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Community Conversation Recap

Chambers partner on Listening Sessions in KCPD Chief Search

By Michael Bushnell For the fifth of six community listening sessions, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Northeast Chamber of Commerce to host a community listening session last Thursday evening allowing community members the opportunity to have a say on important traits and practices in choosing the next Police Chief.

Meth Town Life Permeated By Probs

Neighbors say roach infestations, intruders and more plague Independence apartment

A property owner has promised repairs to a damaged four-plex apartment next door to Jason and Rachel Kelley after KMBC 9 Investigates started asking questions Monday.

Kansas Keeps Plastics

Gov. Kelly vetoes local bans on plastic bags, straws

TOPEKA, Kan. - Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that would prevent cities and counties from banning, limiting or even taxing plastic bags, straws and food containers. Kelly rejected the measure Monday after previously telling reporters that she was a "major local-control advocate."

Show-Me Pandemic Good News

Missouri hospital has zero COVID-19 inpatients for the first time in over two years

Although COVID-19 is not completely gone. Cases and hospitalizations across the country are down drastically. Experts are saying there are reasons to be 'cautiously optimistic' about the future of COVID-19 in the United States.

Northland Hard Time Shifts

Inmates at Platte County Detention Center transferred due to overflow

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Inmates at the Platte County Detention Center have been transferred to other nearby jails in recent weeks due to population overflow, the Platte County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.

Hype Machine Persits

Ticket sales close Monday for Annual Luncheon + Downtown in the news - Downtown Council of Kansas City

DTC to honor legacy of Phil Kirk + Urban Heroes; ticket sales close Monday One of Kansas City's signature business and civic events - the Downtown Council Annual Luncheon - returns next Friday to shine a spotlight on future of Downtown KC. The 2022 luncheon is set for 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Internets Hotness Backstory

Sophie Mudd - the Truth About the OnlyFans and Instagram Model - Techie + Gamers

Sophie Mudd is an American model and internet sensation who is popular across multiple social media sites. Instagram and Snapchat are two of the biggest platforms where she uploads her stunning photos. Today, her beauty and fame earned her a lot of brand deals and an estimated net worth of $1 million in 2022.

First Family Suffers New Crisis

Fall of the house of Biden

The hit series "House of Cards" resonated with viewers by its portrayal of Washington politicians as ruthless, dishonest, and amoral. One can debate, as Oscar Wilde did, whether life imitates art or vice versa. But Americans have come to view their political leaders with the kind of cynicism that is richly deserved.

MAGA 'Perfect Call' Reconsidered

As Ukraine war intensifies, questions from first Trump impeachment linger

At the time, Zelenskyy desperately needed lethal aid, and a united front with the U.S., as pro-Russia separatists waged war in his country's east. But Trump had other ideas; though he had previously delivered shipments of anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, he secretly orchestrated a hold on military aid before asking Zelenskyy to roll out corruption probes targeting President Joe Biden.

Resistance Fighter Forlorn

Images of Zelenskyy show the physical toll that trauma and stress can have on the body

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy toured the devastation in Bucha this month - where bodies of civilians lay in the street and buildings were destroyed - his haunted face seemed to show the toll of Russia's war in Ukraine. The 44-year-old's normally shaved face was bearded and lined, his forehead scrunched in distress and his eyes with heavy bags underneath.

Lockdown Redux

The CDC's new Covid-19 guidelines are facing their first test

In late February, the CDC made big changes to its recommendations for monitoring and responding to Covid-19 surges. Now, as US cases are once more on the rise, these recommendations face their first test. But how will we know if they are working?

Going Dutch!!!

Dutch club paid porn star to expose bare bum and boobs in X-rated pitch streak

Supporters of a Dutch football club once paid a porn to disrupt a crunch clash by invading the pitch in an X-rated streak. Rijnsburgse Boys were facing fellow third division title contenders AFC back in November 2018 when tattooed blonde 'Foxy' stormed on mid-match wearing just shoes, long socks and a flag with the club's colours.

Baller Mom Endures Bad Weather

Patrick Mahomes' mother tries to take cover from tornado at fast food restaurant

(KCTV) - The mother of star Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is safe after unsuccessfully seeking shelter at a fast food restaurant during a tornado warning, she said on social media. Randi Mahomes shared on Twitter late Tuesday night that she and her daughter had tried to take cover from a tornado at a fast food place, but couldn't get in, despite beating on the door.

Sharing Holiday Options

Easter brunch alternatives in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - If you're tired of normal Easter brunch and hoping to spice up your celebration this year, you have options. Food and beverage critic Dave Eckert shares his best ideas for some alternative options for you to pick up before Sunday. Located at 29725 Somerset Road, Paola, Kan.

Kansas City Clouds Today

Breezy and Cooler Today

Hide Transcript Show Transcript OLATHE, 33 MILES AN HOUR. THE FORECAST CALLS FOR A NICE -- A NORTH BREEZE GUSTGIN TO 55. WE COME BACK UP TO 52 FOR THE AFTERNOON HIGH AND WE HAVE A FEW SHOWERS LINGERING THROUGH LUNCHTIME. OVNIERGHT THERE IS A FREEZE WARNING FOR THE NORTHERN HALF OF OUR VIEWING AREA.

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