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Traffic Trouble Today
Major delays on I-435 in Kansas City as bridge work starts Tuesday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Hundreds of thousands of drivers who pass through a portion of I-435 in south Kansas City will face major delays starting Tuesday morning. Missouri Department of Transportation crews are making what they call "urgent" bridge expansion joint replacements that will shut down westbound I-435 to two lanes between Three Trails Crossing and 103rd Street.
Diving Into Busted Infrastructure
Kansas City plans assessment of 27 city pools by spring
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For the last couple of years, empty pools became a common sight for Kansas City, Missouri, families during the summer. It was a number of issues from staffing, to chlorine shortages and maintenance. Though the cold weather has arrived, KCMO leaders say now is the time to take action to ensure pools can reopen next summer.
Golden Ghetto Nice List
100 highest-paid county employees in Johnson County, Kansas - Kansas City Business Journal
Johnson County may not be the area's largest county by population, but it far and away rates as the biggest employer among the eight counties covered by the Kansas City Business Journal's research. As of January, Johnson County had about 3,500 full-time-equivalent employees, making it the ninth-biggest public-sector employer in the Kansas City area.
The Burbs Demand Density
Overland Park City Council approves proposal for apartment complex at 135th Street, Antioch Road
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Overland Park City Council, after pointed questions to city staff and hearing from the developers and opponents, voted Monday night to approve an apartment complex at 135th Street and Antioch Road. The vote was 7-4. Seven yes votes were needed to pass the development proposal.
Tech Replaces Community
Are Airbnb guests replacing neighbors?
The number of Airbnbs worldwide has risen dramatically over the years, including in Kansas City, where they're popular investment properties. Yet only an estimated 10% of the city's short-term rentals are properly licensed.
Hottie Fashion Earns Fans
Dana Hamm Drops Jaws In Tiny Bikini Too Small For Her Large Chest
Model Dana Hamm is not leaving much to the imagination in her latest Instagram post! On Monday morning, the "Trouble Is My Business" star shared several sultry snaps - and a video! - that featured her showing off her large chest in a tiny bikini that seemed just a tad too small for her toned body!
White House Voting Flex Explained
Why unpopular Biden desperately wants Democrats' primary season to start in South Carolina
President Joe Biden just pulled a fast one on Pete Buttigieg. And... on Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Gavin Newsom and other Democrat hopefuls who might (despite vows to the contrary) be planning to challenge Joe Biden in 2024.
GOP Falls Behind
Republicans fight from behind on runoff day in Georgia: The Note
For all the talk of lessons learned, the final contest of 2022 is looking a bit like the election that just happened a month ago -- if not the ones that happened a shade under two years ago in the same state.
Supreme Election Decision
Conservative SCOTUS majority under scrutiny in major 'independent legislature' elections case
"The three liberal justices are not going to be buying into this theory, based on their overall ideological approach to things," said Rick Hasen, a prominent election law professor at UCLA who authored an amicus brief urging the court to reject the theory.
Tech Confronts Vlad
Attacks on Russian air bases put spotlight on new Ukrainian drone program | CNN
Explosions at two Russian air bases Monday have focused attention on Ukraine's efforts to develop longer-range combat drones. The Russian Defense Ministry says the attacks were carried out by Ukrainian drones, which it claims were brought down by Russian air defenses.
Far East New Rules . . .
Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside of marriage
The new law is part of an overhauled criminal code that critics say erode political freedom.
Soda Stays Losing
PepsiCo Is Cutting Jobs. Layoffs Are Spreading Into New Sectors.
the maker of Pepsi soda and Lays potato chips, is planning to cut hundreds of jobs at its North American headquarters, according to The Wall Street Journal. The layoffs at PepsiCo (ticker: PEP) may mark a shift in the U.S economic outlook after a year in which the Federal Reserve has aggressively raised interest rates.
Life Lesson In Lower Expectations
Community college students feel impact of inflation, look for ways to save
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan - Inflation continues to take a toll on college students with the cost of getting a higher eduction steadily increasing. The Education Data Initiative estimates the annual cost for tuition at two-year institutions is more than $3,500. Room and board varies between $7,000 to $12,000 a year and estimates annual cost is just shy of $16,000.
Winter Preview Tuesday
Colder in the metro Tuesday with thick clouds
Hide Transcript Show Transcript THE SOUTH ROUTE? OUT THE DOOR THIS MORNING, THERE IS NO RAIN OR SNOW. IT IS COLD AND BLUSTERY. WE HAVE NORTHEAST WIND AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. -- 13 MILES PER HOUR. WE WILL PROBABLY NOTICE THE COLDER CHANGES THIS AFTERNOON. 30'S THIS MORNING.
The Greeting Committee - "Hopscotch" is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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