Kansas City News Face-Off: New KCI Hype, Fuel Spike, Bella Fashion & Stormy Deets

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Tonight's Flying Teaser

Radio ad boosts mystery of KCI Airport terminal opening

The mystery surrounding the opening of the new $1.5 billion Kansas City International Airport Terminal hit the airwaves on Wednesday when a radio advertisement on Sports Radio 810 WHB indicated the facility would debut to the public in February. The ad encouraged visitors to arrive at the airport early to dine in its restaurants starting Feb.

Pandemic Persists For Po'Folk

Kansas City Community Kitchen closes due to COVID exposure

Meal service is suspended for Friday and Food Rescue Operations are suspended for Saturday of this week after kitchen staff were exposed to COVID. NourishKC will close the dining room at Kansas City Community Kitchen on Friday, Jan. 27, located at 750 Paseo Blvd., due to a positive COVID test among staff.

Toll On Golden Ghetto Worsens

69Express will bring toll lanes to JOCO

Hide Transcript Show Transcript IN 2022 BUT DID NOT PASS. LARA: ONE OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY'S MAIN THOROUGHFARES IS GETTING A MAKEOVER. CONSTRUCTION IS ALREADY UNDERWAY ON THE 69 EXPRESS PROJECT. WHICH WILL ADD A NEW TOLL LANE TO PART OF 69 HIGHWAY.

No New Boss Yet

No news on KC Fed's next president, even as George's retirement is days away - Kansas City Business Journal

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City - just days away from President Esther George's retirement - still hasn't identified her successor. The absence of a candidate, despite plenty of advance notice and eight months of searching, suggests a disconnect between the search committee and Fed officials in Washington.

Canine Reunion In Exurbs

Raytown animal shelter reunites Southwest Missouri family with dog that was missing nearly six years

It was nearly a six-year journey for one "Little Buddy" that was lost in southwest Missouri.Raytown's Midwest Animal ResQ shared the story about Little Buddy, a dog that they discovered as a lost stray this week. Little Buddy disappeared from its home more than five-and-a-half years ago.

Hottie Corporate Campaign Debuts

Bella Hadid in pink lingerie for Victoria's Secret Valentine's Day

Bella Hadid put her incredible figure on full display in a new Valentine's Day ad campaign for Victoria's Secret that was unveiled on Thursday. The 26-year-old modeling superstar beamed ear-to-ear in a new photo shared to Instagram by the lingerie brand.

1st Lady Against Journalism

Jill Biden knocked for 'shielding' president from reporters: 'Nobody elected her to answer questions'

First lady Jill Biden is under fire for "shielding" President Biden from reporters following a Lunar New Year celebration at the White House as questions mount over his mishandling of classified documents. Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins told "Fox & Friends" Friday that the president is not doing his "job" of being part of the press process.

Stormy Case ALMOST Explained

Feds nearly charged Donald Trump in Stormy Daniels hush money case as he left White House: book

The feds declined to indict Trump because of the certain political blowback and also because the Jan. 6 attack and his effort to overturn the 2020 election "made the campaign finance violations seem somehow trivial and outdated," CNN legal analyst Elie Honig revealed Friday.

Fuel Price Spike Redux

Gas prices have surged 40 cents in a month | CNN Business

Normally, prices at the gas pump drift lower during the dead of winter as lousy weather keeps Americans off the roads. But something unusual is happening this year: Gas prices are rocketing higher.

Tech Brah Talks To Politicos

Mr. Musk goes to Washington to stump for Twitter and Tesla

Musk also met with two top White House officials on Friday to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act and the infrastructure law, which together look to invest billions in electric vehicles, can "advance EVs and the increase of electrification more broadly," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

Holy Land Crisis Cont'd

Deadliest Israeli raid in decades raises fears violence could spiral

The deadliest Israeli raid in decades has fueled fears of a dramatic escalation in violence in the region. Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza overnight Friday after Palestinian militants fired rockets, a limited exchange that nonetheless raised concerns of further flare-ups.

ACTRESS ON RAMPAGE!!!

Half-naked porn star high on drugs crashes into van & bites cop before manhunt

A PORN star high on cocaine crashed into a van, escaped police and then bit an officer while running half-naked through the streets. Roma Lawson secretly undid her seatbelt in the back of a cop car and waited for it to stop before launching herself between the officers in the front.

Royal Dealing

Royals sign left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman to 1-year contract

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On Friday afternoon, the Royals announced that they've signed left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman to a one-year contract. The terms of the deal weren't disclosed, which is the club's policy.

Weekend Coldness Arrives

Windy, bitter cold wind chills expected for AFC Championship at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

OK. IT'S RED FRIDAY. THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING AND WE WANT TO PREPARE FANS FOR THE CHANGES COMING. COMPARED TO HOW SUNDAY WILL LOOK, AND THIS AFTERNOON, THERE WILL BE A BIG DIFFERENCE IT 40'S TODAY, AND 20'S AND TEENS SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE GAME AGAINST THE BENGALS.

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