#iwastodayyearsold when I learned that the theme song to "The Dick Van Dyke Show" has lyrics. Happy day-before-your-100th-birthday, Mr. Van Dyke. Thank you for your charm and humor. www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...

*TRAFFIC NOTE* Northbound 435 just past Winner Road is the site of a multi-vehicle accident - only one lane is getting by at this time, with a substantial backup on site.

I'm doing a little holiday shopping for myself - if you've got people in your life who are music lovers/junkies/nerds, give this list a look. You'll be helping a good cause and a good dude.

When a Beatle says you're doing the good work ... that's a pretty nice caveat. You're pretty gear yourself, Sir Paul. #paulmccartney #npr #morningedition www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...

No highway closures at this time but some areas where accidents are making things very rough for commuters: the ramp from Lamar to NB 35 the ramp from 87th Street to SB 35 NB 435 near Front Street Be safe, errbody.

*Roads Report* Short version: highways aren't bad - for now. Definitely an easier drive this morning than yesterday afternoon; at least two lanes were pretty clear on my Northland to Midtown route, and traction seemed good. I didn't quite go full highway speed ... 1/3

Made it home from the garage; I can't speak on the condition of the highways right now because all my travel was neighborhood but those streets do seem to be a little better. A very little, because I tried to make a right turn and the car in front of me was spinning its wheels ... 1/3

The snow continues to fall across the metro, with 2"-5" generally being the forecast (slightly heavier amounts to the north and east). The highways are littered with incidents and accidents but no highway closures are being reported. Even so ... 1/3

Winter has arrived - be careful out there, y'all! www.kmbc.com/article/kans...

… aaaaand my lights just went out.

Today’s #VinylFriday contributors: Gitkin - “5 Star Hotel” Japancakes - “Loveless”

I’m thankful for you.

I think we might have to have another #VinylFriday this week.

Wordle 1,619 2/6 ⬛🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Had a nice little surprise on my way to work this morning: I was driving through The Plaza and crews were testing some of the lights that'll be making things festive for the holidays. I felt like I was getting a VIP sneak preview.

Raise your hand if you do this: you’re eating fries and you dip one into the ketchup, but there’s way too much ketchup on it so you immediately put another one or two in your mouth in order to balance the tomato-to-potato ratio. Anyone else?

I'm convinced there is a poltergeist here at work; every once in a while all of the studio lights will go dark for no reason, and they just did about ten minutes ago. The computers all stay lit so it's not like I'm plunged into total darkness but it's very weird ...

Listening to "The Fish Fry" as we celebrate Chuck Haddix's 40-year run as host of "the finest in blues, soul, rhythm 'n blues, jumpin' jive, and zydeco" with a live broadcast from Knuckleheads Kansas City. If you aren't there, tune in to @kcur.org and join the Public Radio Party.

New edition of our healthcare newsletter, InnovationRx, is here. In it, @amyfeldman7.bsky.social and I look at: 💉 The multibillion dollar battle over Metsera 🥔 The Trump Administration's moves on SNAP during the shutdown 💸 Kimberly-Clark's bid to takeover Tylenol maker Kenvue And more

KCUR 89.3 is experiencing some minor interference with our broadcast signal. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to fix the issue; in the meantime you are welcome to tune in to our clear and strong online broadcast at KCUR.org

*Traffic Update* Southbound 35 at 119th Street is closed due to an accident at this time. Be careful for slick spots on roadways and bridges.

Current status …

We've got an early screening of REGRETTING YOU for those in the KC area. This is Tuesday night of this week, so grab seats here if you want: gofobo.com/xsxfC97420

It all makes sense now ... www.arrowheadpride.com/kansas-city-...

It’s #vinylfriday at @kcur.org this morning; today we groove to the sounds of Gitkin and Bonobo. Hope you like. . Gitkin - “Golden Age” Bonobo - “Black Sands”

Let's have a #VinylFriday tomorrow morning during @npr.org's Morning Edition on @kcur.org, shall we?

I've been hearing this song on the airwaves for a few weeks and finally looked it up, and not only is it fantastic - it's local! Katy Guillen is real-deal awesome. youtu.be/BGUlnyNbgy8?...

*Traffic report* a vehicle fire has shut down 435 in the Northland - NB 435 at Parvin Road as well as SB 435 at 48th Street are closed at this time. Find alternate routes for now.

In Missouri, police aren't required to report misconduct in a certain amount of time and face no consequences for not doing so. It also isn't a state that automatically revokes a police license when an officer is convicted of a crime. (@themarshallproject.org)

Memories of Labor Days past. Firefighters are still doing the collections for MDA. Hoping they enjoy a successful and safe campaign.

A little challenge to see how much you've been paying attention to the news this week. I got 9 of 11 correct - how many can you get?

It's a banner day for journalism when a guy like me gets to say "skibidi" and "delulu" on the air.

Good to be back on the air with you this morning! Covid is no joke, y'all. Ugh.

Updated highway closures as of 5:30: Northbound 35 at 635 Southbound 35 at 18th Street Expressway Northbound 635 past Eastbound 70 Southbound 635 exit to Northbound 35 Eastbound 70 past 435

*Flash Flood Warning* in effect for the KC area until 6:45 a.m. and both directions of I-35 at Lamar are closed at this hour due to standing water. Be very careful this morning, people.

It's my pleasure to be your on-air public radio voice this afternoon on @kcur.org - tune in and see how many times I accidentally say "Morning Edition!"

There's a scattered line of showers/storms heading our way from the northeast - similar to something like this ------ or ...... but not _______ and definitely not |||||||| or XXXXXXXXX or even @@@@@@@@ so probably not anything too concerning but enough to be aware of on your drive to work this a.m.

A programming note: this morning marks the conclusion of #VinylFridayJune on @kcur.org - and to make it extra special, it's got a double-shot of Kansas City artistry. Hope you enjoy; details to come.

It's here, and it's bombastic, and it's as raw and as righteous as you would expect. @livingcolour.com www.npr.org/2025/06/25/g...

#VinylFridayJune continues ...

*Traffic Update* (we've had a lot of these this week, haven't we?) Eastbound 70 just past 40 Highway is closed due to an accident. No word as to when this will be cleared. Find an alternate route this morning.

*Traffic Alert* Another early-morning highway shutdown, this one south of the river: northbound 71 at 87th Street and southbound 71 just past Gregory Blvd is closed at this hour due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Please plan your routes accordingly.

*Early-morning traffic alert* Southbound 35 before US 69 in the Northland is closed at this time due to an accident. KC Scout estimates traffic will be moving through the area within the half-hour.

Today’s #VinylFridayJune entries: Via Luna - “Heavy Light” Todd Terje - “It’s Album Time with Todd Terje”

How lucky was I, a lifelong music junkie, to have had my auditory palette shaped in no small way by both Sly Stone *and* Brian Wilson? Many others as well, of course, but these two giants of the art will forever stand tall in their influence.

What a terrible week for pop music lovers. Sail on, Brian … www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Thank you for taking us higher. www.msn.com/en-us/health...

This morning’s #VinylFridayJune sounds: Via Luna - “Calm and Clear” The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - “Gemini”

A reminder: tomorrow is the start of #VinylFridayJune on @kcur.org - four weeks of break music provided not only by records instead of CDs, but new records to the collection ... five of which have Kansas City connections ... 1/2

Just ordered three Hickory Farms cheese balls. Don't tell me I'm not being productive.