KC Snakebit: Local Traditions, Winning War Powers & Troops Suffer End Times Speech

Right now the ongoing adventures of 44-year-old Britney inspire today's #TBT look at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Global Kickball Mysteries ALMOST Explained

Kansas City made itself the center of the 2026 World Cup. This may be its secret weapon

If "hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup" were a sport in and of itself, these past few months have shown that perhaps Kansas City wants this more than other cities. Plus: Federal funding woes and other issues facing the tournament with 100 days to go.

Local Holy Land Return Trip

2 Kansas City men back home after being stranded in Israel during Iran war

Two Kansas City men stranded in Israel during the Iran war arrived home Thursday after a 15-hour desert drive and a long journey back to the U.S.

Golden Ghetto Reads Room

Book boutique Ink & Page is closing in downtown Overland Park

The bookstore, which began as a women's clothing boutique, will sell its last books in the coming months before closing this summer.

Hoop Tradition Cont'd

88th NAIA Men's Basketball Tournament set for Municipal Auditorium

The 88th annual NAIA Men's Basketball Tournament is set to get underway at Municipal Auditorium starting Thursday, March 19.

Local Culture Reconsidered

She Gets Back Up Every Time - KC Ballet

Dancer Marisa Whiteman and repetiteur Diana Gonzalez-Duclert bring Agnes de Mille's Rodeo to life - grit, heart, and history included.

Pop Diva Busted

Britney Spears ARRESTED for DUI in California

The Daily Mail has learned that the 44-year-old pop star was taken into custody by California Highway Patrol at 9.30pm on Wednesday night in Ventura County.

MAGA Talks Tech Resources

WATCH: Trump hosts AI leaders to sign pledge that households won't bear utility bill increases

President Donald Trump invited technology companies to the White House on Wednesday to commit to developing their own power generation as he tries to ease tensions over the cost of electricity used by data centers to develop artificial intelligence.

Silly War Powers Fight Defeated

Senate rejects bid to restrain Trump's war in Iran

Kentucky's Rand Paul was the only Senate Republican who voted with Democrats to advance the War Powers resolution, which failed 47-53.

Survey Seyz America First?!?

Americans aren't sold on Iran attacks, new polls show

Polls suggest the White House's reasoning isn't resonating with Americans.

Euro Trash Talk Exposed

Pop Star Zara Larsson Praises Fan Who Had Abortion After Her Concert: 'I Killed the Performance, Then You Killed It After'

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson responded to a fan who said she had an abortion after attending the singer's concert, declaring, "I killed the performance and then you killed it after."

Troops Allegedly Endure Apocalyptic Pep Talk?!? 

Report: U.S. Commander Told Troops "Trump Has Been Anointed by Jesus" to Wage War on Iran

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation says it has been inundated with over 200 calls from members of the U.S. military regarding religious comments made by U.S. commanders about the war in Iran.

Latest Drone War Push Back

U.S-Israeli strikes continue across Iran, Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan

The U.S. and Israel said they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claimed it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.

Far East Wisely Bides Time

Why China Won't Help Iran

Beijing cares about the oil, not the regime.

Today's TKC Inside Joke

Sex Toys So Discreet You Can Take Them (Almost) Anywhere

Add a little spice to your vacation-without an awkward TSA encounter-with these discreet sex toys ideal for taking on vacations.

Friday Weather Fear Update

'I just was so unprepared': Johnson County man turns tornado loss into severe weather preparedness business

A Johnson County man whose home was destroyed in a 2020 tornado now helps families prepare for severe weather.

Local Food Life Lesson

Black pitmasters built KC's barbecue legacy

KC barbecue grew from railroads, stockyards and Black culinary innovation.

Katie's Forecast For Now . . .

Blanketed with fog this morning, cloudy for the rest of the day

Our first significant severe weather event of the year could happen tomorrow

Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack celebrates its 30th anniversary this week and serves as the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.