Kansas City Friday Night News Lineup: Cash Report & Katie Talks Inches

Yes we're running behind this week but right now these news links are worth a peek as hottie Bella returns to the fray and we offer more news than anybody else for Friday.

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Kansas City Powers Forward

Evergy's building solar array to power up to 3,000 Kansas City homes

Thousands of Kansas City homes will soon be fueled by sunlight. Evergy is building its second solar array and its first in the Kansas City metro. The Hawthorn plant has powered Kansas City for more than six decades.

Tragic End Game

Former Kansas City Chiefs player dies while being held in Leavenworth prison

by: Makenzie Koch Posted: / Updated: LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - A former Kansas City Chiefs player died Thursday while being held in a Leavenworth prison, records show. Saousoalii P. Siavii Jr., better known as Junior Siavii, was charged in federal court in 2019 with three counts of illegally possessing firearms. He was being held in the U.S.

Big Bucks Missing In Golden Ghetto

Investigation underway of Johnson County taxpayer money 'irregularities'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An investigation is underway over 'irregularities' involving taxpayer money in Johnson County, Kansas. According to a source within Johnson County government, the investigation started prior to January 2020 and includes the Johnson County District Court Clerk's office.

More Cash For JoCo

Olathe School District proposes $298 million bond

by: Sydnie Holzfaster Posted: / Updated: OLATHE, Kan. - This spring people who live within the Olathe School District boundary will get to vote on a new bond plan for the district. On March 1, residents will be asked to participate in a mail-in election to decide if the district can issue general obligation bonds.

Local Ballers Snubbed

Only two Chiefs players selected for AP All-Pro team - both on second team

In an interesting announcement from the Associated Press on Friday, six Kansas City Chiefs received votes for the prestigious AP All-Pro team - but no Chiefs were listed for the first AP All-Pro team, and only two on the second team.

Bella Indeed

Bella Hadid Stuns in Lingerie Photos for Victoria's Secret Return - Maxim

"Joining the VS Collective was really about taking my power back and having the power over my body be released to myself again." Bella Hadid is kicking off her Victoria's Secret Collective ambassadorship by modeling red lingerie from the brand's Holiday Collection in a steamy new Instagram clip and photos.

AMERICAN ZOMBIE ELECTION COMING SOON?!?

Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump 2024 - yep, life has become a horror movie

We are officially in the horror movie where the monster never dies, the virus never ends and our next election sees Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump. Yes, the two most polarizing presidential nominees of modern times refuse to go away. Clinton and Trump are more alike than they realize.

Veep Hits The Road

Kamala Harris's Address to the Nation on the Way Forward about the Things | National Review

Vice President Harris, on the heels of her Today interview , addressed the nation about the administration's Covid-19 strategy. The following is a rush transcript: My fellow Americans, Today is a day, the dawning of a day, and the time is now.

Prez Speech Flops

Biden didn't mean to offend senators by likening them to racists, Psaki says

White House press secretary Jen Psaki claimed Friday that President Biden didn't intend to offend senators by likening them to George Wallace, Bull Connor and Jefferson Davis - but simply meant to compare their actions to those of the infamous white supremacists.

Expect Dirty Tricks From Vlad

First on CNN: US intelligence indicates Russia preparing operation to justify invasion of Ukraine

The US has information that indicates Russia has prepositioned a group of operatives to conduct a false-flag operation in eastern Ukraine, a US official told CNN on Friday, in an attempt to create a pretext for an invasion.

Progressive Talk Coverup

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Calls Out Twitter For Trying To Hide Hunter Biden Laptop Story

Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna criticized Twitter and Facebook for censoring the New York Post's story on Hunter Biden, saying the story should not have been blocked.

COVID USA COMEBACK!!!

Watch Covid-19 cases sweep across the United States

In 10 seconds, this animation shows the march of Covid-19 cases across the United States in the pandemic's most recent six months.

Pill Money Payback Ordered

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Is Now Just a Very Broke Bro

The notorious "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli can kiss the pharmaceutical industry goodbye. A federal judge ruled Friday that Shkreli must return nearly $65 million in profits he and his company received by dramatically gouging the price of the anti-parasitic drug Daraprim in the name of capitalism.

No Spin From El Papa

Bad luck: Pope acknowledges he got caught at record store | AP News

ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has long lamented that he can't walk around town unnoticed like he used to before becoming pope. But he seems to have nevertheless kept his sense of humor after he was caught on camera making an unannounced visit to a Rome record shop this week.

Pr0n Trouble After Tough Talk

WWE Hall of Famer turned porn star arrested for making 'terror threats'

A WWE Hall of Famer turned porn star has been accused of making "terror threats." Tammy "Sunny" Sytch, 49, was reportedly arrested on Thursday morning in Keansburg, New Jersey. The WWE legend was taken into custody for allegedly making terroristic threats and unlawfully possessing a weapon, TMZ has learned.

Hip-Hop Interlude Ahead

Tech N9ne, former Chiefs stars will pump up fans at Wild Card playoffs game

by: Makenzie Koch Posted: / Updated: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Chiefs fans going to Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers are in for an exciting show, and the home team won't even be on the field at the time. Tech N9ne is set to perform at halftime of the Chiefs' Super Wild Card Weekend game.

Plate Bet With Pittsburgh

KC Mayor Quinton Lucas bets Joe's KC BBQ on outcome of Chiefs AFC wild-card game against Steelers

Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas is putting the best on the line in a bet over Sunday's big game.The best being some of Kansas City's signature, world-famous barbecue. Lucas is betting on the outcome of Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.If the Chiefs lose, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey will get a shipment of Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que.

Alternative Local Meal Deal

Taste 200 restaurants in 10 days? Why your stomach (and hungry neighbors) will thank you

KC Restaurant Week begins Friday, running through Sunday, Jan. 23. Each participating eatery offers a $15, $35 or $45 fixed menu with multiple courses. "It's a big deal in Kansas City. Many of the restaurants feature items they don't usually have on the menu, so a lot of planning goes into this," said Carlos Mortera, founder of Poio Mexican BBQ.

The Pitch Notes Sex Toys

Keep Them Coming: Sex toys to usher in the New Year

Illustration by Shelby Phelps It's my birthday month, and like many birthdays before, I don't know what to ask for. I mean, I know a new sex toy is at the top of my list, but what should I choose? While I already have a collection big enough to get me arrested a few times over in the state of...

Katie Considers Inches Ahead

2-4 inches of snow expected in the metro overnight into Saturday

Rain chances Friday afternoon and evening will change into snow overnight, bringing the chance for several inches of accumulation in the Kansas City area. Rain will switch over to snow just after midnight for the bulk of the metro, earlier farther north in areas like Trenton, Chillicothe, and St. Joseph.

Alesso, Katy Perry - When I'm Gone is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.