AND WE'RE BACK!!!
Almost.
Kansas City is basically shut down today.
If local social messaging apps are any indication, authorities & politicos would much rather have locals hide compliantly in their homes than risk voters realizing the fragile state of this town's infrastructure.
Accordingly, we collect more than a few relevant pop culture, community, hottie and interesting news items for our blog denizens right now.
KCMO WINTER FEAR!!!
Winter Weather Advisory posted for Kansas City until 6 p.m.
FAIRWAY, KS (KCTV) -- A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted for Kansas City until 6 p.m. Monday. New snow is expected Monday and, for some, it could be an additional 2 inches on top of what is already on the ground. Multiple school districts in the Kansas City area called off classes Monday.
Invest In Soup
There have been at least 1,300 flu deaths in the US so far this season, CDC estimates
At least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate released Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been at least 2.6 million flu illnesses and 23,000 flu-related hospitalizations, according to the analysis.
Drive Carefully
5 killed in weather-related crashes in Missouri, Kansas
BONNE TERRE, MO (AP) -- At least five people have died in weather-related crashes in Missouri and Kansas amid a storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in places, forced schools to close their doors and snarled traffic, authorities said.
Pipes Busted Across The Bridge
Water main break causes outage in Northland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Roughly 40 Kansas City, Missouri, residents in the Northland experienced water outages or low water pressure Sunday. City water services officials said there was an 8-inch water main break at 2026 Northeast Vivion Road.
Winter Hotness
Candice Swanepoel Flaunts Peachy Derriere In Cheeky, Leopard-Print Bikini
Candice Swanepoel is heating up Instagram again, and this time on the official account for her swimwear brand Tropic of C. A new photo shared to the page on Tuesday saw the South African model flaunting her curvaceous backside in yet another two-piece from the line.
Not Okay Symbolism?!?!
Army and Navy launch internal investigations into controversial hand gesture captured on video
The US Military and Naval academies on Sunday launched internal investigations after cadets and midshipmen were captured on ESPN's pre-game show for the Army-Navy game making a hand gesture that some are interpreting as white nationalist and others are interpreting as innocent.
Impeachment Fight Preview
Trump Braces for Historic Impeachment, Clouding 2020 Election
(Bloomberg) -- Donald Trump's likely impeachment this week adds a permanent stain to a presidency plagued by unrelenting turmoil and partisan rancor, while aggravating U.S. political divisions as he starts his fight for re-election.The House is all but certain to deliver the formal rebuke in a vote on
Prez Condemns Fox News
Trump: Fox News Trying To Be 'Politically Correct' By Interviewing Comey, Says Network Will Die With MSNBC, CNN
President Donald Trump once again attacked Fox News on Twitter Saturday night, accusing the network of trying to be "politically correct." "Hard to believe that @FoxNews will be interviewing sleazebag & totally discredited former FBI Director James Comey, & also corrupt politician Adam 'Shifty' Schiff," Trump said.
JoCo Dog Daze Dilemma
Ice Rink? Dog Park? Johnson County Deciding What Will Replace Olathe's Old Courthouse
For Willie Vader, the Johnson County Courthouse can't be demolished soon enough. "That is the single biggest thing that could help downtown Olathe, what goes in there after that building comes down," Vader said. He owns Vader's Bar and Deli on Cherry Street, just east of the courthouse.
Locals Skip Winter Night Life
Downtown is aglow with the sights, sounds of the holidays
Roll the highlight reel for a holiday-inspired week of arts, entertainment and seasonal cheer in Downtown Kansas City from Monday to Sunday, Dec. 16-22: 2405 Grand. Crown Center, This week, will be aglow with the spirit of the season, featuring:: Mayor's Christmas Tree - The 100-foot-tall lighted tree, one of the nation's tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration.
Show-Me Latinx Life Lessons
Missouri universities mull ways to support Hispanic students
JOPLIN, MO (AP) - It's tough to go away to college, to start a new life in an unfamiliar environment and to find a new circle of friends. Those challenges can be even more intimidating when you belong to a minority, and that's why students in Pittsburg State University's new Latina-based sorority said they're thrilled to bring a local chapter to the campus.
Awaiting Round Deuce?!?!
Bands of snow return Monday morning through the afternoon
A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE HAVING FUN IN THE SNOW YESTERDAY. A LOT OF KIDS AS WELL. BIG KIDS, GROWN-UPS, TOO. FIRST ALERT RADAR THIS MORNING, HERE'S THE NEXT ROUND OF SNOW. IT IS BEEN DANCING OUTSIDE THE REACH.
Andrea Bocelli - Return to Love (Christmas Version) is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .
Candice warms my heart and other parts.
ReplyDeleteDaily dose of pablum and fake news. Whats not to like?
ReplyDeleteThe answer is parking lot. Make it a parking lot. Downtown Olathe will never be a destination.
ReplyDelete"Trump: Fox News Trying To Be 'Politically Correct' By Interviewing Comey, Says Network Will Die With MSNBC, CNN"
ReplyDeleteBiting the hand of his last friend.
The land that will be cleared by tearing down the old courthouse needs to be used for a tent city for the homeless.
ReplyDeleteDog park or ice rink? People in Olathe are stupid.
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ReplyDeleteCandice's butt heats up a cold Monday!
So it's no longer okay to show okay?
ReplyDeleteWTF is the matter with people?
The democRATS are creating a world of complete idiots.
^Wow. You can't wait till Wednesday for a cartoon? God, what a loser you must be. No wonder your life loves fucking me. LOL!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a complete fucking retard you are. You should really consider killing yourself as a treatment for your profound mental disability. LOL!
Delete^^nah, where would your wife go for a good fucking then? LOL!
ReplyDeleteTrump, such a big fucking hairy pussy snowflake. You talk nice about him, you're "terrific" and "a very smart person". You don't and you're "fake news" or "going out of business" or some other thing a big fucking hairy pussy would say. And then all those idiots in his cult say "fuck yeah, media is a bunch of liars, MAGA!" Heads so far up that big flappy of ass of his.
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ReplyDeleteHillary 2020!