Kansas City Friday Afternoon Link Pool

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Saw1st: Camille Kostek in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019 Photoshoot

TMZ: Rob Gronkowski Squats Camille Kostek at Nightclub Bash

Peeps: Getting to Know Camille Kostek, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Turned Cover Girl

Closer to home, here are the relevant news links we're checking right now as everybody stares mercilessly at the clock . . .

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Cover Story: Med schools study how to teach medical marijuana - Kansas City Business Journal

Given the dearth of research on the use of medical marijuana - which Missouri voters recently approved - what are Kansas City-area med schools teaching future doctors? One educator says they are "walking a fine line" because of the lack of critical research about the drug's use.

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Clay County receives grant to fight opioid abuse, addiction

LIBERTY, Mo. - The Clay County, Missouri, Public Health Department is using a $75,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address the ongoing opioid crisis. The county is is considered a high-intensity area for drug trafficking.

Local Traffic Trouble Report

Kansas City crews respond to multiple incidents on I-29

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - Kansas City police are responding to a crash on I-29 at 112th Street. Traffic on the interstate has been brought to a stand still. Kansas City Scout is suggested drivers use an alternative route. The interstate was closed for a period of time but has been reopened.

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Student from KC electrocuted while jumping roofs in Texas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A college student from Kansas City was killed after he jumped from a rooftop in Texas and was electrocuted, according to police and his school.

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Party City faces helium shortage, will close 45 stores

(CNN) -- Helium is the second-most abundant element in the galaxy, yet Party City is struggling to find enough of the gas to fill balloons. Balloons are big business for Party City. The company's mylar balloon sales fell 8% last quarter, dragging overall sales down 1.4% at Party City stores open at least a year.

Let Mom Go Wild

Take mom to the KC Zoo for FREE on Mother's Day

If you're planning a day of fun for mom on Mother's Day, look no further than the Kansas City Zoo!All moms will receive free admission on Sunday, May 12. And that's not all. They'll also receive a complimentary beverage. The zoo said like human moms, animal moms know a thing or two about dedication.

Hipster Weekend Outlook

Sushi Burritos, The Art of Candy & Other Weekend Possibilities

Always thought of candy as an art form? The Vanessa Lacy Gallery (1600 Genessee St., Unit 161) is hosting an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday for " Candy," a collection of pieces inspired by confections. The gallery will have cotton candy from Cottontale and beer from Stockyards Brewing Co.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .