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Andy Reid roundup: 4 takeaways from the Chiefs head coach

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid met with the media over a Zoom conference call on Monday , less than 24 hours after the team's 36-10 blowout win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

G-Man Talks To TV News

New special agent in charge of the Kansas City FBI office talks to the media

There's a new special agent in charge of the FBI field office in Kansas City, Missouri. On Monday he spoke to the media for the first time since taking over the role.Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub sat down with KMBC to talk about his priorities for Kansas City.Dayoub is new to both Kansas City and the Midwest."I'm really honored to be here," Dayoub said.

Rock Chalk Regeneration

Long road to recovery for Kansas ranchers after wildfires

PARADISE, Kan. (AP) - Ranchers in western Kansas have begun to recover from the deadly wildfires that torched their land earlier this month, but they acknowledge it will be a long process. Two men died and the Kansas Forest Service estimates that around 163,000 acres of land were burned on Dec.

Show-Me Hack Postscript

Missouri completes probe into Post-Dispatch over 'hacking' accusation

by: Ashleigh Jackson Posted: / Updated: ST. LOUIS - The Missouri State Highway Patrol has completed its investigation of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after Gov. Mike Parson accused the newspaper of "hacking" an educator database.

War Machine On Parade

B-2 stealth bomber from Whiteman Airforce Base to flyover Rose Bowl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A B-2 stealth bomber from the Whiteman Airforce Base in Missouri will flyover the Rose Bowl on Saturday in Pasadena, California. U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Cassady, who's one of the pilots, has ties to the Rose Bowl game.

Pr0n Moved Markets This Year 

Angela White Tweeted About Dogecoin and Its Value Skyrocketed 125 Percent

By Mustafa Gatollari Jan. 3 2021, Published 11:23 a.m. ET Even if you're completely oblivious to the minutiae of the cryptocurrency market, then there's probably a good chance you've heard of Bitcoin and all of the sudden millionaires who ended up becoming richer than their wildest dreams could've ever prognosticated with a modest startup investment.

MEET NEW MAGA STAR!!!

'Let's Go Brandon' Dad Runs to Bannon, Claims 'Election Was 100% Stolen'

The Oregon father of four who quickly rose to infamy by blurting out "Let's Go Brandon" during a Christmas Eve call with President Joe Biden is-of course-now fully leaning into his newfound right-wing celebrity status. Jared Schmeck on Monday donned a red MAGA hat and embraced election denialism during an appearance on former Trump strategist Steve Bannon's insurrectionist podcast.

Newsies Forced Out

White House clears press from Biden conference

President Biden 's administration continued to show its difficult relationship with the press on Monday. Biden took calls from governors to discuss ongoing efforts to combat rising COVID-19 cases due to the new omicron variant. After speaking with the governors, Biden addressed White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients as to whether the governors had questions.

Congress Tracks Former Prez Trump Phone Records

Capitol panel to investigate Trump call to Willard hotel in hours before attack

Congressman Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the House select committee investigating the Capitol attack, has said the panel will open an inquiry into Donald Trump's phone call seeking to stop Joe Biden's certification from taking place on 6 January hours before the insurrection.

VEEP QUESTIONS DEMOCRACY!!!

Kamala Harris' warning about American credibility was a truth bomb

Vice President Kamala Harris issued a dire warning about the state of U.S. democracy on Sunday, saying the United States is at risk of losing its standing in the world if Congress doesn't pass legislation protecting voting rights in the coming year.

Atrocity Sparks Global Concern

Myanmar massacre sparks outrage, with at least 30 dead and two aid workers still missing

Bangkok - Photos of the aftermath of a Christmas Eve massacre in eastern Myanmar that reportedly left more than 30 people, including women and children, dead and burned in their vehicles, have spread on social media in the country, fueling outrage against the military that took power in February.

Euro Plague Crackdown

France announces tighter Covid restrictions amid Omicron surge

From 3 January, the Greek government will require bars and restaurants to close by midnight and tables will be limited to six customers. Venues will not allowed to cater for standing customers, and if they do not comply, music will be banned in those establishments, the Reuters news agency reported.

State Of Pandemic So Far

Biden says Covid surge needs to be solved at state level, vows full federal support

President Joe Biden on Monday pledged to support governors struggling with the omicron variant of Covid-19, but acknowledged the states will need to take the lead in controlling the pandemic. Speaking just before a meeting with some of the nation's governors, Biden said: "There is no federal solution.

Driving The Economy

Big Tech's Next Monopoly Game: Building the Car of the Future

Indeed, the smartphone wars are over, and Google and Apple won. Now they - and Amazon - are battling to control how you operate within your car. All three see autos as the next great opportunity to reach American consumers, who spend more time in the driver's seat than anywhere outside their home or workplace.

EPIC SNIP SOLIDARITY!?!

Men receiving vasectomies as 'act of love' protesting Texas abortion law

Men across the nation are engaging in acts of "love" toward their partners by receiving vasectomies as a form of protest against the controversial Texas abortion law. Dr. Koushik Shaw at the Austin Urology Institute in Texas informed the Washington Post he has seen a 15% increase in men coming in for scheduled vasectomies.

Local Party Time Planning

Kansas City venues prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations

After dimming the lights last year, Kansas City entertainment venues are ready to welcome back guests for New Year's Eve celebrations"It seems like people are real excited to go out and do something," said Lucy Rieger, brand director at J.

Trashy Cowtown Update

This week is Trash Amnesty Week

KCMO residents may set out up to 12 bags of trash curbside for no charge December 27-31 on their regular trash day during the city's annual trash amnesty week following Christmas. Plastic trash bags must weigh no more than 40 pounds each and must not contain leaves and brush or hazardous waste.

Hipsters Cue Up New Digs

New Frenchy pool hall with top-notch cocktails comes to the Crossroads

When Jill Cockson opened the Chartreuse Saloon in November, she faced a small crisis: Missouri was in the middle of a chartreuse shortage thanks to the supply chain domino effect brought on by the pandemic. Now she has a now has a chartreuse stash­ and top-notch cocktails.

Kansas City Determines Fate

Chiefs control own destiny for AFC top seed, home field through playoffs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two months ago the Kansas City Chiefs' season was on life support, and the possibility of taking the AFC's top spot according to prediction site 538 was less than 1% after losing 27-3 to the Tennessee Titans.

Rain & Cold Coming Soon

Cooler Monday, chance for rain early Tuesday

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