Right now we're "clearing the air" with a bevy of content for insomniac readers and more than a few items worth a peek for dedicated denizens of the discourse.
KC firefighters investigate cause of apartment fire near 27th, Van Brunt
Kansas City firefighters are investigating what caused an apartment fire Monday night near 27th Street and Van Brunt Boulevard.Fire crews were called just after 8 p.m. on the fire at the two-story brick building.Firefighters quickly put out the fire. No one was hurt.Authorities said three apartments had fire and smoke damage.Seven people were displaced.
Downtown Digs To Debut
Barney Allis Plaza in downtown KC could see $112M revamp soon
Kansas City officials and design-build team members have unveiled the latest mix of features and an estimated cost for a long-awaited remake of Barney Allis Plaza and its deteriorating underground parking garage. With the Kansas City Council's go-ahead this spring, workers in June could begin design work on a $112.4 million revitalization of the city-owned plaza at 12th and Central streets.
Community Political Talk
220: Missouri's 19th District with State Rep. Ingrid Burnett
Welcome back to the Northeast Newscast. This week we're joined by Missouri State Representative for the 19th District, Ingrid Burnett. Ingrid is a long-time Northeast resident and former educator who represents parts of Northeast, Sugar Creek, Independence and Jackson County in Jefferson City.
Show-Me Reason To Drive Carefully
Missouri traffic fatalities exceed 1,000, first time in 16 years
by: Brianna Lanham Posted: / Updated: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For the first time in nearly 16 years, Missouri's traffic fatalities surpassed 1,000, according to a press release issued this month by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Preliminary data reveals 1,007 people were killed in traffic crashes last year, a 2% increase from 2020.
Local Care Costs More
Yes, more and more of your paycheck goes to health care in Kansas and Missouri. Here's why
People expect a lower cost of living in the middle of the country. It's one of the perks of picking, say, Wichita over Washington, D.C. But when it comes to health care, not even choosing a cheaper part of the country can shield you from the pain of American medical prices.
Angel Hottie Enjoys Winter
Romee Strijd wears a navy blue bikini in a hot tub in Switzerland
Romee Strijd is heating up Switzerland's freezing temperatures. The 26-year-old supermodel posted to her seven million Instagram followers on Monday a picture in a navy blue bikini standing inside of a jacuzzi in Switzerland while surrounded by a gorgeous snow-covered landscape. 'Another day in Switzerland,' the former Victoria's Secret angel captioned her picture, adding a snowflake emoji.
ANGRY PREZ CURSES JOURNALIST!!!
Biden calls Fox News reporter Peter Doocy 'a stupid son of a bitch'
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden called Fox News White House reporter Peter Doocy "a stupid son of a bitch" Monday on a live microphone, after Doocy asked Biden whether inflation was a political asset to him. The verbal slip took place during a White House event on Biden administration efforts to combat inflation.
Outburst Aftermath
Fox News' Peter Doocy says Biden 'cleared the air' with him following the 'SOB' insult
Fox News Peter Doocy revealed that President Biden called his cellphone following a hostile exchange the two of them had at the White House earlier in the day. During an event on Monday evening, Doocy attempted to ask Biden a question about inflation, to which the president responded by calling him a "stupid son of a b----."
Public Opinion Worsens For White House
Biden approval rating tanks to new low: poll
President Biden's approval rating has tanked to a new low of just 39 percent as his administration contends with a number of domestic and global concerns, a new poll shows. The abysmal rating was derived from the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll that was shared exclusively with The Hill.
US Soldiers On The Move
Pentagon: 8,500 U.S. troops on high alert for possible deployment to eastern Europe
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has placed 8,500 U.S. troops on "heightened preparedness to deploy" to eastern Europe in case NATO activates its rapid-response force over tensions with Russia, the Pentagon announced Monday. Why it matters: No decisions have been made to actually deploy U.S.
COVID Stalls Fmr. Veep Contender
"Unvaccinated" Sarah Palin Tested Positive For COVID-19 Right Before Her Defamation Trial Against The New York Times, A Judge Said
Former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has tested positive for COVID-19, delaying the start of her defamation trial against the New York Times that was set to begin Monday. The news, first reported by Reuters, was announced in court by US District Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York.
Guv Dress Code Coming Soon
US pharmacies, health centers begin rollout of free N95 masks
The first free N95 masks have started to arrive at US pharmacies, with more on the way in the coming days, as the Biden administration seeks to ramp up access to high-quality masks amid the spread of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant.
Life Lessons Await
The Supreme Court adds affirmative action to its potential hit list
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will revisit the question of affirmative action in higher education, deciding to hear cases challenging the use of race as one factor in admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
Old School Opts Out
Neil Young wants Spotify to pull his music due to Joe Rogan's vaccine misinformation on platform
Rock legend Neil Young wants Spotify to remove his music in response to the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on the platform. In an open letter to his manager Frank Gironda and Tom Corson, co-chairman and chief operating officer of Warner Bros.
Rocker Confronts Horrific Allegation From Ex
Evan Rachel Wood alleges Marilyn Manson 'essentially raped' her on camera: 'Nobody knew what to do'
Evan Rachel Wood has accused Marilyn Manson of raping her on the set of the music video for his 2007 single "Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides the Hand)." The claim was made in a new documentary titled "Phoenix Rising" that focuses on the actress' life and career.
Rebuilding Cowtown Ballrooom
The owners of El Torreon, one of Kansas City's most iconic music venues, have big plans for renovating it
El Torreon Ballroom was born as a Jazz Age ballroom. In the seventies, the brick building at 31st and Gillham became a counterculture hub as The Cowtown Ballroom. New owners have a bold renovation plan in place to give it a new life. Glance at the building and you'll see "El Torreon" painted on its front windows.
Heartwarming Good Deeds
Kansas City bakery lends a hand, collecting winter gear for homeless
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City bakery owner says a new initiative is giving his business a greater purpose. And it all started with one gesture for a customer who happened to live in of one of the homeless camps nearby.
Sneak Peek At This Week
Nick's Picks | Classic Game Gets Chiefs Closer to Super Bowl
While there's a lot happening in Kansas City, the Chiefs will be the biggest story in town this week. Even though an unpredictable virus continues to sweep through the metro, "Chiefs fever" is going to be a bigger point of conversation for most people.
May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor . . .
More Winter Awaits . . .Chiefs open as favorites over Bengals in AFC Championship
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs host the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday, their fourth-consecutive appearance in the conference title game. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Chiefs open as 7-point favorites over the Bengals.
Temperatures start to dip once again
Hide Transcript Show Transcript FORECAST, SO YOU'LL KWNO FIRST. THIS IS FIRST ALERT WEATHER. WE HAD A FEW DAYS THAT WEER PRETTY MILD RIGHT TEMPERATURES FALLING AGAIN, IT'S JANUARY. SO, YOU KNOW, THE WARM WEATHER IS NOT GONNA STICK AROUND FOR TOO LONG AND TODAY EVEN AT LUNCHTIME.
And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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