Kansas City Review: Protest Life, Omar Attack & Doomsday Closer

Right now we're thinking about a lot of headlines but merely wanted to offer some snarky takes on pop culture, community reporting and top headlines to loyal night owl & early bird readers. 

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Having Grown Up Conversation About Reality Of Barista Life

Kansas City therapist shares advice on how to talk to kids about Minnesota ICE shooting

Local mental health experts say now is the time to check in with your kids - even if they haven't brought it up.

Golden Ghetto Victory Lap

'We feel heard': Overland Park neighbors react to Royals dropping stadium plans

The Kansas City Royals are no longer considering the Aspiria site in Overland Park as a spot to build the team's new stadium. Neighbors who shared their concerns about the stadium welcomed the news.

Kansas Borrowing Against Time

Economists say fast payoff of Chiefs stadium STAR bonds would require ideal economic conditions

In Topeka last week, an attorney representing the Kansas City Chiefs, Korb Maxwell, told Kansas lawmakers that STAR bonds to finance a new Chiefs stadium could be paid off in half the time.

Pricey JoCo Road Work Winning

After years of work, 69Express toll lanes construction nears finish line in Johnson County

The 69 Express Toll Lanes project in Johnson County, Kansas, is nearing completion, with an expected opening date of mid to late February

Affordable Local Love Debuts . . .

Shawnee chapel offers $214 Valentine's Day weddings as more couples seek affordable alternatives

With the average wedding in America now topping $30,000, often costing much more, many couples are looking for ways to say "I do" without drowning in debt.

Tay-Tay Too Busy Tying Knot

Taylor Swift will not be expected to perform at 2026 Grammys

Grammys executive producer Ben Winston addressed, clarified and shut down the rumors that the superstar will be present at this year's annual award ceremony.

MAGA Manages Tensions

Trump says government will 'de-escalate a little bit' in Minnesota after Pretti shooting

The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.

Congress Lady Suffers Attack

Rep. Ilhan Omar rushed on stage and sprayed with liquid at town hall event

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was speaking at a town hall event when she was rushed by a man who sprayed a liquid at her via a syringe.

Elite Full Circle?!?

Ivy League President Makes Appeal In WSJ Op-Ed. It Is What Conservatives Have Been Saying For Years

President of Dartmouth College Sian Beilock admits the obvious in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal: 'American higher education has a trust problem.'

GOP Join Protesters?!?!

Republicans turn on Noem, demand resignation

"She should be out of a job," said Sen. Thom Tillis.

Suspected Creepers In Court

Alexander brothers trial: Prosecution paints trio as predators, not party boys in opening statements

Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander face federal sex trafficking charges.

Tragic Crash Postscript

NTSB blames 'deep' systemic failures for deadly midair collision near Washington D.C.

After a yearlong investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board did not find a single cause for the deadly collision near Washington, D.C., but blamed the crash on multiple systemic failures.

 Mob Mentality Consequences Well-Remembered

'I was simply luckier': Holocaust survivors warn against forgetting Nazi atrocities

People urged to stand up against populism and antisemitism as the world marks International Holocaust Memorial Day

Far East Flexing?!?

China is purging its military leaders. Is this a step toward war?

Xi Jinping is eliminating the people who might be willing to say no to him.

Nightmare Countdown Cont'd

"Doomsday Clock" moves to 85 seconds to midnight, closest point to catastrophe since its debut

The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.

More Than Handful Of Debate

Woman can't work due to 34GG boobs that NHS refuses to operate on

Mary Rich says she is in constant agony from a back problem caused by her 34GG bust and is desperate for breast reduction surgery, but says the NHS has refused to do the op

Literary American Celebration

Kansas City Public Library marks America's 250th anniversary with speakers, book lists and more - KC STUDIO

Jeremy Drouin, special collections manager at the Kansas City Public Library, was just six years old in 1976.

Suburbanites Resist New Neighbors

Lee's Summit mayor addresses apartment development concerns in 1-on-1 interview with KSHB 41 News

Lee's Summit is experiencing a surge in apartment-style housing developments, with longtime residents questioning whether the city is prioritizing the right type of housing for its growing population.

Upscale Offering Redux

Todd Barlow's Food Pedaler lands at Parlor KC

Barlow's newest iteration is the Food Pedaler, a stall at Crossroads' Parlor food hall, where he's creating a wide range of culinary delights, many gluten-free.

Marking Mobster Mortality

This Day in History: Kansas City's mob boss, Tom Pendergast, dies

Kansas City's political boss, Tom Pendergast, dies at the age of 72. Pendergast controlled KC and Jackson County from 1925 to 1939. His political machine helped launch the career of future president Harry S. Truman.

Winter This Week . . . 

Less chilly on Wednesday before another Arctic blast to end the week in Kansas City

Wednesday warms up slightly compared to recent temperatures, with a high reaching near freezing. But that won't last long: Thursday through Sunday morning will be much colder.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.