Kansas City Ruckus Continues . . .

A late night worthwhile local conversation regarding all things political from the GOLD STANDARD of Kansas City political discourse.

Here's the description . . .

"Mike Shanin talks to Glen Alan Philips, President and CEO of the American Royal Association, about the organization's history and upcoming new facility in Wyandotte County. Alana Roethle, Mary Anne Murray Simons, Dave Trabert and Pat McInerney discuss the debate about moving Kauffman Stadium downtown, the future of the American Jazz Museum & the pros and cons of local versus state police control."

Take a look:



You decide . . .

Acclaimed Performer Ed Asner Pens KCK Autobiography: 'Son Of A Junkman'

He's a longtime fave, I've got his autograph AND he sent this blog a shout out in one of the highlights of my small-time Midwestern writing career.

Now, here's the backstory on a remarkable local life . . . Take a look:

Review: Ed Asner releases captivating autobiography 'Son of a Junkman' (Includes first-hand account)

Asner opens up about his childhood, being the son of a junkman, and being raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He learned about the value of hard work while working in the junkyard. He recalls growing up in the Great Depression and studying journalism and radio in high school.

One Last Kansas City Tribute To Dave Smith - The Lampmaker

Apropos #TBT late night tribute and certainly worth a read. Checkit:

Goodbye Dave Smith-The Lampmaker-Thanks for the Memories

I wanted to write this blog a couple of weeks ago...but got busy with my "real" job and just didn't get the time. I had planned to stop by Dave Smith-The Lampmaker one more time before they closed the doors permanently on January 31, and chat with the owners.

TKC THURSDAY NIGHT QUESTION: ARE PREZ TRUMP & THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BAD WINNERS?!?!?

We live in an era when sportsmanship and civility are no longer prized in a culture that that values victory above all else.

Winning will never be overrated and in the end it might be the only thing that really matters BUT for just a moment we entertain a question of honor in football and politics -- Admittedly, both of these endeavors gave up on their principles on the afternoon of November 22, 1963.

Nevertheless, we ask our blog community . . .

GIVEN THEIR ALLEGEDLY NAUGHTY BEHAVIOR AFTER EPIC WINS: ARE THE CHIEFS & PREZ TRUMP BAD WINNERS???

Admittedly, having a few street beers and running off at the mouth isn't as bad as slamming elected officials and law enforcement but neither actions are really admirable and/or something to admire . . . ???

Links regarding braggadocio, contempt, SUPPORT FOR THE PREZ and outrage against him for further reading . . .

PREZ TRUMP BRUTALLY NAME CHECKS OPPOSITION!!!

Trump celebrates acquittal, denounces 'vicious' political opponents in post-impeachment insult blitz

WASHINGTON - An emboldened President Donald Trump took a vengeful victory lap from the White House less than 24 hours after his acquittal on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, lashing out at his adversaries, touting his perceived accomplishments and denying any wrongdoing.

Fox: MSM Won't Let It Go

Trump's post-acquittal speech bashed by mainstream media: 'This is really crazy'

President Trump's White House speech on Thursday featured everything from calling the Russia investigation "bulls-t" to friendly ribbing of prominent GOP allies, all while agitating many members of the mainstream media who found a multitude of issues with the East Room event.

Progressive Ourage

The Insane Criminal President Held a Party Today

At a celebration of his acquittal in the Senate's impeachment trial, Trump said the obstruction of justice allegations against him were "bullshit" - and that "had I not fired James Comey...it's possible I wouldn't even be standing here right now."

Bold Big Red Promise

Watch: Andy Reid guarantees a Chiefs repeat at parade celebration

Head coach Andy Reid and his Kansas City Chiefs were about six minutes away from losing Super Bowl LIV in ugly fashion. That's when Patrick Mahomes went full Patrick Mahomes while the San Francisco 49ers choked in epic fashion. Kansas City turned a 20-10 deficit into a 31-20 win and the team's first Super Bowl title in over a half century.

BACKING IT UP!!!

BREAKING: White House Confirms Trump Has Killed Two More Top Terrorists

The Trump administration confirmed that a mission directed by President Donald Trump last month was successful in killing a top Al-Qaeda terrorist in the Middle East. "At the direction of President Donald J.

Rare Moment Of Prez Trump Sentimentality Worth A Peek

'They Stuck With Me' - Trump Ends Speech With Message To Melania, Barron

President Donald Trump thanked his family during the end of his White House speech Thursday for sticking with him through his impeachment. "I want to apologize to my family for having them have to go through a phony, rotten deal by some very evil and sick people.

Kansas City Redux???

Can the Chiefs repeat? Here's how recent Super Bowl champions have fared the following season

Several Chiefs players, mere moments after defeating the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, were already talking about a dynasty in the making. And how could you blame them?

You decide . . .

TKC TOLD YOU SO!!! NEXT JACKSON COUNTY REASSESSMENT THREATENS TO SPIKE PROPERTY TAXES AGAIN!!!

We talked about this last month and ACTUALLY it was our reader community that offered the PRICE SPIKE PREVIEW that this report confirms . . .

KCUR: Jackson County Property Owners Can Expect More Reassessment Problems, Including Another Tax Hike

KSHB: Troy Schulte: Jackson County assessments could skyrocket again in 2021

Money line:

New County Administrator Troy Schulte laid out a litany of problems suggesting that it might not be fully cleaned up for years.

Taxpayers will need to brace themselves for another rocky reassessment in 2021 and perhaps beyond, Schulte said, explainig that county data points toward big assessment hikes in eight county neighborhoods:

- 95th and State Line
- Ward Parkway
- Brookside
- 49-63 Neighborhood
- South KC
- Martin City
- Lake Tapawingo
- Waldo

Schulte told legislators on Monday that property owners in those eight areas can expect "significantly higher assessed valuations in 2021." He said that means hikes of 10% to 15% in assessed value. Schulte suggested taxpayers might want to start planning now for those big hikes by doing their own assessments.
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Survey Seyz: Economists Skeptical About Funding For Kansas City 'Free' Bus Rides

Money line worth a good look from this comprehensive report from our favorite number crunchers:

"Shared the draft report with some university economists for their comments. Each of them pointed out the failure to account for additional spending to cover the lost fare revenue."

Read more:

About That "Economic Impact Study" Conducted on Free Bus Service in Kansas City . . .

In a January 26, 2020 column for The Kansas City Star, the CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) advocates for making bus transit inside Kansas City free. His piece is largely an emotional appeal, but then he offers this:

Kansas City Booze Law Loosened

This link tease is enough to garner the whole story without sneaking past the paywall . . . Moreover, it's yet another tacit admission that this town is more interested in supporting liquored up good times THAN education or faith communities . . . Read more:

Kansas City eliminates 'veto power' that allows schools, churches to nix liquor sales

Kansas City schools and churches can no longer veto new liquor licenses under an ordinance the City Council passed Thursday. Previously, bars and restaurants could not open within 300 feet of a school or church without their consent.

Kansas City Thursday Night News Look

Ya know, on second thought I think a great many d-bags might be wrong about the Super Bowl halftime show . . . TKC could care less about the pop music angle. Shakira has one good song and J-Lo's music is reprehensible at best. However, we must support and encourage hottie older ladies in EXCELLENT SHAPE to continue shaking their booty as much as humanly possible. There are some things that take precedence over the culture war and ass shaking is one of them . . . Accordingly, tonight we roundup pop culture, community news and more info from across the nation . . .

Kansas City 'Momentum' Cont'd

Kansas City looking to host more big events

Hide Transcript Show Transcript BIG EVENT KANSAS CITY IS HOSTING. KMBC 9'S MICHEAL MAHONEY REPORTS THERE ARE MORE IN THE PIPELINE. LAST SUMMER KANSAS CITIANS , CHEERED THE WOMEN'S WORD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP. THIS IS FROM THE POWER AND LIGHT DISTRICT. AND WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY SETS OUR CITY UP FDOR MORE SUCCESS.

WEED HELP WANTED!!!

Medical pot group organizes cannabis career fair in KC

Breaking News Now that medical marijuana is legal in Missouri, Kansas City is hosting its first cannabis career fair Saturday. Businesses that have been awarded licenses to operate in the medical marijuana field at the beginning of the year are looking for workers to work in a variety of positions.

Heroic Stop Described

Officers who stopped high-speed chase before Chiefs parade talk about how they did it

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It was the parade before the parade, featuring a suspect speeding out of control with several police cars in pursuit just hours before the Chiefs victory parade. It started in the VIP parking lot at Berkley Riverfront Park.

Traffic Hot Mess Ahead

I-70 to close in both directions at I-435 on Missouri side from Feb. 21-24

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning motorists that the main I-70 pathway to and from downtown to eastern Jackson County will be closed for the weekend of Feb. 21 for construction.MoDOT said in a post on Facebook that all lanes of I-70 will close at I-435 at 10 p.m.

Booty Shake Benefit

Jennifer Lopez & Shakira See Super Streaming Bump After Super Bowl Halftime Show

Sunday's Super Bowl LIV led to some super streaming activity for halftime show headliners Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, according to initial reports to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. In total, the song catalogs of the two performers earned 31.1 million on-demand streams (audio and video combined) on Feb. 2 and Feb.

PREZ TRUMP CELEBRATES!!!

Trump unleashes impeachment fury in acquittal 'celebration'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Exulting in his impeachment acquittal, a defiant President Donald Trump took a scorched-earth victory lap Thursday, unleashing his fury against those who tried to remove him from office and pointing ahead to his reelection campaign.

Democratic Party Planning

Buttigieg, Sanders neck and neck in Iowa with nearly all votes reported

Pete Buttigieg was clinging to the narrowest of leads in Iowa over Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Thursday, with 97 percent of the caucus vote released. Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, was at 26.2 percent and Sanders had 26 percent, with Warren running behind the pair of leaders at 18.2 percent.

Coronavirus Update Better Than Social Media Fear Factory

Coronavirus live updates: China's death toll rises to 636 as total cases cross 31,000

All times below are in Beijing time. China says there were an additional 73 deaths and 3,143 new cases of the coronavirus in China as of the end of Feb. 6, the National Health Commission said in its daily update on Friday.

Winning Winter Turns To Spring

KC Royals head to spring with new look, fresh outlook on another year of growth

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The biggest changes to the Kansas City Royals since the end of last season happened far away from the field. Now, the new-look organization wants to see some change on the field.

Don't Look Back

Driver sustains life-threatening injuries after stopping car on interstate to look at fire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One person is in critical condition after a crash on Interstate 70 Thursday morning. According to Kansas City, Missouri, police, the crash happened on westbound I-70 near Brooklyn Avenue just after midnight. Police believe a gray Infiniti stopped in the middle lane of interstate traffic to look at a house fire on Brooklyn Avenue.

Local Hip-Hop Talk

Tim Finn Review: Post Malone - In Kansas City

The streets outside the Sprint Center on Wednesday night were still littered with evidence of the day's festivities-confetti, empty cups and beer cans and other remnants of the historic parade and rally that celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs' second world championship. Inside the arena, the party continued.

KC Winter Cont'd

Cold start, temps rebound to mid-30s Friday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript I'M STILL GOING TO FOCUS MY ATTENTION TO THE NORTH AND TO THE NORTHWEST FOR A SLIGHT CHANCE OF A FLURRY BY TOMORROW AS WE'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT IS LOOK AT THE EVENING FORECAST HOUR BY HOUR BELOW FREEZING BY THE SIX O'CLOCK NEWS CASTS 30 BY 727 BY 9:00 P.M.

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

METH TOWN POLICE REPORT SUSPECTS WANTED FOR STEALING KITCHEN SINK!!!

Here's a request for a conversation and a tacit admission that that good people of Independence, MO don't do anything halfway . . . Read more:

Independence police looking for two suspects who stole kitchen faucet, other items from Menards

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Independence police are searching for two suspects who stole a kitchen faucet and other items from Menards. According to police, the two suspects entered the Menards on Little Blue Parkway on the morning of Nov. 1, 2019 and loaded several items into a shopping cart before walking through the check out lane without paying.

Deafening Gunfire Erupts In Grandview

Range debate for this neigbhorhood in need of better soundproofing. Checkit:

Noise from new gun range disrupting Grandview residents

GRANDVIEW, MO (KCTV) - A police training range in Grandview is supposed to open up to the public this spring, but noise complaints forced it to shut down over the fall. Now, the city wants to fix it. Let's take a look at how.

"NFL 2020" 'Bad Lip Reading' Features KC Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes & Coach Reid

These are always pretty funny even if Travis "Needs New Nickname" Kelce is more apt for mockery.

More in a bit . . .

Show-Me Mixed Messages For Upstart Missouri Senator Hawley

Prez Trump recently sent him a shout out as this old school investigation finally concludes . . . Checkit:

Josh Hawley Sketchy, But Probably Not Criminal, Audit Finds

click to enlarge Being a hypocrite and a narcissistic weasel is not against the law, so Josh Hawley probably won't face any legal consequences as a result of a newly released state audit.

Meet Kansas City Russian Radio Dude

One of many propagandists in this town, here's a look:

Meet The Man Who Brought Russian State Radio To Kansas City

The man responsible for broadcasting Russian state programming in the Kansas City area says he always dreamed of owning a radio station. Today he owns two, plus a small fleet of radio transmitters across the Kansas City metro.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BOOZING IN PUBLIC DURING SUPER BOWL PARADE VIOLATED LAW & EARNED REBUKE FROM PARENTS!!!

During the long-ago era of prohibition Kansas City earned international notoriety for its corrupt defiance of prudish American law that was eventually repealed. During the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, superstar athletes also defied more reasonable restrictions on drinking in public.

Let's not forget that before the parade Kansas City's top cop warned the public about drinking outside of designated areas like bars, restaurants and residences.

KCPD Chief: "As always, public alcohol consumption also is prohibited."

However . . .

THOUSANDS OF CAMERAS DOCUMENTED THE CHIEFS BOOZING IT UP ON THE STREETS DURING THE PARADE AND OPENLY DEFYING KANSAS CITY LAWS EVERYBODY ELSE MUST OBEY!!!

Sports media confirmation . . .

Patrick Mahomes Pouring a Beer Into Travis Kelce’s Mouth is the Highlight of Chiefs Parade

And thankfully, at least one local station documents beer chugging that breaks the law:

KMBC: Eric Fisher relives viral Stone Cold beer celebration during Super Bowl parade



Chiefs fans are trying to spin criticism and claim the booze is fake . . . Witnesses at the scene, social media clips and the smells from the crowd confirm THOSE BEERS WERE THE REAL THING.

More to the point the rambling from the Chiefs during their speeches was nothing more than nearly incoherent impromptu chatter and yelling that usually emanates from the the cheap seats among functional alcoholics who utilize local games as nothing more than an excuse to drink.

Here's word sent our way from one fan and a growing sentiment starting to trend . . .

"I understand this victory was historic and these guys are entitled to a good time but what kind of message does it send to have them chugging beers for three hours on our downtown streets? 

Slurring through thanks to Veterans isn't really a proper tribute. It was impossible to listen to them because most players were drunk on stage. There were tens of thousands of young people watching and what they witnessed didn't have any more dignity than a late night college kegger. 

Again, I know the Chiefs are young athletes who can do whatever they please during their own time but this was a parade and rally funded by taxpayer dollars, and attended by elected officials. It didn't have to be a beer fest but that's how it turned out. More than anything, this was NOT a family friendly event."

Police escorted the Chiefs boozing so it's unlikely any fines or admonishment will result.

We understand concerns from parents but that's just one of many complaints starting to emerge . . .

As voters discuss the uncomfortable topic of corruption amid a debate over local control of police, this historic episode clearly demonstrates millionaire celebrity athletes acting above the law in full view of hundreds of thousands on Kansas City streets.

You decide . . .

Prez Trump Invites Kansas City Chiefs To White House

An inevitability and something that might frustrate local progressives given the outpouring of MAGA love for the Super Bowl champs . . . Checkit:

President Donald Trump says Kansas City Chiefs heading to White House as soon as next week

CODY: THE MAN OF THE HOUR. BIG RED. HEAD COACH ANDY REID. DONNA: ALL RIGHT! WOOOOO! CODY: LIKELY ENSHRINED IN CANTON, OHIO, WHENEVER HE RETIRES, AND WE HOPE IT IS NOT SOON. DONNA: YES. YOU DID IT!

Tesla Dumps Kansas City Country Club Plaza And Parks Closer To JoCo

Thankfully, they're still on the RIGHT SIDE of metro according to tough auto laws on electric car makers . . . Here's word of move and a tacit admission that this town's fancy entertainment district isn't more attractive than a bigger space next to more potential buyers. Read more:

Tesla closes store on Plaza, moves to new location on State Line Road

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tesla has closed its store on the Country Club Plaza and moved to a different location on State Line Road. The new Tesla store has already opened at 10111 State Line Road in Kansas City, Missouri, according to its website. The State Line Shopping Center location includes both sales and service departments.

SUPPORTERS CLAIM CROWD CHANTED 'CHIEFS!' AND DIDN'T BOO JACKSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE FRANK WHITE!!!

Amid rising property taxes and growing frustration with local government there was an important bit of political push back documented yesterday and now up for debate . . .

ONLOOKERS CONTEND KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SUPER BOWL PARADE DENIZENS STARTING BOOING JAXCO EXEC FRANK WHITE!!! HIS SUPPORTERS DISPUTE THE ALLEGED OUTCRY OF OPPOSITION!!!

There's a persistent myth that the Exec retains "popularity" from his playing days but years of scandal leading the courthouse seem to have depleted the love of many sports fans.

Audio from the scene is inconclusive, check the WaPo livestream of the event at 2:20 and notice the Exec getting a little flustered as he begins his remarks.

Moreover, announcer Mitch Holthus forgets his title and introduces him as "administrator" and not Executive.

We reached out for comment and here's word sent back our way from Courthouse insiders . . .

"Yes, the crowd was more interested in current Chiefs players and that's understandable. Listen closely and you'll hear people yelling out "Chiefs" not booing the Exec. In fact, he greeted hundreds if not thousands of people during the day who remember the 1985 World Series Championship fondly, took pictures with the Executive and expressed their admiration. Some of your readers are mistaken TKC, Frank White still has a very strong base of support and fans remember all that he as done for Kansas City."

You decide . . .

SHOCK!!! KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SUPER BOWL PARADE CAR CHASE CRASHER CONFRONTS METH CHARGE & MORE!!!

First roundup of yesterday's real life interlude that offered tourists a more accurate, complete vision of danger on Kansas City streets . . .

Fox4: Prosecutor files charges against 42-year-old KCK man for driving through Chiefs parade route

Deets:

"According to charging documents, 42-year-old Addae J. Doyle struck and knocked down multiple barricades at Front Street and Riverfront Road around 8:13 a.m. then continued south on Grand, which was also the parade route . . .

"The probable cause statement said officers found a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine inside the vehicle.

"When investigators spoke with Doyle, he told them he did not remember what he was doing when he got arrested. He said the last thing he remembers is getting high then police pulling him out of the vehicle by his arm.

"He now faces one count of resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated.

"Doyle is being held on a $75,000 bond."
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Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Tagged 'Lackluster' By National News

Sadly, Kansas City's Winter victory lap didn't impress the rest of the nation . . . Here's proof:

Attendance at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade seemed awfully lackluster compared to the Royals

The Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl title in 50 years with Sunday's comeback win over the 49ers. It was a championship that many Chiefs fans had waited literally their entire lives to experience, and Wednesday was the opportunity to celebrate with the team.

Bidding Starts Now: Independence Examiner Claims 850K Attendance At Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade

No source cited but close to scaled down numbers from the Royals parade despite locals admitting the the cold kept a lot of people away . . . Here's their side of the story:

Local Chiefs fans celebrate in Super Bowl victory parade, rally

Kansas City's biggest love fest happened this morning as more than 850,000 lined Grand Boulevard in the downtown area and filled the hill in front of the Liberty Memorial and Union Station to celebrate the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV victory. The parade started at 11:30 a.m.

Super Bowl Inspired Mayor Bloomberg To Open Kansas City Campaign For Prez Office

Quick political note that puts recent Super Bowl glory into perspective . . .

Pitch: Bloomberg uses his billions to troll Trump in Kansas City

Deets after Prez Trump's Super Bowl contradictions fumble:

Billionaire Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg responded by announcing that he would be opening two Kansas City field offices.

“Mike Bloomberg is focused on defeating Donald Trump and offering solutions that bring opportunity to the people and places often overlooked,” said Grant Campbell, Mike Bloomberg 2020 Missouri State Director. “It’s not shocking that so many Missourians feel shortchanged by Trump and his policies — he doesn’t even know where the state’s largest city is located.”

The Kansas City field offices are located at 6435 N Cosby Avenue and 427 Westport Road.

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Single-Payer Life Lesson: Kansas City Schools Start Providing Student Healthcare

The teachable moment helps youngsters but also teaches all of us that healthcare change is underway . . . Read more:

Kansas City Metro Districts Add School-Based Clinics To Help More Kids Get Routine Health Care

The fourth grader in Amanda Whiting's chair had never been to the dentist, so she was a little nervous to be seen at the clinic at her school, J.A. Rogers Elementary. "We don't use scary terms when we are treating a kiddo," said Whiting, the dental director at Samuel L.

KCPD Ask For Help Finding Missing Lady

More info on this search that continues after overnight news . . . Read more:

Kansas City police searching for missing 47-year-old woman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police are asking for help finding a missing 47-year-old woman. Jennifer Rogers was last seen driving from N.E. 48th and N. White in a white 2017 Toyota Highlander with the Missouri license plate MB2A0T. She is 5-foot-1, weighing 125 pounds with brown eyes and brown eyes.

Kansas City Super Bowl Parade Dumped Tons Of Trash Still Floating Around Downtown

Crews are doing their best to pickup the mess but the breeze has strewn garbage across the loop that'll be floating around until Spring . . . Here's a progress report:

Crews clean up downtown after Chiefs parade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Parks and Recreation crews spent all night cleaning up trash after the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade. North District Area Superintendent, DeWowan Spears said crews started cleaning up debris around 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Kansas City Thursday News Link Pool

At the outset of this cold-ass #TBT we share some of our favorite items from pop culture, community news and news updates from across the nation and around the world.

Fanboy Concussion Postscript

Chiefs fan has disastrous run-in with parking meter while trying to catch Patrick Mahomes pass at parade

A Chiefs fan had an, umm, disastrous run-in with a parking meter during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.And, of course, the moment was captured on social media and even caused Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes to tweet, "Yo, is the dude who hit the parking meter okay?"Mahomes was throwing passes with mini footballs to fans along the route throughout the day.

Northeast Dispute Resolution

Northeast business owners, City find solution after snowplow breaks window

Michael Bushnell Publisher After Public Works snowplow drivers sped by Bob Biscari's bicycle shop in the 5000 block of Independence Avenue during the last storm and slung snow against the building so hard it broke a window frame, enough, as they say, was enough.

Raytown Popo Contest

Raytown Police Chief Finalists

Feb. 5, 2020 By Missy Wilson ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR City of Raytown, MO The City of Raytown narrowed the list of candidates down to three finalists for the position of Police Chief following a four-month comprehensive recruitment process.

Hotness Hightlight

Pamela Anderson in Swimsuit in Maxim Australia Magazine - February 2020

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Pamela Splits Again

Pamela Anderson and her husband of 12 days split

The former "Baywatch" actress and producer Jon Peters married Jan. 20.

China Sickening Crackdown

Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm on coronavirus dies

The Chinese doctor who tried to warn others about the Wuhan coronavirus has died, according to several state media reports.

Mayo Pete On The Rise

Iowa caucuses: Buttigieg and Sanders nearly tied with virtually all results reported

The Iowa Democratic Party has now reported results from 97% of precincts.

MAGA Trolls Dems

Trump supporters flood hotline for Iowa precinct chairs, adding to the confusion: report

Supporters for President Trump flooded the hotline used by Iowa precinct chairs in the hours after Monday night's caucus disaster shortly after photos of the caucus documents with the number were posted online, a report said. MOST RECENT IOWA CAUCUS RESULTS Technical problems were blamed for an unprecedented delay from the contest.

Local Politicos Talk Impeachement FAIL Aftermath

Here's what Senators from Missouri and Kansas said about Trump's impeachment vote

WASHINGTON - The Republican-controlled Senate acquitted President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. It was only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country, tested civic norms and fed the tumultuous 2020 race for the White House.

History In The Making???

"Everything, Resiliency, Perseverance" Mayor Lucas discusses historic time in KC

ROWLANDS NEWSCHOPPER 9 BACK TO YOU IN THE STUDIO. ALL RIGHT, JENNY. THANKS, OF COURSE WE KNOW KANSAS CITY ECSTATIC ABOUT THE CHIEFS WINNING THE SUPER BOWL AND IF YOU'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS GUY MARIO LOPEZ ON SOCIAL MEDIA, YOU KNOW, HE IS EXCITED TO JOINING US IN STUDIO THIS MORNING.

Doggie-Style Inspiration

Inspired by Derrick Nnadi, Rachael Ray donates year supply of food to dogs adopted from KC Pet Project

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi offered to pay the adoption fee for 109 shelter dogs, celebratory chef Racheal Ray offered to feed them. Nnadi is the owner of a shelter dog named Rocky.

Tiny KC Warmup

Slight warming trend into the weekend

Hide Transcript Show Transcript TEMPERATURES ARE PRETTY MUCH WHERE THEY WERE YESTERDAY. THEY ARE LOW AS IT IS CALLED THIS MORNING. KIDS ARE BACK IN SCHOOL AND YOU HAVE TO BUNDLE UP AT 19 DEGREES WITH A WIND CHILL OF 12. SINGLE DIGITS IN SOME SPOTS ACROSS NORTHERN MISSOURI.

Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .

Kansas City Downtown Maintained 'Momentum' After Super Bowl Parade With Mumble Rapper Post Malone

Credit where it's due, this headline is fun even it foretells the decline of Western Civilization:

Post Mahomes, it's Post Malone: Downtown KC stays busy with concert crowd after parade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A frantic day in Kansas City's downtown fed into a busy night. Wednesday evening was a busy time in downtown Kansas City, but it's nothing like it was during the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, when hundreds of thousands of people crowded along these avenues.

Kansas City Dead-Tree Life Remembered

Informative insights on the long-ago era when people used to get all of their info by reading instead of gawking at memes and/or talking heads. Checkit:

Eight newspapers that Kansas Citians read in the 1920s

Kansas City Journal Ceramic pipe manufacturer turned politician Walter Dicky bought the Democratic Journal in 1921. He combined the paper with the Kansas City Post in 1922 to compete with the Kansas City Star. The Call The weekly African-American newspaper founded in 1919 by Chester A.

Kansas City Coffee Scene Expands Into JoCo

This post is just a bit snobby about suburban life but goes on to acknowledge that java aficinados are popping up all over town. Take a look:

Former Quay Coffee Owner Climbs Into 'Starbucks Country' - In Kansas City

Cory Stipp has always loved coffee. Seriously. He remembers his first pour over. And the first time he sat down for a cup of coffee with his grandmother. It was that love that led him to open his first business, Quay Coffee, in 2012. "It was very intimidating," says Stipp, who sold Quay to fellow...

JUXTAPOSITION: PREZ TRUMP PROCLAIMS 'FULL VINDICATION' AMID KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SUPER BOWL PARADE PARTY!!!

For our fellow political news junkies we offer an important comparison at the conclusion of today's reporting cycle . . .

IN WHAT MIGHT BE RED STATE DESTINY: PREZ TRUMP SUPPORTERS CELEBRATE ACQUITTAL AMID THE AFTERGLOW OF CHIEFS SUPER BOWL CELEBRATION!!!

Right now we're sharing some of the more interesting links regarding the Prez and even the most skeptical denizens of the discourse might look at today's pronouncements of victory as something beyond mere chance as both Red State Missouri & Kansas erupt in what what was undeniably a populist outpouring of emotion from both local sports fans and MAGA loyalists across the nation; respectively.

And now we examine headlines from "many sides" of the debate . . .

Was Police Chase Highlight Of Otherwise Anticlimactic Super Bowl Parade?!?

Credit where it's due, authorities proved they can react quickly and respond to threats . . .

"An impaired driver taking a “joy ride” along the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade route was chased down and arrested by police at gunpoint, Wednesday, February 5."

Please tell us if there are any exceptions or exciting moments that didn't follow an otherwise plebeian script that football fans witness ever year.

Check the damage . . .

KANSAS CITY UNION STATION NOW SELLING 'SEA OF RED' SUPER BOWL LIV CHAMPIONS RALLY POSTER

Tonight's notice from a taxpayer subsidized institution that never really quite lived up to attendance goals and pretty much "evolved" into taxpayer and developer office space . . . Here's their pitch:

Super Bowl LIV Champions Rally Poster

- Exclusive and spectacular view from high atop Union Station Kansas City – showing a "Sea of Red" gathered to celebrate the Chiefs historic Super Bowl season and win

- Featuring a stunning panorama of the Parade and Rally captured by award-winning photographer, Roy Inman

- This Finished Collectible Poster measures 12” high x 36” wide and is suitable for framing. For added prestige, each Poster is printed on thick cover stock and finished with a beautiful aqueous coating.

- Poster is available at the Union Station Ticket Office during normal business hours or online for those who prefer to have their poster shipped.

- Proceeds go to the Union Station Preservation Fund to help maintain our historic monument for generations to come.

PRICE: $25 per poster
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Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Witnessed Thru Hipster Street Photography

Amid declining freelance rates here here's a collection of mobile phone photography that offers a nice bit of irony. It's not exactly an "unflinching" look at Kansas City but simply a monthly trying to keep their publication running by sharing photos of working-class people and dirty streets.

Take a look:

Streetside gritty shots from today's Chiefs victory parade

Chiefs Victory Parade Feb 5 2020 // Photo Credit: Chase Castor We won the Super Bowl. We had a parade. You were probably there. Here are some excellent shots from our photographer Chase Castor, showing what this all looked like streetside. Point being: we're a goddamned weird city and you love to see it!

Several Kansas City 'Toxic' Motorists Suffer EPIC Tow Job Amid Super Bowl Parade

Last year a progressive council dude argued against local driving culture and today local authorities CRACKED DOWN on tons of illegally parked cars. Read more:

44 cars towed from downtown KCMO for Chiefs Kingdom parade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A relative handful of car owners will have to pick up their vehicles after they were towed from downtown Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade. Almost all of the vehicles, about 40, were towed on Tuesday by police order so barriers could be installed for the parade route.

Lee's Summit Retirement Hard Times Apparent Amid Allegations Of Bank Robbery

It's not quite "Going In Style" and actually an important real life contradiction to so much partisan hype regarding economic data.

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Lee's Summit woman, 75, charged in January bank robbery

Feb. 5, 2020 A 75-year-old Lee's Summit woman has been charged with stealing more than $750 from a Lee's Summit bank on Jan. 23, 2020, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today. Bonnie B. Gooch, dob: 8/1/1944, faces the Class D felony of stealing.* According to court records, police were called to a Lee's Summit residence on Jan.

TKC EXCLUSIVE MUST SEE!!! KANSAS CITY CLIMATE STRIKE BANNER DROP AMID CHIEFS SUPER BOWL PARADE ADVOCATES EARTH DAY GREEN NEW DEAL VICTORY!!!

MSM worked diligently to keep politics out of the parade but here's a glimpse at environmental advocacy directed at fans who might or might not have noticed . . .

KANSAS CITY ACTIVISTS HIGHLIGHT CLIMATE STRIKE BANNER DROP DURING CHIEFS SUPER BOWL PARADE!!!

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Young people disrupt Kansas City’s national Superbowl parade to hype largest Earth Day Strike in history

Kansas City, MO -- Around 1 million people, or roughly half the population of the Kansas City Metro area, were greeted with a giant banner reminding them to “Strike for a Livable Future” this coming Earth Day. The crowd gathered for a victory parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs, who won the Superbowl for the first time in 50 years last Sunday. Young people with Sunrise Movement Kansas City dropped the banner at a parking garage on Grand Avenue along the parade route, drawing the crowd’s attention to mobilizing for action on the climate crisis. The young people also canvassed and passed out flyers, reminding attendees they’ll need a crowd of a similar size on Earth Day if they want to win action on the climate crisis from their representatives.

“The Kansas City Chiefs have won our city a great victory for the first time in 50 years and this gigantic crowd has plenty to celebrate,” said Lily Cosgrove, a 22 year-old music major at The University of Missouri-Kansas City. “ Today, we’ve proven we can take to the streets. Let’s turn out again on April 22nd to win a Green New Deal. Let’s not just win the Superbowl, let’s win a livable future. We’ll see you on Earth Day, Kansas City.”

April 22nd, 2020 marks the 50th Earth Day since it was first observed in 1970 and kicked off a wave of environmental legislation. Young people around the world are ensuring this year’s celebration will be the largest climate strike in history. Like previous strikes in September and December, young people will walk out of their classrooms and workplaces to demand world leaders stand up to fossil fuel billionaires and take action on the greatest crisis of our time.

Kansas City’s Earth Day climate strike is being planned by Sunrise Movement KC in coalition with a number of other groups. More details will be announced soon.
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Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shriveled In The Cold??!!

C'mon, it happens to other guys too.

The crowd was plenty big. Way bigger than average.

Impressive in its own right and shouldn't be compared or despaired.

You decide . . .

ROWDY KANSAS CITY CHIEFS CROWD SUFFERED MULTIPLE ARRESTS INCLUDING DUDE ON A HORSE!!!

In fairness, it's unclear if there's anything illicit about riding a house into town. You decide . . .

KCPD says 5 arrested during Chiefs parade, including 2 from earlier chase and 1 person on a horse

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police say a total of five people were arrested Wednesday during the Kansas City Chiefs parade celebrating their Super Bowl win, including one person riding a horse. Two people were arrested hours before the parade started following a chase that ended in a crash near the parade route.

Cultural Appropriation Concludes Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade?!?!

Double bonus for PC Thugs . . . That lady is wearing fur in the background of this pic that proves THE CHOP isn't going ANYWHERE any time soon:

Andy Reid, Frank Clark beat the Chiefs' drum to end victory rally

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and then Frank Clark beat the drum to end the Super Bowl victory celebration Wednesday at Union Station.

TKC READER: KANSAS CITY POLITICOS UNFAIRLY MONOPOLIZED SPOTLIGHT AT CHIEFS SUPER BOWL PARADE!!!

An important comment, insight and perspective that contradicts so much complaint MSM coverage . . .

How not to do a parade

In 1970 the players and coaches were in individual vehicles…easily identifiable.

Today it was good luck figuring out who is whom.

Oh, the Jackson County Legislature had a big banner. The Kansas City Council had a big banner.

The Jackson County Sports Authority had a big banner. The Chiefs staff had a big banner.

No ID for the players. They were grouped by position on buses…but no labels there either.

Some of the secondary players even got off their bus, which was totally cool, and worked the crowd. But, most of us only see helmets and numbers…

Next time…individual vehicles, wearing their jerseys, and their own banner on the side.

The people identified had the least to do with the victory.
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Cringey Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Speeches Disappoint History

The reality is that nobody said much of anything worth remembering at this so-called "historic" event . . . To be fair, it was nice that Travis Kelce took a bit of time to shake hands with the military before his tirade that was slightly less eloquent than drunk talk heard at every sports bar in the nation on Sunday.

Here's a more upbeat recap that confirms our thesis:

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce honor Andy Reid with emphatic speeches at Super Bowl parade

The Kansas City Chiefs' first Super Bowl championship parade in 50 seasons concluded at Union Station with several speeches to a crowd that was estimated to have nearly 1 million people in attendance. After talks from Missouri governor Mike Parsons, mayor Quinton Lucas, team owner Clark Hunt and president Mark Donovan, general manager Brett Veach was kind enough to say what we all were thinking.