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Over the past few days we've seen both conservatives and progressives equivocate about violence amidst both BLM MAGA protests. The only thing anybody seems to agree on is that ANTIFA is solely responsible for the rise in American political terror despite so many examples of mainstream leaders from "many sides" inciting their followers moments before or even during horrific acts of destruction.Meanwhile, allegations of racial double standards in police response to rioters don't really serve to heal or advocate for greater law enforcement authority to confront violent mobs. Instead, the double standard trope merely serves as a partisan talking point which willfully forgets so many rioters, looters, arsonists and combatants who evaded prosecution in the aftermath of 2020 Black Lives Matter "mostly peaceful" protests.In Kansas City, BLM riots left a photographer and father of 4 dead. Sadly, his killers were described as rioters who have yet to face justice. Thankfully, there's hope.Today, Kansas City begins its celebration of the legacy of MLK. The interfaith event will host people from across the demographic scope and political specturm.Yes, MLK is ritually invoked as the gold standard of social justice protest activism and his ideological legacy is impossible for most leaders to match. Still, the chaos of recent protests from both left right wing demonstrators remind us why the memory of Dr. King still resonates. Despite his faults and as American history fades and fails to resonate with the NEXTGEN . . .MLK serves as a beacon of light for a nation quickly sinking into the darkness of extremist violence. MLK's dedication to peaceful, non-violent protest in the fight for public policy change offers the only hope of redemption for Americans manipulated into in the current 'eye for an eye' battle for political power.You decide . . . Politics aside, consumers don't really have a right to somebody else's website and overwrought "FREE SPEECH" complaints clearly didn't read the user agreement but also FAIL to realize the true scope of the INFINITE INTERNETS. Put simply, from our perspective . . .Whilst pundit hacks offer sketchy 1st Amendment arguments, the social media crackdown threatens to spark a renewed interested in OPEN WEB tech that offers Internets denizens freedom to experience the online world outside of sloppy advertiser driven algorithms mostly programmed by overseas slave labor. Still, we know the knee jerk reaction here is to denounce the tech bro billionaires which is also fun.And so we ask . . .HOW WILL THE CRACKDOWN ON PREZ TRUMP IMPACT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CONSUMPTION PARTICIPATION?!?FB is still a great place to spy on frenemies, Twitter is still tops for making blood curses against strangers.Meanwhile the NEXTGEN is handing over data and far too many personal deets on TikTok Snapchat. But again . . . We feel like this crackdown will inspire people keep exploring the online world rather than taking direction from MSM opinion makers.Links for perspective . . . The newspaper seems to have given up reporting on Kansas City current events and instead seems dedicated to spending most of their quickly dwindling resources documenting their own newsroom trivia . . . Very much like an amateur blogger.To wit . . .SUNDAY KANSAS CITY STAR NAVEL-GAZING: NEWSPAPER REPORTS ON RICH WHITE DUDE DEAD MORE THAN 100 YEARS!!!This is what happens when printing is moved out of town and the so-called paper-of-record is now run by a handful of people who pay far too much attention to Anderson Cooper.While it earned the newspaper some weekend pay cable coverage, this effort mimics their recent "apology" to Black people that was largely rejected.And so, now the dead-tree outlet continues to mine its history and share stories that only resonate with former staffers and a handful of cowtown history buffs.Check-it . . . The Kansas City Star removes the name and image of its founder William Rockhill NelsonDeets . . . The Kansas City Star has stripped from its pages and website the name, words and image that recognized its first publisher and founder, William Rockhill Nelson . . .It became really obvious that we needed to make a change, said Colleen McCain Nelson, vice president and editorial page editor for The Star. We hold him up as a beacon of sorts. And it felt like we were hitting a wrong note by continuing to do that when we had just reported how he contributed to racism in Kansas City. Last year, The Star s editorial board called for the renaming of J.C. Nichols memorial fountain and J.C. Nichols Parkway near the Country Club Plaza as city leaders reckoned with the developer s role in sowing racial division across the city. The board also urged the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs to reconsider the use of Native American symbols and the team s name. We continue to wrestle with these questions in real time, said Nelson, no relation to the founder. Obviously, we can t erase history and change the fact that he is our founder. Nor are we trying to. You decide . . . Celebrity mag shares sweetheart pix and sloppy public displays of affections that will likely garner more views than most of the Sunday "hard news" across the local Internets.Take a peek . . . The Cutest Photos of Patrick Mahomes and Brittany MatthewsIn addition to showing off her sizable new engagement ring, Matthews wrote a sweet tribute to her now-fiancé alongside photos of the proposal. "On a day that was meant to celebrate you, you turned it into celebrating us. It's always us, it's always you and me," she began.A worthwhile local glimpse at how medical pros heal themselves beyond cashing EPIC insurance company checks and playing golf. Read more . . . How three of Kansas City's Top Doctors stay grounded during a tough year | Kansas City MagazineEveryone, including doctors, needs a break from pandemic talk. We talked to three doctors-who were all named Kansas City's Top Doctors for 2021 -a little bit about themselves, what motivates them and how they like to spend their time outside the OR. Plastic Surgeon at Bortnick Plastic Surgery Dr. Dan Bortnick is a second-generation plastic surgeon.Right now we take a peek at hottie Behati living her best life along with pop culture, community news and top headlines. Check-it . . . Locking Down Local CashKC small businesses to apply for 2nd round of PPP loansKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Starting on Monday, businesses can apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans, as $284 billion is up for grabs to help them survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's been a long time coming for several KC metro small businesses, including Mills Record Company and Wiseblood Books in Westport.Creative Turns Last PageLocal comic book artist passes away after battle with COVID-19JACKSON COUNTY, MO (KCTV) -- The community is now in mourning after a famous Kansas City metro comic book artist passed away after battling COVID-19. "He was definitely hilarious, passionate but extremely kind," says Virginia Bernstein. On Friday morning Bernstein's uncle Steve Lightle, who was battling flu like symptoms, passed away from cardiac arrest.Kansas City Dance Off'Painful but necessary': Kansas City Ballet cancels rest of season as COVID rages onThe Kansas City Ballet has joined most other area performing arts companies in canceling events through at least the first half of this year because of the pandemic. The ballet announced Sunday the cancellation of the remaining three events of its 2020-21 season: "New Moves," Feb.Celeb Good Life CelebratedBehati Prinsloo shares never-before-seen photos of her wedding dress, which her husband, Adam Levine, ripped so she could dance betterIn honor of the designer Alexander Wang's birthday on Saturday, Behati Prinsloo shared never-before-seen photos of the wedding dress she wore to marry Adam Levine in 2014. The fitted gown, which Prinsloo wore to her wedding reception, has cutouts down to her thighs on the sides and a low neckline covered in sheer fabric.Speaker Denounces PrezNancy Pelosi, in '60 Minutes' interview, slams Trump as 'deranged,' calls for 'prosecution'President Trump is "deranged, unhinged, dangerous," and deserving of prosecution, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says in an interview scheduled to air Sunday night on "60 Minutes." The San Francisco Democrat sat down for a conversation with Leslie Stahl of the CBS News program last week following Wednesday's siege of the U.S.Veep Parties OnPence to attend Biden inaugurationWASHINGTON - Vice President Mike Pence will attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, according a person familiar with his decision. A loyal lieutenant to President Donald Trump, Pence was criticized by the president over his role counting Electoral College votes in Congress and was one of the people trapped inside the U.S.Tell-All Time StartsMelania Trump's ex-aide pens scathing op-ed in wake of Capitol siegeAn ex-aide of Melania Trump - and once a good friend - has penned a scathing op-ed about the first lady, accusing her of just standing by while the president destroyed America. Stephanie Winston Wolkoff wrote her piece for the Daily Beast, prompted by the rioting at the Capitol.Comeback DreamingNow we have the coronavirus vaccine, how soon can we get back to normal life?When will the Covid-19 vaccine begin to have an effect on the nation? The government has pledged to offer vaccines to 15 million people - the over-70s, healthcare workers and those required to shield by mid-February, and millions more by spring.Royal Send OffPrince Harry and Meghan Markle quit social media for goodPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have "no plans" to return to social media almost a year after Megxit. A source close to the ex-royals told The Times of London that they're "very unlikely" to have an online presence, mostly due to the "hate" they've received.Kansas City Rolling With Sponsored Streetcar HypeEditor's Briefing: There's more to streetcar funding story than you realize - Kansas City Business JournalIn normal times, there might've been dancing in the street at the news that the federal government had approved a $174 million funding agreement to extend the Kansas City Streetcar line. Granted, in normal times there wouldn't be a pandemic and fallout from an insurrection in Washington competing for attention.Savor Kansas CityFood Critics: Where To Get The Best Spicy Food In Kansas City In 2021The problems we encountered in 2020 are still very much present in January 2021. And for that reason, some of us are reaching for the kind of pain we have control over: extremely spicy food. "You are meant to feel and taste something when you eat spicy food," says food critic Jenny Vergara.Savor Kansas CityMore sunshine and warmer temperatures coming in week aheadHide Transcript Show Transcript IF YOU DO WANT THAT HEAD SOUTH. IT IS SNOWING IN TEXA RIGHT NOW. HERE IN KANSAS CITY, 24 DEGREES, THAT'S THE COLDEST WE HAVE SEEN SO FAR. IT CAN FEEL LIKE 17 DEGREES, REALLY COLD WHEN YOU GO OUTSIDE. 27 AND SLID -- IN SEDALIA, 25 IN OLATHE.U2 - I Will Follow is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.Postscript on a tragic story that garnered metro social media outrage and calls to action for about 36 hours until D.C. political turmoil offered far more gratifying moralistic posts for social media keyboard warriors. Read more . . .KC man who died experiencing homelessness laid to rest SaturdayKANSAS CITY, Mo. - A man who died while experiencing homelessness in Kansas City, Missouri, was laid to rest on Saturday. Scott "Sixx" Eicke, 41, was found Jan. 1 in the area of East 24th Street and Woodland AvenueLocal suspect evades authorities following a shootout and serves to reminds locals of very real danger unchecked on Kansas City streets. Read more . . .Police searching for suspect in late Saturday shootingPolice are trying to find the person responsible for shooting a woman late Saturday. Officers were called to a home near East 55th Street and Michigan Avenue for a shooting call, just blocks away from Rockhurst University, around 9 p.m.They found a woman who had been shot.A rare glimpse at how the suburban economy REALLY works as local law enforcement clap down on a fencing operation that nearly operated out in the open and should have just invested in a sign. Read more . . . Stolen property investigation leads to large police scene in ShawneeSHAWNEE, KS (KCTV) -- Multiple police agencies on Saturday morning conducted an investigation at a home in Shawnee. The Lenexa Police Department and Shawnee police were at a home at 47th Street and Woodland Avenue in Shawnee. Not much is known about the investigation on Saturday morning.For our early morning readers an in hopes of providing balance to the local news scene, we share a word with a longtime denizen of the discourse and the only person to ever win a KCMO citywide fixed rail election.Check-it . . . Clay Chastain: The Kansas City Star, not Senator Josh Hawley, needs to resign over it's lack of "conscience" Like many scavenging democrats, KC's fading inconsequential newspaper is also out to harm someone and exploit a tragedy.Because 40% of America's voters feel the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent;because attorney general's from numerous states supported the Texas lawsuit trying to overturn the fraudulent election; and because most courts (including the SCOTUS) refused to hear any evidence the election was fraudulent (too hot a potato), Senator Hawley felt justified in demanding that evidence be heard, and available to the public, when Congress met to approve the Electoral College votes. And, it is not Hawley's fault a mob stormed the Capitol. That mob, and that mob only, is responsible for it's collective crime. The pious-acting are always trying to bring down others over anything bad that happens.Yet, the hypocritical leftist Star (acting like a raving mob itself) wrote a scathing monstrous editorial demanding Hawley resign or be removed. This mean pretentious display of self righteousness from a feeble distrusted newspaper that has this track record:(1) admitted it had, "disenfranchised, ignored and scorned generations of black people",(2) schemed to secure millions of dollars of taxpayer money to build its own flashy downtown printing palace;(3) abetted City Hall in its policy of "disenfranchising, ignoring and scorning" numerous valid petitions from the people;(4) encouraged tax abated glitzy projects for the elite and wealthy developers while letting the City's poor eat cake;(5) acquiesced while City Hall overturned the stated will of 75,000 voters who voted for a light rail petition in 2006;(6) advocated dumb insensitive policies (over decades) that culminated in Kansas City becoming one of the most violent, high taxed, school-poor and unattractive (to live) cities in America; and that(7) unconscionably tried to smear the reputation of a long time activist bucking the establishment to improve Kansas City.Where was the Star's "conscience" when it hatched all that foulness while purporting to be KC's, "paper for the people"? We should admire - not scorn - brave and sincere representatives like Senator Hawley. He tried to invoke open public debate since his constituent's had serious concerns about the integrity of the 2020 election. He seeks to call out and rein in America's censoring social media giants who now fashion themselves as our thought police. And no one doubts Big Tech and its liberal cohorts - the biased MSM - have done their part to anger, divide, misinform and manipulate the American people.The Star, which once resided in a big taxpayer-subsidized glass house, has cast stones without "conscience".Kansas City community activist, Clay Chastain############ Developing . . . This post is a thinker from one of our favorite local writers and book reviewers. It's a comprehensive essay on the nature of reality and some of the best writing we've seen on the local Internets.Check the think piece that attempts to synthesize the big picture . . . Status Deprivation, Violence, and the Epiphany InsurrectionThe BLM protests were in response to perceived police violence. I don't know of ANYONE who condoned the violence and the self-serving looting that followed (and it should be noted much of that violence was carried out by Proud Boys and their followers, like Kyle Rittenhouse).This year and crusade against abortion will be confined to the Internets but the activism hits home with a local cleric at the helm. Remember that the Kansas City, Kansas Archbishop Joseph Naumann offered high praise for the administration of Prez Trump and the pro-life stance of the MAGA crowd despite resistance from faithful urban leaders.Now . . . Here's a glimpse at their upcoming effort later in this month as conservatives confront their new status as the political minority in the nation's capitol.Read more . . .National Prayer Vigil for Life will be virtual this yearEach year on the night before the annual March for Life, at least 10,000 people have filled the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington for the National Prayer Vigil for Life.At the start of this evening, another murder on local streets pushes quotient of cowtown violence forward. Already Kansas City is catching up to last year's record breaking homicide pace.Today's murder was the 3rd so far in 2021 compared to 4 at this time last year. Some readers note that the local rate of killing should actually be higher given New Year's Day violence that was tacked on to last year's count. A victim who succumbed to gunshot injuries and a lady cut to death who died on January 1st were added to the 2020 death toll. Today, here's a glimpse at the continued urban carnage along with national perspectives . . . KSHB: 1 man dies after KCMO shooting at E. 55th Street, Cypress AvenueKMBC: Officers at the scene say a man was found dead inside a vehicle.KCTV5: There's no immediate information about the suspect or suspects in the case. Fox News: Coronavirus pandemic has police solving fewer murders - WSJSecurity: U.S. homicide rates skyrocket in 2020; exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemicAnd here's the tragic punchline . . . THERE'S NO NEW PLAN FOR 2021 AS KANSAS CITY IS LIKELY TO ENDURE ANOTHER YEAR OF TRAGICALLY HIGH HOMICIDE STATS!!!Moreover . . . Local excitement over the streetcar or a potential Chiefs Super Bowl repeat has garnered more headlines and public interest than any initiative to curb this deadly trend.In fact, KCPD recently noted that their 2020 performance outpaced colleagues across the nation. The mayor also seems mum on the local rate of killing given the political heat he took for promising to keep the count blow 100 instead of the record breaking 176 number that concluded 2020. Accordingly, locals can't be faulted for expecting the 2021 homicide count to remain stable given that elected officials, law enforcement and the community don't seem very interested in curbing this number. And all of this inspires our playlist for tonight . . . As always, thanks for reading this week and have a safe and fun Saturday night.Some of the BEST BRIGHTEST TKC READERS help our blog community "name the puppy" when it comes to the latest and not so great public health threat that has already sparked warning of renewed crackdowns on residents and local biz.Remember that in December Dr. Rex told us that extended restrictions are on the way. Here's the word and a somewhat optimistic overview from a science mag . . .Check-it . . .We lost to SARS-CoV-2 in 2020. We can defeat B-117 in 2021 - STATe are barely a week into 2021 and already there are urgent warnings about a novel pandemic virus strain spreading surreptitiously and exponentially across the world. This seems like déjà vu. But in a sense that's a good thing: This is not just another chapter in the exhausting saga of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, which newly available vaccines will slowly bring under control.Now that locals are expecting TWO GRAND WORTH OF FREE MONEY the criticism is likely to worsen.Read more . . .Stimulus problems persist for metro man trying to get full payment from H&R BlockKANSAS CITY, Mo. - H&R Block and Turbo Tax now say they've returned millions of taxpayer stimulus dollars after funds were mistakenly deposited in refund accounts. But one metro man says he is still fighting to get all the money he was owed.Today's reminder that Kansas City really is an international community as global advocacy reaches around the globe and pops up here in this cowtown . . . Check-it . . . KC Kisaan Rally to support farmers in IndiaKANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Kansas City will have a Kisaan Rally Jan. 9, 2021. This is to support the protests in India over the new laws, which give farmers more autonomy to set their own prices and sell their goods directly to private businesses. Those laws were passed in September.The Kansas City budget crisis at city hall has created a dangerous situation for residents in need of help with accessibility issues. A reduction in force eliminated assistance for many residents and redirects concerns to an overworked an unreliable local call center. Accordingly . . . AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ISSUES ARE NOW HANDLED BY THE COMPLETELY USELESS 311 HELP LINE!!!This is a disaster in the making that should be obvious to anyone who has ever called 311 and waited for months, weeks and years for help on non-critical issues like fencing, lawn, or trash pickup disputes.Previously, the ADA compliance officer Meg Conger had earned national recognition for her excellent work in this field.The local rumor mill among non-profit workers contends that Ms. Conger was subject of a reduction in force like so many city hall workers as of late. A quick check of KCMO's ADA website confirms that calls are now handled by 311. Here's the problem . . .311 DOESN'T HAVE THE TRAINING TO HANDLE ADA ISSUES AND NOW THERE'S A DANGEROUS BACKLOG THAT'S RIPPLING ACROSS LOCAL COMMUNITIES THAT NEED HELP WITH ACCESS!!!For those who don't know . . . 311 takes calls about overgrown lawns, messy neighbors and petty issues that go mostly unsolved. Recently, the 311 call center has served as a hotline to help locals narc on restaurants violating COVID-19 rules. Here's the important distinction . . . An ADA compliance officer is certified to address access issues and help people who have special needs. 311 isn't built to address those demands. Accordingly . . .THERE IS A VERY REAL DANGER THAT KANSAS CITY ADA ISSUES WILL NOW BE IGNORED LIKE MOST OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD COMPLAINTS UNANSWERED BY THE 311 HELP LINE!!!The implications of this crisis in the making are far reaching and we'll have more follow-up soon . . . For now, it's important to understand that cuts at city hall threaten to leave locals without access and strip away help from those who need it most. Developing . . . The prolific right-wing scribe shared a simple message this week that sparked a social media firestorm. Background . . .When Mayor Lucas was first elected, he garnered surprising support from police conservatives who vehemently opposed openly gay candidate Jolie Justus.Since that time, it's fair to note that the relationship betwixt Mayor Lucas, law enforcement and conservatives has deteriorated.Now . . .Mr. Cashill's apology didn't take a whole Sunday issue of the newspaper. Instead, the terse post simply offered a familiar photo and noted . . ."My mistake, sorry."Surprisingly, Mayor Lucas responded with an odd line that was probably a reference to Senator Hawley's recent rebuke from colleagues following the insurrection at the Capitol . . ."You and Jack Danforth have much in common."With that, Mr. Cashill offered a bit more context . . . "I admire your willingness to respond, but taking a knee with the people who wantonly destroyed the Country Club Plaza disqualifies you from commenting meaningfully on any other protest."There was some back and forth among fans of Mr. Cashill with the mayor contesting the assertion . . ."I took a knee with the police chief when we were meeting with folks to de-escalate the situation. I also went out so folks with problems could actually speak to a policy maker. Unlike other cities where mayors lost total control and connection with the crowd, our interventions kept the Plaza from being destroyed and later kept protestors from attempting to breach police headquarters, as I encouraged them to walk the other way. I m proud of those interventions. Unlike Washington, our nation s capital, we didn t lose police headquarters, City Hall, or any seat of government power, and we certainly didn t create the forum for dissent unlike those in Washington this week. Carry on from there." There was continued assertions that the mayor chanting "no justice, no peace" with protesters on the Plaza was a provocation for violence. Of course nothing was resolved but it was probably one of the most telling exchanges we've seen so far regarding the similarities betwixt this week's MAGA riots vs. KC "mostly peaceful" riots on the Country Club Plaza last year. You decide . . . Mr. Whitlock has a much bigger national forum than TKC but the sports pundit still has a strong local fanbase and Kansas City sports fans appreciate his perspective.Accordingly, because half a dozen readers wanted more local discussion of the latest Jason Whitlock column . . . We share a glimpse at his missive that offers an alternative hot take on the riot at the Capitol.The knee-jerk reaction is to question the motives of the larger than life pundit. Instead, consider that Black men have been slowly drifting toward the GOP for more than a decade and Prez Trump actually picked up a surprising number of votes from this community in the 2020 election.Yes, Mr. Whitlock is an expert at garnering attention but that doesn't mean his analysis is any less valid than so many other pundits who don't have to hustle to maintain their platforms. Check-it . . . The Blaze: Whitlock - Ignoring the concerns of Trump supporters will destroy AmericaMoney line . . . Here, I guess, I should apologize for not joining the rest of the media in feigning outrage and calling for the trespassers to be tried for treason. But I'm neither outraged nor feeling vengeful because of their act of civil disobedience.I understand it. It was an inevitable repercussion from 2020 and what we've all witnessed the last decade. It was Sir Isaac Newton's third law come to life. "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."For four years now, the billionaire and millionaire elites who control academia, the mainstream media, politics, popular culture, and the sports world have framed Trump supporters as racist deplorables worthy of elimination from society.These same elites spent the past decade elevating Michael Brown, George Floyd, Jacob Blake, Rayshard Brooks, Eric Garner, and other resisting criminal suspects to icon status while simultaneously raising bail money for protesters willing to riot, loot, burn, and vandalize in the name of racial justice.This blatant hypocrisy will not go unchallenged. You cannot ignore the desires, concerns and feelings of 74 million citizens. You cannot write them off as Nazis and answer all their complaints with allegations of racism or sexism. That's fascism.########## Read the rest at The BlazeYou decide . . . A favorte from the comments shares some worthwhile thoughts this morning as he considers the recent hot mess at the Captiol in conext. Check-it . . . Super Dave: Accountability Is DeadOur world and our country are sliding into a deep abyss. We are sliding into an abyss of darkness where the truth is hidden and lies are in abundance and nobody appears to be held accountable for their actions anymore. When you re looking to hold people accountable you cannot play favorites; you cannot let it slide with some people. Accountability has to be consistently requested of everyone, all the time no matter what their race, nationality or political position. If you let one person ignore their accountabilities then it opens the door for others to be selectively accountable too. For our friends who might be just a bit too "invested" in scathing criticism against the Missouri Senator because of his MAGA fist bump . . . We share this collection of Senator Hawley news if only to remind voters that he's got five more years in office, the support of millions of people who voted for Prez Trump AND he seems to be the heir apparent to a MAGA leadership role.Moreover, for the sake of media literacy, let's take a pause and realize that so much scathing criticism against the Missouri politico is for the sake of garnering attention and reinforcing somewhat more serious challenges that confront Prez Trump in his last two weeks on the job. And so, here's one more Senator Hawley link blast . . . About a month ago the Water Dept. put out a tweet acknowledging widespread complaints when the water was basically undrinkable.Since the there has been moderate improvement but the water still has a noticeable metallic taste with a few residents, via social media, reporting tingling taste buds after drinking a couple of glasses.So far the Water Department stands by the safety of their product whilst a great many locals have moved to using wasteful bottled water for drinking given that promises of a quick fix have been unrealized.Developing . . . The pandemic persists and we share some of top local stories on the worsening plague along with a few hopeful missives on the vaxx push back that s starting far too slow despite a historic public health push.Check-it . . . Colder weather and worsening depression even among the criminal class gives us a brief pause from local crime in order to gather some of the more interesting stories on police action, arrests, scams and ongoing cases. The pandemic has killed the real estate bubble inside the loop despite so many neat drawings and shared by hack bloggers and paid cheerleaders.Meanwhile, those who live and work inside amid this rising crime enclave confront increased risk. A recent example . . .Video shows men attack worker near downtown KC in broad daylight before stealing ATVKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police are looking for the men who attacked and robbed a 64-year-old maintenance worker Friday morning in Quality Hill. A witness caught the attack on camera and shared the video with FOX4. You can see the footage in the video player above.Just a quick Saturday review . . . The consensus even among local African-American leaders seems to be that there's no saving embattled retail outlet.New management is skimping on security, COVID chased away the crowds and there's more reason for customers to stay away than reasons to pay premium retail prices. And all of this inspires a glimpse at recent deets regarding an ongoing investigation . . .IPD asks for public's help identifying individuals while investigating shootingsINDEPENDENCE, MO (KCTV) -- On Tuesday, Independence police summarized what they know so far about the shootings that have happened at Independence Center and asked for the public's help identifying some individuals. Both shootings are still under active criminal investigation and they are not connected in any way, police said.Right now hottie Sara and her on-brand lounging goodness inspires this morning peek at top headlines, community news and pop culture.Check-it . . . EPIC Kansas City Eat Out Starts At 173 LocationsRestaurant owners pay it forward during KC Restaurant WeekWhen diners go out to eat for KC Restaurant Week, they'll be helping one of the nation's most vulnerable populations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Don Bosco Centers are among the beneficiaries and will receive some of the proceeds from restaurant owners.Rally Start NowUnion Station, other Kansas City landmarks, getting ready for Chiefs playoff runTO KANSAS CITY. UNION STATION HAS PLAYOFF BEAVER. YOU CAN SEE THE CHIEFS AND BANNERS DECORATING THE OUTSIDE OF UNION STATION.Lady Fights Bad GasNorthland woman battles for months to get reimbursed for damage after gas mix-up at Sam's ClubKANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Northland woman has been fighting since June to be reimbursed for a fuel mix-up at a pump that caused nearly $2,000 in damages. Liz Hein said that minutes after filling up her car at Sam's Club, it broke down.Hottie Good Life SellsVictoria's Secret Angel Sara Sampaio Gets Soaking Wet In Skimpy Bikini While 'Chasing Waterfalls'Sara Sampaio showed off her jaw-dropping supermodel curves on Instagram this week when she rocked a yellow bikini in an idyllic setting. The Victoria's Secret Angel wowed in the stunning photo shared to her account on January 6, in which she perched on a thick branch next to a waterfall after seemingly taking a dip in the water.Impeachment ReduxTrump riots: Democrats plan to introduce article of impeachmentUS Democrats plan to introduce an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for his role in Wednesday's invasion of the US Capitol. The charge of "incitement of insurrection" is set to be introduced by House Democrats on Monday. They accuse Mr Trump of encouraging a riot in Congress in which five people died.Hillary Laughs LastHillary Clinton dunks on Trump with checkmark tweet after president's Twitter banFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had some fun at the expense of President Trump Friday following Twitter's announcement that his account had been permanently suspended. Following Trump's brief suspension from the social media platform after the violence that took place on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Twitter announced on Friday evening that the president will no longer be able to tweet.Handcuff ComparisonDC police made far more arrests at the height of Black Lives Matter protests than during Capitol clashWashington, DC's Metropolitan Police Department made roughly five times as many arrests during the height of last June's Black Lives Matter protests compared to the US Capitol insurrection on Wednesday, a CNN analysis of the police department's data found.Prez Trump Deals With Deplatforming Trump a Twitter rival? After ban, president says he's in talks with other platforms -- or may launch his ownWhy tweet it when you can Trump it? President Trump on Friday said he is considering other social media platforms and may even create his own after he was banned from Twitter in the wake of Wednesday's U.S. Capitol riot. He has also been blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram -- at least until his term ends.Inspired Last WordsAlex Trebek's final "Jeopardy!" episode ends with sentimental tributeMore than two months after Alex Trebek's death, fans of "Jeopardy!" finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on November 8.Kegger Gives BackHow Travis Kelce, Operation Breakthrough plan to turn this old muffler shop into a teen coworking space, labAs organizers look to re-open the doors to Walt Disney's historic Laugh-O-gram Studios, they're introducing Kansas Citians to a new era along Troost - in-part ushered in by a Kansas City Chiefs star and one of the city's highest impact non-profit organizations.Biz Sparked In BrooksideKansas City dispensary opensKANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Among the first dispensaries in the metro is set to open Friday. From The Earth in Brookside will open its doors beginning at 11 a.m. At least three other locations in the metro including downtown and in the Crossroads will also be coming soon.Overcast ForecastCloudy start to Saturday, some sun in store for SundayHide Transcript Show Transcript WIND CHILLS IN THE 20'S. ACTUALLY IT IS NOT INDIE AND THANKFULLY IT IS NOT RAINING OR SNOWING ON THEM. SOMETIMES YOU THINK WE COULD USE MARK RUTTE TO PETITION AND I HAVE TO SHOW YOU SOMETHING -- THAT WE COULD USE SOME MORE PRECIPITATION, AND I HAVE TO SHOW YOU THIS.ZAYN - Vibez is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.Important and eternal philosophical questions confront this former news man as he shares a classic debate that most keyboard warriors are far to angry to consider. Check-it . . . Are all ethical standards rooted in religion? Good question.The world's great religions offer adherents standards of moral behavior to use as guidelines and sometimes as direct commands. Perhaps the most famous example would be the Ten Commandments, laws God gave to the people of Israel. But beyond that,...Not every development project in Kansas City is hatched by greedy real estate speculators.Here's a look at the GRASSROOTS COWTOWN CREATIVE CLASS keeping this town weird and authentic in rugged enclave wherein COVID delayed a luxury housing boom. Read more . . . In Kansas City's West Bottoms, Artists Lend An Old Building New Life And PurposeA faded sign on a brick building in Kansas City's West Bottoms advertises, "Holsum Food Products - Add the 'touch of genius' to your meals." It's been decades since dry goods were processed in the five-story building at 12th and Santa Fe streets.From one of our favorite community news outlets, a preview of important glimpse at diverse cross-sections of this town uniting in order to celebrate peace, social justice and progress. Check-it . . .MLK interfaith service scheduled for Jan. 10Since 1920, the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle has provided its readers with Jewish news and opinion from a variety of perspectives - local, regional, national and international. The paper is mailed to subscribers each week and also is available for purchase at The Chronicle's office.Mainstream Kansas City newsies consider the raucous American discourse and how it applies locally during this online conversation that attempts to disseminate the official cowtown narrative. Description . . . "Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Pete Mundo, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the implications of objecting to the electoral vote certification for Senators Josh Hawley and Roger Marshall, Emanuel Cleaver's ill conceived prayer ending, issues relating to the vaccine rollout, retail and restaurant struggles, the new JOCO courthouse, top issues for KS and MO legislatures and the KC Star apology."Take a look . . . A KCMO urban core not-so-fun fact . . .Bike/Walk KC Basically turns otherwise beautiful streets into dangerous obstacle courses that neither protect cyclists nor help the flow of traffic. The group has grown exceptionally shady now that they have one sympathetic councilman and their projects are universally opposed by neighborhoods. Here's how they spent the pandemic making life harder for residents . . . Progress in 2020 - Seven Built Bike Projects to Be Excited AboutIt's easy to get discouraged when delays, roadblocks, budget cuts, global pandemics, and other surprises frustrate the best laid plans to improve walking and biking infrastructure. As the year draws to a close, BikeWalkKC wants to celebrate some of the bike projects that persevered in 2020 to support safe and active streets for all users.I don't care how great of a QB he is, his brand partnership is garbage because the product looks like a cheap 80s Terminator rip-off from a low-budget pr0n movie. Take a peek . . . Oakley just released a pair of sunglasses in collaboration with Patrick MahomesCourtesy photoPatrick Mahomes' future is so bright that a designer brand mastered a pair of shades in collaboration with him. Another notch in his belt of brand partnerships (State Farm, Hunts Ketchup, Adidas), the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback collaborated with Oakley to release the Patrick Mahomes II Signature Series sunglasses, which hit the market today.I think this is a good spot to let our most loyal readers know that TKC has been tinkering with the idea of changing up the comments but, as a blogger, I'm too feckless and adverse to change to radically switch up this winning formula for news, gossip, satire, and Kansas City discourse.Every time I get close to taking comments to moderation because a troll bum thinks they have some form of ownership over this digital bathroom wall . . . The TOP PHOTO guy comes through with a really funny joke or there's some really insightful comment that was obviously left by a local government insider.Don't get it twisted, things change and they always do.Reality Check: The crackdown targeting online speech is a bipartisan effort. Still, this time THEY are coming after MAGA and the leader of the free world who is soon to be out of a job.Get it straight: TKC isn't a tech billionaire or even much of an influencer. This is simply a useful, snarky and informative blog that offers reporting, jokes, and perspective on local events that very often precedes our MSM colleagues or offers a unique hot take unmatched by local newsies who are constantly pressured by advertisers and elected officials. And so, for the moment we're not making any big changes . . . Mostly because I hate getting out my old CSS, HTML5 Javascript coding books but also because our content is a lot more more witty, fun, light than MAGA -- It's you d-bags in the comments who are under a greater threat of being silenced by way of a trend that's picking up steam in the next few years.Context and a glimpse at the future . . . Deplatforming, also known as no-platforming, is a form of political activism or prior restraint by an individual, group, or organization with the goal of shutting down controversial speakers or speech, or denying them access to a venue in which to express their opinion. Tactics used to achieve this goal among community groups include direct action and Internet activism.It is also a method used by social media and other technology companies to selectively suspend, ban, or otherwise restrict access to their platform by users who have allegedly violated the platform's terms of service, particularly terms regarding hate speech.Banking and financial service providers, among other companies, have also denied services to controversial activists or organizations, a practice known as financial deplatforming. The term deplatforming also refers generally to tactics, often organized using social media, for preventing controversial speakers or speech from being heard. Deplatforming tactics have included disruption of speeches, attempts to have speakers disinvited to a venue or event, and various forms of personal harassment including efforts to have an individual fired or blacklisted. Check the links . . . A local protest power play speaks to the escalation of tough tactics in the Kansas City discourse as this after dark gathering literally hits home amid an ongoing debate over evictions.Read more . . . KC Tenants protest outside judge's home FridayThe group KC Tenants protested outside a Kansas City judge's home Friday after a Blue Springs man was shot as an eviction was being served."I think it's insane they can come to our homes and evict us from our homes.A last minute argument asks for mercy on behalf of a death row inmate. It's a compassionate plea and the kind of desperate outcry that was probably uttered in vain by Bobbie Jo Stinnett when she was brutally killed and her baby was cut out of her womb.Read more . . .Lawyers argue Lisa Montgomery has lost touch with reality-execution should be delayedKANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Lisa Montgomery's attorneys are asking a judge to declare her legally incompetent. The new filing argues her looming execution violates the constitution. "Presently [Mrs. Montgomery's] mental condition results in her inability rationally to understand she will be executed, why she will be executed, or even where she is.Important flyover country perspective and a pretty decent joke for the political discourse tonight . . . Check-it: Pilot tells Trump fans he'll 'dump' them in Kansas if they don't behaveA fedup American Airlines pilot threatened to "dump" a plane filled with "USA" chanting President Trump supporters in Kansas if they didn't "behave" during a flight out of Washington D.C. Friday, video shows. "I'll put this plane down in the middle of Kansas and dump people off, I don't care," the pilot can be heard saying over the loudspeaker in a video posted to Twitter.tony@tonyskansascity.comAll newsy tips are off the record and confidential by default.Be Nice.TKC TIPSTERS STAND UP!!!ONLY Local Bloggers: Let's Share A Conversation About Kansas City Its People!!!Contact: tony@tonyskansascity.comIf believe you are the owner of a photo shared on TKC please send me a message and I will gladly provide credit or remove the image. For EU visitors or privacy advocates, the blog uses cookies but TKC could not care less about user data and rarely bothers to even check stats. Additionally, if you're really mad about something on this blog, feel free to write and let me know so we can discuss it further and try to address any concern. TKC is intended as a public resource and a local, digital, piazza -- Some place to evaluate KC's discourse -- So we want to consider all perspectives as best as we know how.Finally . . . Please refrain from reading this blog if you don't have a sense of humor and a good looking mother.Contact: tony@tonyskansascity.com

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