Kansas City Monday Night Link Pool Backup

AND WE'RE BACK!!!

Regular readers know that we take it a bit easy on Monday to stock up on coffee, snack cakes and so many other sundries that help this bloggy effort run smoothly. Nevertheless, we continue with a quick round-up of all the news that didn't really make a difference while we stepped out for a pack of smokes.

Hottie Demi inspires this quick peek at International fashionista pop culture for right now . . .

Saw1st: Demi Rose Mawby in Pink Latex Bikini for Photoshoot in Phuket

Insider: People are upset at a UK store that’s selling marshmallow treats shaped like 'Boobies' and 'Booty' for Valentine’s Day

NBC: Instagram to hide self-harm images in the wake of rising teen suicides

Closer to home, these news links inform our Monday night . . .

Kansas City Sewer Talk Scheduled
City representatives hosting Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation public meeting
Double Support For Po-Po

2 Merriam police officers in hospital battling cancer

Two police officers in Merriam, Kansas, have been diagnosed with cancer in as many weeks. The police department said in a Facebook post that Maj. Darren McLaughlin, a 29-year veteran, is battling lymphoma, and Cpl. Philip Lewis, a 17-year officer, is fighting colon cancer. Both are hospitalized.

Kansas City Blight Fight Update

Nonprofit flips distressed homes into beacons of hope

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - From persistent crime to blocks of vacant homes, the area around E 27th Terrace and Oakley Street has had a tough go of late. "I don't like walking outside and hearing gunshots," Johnny Burris, a resident of the neighborhood for 40 years, said Monday.

Celebrate Lucky Tart

Kansas City woman's lemon delight recipe leads to $100,000 lottery prize

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- A Kansas City woman is $100,000 richer thanks to her frugal shopping and the Missouri Lottery. Molly Upton recently went out of her way to purchase a cheaper ingredient for her lemon delight recipe. Couple that with her fleeting decision to purchase a Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket resulted in the top prize.

New Soccer Kit Debuts

Sporting KC unveils new primary jersey for 2019 season

Sporting Kansas City has unveiled the club's new primary jersey for 2019 ahead of tonight's Season Kickoff and Kit Launch Party at the historic Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. Fans who have secured tickets to the Season Kickoff and Kit Launch Party can purchase the new kit at the

Legend Goes Local For Good Cause

Diana Ross to headline Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City fundraiser

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- The legendary Diana Ross will headline the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City's 2019 Kids Night Out event at the Overland Park Convention Center on April 12. The evening will include a private full band performance and a question and answer session.

Kansas City Winter Warning

First Alert: Winter returns Tuesday

Light freezing rain or drizzle enters the picture Tuesday. A winter weather advisory goes into effect Tuesday at noon and continues until noon on Wednesday.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for Monday night . . .