Kansas City Neon: Repair Café, Artsy Offers & Syria Strike

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 . . . 

Check TKC news gathering . . .


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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