Firing Off Kansas City Friday Night Links

Tonight we celebrate Niki's many talents and take a look at these local news links for tonight. Take a peek:

Kansas City Vacant Lit Up Tonight

Abandoned building catches fire on KC's northeastern side on Friday night

Sam's Club shut down multiple locations on Thursday, and some employees and customers say they did so without warning. Sam's Club is shutting down 63 stores, and some employees and customers say it did so without warning.

Local Perspective On Guv Sancho Greitens

KC attorney explains blackmail claims against Greitens

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Some Missouri Republican lawmakers confirmed Friday that they received personal phone calls from Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens; following Greitens' public admission this week that he had an affair in 2015 with his hair stylist. Missouri State Sen.

Urban Core Inspiration
Northeast Newscast Episode 39 - Americorps VISTA Ana Ramirez discusses serving Northeast KC
Kansas City GO Bond Fairy Tale

Voter-approved GO bonds being used to make repairs in KC

Last April, Kansas City voters approved an $800 million investment in their city. The money from Kansas City G.O. bonds was meant to fix problems all over the city. Across the city, we've seen work happening on things like bridges, flood control, and sidewalks that will continue for the next decade.

Kansas City Crime Hope

A 2018 resolution for KC: Drop off the list of the country's most violent cities

Kansas City is one of the most violent cities in the United States. No matter who is doing the tabulating - the FBI, major news outlets or crime analysts - Kansas City keeps landing near the top of lists ranking the country's most dangerous and murderous cities.

Show-Me Panty Raid Consequences

Man sentenced for stealing underwear from Missouri woman

A 63-year-old man has been ordered to serve 120 days of shock incarceration and five years of probation for breaking into a northwest Missouri woman's apartment while she was showering and stealing her underwear. Ronald Traas faces up to seven years in prison if he violates the terms of his probation, which include not using the internet, The St.

Tardy KC Hipster Music List

From Kansas City And Beyond, The Best Music Of 2017

Kansas City's music scene has a long tradition of hardworking artists who turn out great, original songs. Last year was no different. Today, Playlistplay.com co-creater Savanna Howland, Judy Mills of Mills Record Company, and KCUR contributor Bill Brownlee offer a sampling of their favorite 2017 releases from Kansas City and around the world.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for tonight . . .