Kansas City Hard Freeze Overnight: Furnace Check, Oil Market Fear & War Crimes

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Can't Ignore Cold Weather Prep Any Longer

Kansas City-area experts offer chimney, furnace maintenance tips ahead of cold season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With cold temperatures expected in the Kansas City area on beginning Tuesday, KSHB 41 is making sure you're prepared. We spoke to experts who offered advice on how to properly maintenance chimneys and furnaces. Andrew Hay, with Hometown Heroes Heating and Cooling, said that tune-up work will ensure people aren't overpaying this winter.

Cowtown Kindness Needed

More than 2 dozen looking for a place to live after deadly KC apartment fire

More than two dozen people are looking for a place to live after a deadly apartment fire early Monday. Kansas City firefighters found a man's body inside the Dorson Apartments near 10th Street and Benton Boulevard.The Dorson Apartments are more than 110 years old and sit on the National Register of Historic Places.

Local Streets Stay Rough

Bicyclist critically injured Monday morning in KCMO after being hit by van

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A bicyclist suffered critical injuries Monday morning in Kansas City, Missouri, when he was thrown from his bike after being hit by a van. The accident happened about 9 a.m. at Northeast 81st Terrace and North Flagor Road, according to a KCPD news release.

More Deets On Climate Concern

Severe drought has triggered federal help in much of Kansas and Missouri

Almost all of Kansas and nearly half of Missouri are in severe enough drought to activate a federal program meant to help ranchers who have lost grazing acres for their herds, triggering millions of dollars in assistance. Eighty-five of Kansas' 105 counties have been eligible for the U.S.

Weekend FAIL Relived

Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid describe what they saw on game-ending interception vs. Bills

The Buffalo Bills, of all teams, know all too well that the Kansas City Chiefs team led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes is never out of a football game. So even though the Bills had a 24-20 lead following a touchdown from quarterback Josh Allen to tight end Dawson Knox with just over a minute left, Sunday's game did not feel like it was over.

Hottie Shares Scary Good Looks

Hailey Bieber unveils her RED hair transformation ahead of Halloween

Hailey Bieber debuted vibrant red locks in a spooky-themed Instagram post on Sunday. The talented businesswoman, 25, appeared to be having a blast as she posed for a few stylish snaps working her new hair.

Extra Gas Pass Coming Soon???

The oil market is worried Biden could release another 100 million barrels of crude from strategic reserves, analyst says

The oil market is worried that further releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve could add pressure to prices, Amrita Sen says. She told CNBC on Monday that the Biden administration could release another 100 million barrels. The White House's existing plans to release 180 million barrels are nearing their conclusion.

New Member Of Team MAGA

Ex-Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to campaign for Trump-backed Kari Lake in Arizona

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is scheduled Tuesday to campaign for Kari Lake, the Republican nominee for governor of Arizona, just days after she announced she was leaving the Democratic Party. Lake's campaign said Gabbard would introduce Lake at a GOP forum in Chandler.

White House Condemns Vlad

U.S. condemns 'war crimes' after Russia drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block

KYIV/WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The United States will hold Russia accountable for "war crimes", the White House said on Monday, hours after Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with drones during morning rush hour, killing at least four people in an apartment building in Kyiv.

Right-Wing Questions La Migra

EXCLUSIVE: Here's How ICE Tried To Spin Their 'Indefensible' 2021 Report Showing Massive Drop In Deportations, Arrests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted to spin the agency's low arrest and deportation numbers in fiscal year 2021 by blaming them on the pandemic, a Trump-era rule and lack of cooperation with foreign countries, according to internal documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Election Fears Realized

Democrats worry they peaked too soon ahead of midterms

Democrats have cause for concern that they're fading at a bad time ahead of the midterm elections after a summer surge fostered optimism that the party could buck historical trends and retain control of Congress. A New York Times-Siena College poll released Monday found Republicans held a 49-45 lead over Democrats in the generic ballot...

Top Doc Talks COVID Forever

Dr Anthony Fauci: long Covid is an 'insidious' public health emergency

r Anthony Fauci, America's top infectious disease expert, has warned against prematurely declaring victory over the pandemic, not only due to short-term needs but because long Covid represents an "insidious" public health emergency for millions of people.

Autumn Tradition Renewed

The Rocky Horror Show invades West Bottoms through Halloween

The Rocky Horror Show presents live in KC at The Black Box // Courtesy Padgett Productions Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show returns once again live in Kansas City outside of The Black Box in the West Bottoms. Presented by Padgett Productions, this rock musical favorite continues to hit the stage as it has every Halloween since 2016.

Weather Aware Late Night

Get ready! First hard freeze arriving overnight

SO YOU'LL KNOW FIRST. THIS IS FIRST ALERT WEATHER. I MEAN, EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO SHARE THE MONEY, IT SEEMS LIKE THERE'S A LOT TO GO AROUND. AND SOMEONE IN FLORIDA DEVASTATED BY A HURRICANE. BUT WHAT A BRIGHT LIGHT. YEAH, JUST SOME GREAT NEWS FOR THEM.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.