Kansas City Fit: Transit Talk, Midterm Moves & Chinamaxxing

Right now, given the uptick in temperatures, we celebrate fitness guru, DJ, biz lady, fashionista & Insta hottie Sommer because she's truly a Renaissance woman who inspires another peek at pop cutlure, community reporting and top headlines.

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Fiery Debate Over Kansas City

Southwest says no fire at KCI - Passenger on the plane disagrees

Southwest Airlines says there was no fire at KCI; however, a passenger on the plane disagrees.


No Discounting Conversation

Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas, other city officials discuss future of Midtown Costco

Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas, as well as other city officials, met with Costco executive leadership on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Midtown Costco.


Nobody Wanted Free Rides

Kansas City's Bus Riders Union Is Right about One Thing

Kansas City's new Bus Riders Union says city hall and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) need to listen to riders. On that point, it is right. For years, [...]


Local Birds Of Feather . . . 

Incredible video shows birds as far as the eye can see during Snow Goose migration at Loess Bluffs

The Kansas City-area wildlife refuge counted more than 755,000 snow geese on site last weekend


Kansas City Offers Better Shoutout Than BAFTA

London Actor Idris Elba Seeks His Grandfather's Kansas City Past - Northeast News

Actor Idris Elba was born in London and is best known for his role as Stringer Bell in HBO's groundbreaking series The Wire. Others recognize him as DCI John Luther in Luther, or as Heimdall in Marvel's Thor films. Few performers reach the global stature Elba has achieved.


Social Media Star Sneak Peek . . . 

Sommer Ray Drops 'Naughty' Snap Sporting A Skintight Red Bodysuit

Sommer Ray took to Instagram to share a jaw-dropping new look, posting a series of studio snaps that instantly sent fans into meltdown mode.


MAGA Fake It Till You Make It

Trump didn't endorse them, but they're acting like he did

Republicans in races nationwide covet Trump's blessing, tout his endorsement - and can be a bit misleading when they don't get it.


EPIC Progressive Flip?!?

Democratic primary turnout breaking records across Texas

Turnout during the first week of early voting for the Texas midterm election exceeded the same period for the previous two presidential elections, years that typically see higher voter engagement.


Conservatives Cry Foul

NYT Gushes over China-Competing Eileen Gu, Chastises Hockey Team

The New York Times claims the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team "lost the room" for visiting President Donald Trump after their gold medal win.


Team Bubba Ready To Talk

Hillary Clinton to appear before US House panel investigating Epstein

The former secretary of state recently dropped her longstanding refusal to appear, alongside her former president husband.


MAGA Deal Or WWIII?!?

U.S. and Iran hold new talks as Trump raises pressure for nuclear deal

The United States and Iran were meeting in Geneva on Thursday for talks aimed at a diplomatic resolution to their long-running nuclear dispute, as President Donald Trump pressures Tehran with the threat of military action


West Stays Losing Culture War

Britain and the US, calm down. The gen Z Chinamaxxers will do you no harm | Coco Khan

Some on the right portray this TikTok phenomenon as tantamount to treason. That says more about them than the fans of Chinese culture, says writer and podcaster Coco Khan


Search & Find Lovable Tribute

Google's whimsical 'Punch the Monkey' animation charms Internet, 7.6 million likes and rising | Today News

This interactive feature is a nod to the overwhelming digital footprint left by the 7-month-old resident of Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo.


If Halley Needs Help, TKC Is Here For That . . .

Halle Berry, 59, Says Women Deserve To Have Sex at Her Age: 'Men Got the Blue Pill Real Quick'

The acclaimed actress wants women to know they have the right to be intimate as they age.


Echos Of Kansas

Drawing people back to the Flint Hills after symphony's end

Opportunities continue for people to explore less accessible Flint Hills land but on a much smaller scale.


Reporting Local Sweetness

Kitchen grit caramelizes into smooth storefront opportunity for soon-to-open candy shop - Startland News

The secret ingredient in Brandi Robertson's signature sweet - a handcrafted take on her Grandmother Betty's caramel dessert topping - isn't found in the pantry or recipe box. Perseverance itself is the perfection within her confection, she said.


Katie's Late Winter Look . . . 

It will be sunny and mild today

Significant changes on the way this weekend

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave was a 1986 Billboard hit for the Pretty In Pink soundtrack and serves as the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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