Minnesota complained that Democratic members in her state are calling on anti-ICE protests to remain peaceful.
Republican Turning Point???
This GOP Senator Isn't Afraid To Call Out Trump And His 'Stupid' Aides
No longer having to run for reelection has liberated the North Carolina senator to speak his mind and challenge President Trump's appointees directly.
Our Favorite TKC Inside Joke
The best clit vibrators for 2026, reviewed by a sexual wellness writer
Discover the 21 best clit vibrators in 2026, including picks from LELO, Smile Makers and Lovehoney, approved by Glamour's sexual wellness writer and experts.
Apropos For This Link Dump
No bulky item pickup Friday as city prepares for snowfall
Snow crews are working to ensure Kansas City is prepared for incoming winter weather expected on Friday afternoon.
Winter Chill Arrives
Kansas City weather: Spotty snow showers expected Friday; bitter cold this weekend
A windy and cool Friday will bring occasional bursts of snow to Kansas City.
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