Kansas City Lovingly Linked: Local Chewie, Voter ID & Rescue Mission

Inspired by writer, fahionsita, super model, actress and mum Emrata . . . Right now, just for our closest readers we want to share a bit of rainy day reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Meet Our Champ!!!

Kansas City chihuahua becomes finalist in national competition

One Kansas City chihuahua has become a finalist in a national competition.

Debating Elite Slowdown

Should Leawood lower the speed limit on Lee Boulevard? It's complicated

Leawood officials are set to review whether to lower the speed limit on Lee Boulevard after five pedestrians were struck over the last six years.

Supplies For ICE Age

Local advocacy group offers resources amid metro ICE sightings

Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation, or AIRR KC, is offering 'Know Your Rights' training amid ICE sightings in Olathe, Kansas.

Growing Community Cont'd

KC Black farmers invest in youth with hopes to harvest equality, reclaim lost farmland

Black farmers in America face severe disparities. They make up less than two percent of all farmers and own less than one percent of U.S. farmland. Two KC gardeners are trying to change that.

Local Success In Snap

Shoot your shot: Sports stars fell in love with his signature style; here's how game recognizes game

Patrick Mahomes smiles for the camera. A sharp "wink" sound is heard on the video, and when the clip lands on Instagram, Kansas City instantly recognizes it as the work of Joseph Termini.

EmRata Debuts Red Look

Emily Ratajkowski rocks spicy red lace lingerie as she squats on the floor

EMRATA has done it again. Just in time for Valentine's day, supermodel Emily Ratajkowski is making headlines by showcasing her figure in a spicy red lace lingerie set on social media. The sul...

MAGA Starts Mission

Trump Vows Voter ID for Midterms With or Without Congress

President Donald Trump wrote in Truth Social posts that there will be voter identification requirements for the 2026 midterm elections.

Progressive Dissent

Newsom says world sees US as 'a wrecking ball' under Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) suggested Friday that world leaders likely see the U.S. as a "wrecking ball" under its current leadership, but added that President Trump is "temporary." Newsom, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, said the people he spoke with during the summit signaled they no longer see the U.S.

White House Promise Unkept?!?

Trump vowed to boost Black business. Critics say he's failed so far

"When the economy weakens, Black households are usually the first to feel the effects," a researcher says.

Kidnapping Update

Police seal off road near Arizona home of Today show host Samantha Guthrie's missing mother

Sheriff's, FBI and forensics vehicles passed through roadblocks 2 miles from missing 84-year-old woman's home

Harsh Times For Guv Workers Cont'd

TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect. That includes the Transportation Security Administration, whose officers are responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports.

War Worsens In Europe

'Everything is frozen': bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power

Kremlin's repeated targeting of power grid has left thousands without heating, reliant on shelters and desperate home hacks

America First Talking Points

Rubio's speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a reassuring message to America's allies. He struck a less aggressive but still firm tone on Saturday about the Trump administration's intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trum

Celeb Resistance Redux?!?

Rosie O'Donnell quietly returns to US after abandoning country over Trump's victory

Rosie O'Donnell told Chris Cuomo she recently returned to the U.S. for two weeks after moving to Ireland in January 2025, saying America "feels like a very different country."

Games Begin . . . 

Inside sex-mad Winter Olympics village with 'Valentine's Day in full swing'

LOVE IS in the air at the Winter Olympics - as randy stars bonk their way through all the condoms at a record-breaking pace. Every four years the Winter Games coincide with Valentine's Day, the mos...

Steeped In Local Biz . . . 

Tian Tea House Brews Us Back to the Present

his is why Saranya and Zach Hubbard chose January 6th as the grand opening for their newest endeavor Tian Tea House.

Enjoy Perfect Kansas City Canoodling Weather Conditions

First Warn for a soggy Valentine's Day, Picturesque Sunday

A great Friday evening with temperatures in the 50s. Widespread rain takes over Friday night into Saturday afternoon. A First Warn is in place for Saturday.

Spencer Davis Group -- Gimme Some Lovin' is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.