Kansas City Lineup: Local Good Deeds & Attack Aftermath

This morning the angels inspire us once again to take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Reacts . . . 

KC Venezuelans share hope for the future while others question U.S. oil motives

Communities in Kansas City are reacting to the news of a U.S. military operation and the capture of the Venezuelan president during private gatherings and protests.

Stuck South Of Border

Metro family stuck in the Caribbean as Venezuelan dispute closes airspace

A local family is currently stuck in the Caribbean after the US military operation capturing the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro disrupted Caribbean travel.

Show-Me Patriotic Wings

Missouri counts record number of bald eagles in 2025

The Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge said 1,012 bald eagles were observed on the refuge during the 2025 survey.

Counting Up Local Tragedy

Victim identified in shooting at east Kansas City, Missouri, house that killed 1 person, wounded 2 others

Kansas City, Missouri, police have identified a 57-year-old man as the victim of a Dec. 30 triple shooting inside a residence.

Local Outreach Redux

Community Comes Together to Help Hundreds of Families in Need

"This is not your typical toy drive giveaway. We want to provide empowerment and sustainability for our families in south Kansas City."

Angels Lure Baller

Dennis Rodman on discovering he was scammed by his financial advisor: "I've never even been to Victoria's Secret"

Dennis Rodman opens up about being scammed off the court.

MAGA Plan After Extraction

Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela's oil. Putting boots on the ground comes with high risks.

The US military has experience guarding oil infrastructure, but deploying troops to Venezuela comes with high risks in a dangerous environment.

Meet Opposition

Ranking the top 2028 Democratic contenders

Democrats spent the early part of last year struggling to redefine themselves after devastating losses in the 2024 election. Now, with 2025 closed out, the party has regained some of its lost momen...

La Migra Consequences Underway

Judge convicted of obstructing immigrant arrest resigns as GOP threatens impeachment

Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor

People Of Book Debate

Tuberville on Mamdani using Quran at his swearing-in: 'Enemy is inside the gates'

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) on Wednesday slammed incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for being sworn in with the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam. "The enemy is inside the gates," Tuberville wrote in a post on social platform X, where he also posted a screenshot of a New York Times piece on Mamdani's historic decision....

Puppers Approved

Unleash the hounds, terriers and lapdogs! American Kennel Club recognizes 3 more breeds

They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.

Gifts For El Papa

Exclusive | Pope Leo goes viral after being gifted 'favorite candy on earth' while riding Popemobile

Pope Leo XIV was riding through St. Peter's Square gracing gatherers with his presence, when he got an unexpected present - a giant Peep doll - and the sweet clip went viral.

Good Deeds Across Bridge

Northland nonprofit works to help families with basic needs achieve self-sufficiency

The nonprofit A Turning Point KC is located in the Northland, providing basic needs, as well as education, to equip its clients for self-sufficiency.

Grigs Talks Warmup

Going for 60° on Monday

Rain chances finally return late next week

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