Kansas City Sunday News Stroll: Hillary, Barry Manilow & Love

There's a lot to love about this morning collection of pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Kansas City Plague Fight Update

Dr. Mario Castro, pulmonologist at KUMC, is principal investigator in a nationwide study

A new nationwide study is recruiting 17,000 adults to investigate the effects of long COVID. One of the sites is Kansas City. The principal investigator is critical care physician Dr. Mario Castro, a pulmonologist at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He's been on the frontlines of the pandemic in Kansas City.

The Dotte Honors An Institution

Chef Annie Der, Tao Tao Restaurant celebrated for 50 years of service to KCK

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - For 50 years, chef Annie Der has filled the hearts and stomachs of customers in and around Kansas City, Kansas. "I feel so much love from everybody, and also I feel so much love for them, too. Very, very happy," said Der, owner of Tao Tao Chinese Restaurant.

Morning Traffic Mix-up

Wrong-way driver temporarily closes I-35 Northbound

OLATHE, KS (KCTV) -- An accident on I-35 involving a driver going the wrong way temporarily closed down the interstate Sunday morning. According to Olathe PD, officers were dispatched to 119th and I-35 around 5 a.m. due to a wrong-way driver. At the scene, police found a car traveling south in the north bound lanes of the interstate.

Angelic Olympic Betrayal?!?

Gu snubbed USA for China, is Victoria's Secret model & is going to Stanford

IF you are looking for most fashionable star athlete of the Olympic Games, you should look no further than Eileen Gu. Last year, the 18-year-old freestyle skier was signed up by Victoria's Secret to be a new face of the brand.

Prez Biden Warns Vlad

Biden warns Putin of "swift and severe costs" if Russia invades Ukraine

President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday that the United States will "respond decisively and impose swift and severe costs" should Russia invade Ukraine. The warning comes as U.S. officials say a Russian invasion could begin "."

Survey Seyz: Trust No One!!!

CNN Poll: Neither Biden nor Trump has their party's full support for a 2024 run

A significant number of both Democrats and Republicans currently hope to see their parties find alternatives to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the next presidential election, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. But very few have specific candidates in mind, underscoring how distant -- and potentially mutable -- the 2024 race remains.

Hillary Mocks MAGA

Hillary Clinton jabs at Trump's record-keeping controversy

Hillary Clinton jokingly jabbed at former President Donald Trump in a tweet amid reports that he periodically flushed papers down the toilet in the White House residence.

Trucker Protest Update

Canada police arrest protesters as key bridge to U.S. remains shut

WINDSOR, Ontario, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Canadian police said on Sunday they have arrested more protesters opposing COVID-19 restrictions and blocking a key trade route along the border with the United States, more than 24 hours after authorities moved in to impose a court order.

CRUEL & UNUSUAL COVID MANDATE PUNISHMENT!!!

New Zealand authorities deploy Barry Manilow against Covid protesters

New Zealand authorities have deployed Barry Manilow against protesters at its parliament, playing his greatest hits at hundreds camped out over coronavirus restrictions. The protest began when a convoy of trucks and cars drove to parliament from across the country, inspired by protests in Canada.

Next Newspaper Scribe Arrives

The Star has a new sports columnist. He's covered Chiefs, Sporting KC, Royals and more

From one Sam to another, The Kansas City Star has filled its sports columnist post with a familiar face and first name. Award-winning reporter Sam McDowell has been promoted to the columnist job vacated by Sam Mellinger in December, when the Kansas City Royals hired Mellinger as vice president of communications.

Plaza Sweetness Persists

Just in time for Valentine's Day, SugahRush Berries is now offering hand-dipped strawberries from two Kansas City locations

These hand-dipped strawberries come in a variety of flavors and designs, including milk chocolate, strawberry crunch (similar to a strawberry shortcake), caramel-pecan, cookies and cream and Fruity Pebbles, as well as some seasonal flavors, such as Key lime and cotton candy. Nowadays, this berry boutique has moved far beyond chocolate-covered strawberries.

Sunday Chill Cont'd

Breezy, cold for your Sunday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEAR YOUR WARM COAT WHERE HAT WE'RE GLOVES. WE'RE GONNA HANG OUT MAINLY IN ETH MIDDLE 20S THIS EVENING. SO WITH THAT SOUTH WIND, IT'LL LIMIT MUCH OF A COOLDOWN SO EXPECT TEMPERATURES IN THE 20S WIND CHILLS LOW 20S AND UPPER TEENS HERE FOR THE EVENING AND WE'RE GOING TO BE STAYING DRY SO YOU WON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT YAN OR SNOW LOWS BY TOMORROW MORNING.

Jay & The Americans "Sunday And Me" is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.