Kansas City Early Monday News Squeeze

A slice of life from the world of hottie high fashion as we pay tribute to angels Sara & Josie help our KICK-ASS READERS get ready for the work day . . .

MC: Bad Christmas for Victoria’s Secret means more store closings ahead

AdAge: Brands plot the future of retail at Shoptalk

Biz Insider: More than 4,300 stores are closing in 2019 as the retail apocalypse drags on — here's the full list

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Kansas City Agenda This Week
March Madness begins ... and that's just for starters
Exburb Burns Overnight

Fire crews fight fully involved house fire in Grandview

GRANDVIEW, MO (KCTV) - Fire fighters worked a fully involved house fire in Grandview. Crews were fighting a fully involved house fire in the 2700 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard on Sunday night at 6:30. Crews said the fire was under control just after 7 P.M.

Kansas City Winter FAIL

Weary snow-shoveling KC residents ready for end to winter

Love it or hate it, the snow keeps falling this winter and someone has to clear a path once it's on the ground. The latest round of snow early Sunday morning left people across the metro digging out once again.

Toy Train Hobo Tourism

People tour Kansas City in warmth of streetcar

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Only a few people could face the cold on a day like Sunday. "The wind makes you think twice I think," Brian Stubbs, visiting Kansas City, said. "Today it's pretty cold and windy," Robert Diaz, a resident voiced. "When's summer coming?" Glen Bain, another resident asked.

Fake Gronk Slows Down

Travis Kelce will miss Chiefs spring programs after ankle surgery

NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo reported on Twitter on Saturday morning that Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce had surgery on his ankle, in what is being called a 'cleanup'. This ankle surgery will not be a major hindrance to Kelce's participation in training camp, according to Garafolo.

Soccer Starts Anew

Sporting Kansas City derailed in MLS opener

The juggernaut of consistency and quality took on Los Angeles noir and Hollywood panache in the 2019 MLS opening match for both Sporting Kansas City and LAFC Sunday night at LAFC's Banc of California Stadium. And despite playing their third match in eleven days, it was Sporting Kansas City's consistent quality that nearly grabbed the happy ending.

More Deets On Dee's Walking Papers

Kansas City Chiefs Are Open to Trading Dee Ford

If you want Dee Ford and are also an NFL general manager, then the Kansas City Chiefs are open for business.

shallou - count on is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .