Kansas City Carnival: Local Life Lessons & Fight For Mardi Gras

More than a few items to consider as we share another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines . . . 

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Kickball & Teachable Moments

Jackson County Historical Society hopes World Cup, America250 bring attention to region's 'rich history'

Independence has a "rich history," which the city and residents hope will shine through during FIFA World Cup 26 and amid America250 celebrations.


Flyover Country Prices Spike 

Missouri and Kansas families pay nearly 10% of their income on employer-provided health insurance

A new report found that nearly 10% of median household income in Missouri and Kansas goes toward deductibles and premiums. At that level, economists say those households are underinsured.


More Tribute To Icon

Kansas City community remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact on civil rights and education

Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, made several trips to Kansas City during his sixty-year career as a champion of civil rights.


Reporting Postmortem 

Plane crash that killed 4 people Friday in Colorado had departed Downtown Kansas City Airport - Wheeler Field

A plane crash Friday in Colorado that killed four people from the Nashville area had most recently departed from Downtown Kansas City Airport - Wheeler Field.


Home Team Imagines Success

What would a successful 2026 season look like?

Where are expectations?


More Than Handful Of Fun

New Orleans Bosom Buddies Mardi Gras parade celebrates friendship and boob jokes

Laissez les BRA temps rouler.


More MSM Stats Against MAGA

"Corrupt," "cruel": Americans send Trump, GOP a midterm warning

Trump's net approval is lower now than former President Biden's was at this point in his term.


Progressively Disappointed 

Self-Described 'Woke B*tch' U.S. Skater Overcome with Emotion After Finishing 13th in Women's Short Program

Amber Glenn, who decried the plight of America's LGBT community under Trump, finished 13th in the singles competition on Tuesday.


Subcontinent Suffers Tech FAIL 

India's AI summit: Delegates complain of long queues and confusion on opening day

The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi is expected to be attended by top tech leaders from the world.


Network Dodges Prez Lawsuit

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC's threats | CNN Business

Stephen Colbert taped a "Late Show" interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. But he says CBS lawyers intervened before the interview could air on TV.


Punch Drunk Celeb Caught On Camera

Shia LaBeouf Gets Beat Up in Mardi Gras Fight Caught on Video

Shia LaBeouf apparently messed with the wrong people in New Orleans ... we have video of the actor getting the ever-living hell beat out of him before cops arrived at the scene.


Science Seyz Group Hugs Trump Politics

The truth about polyamory

An anthropologist’s detailed research shows polyamorists focus on intimacy and honesty, not sleeping around


Round World Celebration

Our Community's Lunar Calendar: A Season of Reflection, Renewal, and Celebration

As the chill of winter gives way to the promise of spring, our Northeast community enters a season rich with spiritual observance, cultural celebration, and historical reflection.


About Winter's Bounce

Another warm and windy day in Kansas City before changes begin to move in

Wednesday will be warm and windy in Kansas City. Enjoy the warmth for a bit longer before more seasonable temperatures move back in!

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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