Good afternoon, Kansas City!
We hope you have recovered from all the good food and family time over the holiday weekend. Let’s start the week off with our recent stories.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- KC Daiquiri Shop has closed down
- The 2025-26 FAFSA applications are now open
- Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie
- What to know about Trump’s only Black cabinet nominee
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BUSINESS
KC Daiquiri Shop Closing Dec. 1
“This decision has not come lightly,” Kinley Strickland and Calvin Vick, owners of KC Daiquiri Shop, said in a social media post announcing the business’ plans to close Dec. 1.
Read what lead to the decision to close.
EDUCATION
2025-26 FAFSA Now Open: 5 Things to Know
You can now fill out the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Dept. of Education officially released the financial aid form this week to all students and families after months of testing.
Tap here to learn how to avoid common mistakes on the application
Please share with a young person who may need assistance.
FOOD
What’s Behind the Divide Between Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pies?
Now Thanksgiving has passed, tell the truth, do you prefer sweet potato or pumpkin pie?
Continue reading on this historic pie rivalry
NATIONAL NEWS
What to Know About Scott Turner, Trump’s Pick for Housing Secretary
Turner, 52, is the only Black person selected by Donald Trump to be a member of the Republican’s Cabinet.
Here are some things to know about Turner
Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday are setting a record with The Transportation Security Administration reporting nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday. (AP News)
President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden who was facing federal gun charges. (CNN)
The trial for the former KCKPD detective accused of terrorizing Black Kansans, Roger Golubski is set to begin today. (The Voice)
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