Kansas City Monday Midday News Pool

AND WE'RE BACK!!!

Took a bit of a snow break because most of the news in KC right now is nothing but sponsored football hype and so right now we focus on newsworthy Heidi hotness to start this week along with this national news toe dip . . .

Inq: Heidi Montag Shows Off Her Post-Baby Body In A Skimpy Bikini During Aspen Vacation

NYT: Trump Confronts the Prospect of a ‘Nonstop Political War’ for Survival

WSJ: P&G Challenges Men to Shave Their ‘Toxic Masculinity’ in Gillette Ad

Hill: Rosenstein, DOJ exploring ways to more easily spy on journalists

The Week: Even Trump's favorite approval poll is flashing red

Closer to home, these news links dominate our Monday . . .

EPIC Fanboy Price Check

KCMO Cold Weather Po'Folk Guide

KCMO.gov " Cold weather resources and help

The City encourages residents to use these resources to help combat cold weather. Residents, including those homeless, needing refuge from the frigid weather are welcome to warm up in public buildings, such as the City's ten community centers, during regular business hours. Please call the center first as it may be closed due for snow emergencies.

Kansas City Midday Trim

Tree removal companies inundated with calls

LEAWOOD, Kan. - Winter Storm Gia pummeled the metro with wet, heavy snow that weighed down limbs and left thousands without power. As utility crews got to work over the weekend, so did tree removal companies. Three local companies that responded to emergency calls Sunday said the real work, removing the debris, begins Monday and could last for more than a month.

Local Po'Folk Heating Options

Full list of warming centers available across the metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- If you are one of the 45,000 people still without power after this weekend's snow storm, there are multiple places you can go in the metro to warm up. There are dozens of shelters to choose from. Click or tap here for the full list.

Tech Biz Hype January Hype

12 Kansas City Startups to Watch in 2019

They aren't in it for the headlines. Join Startland and H&R Block in celebrating Kansas City's Startups to Watch in 2019 with a special event 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Copaken Stage (Kansas City Repertory Theatre).

Kansas City Crash Aftermath

Multivehicle accident shut down southbound I-35 before Cambridge Circle

Southbound Interstate 35 was shut down just before Cambridge Circle because of a multivehicle accident. The incident occurred just before 9 a.m. Monday and the highway was back open after 10 a.m. Police said they believe as many as 10 cars might have been involved.

Suburban Match Box Fear Factor

Fires spread more quickly in modern homes, experts say

People who are planning on buying a new house and filling it with brand new furniture may want to consider fire safety and vintage models. Building materials in new homes are sometimes stronger and more environmentally friendly, but they do not stand up as well to fires.

Kansas City Soundtrack Freebie

Maggie Rogers - Light On (La Blogothèque – Live in Paris) and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .