Kansas City Midweek Morning News Look



We start the midweek with a sad reminder that neither pr0n game nor the medical industrial complex are very forgiving . . .

Porn Star Yurizan Beltran Died of Accidental Opioid Overdose

Closer to home we take a peek at these news links at the outset of the morning . . .

Home-team Front Office Defined By FAIL

Kansas City Royals' Past, Present Linked By A Singular Trade

As the Kansas City Royals celebrate the franchise's 50th year, the team is hoping to rekindle what made them successful early on. And that all started by trading an obscure pitcher named John Gelnar. These days, Gelnar makes his home in the quiet town of Hobart, Oklahoma, where a few know his past as a big-league pitcher.


Fear Local Junk Gang

'Fat Boy,' 'Boogie' and 'Kilo' among six charged in heroin trafficking ring in KCK

Six men are charged with operating a heroin trafficking ring out of a residence in northeast Kansas City, Kan. The 18-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan., was unsealed Tuesday after arrests were made in the case.


Spy Tech Push Back By Crooks

Thieves try to cut cords of security cameras in Belton, South Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Catching criminals on a home camera is one of the latest tech trends, but some homeowners in South Kansas City and Belton are dealing with thieves stealing their electronic line of defense. One man was unable to get away with a camera after approaching a Belton home.


Doggie Justice Against 1st Responder

KC firefighter pleads guilty to leaving starving dog to die in apartment closet

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A KCMO firefighter pleaded guilty Tuesday after leaving his starving dog to die in an apartment closet. Blayne Theunissen pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of animal abandonment of his chocolate lab, which was pictured on his Facebook page looking healthy and loved.


Kansas City Tech Redux

Recycling old electronics is easy with local programs available

Americans waste millions of tons of outdated electronics each year, according to researchers. Fortunately, there are options to start recycling your old electronics, oftentimes for free, in the Kansas City metro. Best Buy and Office Depot have e-waste recycling programs at their locations.


Local Sneeze Season Starts

Allergy season in Kansas City expected to stick around longer this year

Despite our recent cold and snow, allergy sufferers just can't catch a break, and we may be in for a long allergy season this year. If you've been suffering from allergies lately it's probably because of the trees. Tree pollen is prominent between now and through May.


Rebuilding Year Blowout

Royals pummeled by Jays 11-3 in doubleheader opener

TORONTO - Yangervis Solarte homered and drove in four runs, Randal Grichuk also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 11-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a doubleheader. Solarte's third homer of the season was a two-run shot off Eric Skoglund (0-2) into the second deck in the first inning.


Logic, Marshmello - Everyday is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

Comments

  1. I've made note of that firemans face so if I ever run into him I can beat the shit out of him.

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  2. I wonder if the dog killing fireman will share desk duty with the N word fireman.

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