Lucy Pinder was famously voted as having 'the best boobs in the world' by Ralph Magzine in 2007 and reached number 16 in FHM's Sexiest Women list. She's doing better than most of her lad mag colleagues and trying to build a movie career . . . As she continues her slog, we're also inspired to clean up more a few local links that are moslty human interest, longstanding issues and local events . . .
Kansas City Hobo Blight Fight Winning
2 years later: Woman transforms $1 Kansas City blighted home into transitional housing for homeless
In 2016, Kansas City offered some of the most blighted properties in the city up for sale, for only $1. Laurie Schwab bought one of those homes but does not
Seeking Justice For KCFD
Prosecution seeks 89 years in Mesh, Leggio Arson Death
By Michael Bushnell and Paul Thompson Prosecutors have released a 31-page memorandum requesting a sentence of 89 years for convicted arsonist Thu Hong Nguyen. On July 23, 2018, Nguyen was found guilty by Judge Joel P. Fahnestock of six counts related to a October 12, 2015 fire that resulted in the deaths of Kansas City firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio.
Kansas City Weekly Roundup
President Trump, The New KCI & Ticker Tape
KCPT's Nick Haines, executive director of public affairs and Week in Review host, picks out the big stories of the week ahead and the interesting stories you may have missed. President Trump Back in Missouri President Donald Trump is back in Missouri this week.
More Deets On Jackson County Demise
Suspected Inmate Suicide Under Investigation in Kansas City
Authorities say the inmate who died in an apparent suicide at the Jackson County jail was the half-brother of a man charged with two homicides.
Kansas Voting Chatter
Kansas Election Roundtable - Week 3
Another Republican broke ranks this week to endorse the Democrat in the Kansas governor's race... and an attack from the 2014 governor's race has resurfaced, this time in the battle for a congressional seat. The Kansas News Service team shares developments from the campaign trail in this political roundtable discussion.
Show-Me Ethics???
Appeals Court Considers Whether To Toss Clean Missouri Initiative From November Ballot
The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday afternoon on whether a ballot measure that would change ethics laws should remain on the November ballot. The three judges in the case promised to rule quickly because of two key deadlines: elections officials begin to mail military and overseas absentee ballots on Friday and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft must certify the Nov.
Lesson In Clap Back
Kobach disputes ad, says he never called schools overfunded
Kansas City Shooting Testimony
Witnesses recall argument before hearing gunfire in deadly shooting on KC's east side
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A man was shot dead Thursday afternoon in the yard of a home at 73rd and College Avenue. It's Kansas City's 93rd homicide of 2018. Law enforcement from many agencies have been working hard to try and squash the violence in Kansas City.
Show-Me Road To More Jobs
Gov. Parson considers ways to address trucker shortage
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) -- Gov. Mike Parson is considering changes to Missouri regulations to help address a shortage of long-haul truck drivers. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports one possibility is changing a law that takes away driver's licenses or occupational licenses from people who haven't paid child support for three months.
Naming The Local Dead
Police identify man killed from shooting at 73rd and College Ave. in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police have identified the man killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon as 40-year-old Steven Shannon. Shannon's death marks the city's 93rd homicide of 2018. Police said he was shot in the yard of a home at 73rd and College Avenue.
Celebrating Songstress Milestone
Kansas City Singer's Second Album Reveals One Benefit Of Turning 30
Kansas City songwriter Amanda Fish has just proclaimed herself " Free." That's the title song on her newly released sophomore album, after 2015's " Down in the Dirt." The record reflects Fish's literal and philosophical growth.
Bullet Time History
Bullets used by Bonnie and Clyde in historic Platte City shootout going up for auction
PLATTE CITY, Mo. -- Bullets once owned by outlaws Bonnie and Clyde could be yours -- if you have the cash. The notorious criminals were in a shootout with police in 1933 just south of Platte City at the Red Crown Tavern and Tourist Cabins. They escaped and left behind their guns and ammo.
Vital Last Words
Teacher with heartbreaking diagnosis gives life lessons
A young teacher at the Kansas City Autism Training Center has received a heartbreaking diagnosis. Alexa Mallow is battling brain cancer. We had a chance to sit down with this resilient young woman to talk about her courageous fight. Despite everything she's going through, she inspires everyone around her, and continues to teach us all.
Fire Dude Redux
Pendleton hires former Kansas City fire chief
The new interim chief for the Pendleton Fire Department is downsizing in a big way. The city of Pendleton announced Thursday that it hired former Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Chief Paul Berardi as the department's new leader. According to a city press release, Berardi spent his entire 31-year
Playing For Time In Kansas City
KC 20-year-old spends three days a week on dialysis waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant
Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT LARA: 20 YEARS OLD AND DYING. GAVIN FINCH HAD NO SYMPTOMS, NO INDICATION THAT HIS KIDNEYS WERE FAILING. NOW HE GOES TO DIALYSIS THREE TIMES A WEEK AND WITHOUT A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT, DIALYSIS IS THE ONLY THING KEEPING HIM ALIVE.
Footballer Underrated
Eric Bieniemy: Kareem Hunt is "running his ass off"
One thing that came off a little strange to me this offseason was how little respect the national media was giving to Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. Hunt finished 2017 as the league's rushing champion with 1,327 yards, but analysts/ex- players like Maurice Jones-Drew, for example, wouldn't list him among the top five backs in the league.
Wishing For A Home Team Win Streak
Kennedy looks to earn back-to-back wins as Royals face Tigers
A couple of veteran pitchers who are finishing strong after a rough season will square off Friday night in Detroit. Kansas City's Ian Kennedy and Detroit's Francisco Liriano have a combined 7-18 record with ERAs above 4.50. Yet both have delivered a couple of quality starts this month.
Golden Ghetto End Of The Line
Runners oppose JCCC plan to demolish track
The track at Johnson County Community College has fostered thousands of runners, from kids to college athletes to seniors. Many see it as a community resource, but the track is set to be demolished in early October.
Cowtown Fútbol Legacy
How Peter Vermes built a culture of success with Sporting Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - As Major League Soccer has grown in size over the years, so have the standards and expectations for teams. The ability to establish a consistent, winning culture has been successful in some markets, and a work in progress elsewhere.
Urban Core Happy Fear Factor
Kansas City's 3 renowned haunted houses open for another season in West Bottoms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Let the fright begin! Bloody ghouls, wicked witches and all kinds of creepy demons are on the prowl once again in the West Bottoms. Friday night was the start of a new Halloween season for Kansas City's three nationally recognized haunted houses: The Beast, The Edge of Hell and Macabre Cinema.
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