Just for close readers tonight, we're gonna take one more look at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines with just a bit more snark for the weekend . . .
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Local Fix Saves Earth
Kansas City Repair Café helps residents fix and reuse items
The Repair Café at the Country Club Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Library attracted dozens of locals seeking to repair their broken items while keeping waste out of landfills.
Urban Crash Aftermath
Woman leaves ambulance, hit by vehicle crossing Linwood Boulevard
Young woman critically injured after exiting ambulance, struck on Linwood and Michigan.
Toast To KC Boozing Season
Where To Drink Before (and After) Dinner
Whether you want to set the tone or keep it going, these bars, restaurants and cocktail lounges offer the ideal pre- and post-dinner drink.
Local Baller Substitutes
Why this Chiefs fan will be rooting for the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs
I saw something strange the other day. I was at home watching TV, and an ad for this year's NFL playoffs came on. I've seen hundreds of ads like this before. It
Cowtown Artsy New Year's Guide
7 must-see Kansas City art exhibits to kick off your 2026
Artist-run spaces, galleries and Kansas City's biggest museums all have electrifying collections of local works to start the new year. But don't wait around to catch them - many of these exhibitions are slated to close soon.
Hollywood Workouts Exposed
Celebs Getting Fit -- Who'd You Rather?!
American Weekend Unrest
Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
Domestic Drama Redux
Ex-husband arrested in connection with murder of Ohio dentist and his wife
The ex-husband of a woman who was found dead with her husband in their Ohio home is accused of fatally shooting the couple
MAGA Moves Money
Trump declares national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil cash
Trump said in the order signed late Friday that losing control of these funds would "materially harm" national security and foreign policy.
Congress Claps Back
Democrats seek to rein in ICE, Noem after fatal Minneapolis shooting
The growing uproar over Wednesday's fatal shooting by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis is spreading quickly on Capitol Hill, where a chorus of Democrats in both chambers are launching a bl...
J6 Ambition Redux
Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi's podium seeks Florida county office
Adam Johnson, known for grabbing Nancy Pelosi's podium during the Capitol riot, is running for a county office in Florida
Alleged Assassin Confronts Court Date
Jury selection could start in September for Luigi Mangione's federal trial as the death penalty remains a question | CNN
Jury selection for Luigi Mangione's federal trial over the fatal December 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare's top executive could begin in early September with a trial to follow later in the year.
Caribbean Takeover
Sen. Rick Scott: Cuban government will be overthrown 'this year' or 'next year'
Republican Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), a close ally of President Trump, is predicting the Cuban government will be overthrown "this year" or "next year" as the U.S. blockade of oil exports from Venez...
War In Europe Rages On
Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new missile
A Ukrainian drone strike has sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region, according to regional authorities
US Hits Middle-East
US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
US President Donald Trump ordered "large-scale strikes" on ISIS targets in Syria on Saturday, US Central Command announced.
Iran From New Boss
Who is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince encouraging demonstrations across Iran?
In exile for nearly 50 years, Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has issued calls urging Iranians to join protests sweeping the country. But support for him may not be clear cut.
MAGA Cuts Purse Stings
State Department declares 'international bureaucracies' will no longer get 'blank checks' from the US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizes international organizations as "inefficient bureaucracies" and says many will no longer get "blank checks" from the U.S.
Rocket Man Warning
North Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across border
North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations
Kansas City Old School Parking
Ford Stored Unsold Mavericks Underground in Kansas City During 1970s Sales Slump
During the 1970s, Ford Motor Company took an unconventional approach to managing surplus inventory by storing unsold vehicles deep underground beneath Kansas City. Rather than leaving excess cars exposed on surface lots or scrapping them outright, the automaker turned to a massive former limestone mine known as SubTropolis.
Celebrate South Side Moves
Contra Dancing in KC
Waldo becomes a folk dancing destination every fourth Saturday night of the month
Something Winter This Way Comes
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Buckle Up - A Week of Wild Temperature Swings Ahead
A week of wild temperature swings is ahead.
And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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