Kansas City Unlucky In Love: Base Camping, MAGA Baller Bygones & Royal Discontent

Today's context . . . 

Friday the 13th will occur three times in 2026 – in Today for February, March, and November. The last year with three instances of Friday the 13th was 2015, and the next will be 2037.

And all of this inspires our peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Cowtown Triple Celebration

Fans, residents discuss 3 of the world's best soccer teams picking base camps in KC area

Argentina, England and the Netherlands are officially basing their teams in Kansas City for the FIFA 2026 World Cup coming up this summer.


Local Pipe & Pay Reporting

KC advances lead pipe inspections and trail projects as KCATA fares set to return

Council members approved a $1.87 million state grant to inventory and inspect lead service lines, launching pilot efforts in Columbus Park and Lykins.


Ice Games We Like . . . 

Curling gains popularity in Kansas City area as Winter Olympics inspire hundreds to try sport

More than 400 people have signed up at the Kansas City Curling Club since the Winter Olympics began, proving one of the most popular Olympic sports is finding new fans in the Kansas City area.


Local Light Show In The Dotte

Watch: 18th Street Bridge in Kansas City, Kansas, demolished

KDOT crews demolished part of the 18th Street Bridge in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday as part of a two-year bridge replacement project.


Home Team Newsflash: Nobody Likes Sherman

Royals Review 2026 survey results

What do we think?


Weekend Celeb Contemplation

Pink vs. Red Lingerie Ladies Who'd You Rather?!

Pink vs. Red Lingerie Ladies Who'd You Rather?!


MAGA Forgives Ballers

President Trump pardons Klecko, Newton, Lewis, Henry, Cannon

President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned former NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon on Thursday.


Conservative Fact Check . . . 

Texas governor exposes 'hypocrisy' of Dem push for states' rights in Minnesota after Biden years

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called out the "hypocrisy" of Democrats advocating for states' rights in Minnesota after he was lambasted for enforcing the border under the Biden administration.


Outgoing Guv Demands Payback

Tim Walz: Americans Should Compensate Minnesota Companies that Hired Illegal Migrants

The disrupted Minneapolis businesses that exploit illegal migrants should be compensated by ordinary Americans, says Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.


Kidnapping Case Draws On Expert Skill

Famed Texas forensic artist releases sketch of masked suspect in Nancy Guthrie case

A Texas forensic artist released an unofficial sketch as the FBI posts billboards across Texas and offers a $50,000 reward in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.


Royal Creeper Juxtaposition

Watch: How Andrew's BBC interview compares to what Epstein emails tell us now

Following the latest release of the Epstein files, claims made by the then Prince Andrew in 2019 are under fresh scrutiny.


Amour For Cinematic Horrors

Love Bites: 35 Horror Movies to Watch on Valentine's Day

Your Valentine's Day horror watchlist is here.


Local Fishy Dish Debut

Kata Nori Is Opening A Second Location. Here's What We Know.

Kata Nori is expanding and opening a second location in the former Andre's Confiserie Suisse location in Overland Park.


Katie's V-Day Update . . . 

Nice weather today, before rain comes tomorrow

Saturday is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

The Warning, Carín León - Love To Be Loved is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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