HISTORIC NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOODS AGAINST KANSAS CITY GO BONDS!!!

We'll have more on this in the next 48 hours but for now what we are hearing from community insiders and political watchers is important and needs to be put on blast . . .

NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY HAS BEEN ALMOST COMPLETELY OVERLOOKED IN THE KANSAS CITY G.O. BOND CAMPAIGN!!!

Stuffing everybody's mail box with junk mail doesn't count as attention.

Moreover, there's a debate about GO Bonds hurting the Museum in addition to the sentiment from locals that the GO bond effort has overlooked the needs of Northeast.

To be fair, there was a smallish community meeting back in February that seemed somewhat productive but most mailers and talking points DON'T MENTION MANY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THIS KANSAS CITY URBAN ENCLAVE despite some urgent needs that seem to fit the issues addressed by the $800-MILLION property tax increase over the next 40 years.

Developing . . .

Show-Me GOP Seyz Sen. Claire McCaskill 'Does Not Represent Missouri Values' Amid Prez Trump SCOTUS Nominee Obstruction

The Missouri GOP response highlight . . .

"Just days ago, McCaskill was caught on tape saying that she was ‘uncomfortable’ with the filibuster strategy that she now plans to join. When McCaskill loses her re-election bid next year, it will be because she continues to put the interests of the Democrats' Washington DC party bosses ahead of Missourians."

Sen. McCaskill to vote 'no' on Gorsuch, Missouri GOP reacts

Claire McCaskill of Missouri - from states President Donald Trump won easily, predicting political consequences if they vote against his high court nominee. FILE - In this January 28, 2016 file photo, Sen.

Sunday KCK Gunplay Mistake At Cabela's

The sporting crowd once again offers another gun rights embarrassment for the rest of us beyond their casual wear camouflage fashion choices. Take a look:

Accidental shooting in Cabela's parking lot sends one man to the hospital

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- An accidental shooting sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries on Sunday. Police said shortly before 11:30 a.m., an accidental shooting occurred in the parking lot of Cabela's in KCK. Police did not say exactly how that shooting happened, or precisely how he was injured, but said the man is expected to be okay.

Kansas Rage Against Gov. Brownback?!?!

The "progressive" pitch offers a bit of reporting on weekend Kansas politics and the push for healthcare via town hall. Take a look:

Saturday's Olathe town hall shows eagerness to override Brownback's Medicaid veto - just not among Olathe lawmakers

Depending on one's perspective, the timing of the annual town hall meeting of the Kansas Legislature's Olathe delegation Saturday couldn't have been better. Or worse. Legislators around the state are being bombarded with calls to override Gov. Sam Brownback's despicable veto of the Legislature's bill expanding Medicaid eligibility to an estimated 150,000 Kansans.

TKC SUNDAY QUESTION: IS KANSAS CITY PREPARED FOR A WHITE POLICE CHIEF?!?!

Tragically, political correctness already threatens to hijack the discussion of a critical decision for Kansas City — The selection of a new Police Chief.

To wit and because every other media outlet in town is afraid to mention it . . .

RACIAL IDENTITY POLITICS WILL INFLUENCE THE SELECTION OF THE NEW KCPD TOP COP MORE THAN ANY OTHER FACTOR!!!

How do we know this???

Because that's exactly the way it played out last time . . .



Kansas City outsiders and clueless suburbanites don't know this but retiring Chief Forté was actually the safer option among contenders for his job. People who really know Kansas City understand and lament that there's actually two KCPDs -- One Black and the other white -- Among a coalition of top brass among African-American high ranking police leaders, Commander Forté was actually the more amenable to influence from white political leaders and was considered the "safer" choice.

But during his tenure, the political landscape changed in Kansas City and throughout the nation.



Kansas City now lives in the shadow of the Ferguson, Missouri racial uprising riots which proved to be nothing less than the precursor for the absolute destruction of Missouri Democratic Party given the incompetent, middle-of-the-road fumbling of then Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

Residents of the Show-Me State and the world witnessed a political establishment paralyzed with fear against social justice protest and unable to protect Quiktrip or Little Caesars from the vengeance of some social justice warriors and straight-up looters, arsonist and criminals. Just a quick reminder of the chaos that most people would like to forget . . . Fergson riots were so confusing and catastrophic that a coalition of Black men armed with guns rushed to the defense and protection of white community biz leaders given the call to destruction of some protesters shipped in from out of state.

Since 2015, deadly police shootings of young, African-American men have inspired a wave of protests just like Ferguson across the nation in Baltimore, New York, St. Paul, Minnesota and Baton Rouge, Louisiana . . .

Kansas City avoided these riots and mainstream media credits the work of Chief Forté in "building a bridge to Black residents" as the determining factor that saved KCMO from burning down.

Brief personal aside here given that TKC's Latino heritage is also fair game amid KC's continually growing ethic population. Forget about a Latino police chief . . . Vince Ortega has been passed over for nearly two decades and there just aren't many top ranking Latino KCPD denizens to compete for the job. Moreover, given the current immigration battle . . . Avoiding the topic altogether and letting the Feds do all the deporting is a tactic that most cities seem to be adopting.

But I digress . . . 

Now . . . The change in leadership puts Kansas City at a crossroads . . .



The question that timid media and "progressive" denizens of the local discourse won't ask . . .

IS KANSAS CITY LOCKED INTO THE SELECTION OF AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN POLICE CHIEF OUT OF TACITLY RACIST FEAR OF RIOTING AND RACIAL POLITICS AMID INCREASING URBAN CORE CRIME???

This political consideration is ultimately unproductive given the increase in crime and homicide under the tenure of Police Chief Forté.

The very cruel and unfair reality is that the current divisive discourse focused mostly on unproductive racial divisions makes increased flash mob riots, shooting and robberies on the Plaza along with the horrific homicide rate in the urban core "okay" as long as progressive racial quotas are satisfied with an African-American police chief in charge. Put even more simply, Kansas City progressive won't stand for a white police chief arresting all the Black kids on the Plaza over the weekend but if an African-American leader is in control, that somehow makes it more acceptable . . . This worldview represents nothing less than the worst conception of "multiculturalism" that Kansas City has to offer which ultimately hasn't helped to solve so many ongoing problems.



Tragically, local media and leadership are too cowardly to address this crisis and directly confront the racial identity politics which influence the selection of a new Kansas City police chief.

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Kansas City Sunday Morning Murder

Call this KCMO homicide #28 or 29 . . . For now, here's a glimpse of morning coverage . . . KCPD Chief: homicide 44th Norwood. Possible suspect in custody.

Developing . . .

Local Latino La Migra Training Day

Here's a weekend workshop among ethnic residents of the metro focusing on legal rights amid an immigration crackdown and the assumption by some leaders that the new Prez Trump Administration has demonized all Latinos regardless of legal status. Take a look:

Forum helps immigrant homeowners, business owners make a plan

OLATHE, Kan. - The plan is to have a plan - that's the message mortgage brokers, insurance agents, bankers and attorneys are sending to immigrants. The Olathe Latino Coalition held an immigration forum on Saturday, to inform and educate. "If we inform ourselves more, we grow more," business owner Gilberto told us.

Kansas City Mayor Sly James Encourages Local Democratic Party Progress

This partisan screed makes the case the Democratic Party efforts shouldn't ignore small local offices in their opposition to the new Prez . . . Important given that Northland GOP politicos have targeted KCMO council positions bolstered by the current Administration.

Money quote:

Sly James, mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, made the case this way: “If you have more Democratic mayors and local elected, you can do a lot of good, and stop a whole lot of bad.”

Nuts & Bolts: The guide to a Democratic campaign. The power of city & county elections

While we spend a lot of time on Daily Kos discussing federal campaigns and the race for US House and Senate, we don't often discuss our municipalities and county office holders. Most Americans, though, are much more likely to run for local office, and all Americans are impacted by the decisions of local office holders.

Kansas City Pre-Election Propaganda Report

We may not like it . . . But the latest video message from City Hall is important to consider if only to understand the viewpoint of 12th & Oak denizens and to realize that virtually every resource in Kansas City is dedicated toward garnering more debt with the approval of very few voters.

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Kansas City Blogger 'Snowflake' Confessional

One of our favorite local bloggers offers an inspiring bit of progressive push back worth a peek amid the era of divisive political rhetoric . . .

"Yes, take pride in being compared with the powerful force of one of nature's true miracles."

Read more:

On Being a Snowflake

In the Age of Trump, people on the "right" have taken to calling people with liberal and progressive ideas "Snowflakes." Their reasoning is ...

Excellent Kansas City Loose Park Photo Essay

Complaints about so much local cloud cover are overshadowed by this EPIC glimpse of "Kansas City's Central Park" and these amazing images featuring a favorite local refuge. Checkit:

A Walk In The Park

Headed out to Loose Park today just to wander. Gray days are often good for photographs as the light is very gentle and doesn't wash out what colors there are. A little cool. First thing I saw (below) was a bride and groom having pictures taken..this is not unusual in Loose Park at all..

The Kansas City Sunday Early Links

Whilst lingerie shopping and a woman scorned can be deadly . . . Lily Donaldson and her angelic hotness inspires this morning's Kansas City link look as we take a quick glimpse of local MSM reporting right now . . .

Kansas City Cold Case Request

Authorities asking for tips on 12th anniversary of homicide

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline are continuing to ask for tips related to the April 1, 2005 homicide of Jeffrey Daniels. The homicide happened at 3:00 p.m. at Daniels' home in the 2900 block of Park, where he was apparently involved in an exchange of gunfire with his assailants.

Traffic Jam Down By The River

KC Port officials have high hopes for increased barge traffic

Infrastructure improvements at the Port of Kansas City could attract significant barge traffic to the area for the first time in years. The port has a long history along the Missouri River, which runs 2,300 miles through North America.

Kansas City Car Crime Trouble

KCMO dealership desperate to stop criminals after series of vandalism

KANSA CITY, Mo - A Kansas City, Missouri truck dealership is fearful of going out of business if they continue to be targeted by criminals. Ron Edwards, owner of Xtreme Cars and Trux off I-29 in the northland, is out several thousands of dollars after two vandals busted out 9 windows in 6 trucks around 4 am Saturday morning.

Cleanup Down By The River

More than a hundred volunteers beautified the River Market neighborhood with their hands

The new River Market Community Church brought together about 125 volunteers Saturday afternoon to pick up trash, spread mulch and plant flowers in the River Market neighborhood, while also building on the sense of community.

Local Good Deeds
New Jewish coalition aims to help KC area refugees
The Cast For Kansas City Skip Day

Kansas City Royals: Opening Day Lineup is Unveiled

Wednesday morning on 610 Sports Radio, KC Royals manager Ned Yost formally announced the Opening Day lineup the team will utilize against the Minnesota Twins on April 3rd.

Football Fanboy Off-Season Dreams

Kansas City Chiefs 'definitely want to pursue' hosting future NFL Draft

The Kansas City Star has a report that the Chiefs are looking forward to vying for two future NFL events: the Super Bowl as well as an upcoming draft. The team realizes the ability to host the former is going to take serious time and effort, but they remain much more positive about hosting the latter in the near future.

The song of the day -- Lecrae - Blessings ft. Ty Dolla $ign -- And this is the OPEN THREAD for early Sunday . . .

THE TKC SATURDAY NIGHT PLAYLIST!!! KANSAS CITY APRIL FOOL'S DAY CONCLUSION AND THE GO BOND VOTE!!!

Just a quick check-in for tonight in order to share some of our favorite old school April Fool's Day tunes and a few more insights into the upcoming $800-MILLION vote . . .

First up . . .

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And Now, A Message From Near The Office Of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback ...

Quick, heartfelt message from somewhere deep inside the Sunflower State regarding our upcoming KCMO election . . .

From: Somewhere Close To The Office of Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas

Subject: Kansas City, Missouri General Obligation Bonds

April 1,2017

Ciao!

Kansas City, Missouri has an important election on next Tuesday. Kansas is always grateful to Kansas City for building stadiums, arenas and entertainment districts so Kansas citizens do not have build and pay for these amenities.

I have learned much from the tax policies of the Kansas City Democratic Party leaders like the importance of sales taxes and placing the burden on working people. Kansas City Democratic Party leaders have always pioneered tax policy with the earnings tax -- A flat tax only on wages on working people. 

In this upcoming April 4th election, the Kansas City Democratic Party brain trust once again demonstrates outstanding leadership on a proposed 40 year property tax increase placing most of the burden on single family homes and small business. It is important that companies like Cerner, Freightquote, Burns & McDonnell, J.E. Dunn, H&R Block, Cordish and the Kansas City Star are not burdened with this expense because they employee thousands of hardworking Kansans. 

Previously the CEO of Burns & McDonnell gave a donation of over $2 million to the University Of Kansas that most likely wouldn't have been possible without the generous subsidies KCMO has bestowed upon this engineering giant.

Kansas wants to urge the voters of Kansas City, Missouri to vote YES on the GO Bonds questions 1-2-3 keep the momentum for Kansas going.

Arrivederci!
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Kansas City Boosted Board Speed Trial

A day in the life of Kansas City's 3rd best vlogger and his inspiring attempt to become the local Casey Neistat . . . Enjoy his rise to fame right now because eventually he'll have to kill the TwinSauce bros. if he wants to continue.

You decide . . .

Twitter Honcho Entertains Kansas City Techies

Great advice the dude who runs a company that has no growth and no profit but a great many hustlers attempting to wield influence or maintain their "power" via the Internets.

Twitter CEO, influencers talk at National Society of Black Engineers convention

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It's not every day you're told to be kind and switch your phones on during a business meeting, but when Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is in charge, that's exactly what his team expects. That was the first direction given to members of the National Society of Black Engineers during their convention at the Downtown Marriott Hotel in Kansas City.

Po-Po Makes Good After Leaving Kansas City

File this one under "where are they now" and possibly the nice link of the day and just a bit of encouragement for all of those tired of "Kansas City nice" backstabbing politics:

What They're Thinking: Marion's new police chief starting to put touches on force

MARION - It has been an active first few months for new Marion Police Chief Joseph McHale. Since coming in December from the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department, where he spent 25 years, McHale has been keeping busy.

Steve Rose Seyz Kansas Gov. Brownback Roman Holiday On Hold?!?!

The Gov. could be trying to protect his "reputation" claims our favorite JoCo pundit . . . Take a peek:

Steve Rose: Is Gov. Sam Brownback leaving Kansas for Rome? Not so fast

The smart money in the Legislature is that Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is almost out the door, but not quite. He will finish up this session, which should be over by mid-May. As one legislative leader put it, "You won't see the governor here by June."

Kansas City Saturday Afternoon Link Grab

Sara Malakul Lane and her Ramen munching hotness inspire this afternoon snack of Kansas City mainstream media news that's worth a click. Checkit:

Fear Northeast Kansas City Poltergeist Plot

Recreation Department Excavates Indian Mound

Northeast News The ancient Indian burial site located below the Indian Mound near Gladstone Boulevard and Belmont was excavated by the city's Recreation and Parks Department yesterday after a series of buried automobiles was discovered by a man walking his dog. "We really didn't know what to expect," said department spokesperson Rory Davis.

Golden Ghetto News Flash

Olathe man accused of exposing himself may be tied to other lewd acts

An Olathe man was arrested one day before his 28th birthday after he was accused of exposing himself to a woman while driving early Friday near Strang Line Road. Matthew DeLair was charged in Johnson County with one count of lewd and lascivious behavior. He was later released on his own recognizance.

Fanboys Save Local Lives!!!

Star Wars fans to attempt record-setting lightsaber battle to benefit Children's Mercy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jedi of Kansas City, get your lightsabers ready. An epic battle is on the horizon. Unlike the combat seen in the Star Wars films, this battle will be saving lives. Star Wars fans have teamed up to host a fun, family-friendly event for a good cause, and hopefully to set a world record.

No Joke: Police cruiser struck in chase that leads to double arrest at I-435 & Gregory

High-speed pursuit ends on I-435 past 63rd Street

Two people were taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit on I-435 in Kansas City. The chase ended just past 63rd Street. The Clay County Sheriff's Office said that about 4:30 p.m., deputies tried to stop a car after recognizing a person inside wanted on a felony warrant.

Tragic Golden Ghetto Domestic Drama

Woman stabbed in Olathe on Saturday; suspect has died

A woman was stabbed this morning in what police believe is a domestic incident. The suspect has died.

Headband Tribute Ruled Out (Sorry)

Independence community wears their support for Ofc. Wagstaff on their wrists

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- The people of Independence are coming together by the hundreds to show Officer Wagstaff's family they are not alone. Inside the home with a single blue ribbon tied around tree, is an Independence woman who has never met Officer Wagstaff but is hoping to provide some comfort to his family.

Wild West Out In The Stix

Bank of the West robbed in Liberty

LIBERTY, Mo. - The FBI says a Bank of the West branch in Liberty was robbed Saturday morning. Police say a white man, between the ages of 55 and 60, entered the bank at about 10:35 a.m. at 850 South 291 in Liberty. He allegedly handed the clerk a demand note but no weapon was shown.

Celebrate Rock Chalk Runner-up Prize

KU coach Bill Self to be inducted in Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Hall announced Saturday. A first-ballot inductee, Self becomes the 20th person associated with Kansas basketball to be inducted, the last being coaching legend John McClendon, who was inducted last year for a second time, according to a news release from KU Athletics.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .

TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! NO FOOLIN' AROUND: WHITE PRIVILEGE CONFERENCE COMING SOON TO KANSAS CITY!!! SIGN UP FOR FREE TICKETS & BLOG COMMUNITY GIVEAWAY!!!

In our ongoing search for the Kansas City scoop and FIRST NEWS before any mainstream media outlet will dare report the facts . . . Special thanks to locals who informed us about an upcoming teaching moment that might resonate amid a decidedly divisive epoch in our nation's discourse.

To wit . . .

TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! CELEBRATE THE WHITE PRIVILEGE CONFERENCE COMING SOON TO KANSAS CITY!!!



Here's all the relevant information, a quick look at their agenda and link to further reading along with date and time info:

WPC 18

Organizing. Strategizing. Taking-Action.

Deconstructing the Culture of White Supremacy and Privilege: Creating Peace, Equity and Opportunity in the Heartland.
Kansas City, Missouri

Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30, 2017

It's interesting to see some local organizations listed as "stakeholders" and "partners" or having an "understanding" with the event including but not limited to:

Reach Healthcare Foundation
The Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund
Avila University
Children's Mercy Kansas City

Insiders inform us that Kansas City won this national conference thanks to the effort of a former power player at CCO who now works with one of the sponsors.

On the even brighter side, it's nice that these folks will count as visitors among Kansas City's alleged 24 million annual tourists.



As always, we advise our blog community to have fun with this upcoming Springtime celebration of multiculturalism and diversity that may or may not be a distraction away from the advocacy of some really good people who work every day to foster a more equitable community for ALL residents of Kansas City. One denizen of our blog community noted: "Awareness of privilege happens every day. Being in service to our privilege is opposite of what I do." And for most people that's the case given that the overwhelming majority of tension that Americans feel isn't racial animosity but actually related to the impact of the disappearing American middle-class.

And so, we look forward to this event and what these folks have to teach us.

Here's how to enter our TKC giveaway . . .

E-mail TKC three forms of your valid ID along with the keys to your car, a picture of your wife, her favorite movie and restaurant choice along with full body shot pix to enter our drawing. And I'm sure we'll be able to get those tickets to our biggest fans right away.

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KANSAS CITY 4TH DISTRICT EXCITEMENT BUILDS OVER JOLIE JUSTUS MAYORAL BID!!!

Kansas City 4th District Council Lady Jolie Justus is among the top names circulating to replace Mayor Sly James.

She's a high-ranking Democratic Party leader who campaigned tirelessly for Hillary Clinton, she would be KC's first openly AWESOME LGBT advocate, she already works for the biggest law firm in town so all of the amateur political hacks wouldn't have any trouble connecting the dots when it comes to her campaign finance fun. Moreover, she's the most vocal advocate of A NEW SINGLE-TERMINAL AIRPORT in Kansas City which may or may not be part of the LGBTGIF agenda for equality . . . Depending on TSA pat down gentleness.

You decide . . .

P.S. - Council Lady Jolie's replacements might be Beth Gottstein coming out of retirement or Paul Danaher lamenting that all of the Irish people moved out of Midtown 50 years ago . . . Or possibly TKC but only if the Mass Effect Andromeda game release is as bad as they claim.

Tour The Kansas City Russian House!!!

Here's a really nice Kansas City organization worth checking out for those dedicated to celebrating our diverse community . . .

Russian House​ of Kansas City

"Russian House of Kansas City (Russian Cultural Association, Inc.) is a non-profit and non-political organization that is dedicated to promote and celebrate Russian culture. We are involved in activities that preserve and enhance the friendly knowledge of our heritage and language through education and cultural arts. We welcome everybody with shared interests."

Even better . . .

This morning, we invite our blog community readers to ASK ABOUT A FREE TOUR of the KC Russian House . . . All that's required is one of the "I VOTED" stickers for admittance.



Tell them TKC sent you!!!

Further Reading:

The Hill: Trump tells NBC to stop covering Russia story

Politico: Trump mocks Chuck Todd's appearance, Russia reporting in Saturday morning tweet

The Blaze: Spicer - There's a clearer connection with Russia and Clinton than there is Trump

Time: President Trump Is Under Fire for Potential Interference in Russia Investigations

Fox News: As Russia story clouds presidency, Trump calls controversy 'fake news,' 'total scam'

Mayor Sly James Sends TKC Blog Community Shout Out During 'State Of The City' Speech

Special thanks to Mayor James for the mention in his latest and greatest public address . . . In much the same way hip-hop purists yell "WU-TANG!" before they do something important or online video enthusiasts once cited "WorldStar" amid their recordings OR . . . How some supporters of Prez Trump scream "GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY!" before they commit a hate crime . . . Take a look at Mayor Sly James sending some love to TKC and then dropping the mic at the conclusion of his State Of The City speech:



Go directly to minute and link 1:00:3M:TA3 to view the nice bit of Kansas City blogger recognition.

Kansas City Devil's Triangle??? Most East Side Police Chase Suspects Disappear Into Shed!!!

The origins of local crime grow more mysterious as this local lady calls out yet another vacant structure that holds a great deal of mystery. Take a look:

Police find chase suspect in woman's shed which has become recurring hideout for criminals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jackson County deputies chased a stolen U-Haul for the second day in a row. They found the suspect in the same place they'd found suspects hiding twice before: in Rebecca Taylor's shed. Taylor was happy to see 18th Street neighbors forced to move when their Kansas City home caught fire in 2015.

Former Council Dude John Sharp Fears Contact High And Rages Against Kansas City Marijuana Law Reform Question 5

Remember that not so long ago Former Council Dude John Sharp helped lead the movement to "ban the box" for felons attempting to apply for City Hall employment . . . Nowadays it seems he is not so forgiving of weed advocates and their struggle to change local laws and bring about a new weed economy. Checkit:

John Sharp: Kansas City marijuana measure would bring unintended consequences

Passage of Question 5 will eliminate jail as a potential punishment in Municipal Court for possession or control of marijuana, lower the maximum fine for possession or control of 35 grams or less of marijuana to $25 and remove marijuana from the city's prohibition against drug paraphernalia.

TKC CELEBRATES MORE KANSAS CITY SYNDICATED NEWS & PHOTO GOODNESS!!!

Because social media all about giving back to the community and because we appreciate the "The Timeless Art of Seduction" . . . We're happy to announce that TKC will be stepping up our original photo and reporting game in the coming days, weeks, months and years. As a start to our many syndication deals, check out all of theses stories our team has written for various news outlets across the metro:

Learning French Is Practical Given All The Mexicans Who Remain In Kansas City!!!

French immersion charter school in Kansas City to acquire site for high school

The former Derrick Thomas Academy in Kansas City, Mo., is expected to become a high school campus for a French immersion charter school. A French immersion charter school in Kansas City, Mo., has reached an agreement to buy a shuttered school building and open a high school.

Mission Gateway Will Be Finished In 2018

Valenti's Mission Gateway plan wins approval - again [RENDERINGS] - Kansas City Business Journal

Developer Tom Valenti clearly knows by now not to promise much when it comes to Mission Gateway. On Monday night, the Mission Planning Commission granted its approval for the $162 million mixed-use project's final development plans, the Shawnee Mission Post reports.

Media Savvy Isn't About Hijacking Tragedy

LGBT activist remembers Officer Wagstaff helping him from brink of suicide

Officer Thomas Wagstaff has saved lives as an Independence police officer and doing so changed the course of one man's life for good. Zachary Mallory is an LGBT advocate from Independence. KCTV5 covered when he received Nickelodeon's Halo Award recognizing outstanding teenagers in 2014.

JoCo Congressman Struggles To Keep His Pokémon Go Addiction Secret

Editorial: Rep. Kevin Yoder distinguishing himself as an advocate for internet privacy

U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder of Kansas broke ranks and sided with 190 Democrats (and 14 Republicans) when he voted against allowing internet providers to snoop on users and sell their personal online history. Instead of playing partisan politics, he tried to do right by his constituents.

Garth Has Still Got It & Isn't Greedy At All

After selling out all five shows in KC, Garth Brooks announces he will add a sixth

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Garth Brooks surprised Kansas City by adding four additional shows to his stop in Kansas City just as tickets for his May 6th show went on sale Friday, and fans went crazy. But the country singer didn't stop there.

The song of the day is the 2nd best UB40 tune of all time and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .

Kansas City Fashion Week Bans Bow Ties

A favorite accessory among the political set has been FORBIDDEN from Kansas City Fashion Week festivities.

A local fashion insider claimed: "The bow tie is OUT this year. It's a gimmick, an outdated symbol and a substitute for creativity."

On the bright side, we hear the Crocs are making a comeback. Check this great, rising star local blogger to read more: Kansas City Fashion Week 2017 Starts Strong - Sarah Scoop

Pro-Trump Poetry Reading In Kansas City Park

It's a find day to listen to some verses dedicated to our President. Check this worthwhile local event that will feature a cacophony of local voices lifted up in praise of the new Administration. Check it out, show them some love and tell them TKC sent you . . .

Kansas City - Tomorrow - Finding Zen in Cowtown Book Release

Celebrate the kickoff of National Poetry Month by joining us for a reading of poetry about Kansas City at the beautiful, downtown Ilus Davis Park! Saturday, April 1, 2017 2 pm to 4 pm Ilus Davis Park North of City Hall between 9th and 11th Streets

KCPT Host Nick Haines Scheduled For Immigration Hearing: TKC Will Host Week In Review For The Remainder Of This Month

Despite ongoing debate about the future of Prez Trump's travel ban, immigration authorities have scheduled a "conversation" with beloved KCPT host Nick Haines and he won't be able to host Week In Review because of a conflict with his upcoming immigration trial.

I really want to thank Nick Haines for recommending TKC as his interim host and we look forward to helping to maintain the local discourse in his absence!!!

Thankfully, he was able to soldier on this week and conduct a very informative show about the upcoming April 4th vote.

Description:

"Nick Haines, Steve Vockrodt, Lynn Horsley, Dave Helling and Eric Wesson discuss the five ballot questions in next week's election. The $800 million GO Bond includes questions relating to infrastructure improvements to streets, bridges, sidewalks, flood control, ADA compliance and an animal shelter. The ballot also includes a sales tax for East Side development and changes to marijuana penalties."

Take a look at the last episode of WIR Nick Haines will host in the immediate future . . .



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Kansas City Weekly Power Rankings Tonight!!!

Jordan Carver hotness powers tonight's glimpse of local players and people who are WINNING amid the local discourse and upcoming election. Take a look:

Powerful Sign Of Support For Injured Independence, MO Police Officer


Officer Thomas Wagstaff has the love of the entire metro after being shot in the head during a home invasion call. His sacrifice and commitment to his job protecting people along with the public response should be an inspiration to both police and community about where neighborhood priorities stand.

Tracy Thomas Rage Against GO BONDS


One of our favorite bloggers is on record and on air opposing more Kansas City taxes in no uncertain terms.

Council Coalition For More Taxes!!!


We hear it was hard work getting this group together but in the end, a statement from this council coalition is a power move worth documenting.

KCMO Discourse Or Lack Thereof . . .



There was no debating GO BONDS with the Mayor despite the best efforts of local Conservatives.

Brent Toellner & Kansas City Doggie Style


Kansas City doggie lovers have been guided by this advocate and his EPIC SCREED this week that was certainly a powerful proclamation of Question 3 support.

And so . . .



As always, this list has been compiled according to scientific TKC polling and market research data and it's a weekly comprehensive guide to local powerful people.

The Kansas City Friday Night Link Look

Hottie Arianny Celeste is a millionaire "ring girl" and our inspiration to gather just a few more links for our community of news junkies tonight. Take a look:

Show-Me Independence, MO Gratitude

Home invasion victim thanks Independence police for saving him

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - 41 Action News sat down with Don Fowler, the man victimized on Wednesday, the same day Officer Tom Wagstaff was shot in Fowler's yard after a botched burglary. Fowler, 82, said he tried to protect his home in the face of an attack, but stressed Wagstaff is the real hero.

1st Murder Scene Of The Weekend So Far

Metro Squad investigating Belton man's murder

The Metro Squad has been assembled to assist in a deadly Belton shooting investigation.

EPIC Project Near Crown Center

Milhaus Starts Work on New Apartments in Kansas City

The 361-unit property will also include 7,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and plans for occupancy in 2018.

Nearby Lesson In Teacher Nasty

Probable cause statement: North Middle School teacher, 37, had sex with 13-year-old boy

North Middle School reading teacher Amanda Schweitzer took a 13-year-old male student to her home and had sex with him, according to a probable cause statement filed today in Jasper County Circuit Court. Schweitzer, 37, was charged today with felony statutory rape in the first degree.

Spring Training Hype Hits Us All

They're Baaaack! 5 Storylines for Our Returning Royals

Pay no attention to the calendar. Spring actually starts when baseball begins. Monday afternoon at Target Field in Minnesota, our long civic sports winter will finally end when Royals baseball returns. Glory be. Flatland has been watching all spring and has the top storylines to watch for the 2017 season.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for tonight . . .

KANSAS CITY QUESTION: HAS MAYOR SLY'S BETRAYAL OF 'FIGHT FOR $15' & URBAN CORE ANIMOSITY DOOMED GO BONDS???

In a low turnout election Mayor Sly has recently angered some of the most dedicated voting blocs in Kansas City.

Clueless suburbanites and outsiders mistakenly think that all minorities and residents of the inner-city vote the same way but that's not always correct.

Remember . . .

Mayor Sly promised to vote for a minimum wage increase during his campaign for Mayor and when there was very little likelihood that the measure would survive Missouri courts or the Legislature.



Everyone was surprised that the so-called "Fight for $15" withstood a challenge in the Missouri Supreme Court.

Locally, there was a scaled down minimum wage increase that garnered the support of "fair wage" advocates and the Mayor jumped through a litany of rhetorical hoops in an attempt to justify his NO VOTE.



Moreover, in this upcoming election . . . Mayor Sly has voiced his opposition against Question 4 despite an endorsement of every African-American council member.

Like it or not, a coalition of clergy and political groups have expressed their support for this proposal and it's the only thing of interest on the ballot for a great many inner-city denizens.



Here's the reality . . .

Kansas City fair wage fighters are in constant contact and also comprise the ranks of Question 5 weed supporters and Question 4 inner-city development proponents . . . Mayor Sly's record of betrayal on the recent minimum wage increase that's near & dear to the hearts of many urban core denizens has, in fact, become a talking point against GO BOND Questions 1, 2 & 3.



And so . . . The reality is that, if a survey of inner-city political, church and community groups is any indication, GO BONDS don't seem to have much support amid the urban core or the East Side (and definitely not the Northland) despite so many optimistic polls. Tragically, this fact of life is almost completely related Mayor Sly's inability to connect with anybody but lawyers, consultants and middle-class white ladies during the course of his tenure.

Developing . . .

Second Kansas City Angel Hooper Deadly Shooting Suspect Stands Trial

The legacy of of the most tragic deadly shootings in recent memory continues as suspects continue to face justice. Here's an important update:

Second man charged in death of KC girl shot outside convenience store heads to trial

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- One of the two men charged in the death of a little Kansas City girl stood trial Friday. Just before noon the prosecution was wrapping up its arguments for the day against Howard Chase. Angel Hooper was just 6-years-old on October 17, 2014 when she was shot and killed outside the 7-Eleven at 107th and Blue Ridge.

Golden Ghetto JoCo Hates Catholics???

Credit where it's due . . . Here's the newspaper attempting to make a real estate dispute interesting with help from one of the world's largest religious group playing the victim for their WASP-Y neighbors in the nice part of town . . . Filed under 1st world middle-class problems:

Roman Catholic archdiocese accuses city of Mission Woods of religious discrimination

The archdiocese claims that Mission Woods, a tiny suburb in northeast Johnson County, discriminated against the archdiocese by denying a land-use application by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church to use a house it bought for additional church meeting space.

PROGRESSIVE KANSAS CITY STAR COLUMNIST MARY SANCHEZ RAGES AGAINST TRUMP TRAVEL BAN PART DEUX!!!

It has been awhile since we've heard from the token Latina at the fading daily newspaper, today's screed not only echos Democratic National Committee talking points but also reminds readers that very little has changed in the editorial slant of this Kansas City dead tree media institution.

Checkit:

Mary Sanchez: Trump’s words betray his true intent

Money line . . .

"Going after Muslims was a hallmark of his campaign. He made a promise to his most ardent supporters to deliver a bit of human flesh. He will do everything in his power — including abusing the Constitution — to please them."

You decide . . .

Alleged Meth Town Robbery Crew In Court After Indy, MO Police Officer Shot In Head

There is a DONATION FUND for the officer who suffered critical injuries, and here's the start of criminal proceedings. Checkit:

Four suspects in Independence officer shooting appear in court

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The four men charged in connection with the robbery and Independence officer shooting appeared in court on Friday. Ronar Santiago-Torres, 27, Joseph E. Wyatt, 28, James McChan, 56, and Donald Nussbaum, 51, are facing charges. Santiago-Torres and Wyatt are each charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, first-degree burglary and kidnapping.

Shame: After Son's Corpse Found Mostly Eaten By Pigs, KCK Daddy Pleads Guilty

Aftermath of one of the most horrific murder cases in recent local history. Take a look:

KCK man pleads guilty in brutal death of 7-yr-old son, whose remains were found in livestock pen

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The father of a seven-year-old Kansas City, Kan., boy, whose remains were found in a livestock pen around Thanksgiving 2015 pleaded guilty Friday in Wyandotte County to one count of 1st degree murder for the death of his son. Michael Jones, 46, is scheduled to be sentenced on May 3rd.

Show-Me Sen. McCaskill Against Gorsuch

What could be the defining vote of her career . . . The top Democratic Party lady in Missouri is prepared to bet everything on alleged obstruction of Prez Trump and the GOP majority. Take a look:

Sen. McCaskill to vote against Gorsuch, cloture

"While I have come to the conclusion that I can't support Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court  --  and will vote no on the procedural vote and his confirmation  --  I remain very worried about our polarized politics and what the future will bring, since I'm certain we will have a Senate rule change that will usher in more extreme judges in the future," McCaskill wrote in a post on Medium.

Kansas City Friday Keep The Fire News

Instagram hottie Leanna Decker inspires us to keep the fire and burn through the afternoon Kansas City news cycle with the very best links for the consideration of our blog community. Take a look:

Kansas City Lesson In Persistence

Academie Lafayette One Step Closer To Opening High School In Midtown

Academie Lafayette, a French immersion charter school, has reached an agreement to buy the former Derrick Thomas Academy in midtown. "If everything goes as we hope, this building will be the third campus in the Academie Lafayette network," Head of School Elimane Mbengue says.

Today's Urban Core Runaround

High-speed pursuit of U-Haul truck ends in east Kansas City

Speeds estimated at more than 100 mph during chase

Nobody Hurt In Golden Ghetto Blaze

No one injured in school bus fire in Leawood

LEAWOOD, Kan. - A school bus caught fire in Leawood, Kansas Friday afternoon. Leawood police said two students and a driver were on an Overland Trail Middle School bus at 131st Street and High Drive when smoke started pouring out of a vent on the bus.

Show-Me Wage Fight Push Back

Republicans may make concessions on minimum wage bill that would affect St. Louis

A bill intended to quash St. Louis' minimum wage increase looked to be on the fast track this session, but is now on hold in the Missouri Senate as Republicans mull an overture to Democrats to avoid a filibuster.

Kansas City Bridge Battle Coming Soon

KC planners determined to get new Buck O'Neil Bridge, avoid two-year closure

Kansas City likely needs millions in yet-unidentified federal dollars to fuel a grand plan for the former Broadway Bridge and North Loop, but top city staff assured City Council members they are working with the Missouri congressional delegation to get it.

Critical Police Info Update

Independence officer shooting comes as MO Gov. pushes for Blue Alert System

Independence police officer Thomas Wagstaff was shot while responding to a burglary call on Wednesday. At last check, he remains in critical condition. The tragic shooting comes at the same time as Missouri Governor Eric Greitens is pushing for a Blue Alert System in the state.

Pitch Serves Up Supper Club Promo

Michael and Christina Corvino put everything (and nearly everyone) they know into their new Corvino Supper Club and Tasting Room

Photo by Zach Bauman A few weeks ahead of the opening of Corvino Supper Club and Tasting Room, the most eagerly awaited new restaurant to open in Kansas City in 2017, chef Michael Corvino jokes that it all could have been very different.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .