Kansas City Turnaround: Reroutes, Cultivation & MAGA Expenses

This morning, 23-year-old multimillionaire influencer, model & Insta hottie Katie inspire our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Earns Top Ranking

Kansas City metro is one of the most livable in the U.S., new study says

The Midwest is home to some of the most livable metropolitan areas in the United States, and Kansas City is near the top of the list, according to a new report

Growing Community . . . 

Agricultural program at Juniper Gardens Training Farm helps refugees plant "New Roots" in more ways than one

A farming program called "New Roots" at the Juniper Gardens Training Farm in Kansas City, Kansas, is helping refugees plant new roots in more ways than one.

Golden Ghetto Running Up

KMBC 9 Investigates: Lenexa, Shawnee also pursued Kansas City Chiefs headquarters in Kansas

Documents reveal Lenexa and Shawnee also pursued the team before Olathe secured the new Kansas headquarters and practice facility.

South Side Reroutes . . . 

More roundabouts? Grandview residents to help decide the future of Blue Ridge Blvd

"Stopping at a light is this necessary evil. But if there's a roundabout, it let's me move on down the road."

Pupper Etiquette Reminder

'We are not a shelter': Kansas City vet clinic warns against dumping pets

A nonprofit vet clinic in Kansas City is warning against dumping pets.

When The World Met Katie . . .

Influencer Who Faced Charges For Hitting A Golf Ball Into Grand Canyon Resolves Case By Paying Fines

Social media influencer Katie Sigmond made some headlines back in October for a very stupid reason. The 20-year-old shared a video with her followers that showed her hitting a golf

MAGA Raids Reporter?!?

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe, newspaper says

The Washington Post says FBI agents have searched a reporter's home as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of sharing government secrets.

MAGA Lets The Bird Fly

President Trump Filmed Flipping Off Ford Worker Who Yells 'Pedophile' at Him

Donald Trump turned into Donald Grump during a Tuesday appearance at a Ford plant ... launching into an F bomb attack on a worker who appeared to call him a "pedophile."

Dem Leader Talks Strategy

Warren reveals 'surprising' Trump call after warning Democratic Party | Fox News Video

ormer Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir and former Clinton advisor Mark Penn discuss the surge in independent voters ahead of the 2026 midterms and Sen. Elizabeth Warren's warning to Democrats on rebuilding trust.

Pricey MAGA Politics Revealed

Buying Greenland could cost as much as $700 billion

WASHINGTON - The U.S. could have to pay as much as $700 billion if it were to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of buying Greenland, according to three people familiar with the cost estimate

Investigation Cont'd?!?

How the feud between Trump and Minnesota is impacting the probe into the ICE shooting

The FBI is solely leading the inquiry into the killing of Renee Macklin Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross without help from Minnesota authorities. Legal experts explain why the move is unusual and why joint investigations are the norm.

Pushing Progressive Flip

Inside Schumer's plot to retake the Senate

Schumer and Democrats will need to flip at least four GOP-held seats to reclaim a majority.

Iran From Executions

Iran protests live updates: Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters, as death toll soars

US president says 'help is on its way', as reported death toll rises into the thousands and concerns Tehran may carry out first protest-related execution, that of Erfan Soltani

Ladies Fight Tesla King's AI

Women's, advocacy groups call on Apple, Google to drop X and Grok from app stores

A coalition of women's groups, tech watchdogs, and progressive activists is calling on Alphabet owner Google and Apple to remove the social media site X and its related chatbot, Grok, from their app stores.

Celebs Hold Up Against Playoffs

Golden Globes Hit 8.7 Million Viewers Amid NFL Competition

The Golden Globes reached an average of 8.7 million viewers on Sunday night, which marked the ceremony's third year airing on CBS.

Slice Of Life . . . 

Why is pizza in decline?

Pizza joints no longer dominate the U.S. landscape like they once did, now outranked by coffee shops and Mexican restaurants.

Horizontal Liberation Theology Exposed OR Bearing False Witness?!?

Adult star says God to blame for 'big boobs' and would be okay with sex work

Summer Robert has hit back at detractors who say her adult content career is infringing on her Christian faith - saying God wanted her to make raunchy videos as her trade

Moving Day Illustrated

'Nightmare' over: Clint's Comics moves out of dangerous building in midtown KC

The iconic comic shop is open for browsing in Independence. Leaks caused issues for years, the owner says, and photos show major damage.

Golden Ghetto U-Turn

Johnson County to cut 2 transit routes, end weekend service starting March 1

Routes 563 Shawnee Express and 569 South OP Express will end completely as part of changes to Johnson County's public transit system.

Giving Locals The Business

Ditch the highlight reel and gatekeepers: Founders share blueprint to building value, together

Entrepreneurship is lonely, but it doesn't have to be isolating, said Mark Launiu, opening a three-day summit rich in practical wisdom and firsthand storytelling from founders who've created businesses - and struggled through the times that suck - in Kansas City.

All Bets Off For Kick Ball

Kansas City health providers boost gambling addiction resources ahead of World Cup

As the World Cup heads to Kansas City, addiction counselors are preparing for increased exposure to sports gambling.

Katie's Winter Forecast

Wind will make it feel much colder today

Wind gust of more than 30 mph will make temperatures feel much colder today

Haute & Freddy - Dance The Pain Away is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.