Kansas City News Parade: Political Talk, Coverups & MAGA Flexing

For late night and early morning denizens of the discourse we start this party time with quick romp through pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Talking Courthouse Hope . . . 

"A new day." County executive makes the rounds with news of change

"People don't trust the county because they were lied to for years. We're trying to rebuild that trust."


East Side Consequences

Man charged using Blair's Law in 2025 shooting at 18th and Vine pleads guilty

A Kansas City, Missouri, man, who was charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm and resisting arrest, pleaded guilty Feb. 11 in Jackson County Court.


Pricey Wildcat Legal Battle Ahead

Jerome Tang's lawyer sends warning to Kansas State after firing

It's been an eventful past 24 hours for Kansas State and former head basketball coach Jerome Tang.


Local Conservation With Important Ghosts 

Visitors reflect on America's past leaders at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum

Dozens of people came out to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum on President's Day to learn about past presidents and share their hopes for the country's next 250 years.


Local Artsy Debut

KCRep Announces Schedule for Free Show Tour - IN Kansas City Magazine

Kansas City Repertory Theatre will stage ten free performances of One of the Good Ones next month. The theater company announced that its fifth annual KCRep for All tour will take place March 12-22 at small venues across the KC metro. The performance will follow the same script and have the same cast as the...


Friends For Fat Tuesday

Are Mardi Gras Hookups Still a Thing or Are People in New Orleans Looking for More Meaningful Relationships? - Big Easy

Casual dating still plays a visible role during Carnival season. But they are no longer the default mode for young singles visiting or living in New O


2016 Accusations All Over Again

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files cover-up in BBC interview

"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".


SecState Shares New Rules

Marco Rubio in Europe: No Foreign National Has a Right to a Visa in U.S.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is making it clear to the world's migrants that they do not have a right to immigrate to the United States.


MAGA Sends Message

Trump says Iran "doesn't want the consequences" of not making a nuclear deal with the U.S.

U.S. officials said they expect Iran to come to tomorrow's talks with tangible concessions regarding its nuclear program.


Euro War Life Lessons

Ukraine and the New Way of War

Learning the right lessons for the conflicts of the future.


Tech Dedication Explained

Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is not addiction

Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.


Witness Celeb Final Act

Robert Duvall's Life in Photos

The remarkable career of Robert Duvall - from his beginnings on 'The twilight Zone' to his lauded turns in 'Apocalypse Now,' 'The Godfather,' and 'Tender Mercies.'


Far East Party Time Awaits

Red envelopes tease new Asian Glow Fest

The City Market is marking the Lunar New Year next Saturday.


Kinda Fun Forecast . . .

Unseasonably warm for the next few days in Kansas City

It'll be windy and unseasonably warm for most of this week before cooler temperatures move in.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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