Kansas City Red Friday Layout: Northeast Inferno, Game Prep & Tech Firing

In this quick look at all things local we'll consider a great many football fan news links along with pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Benton Blvd Burn

Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters turn back smoke, fire at apartment building

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Firefighters in Kansas City, Missouri, responded to a two-story apartment fire on Benton Boulevard early Friday morning. Crews were called to the two-story brick building at 509 Benton Blvd. just after 6 a.m. Smoke and fire was reported from the second floor and roof of the multi-unit building.

Cowtown Teeth Get Help

Hall Family Foundation donates $15M for new UMKC medical/dental building - Kansas City Business Journal

The Hall Family Foundation donated $15 million toward a $120 million building the University of Missouri-Kansas City plans for Hospital Hill to advance education and outreach for medical and dental students. The Kansas City foundation's gift means UMKC has secured $95 million in donations for the Healthcare Innovation and Delivery Building planned for 25th and Charlotte streets, the school said in a release.

Game Day Review

Chiefs vs Jaguars: What to know for AFC Divisional at Arrowhead

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs host the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday in the AFC Divisional Round as they push to become the first team in NFL history to host five consecutive conference championships. It's the second time the Chiefs have played the Jags this season after 27-17 win in Week 10.

New KCI Now Hiring

Wanted: 'Awesome', 'amazing' people to fill 800 new jobs when KCI's new terminal opens

Hiring is underway as concession operators look to fill at least 800 retail, food and beverage jobs at Kansas City International Airport's new terminal when it opens in a few weeks. The second of four job fairs will be held Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rock Chalk Pile On

Kansas AG takes aim at Biden Administration over alleged mishandling of confidential documents

TOPEKA ( KSNT) - The Kansas Attorney General has issued an open letter to the U.S. Attorney General asking for an investigation into President Biden's alleged mishandling and storage of confidential records. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that he had issued the letter to U.S.

Show-Me Bratwurst?!?

Missouri Life Media to host Missouri German heritage event Feb. 23

WASHINGTON, Mo. - Missouri Life Media wants the public to enjoy its "Exploring Missouri German Heritage" event in Washington, Missouri at 5 p.m. Feb. 23. Guests will be shown a 90-minute documentary in segments while they partake in a four-course German feast cooked up by Hermann Wurst Haus Market and Restaurant in Hermann.

Cowtown Middle-Class High Hopes Exposed

Over 50K tickets for potential Chiefs vs Bills AFC title game sold in one day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - More than 50,000 tickets for a potential Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship game in Atlanta sold in just one day. Both the Bills and the Chiefs decided to give season ticket holders who "previously opted-in to purchase AFC Championship Game tickets in Buffalo or Kansas City priority access to purchase tickets at a preferred rate," the NFL said in a news release Friday morning.

Panty Biz Hits Hard Times

Is Victoria's Secret's 2022 Slowdown a Blip or a Long-Term Problem? | The Motley Fool

Victoria's Secret is a staple in malls around the country and world, but it has only recently become a stand-alone company. The reason for this is less than desirable in some ways, but it has allowed management to focus all of its energy on returning this iconic brand to growth.

Prez Probs Persist

White House insists Biden takes classified documents 'seriously' after he says 'no regrets'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Friday refused to answer reporter's questions about the classified documents found at President Biden's Delaware home or the president's comment that he has "no regrets" about his handling of these materials. During a press briefing, Jean-Pierre announced Biden is retreating to his home in Rehoboth Beach for the weekend.

MAGA Suffers Court Crackdown

Trump fined nearly $1 million for 'revenge' lawsuit

New York Times Washington correspondent Mike Schmidt, former Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann, and writer-at-large for the Bulwark Tim Miller discuss the former president facing legal consequences for his weaponization of the law

SCOTUS Talks Security

Supreme Court's inability to find the leaker adds to its credibility problems | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court's stunning report Thursday on its failure to discover who leaked a draft decision reversing abortion rights last year laid bare shortfalls at the nation's highest court, in its technology, protocols for confidentiality and overall institutional safeguards.

NEXTGEN LIFE FIGHT!!!

'Young Voices Are Mighty:' March For Life Attendees Say It's Time To Give The Movement To The Next Generation

Attendees of the 2023 annual March for Life told the Daily Caller News Foundation that they are looking forward to the next phase of the pro-life movement and are excited to hand the reigns to the next generation. A recent poll from Susan b.

Vlad Threats Cont'd

Ukraine war live updates: NATO allies to make a decision on battle tanks for Kyiv; Wagner Group could have up to 50,000 troops in Ukraine

Berlin can single-handedly veto the tank decision, since the Leopard tanks - even if sent by other European armies that use them - are a German re-export.

EPIC Tech Trouble Underway

Exclusive: Google parent to lay off 12,000 workers - memo

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) is eliminating 12,000 jobs, its chief executive said in a staff memo shared with Reuters. The cuts mark the latest to shake the technology sector and come days after rival Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said it would lay off 10,000 workers.

King Chuck Ignores Crisis

The British royal family's response to Prince Harry's memoir is telling | CNN

Editor's Note: A version of this story appeared in the January 10 edition of CNN's Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain's royal family. Sign up here . Last week was all about the Duke of Sussex. This week, it's the royal family's turn.

Adult Star Face/Off

Adult star sparks fears by getting 'face detached' in surgery to 'look her best'

A porn star is undergoing plastic surgery to have her "face detached" in a bid to "look her best". Brandi Love, 50, prides herself as an "award-winning MILF" and the "mum next door with a very naughty side". Now the actress, whose real name is Tracey Lynn Livermore, is feeling the pressure of her career in front of the camera.

Local Lactose Prep

Shatto Milk to release limited edition flavor if Chiefs win on Saturday

OSBORN, Mo. -Just in time for the playoffs, Shatto Milk Company is bringing back a fan favorite treat. Shatto will be releasing their popular red velvet milk if the Kansas City Chiefs win their first playoff game this Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Traditional Mayoral Bet

Food on the line as Kansas City Chiefs take on Jacksonville Jaguars

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas agreed to a bet with Jacksonville, Florida, Mayor Lenny Curry ahead of Saturday's divisional playoff matchup. On Friday, Lucas accepted a friendly food wager with Curry. Thursday afternoon, Curry challenged Lucas to a friendly side bet between the two mayors.

Riders Arrive Inside The Loop

RV Show Takes over Kansas City's Bartle Hall

Sponsored Content Whether you're a weekend warrior or looking to up your game and go full time, get your travelin shoes on because the Greater Kansas City RV Show is happening this weekend at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City, MO and it's choc-full of new RV's Travel Trailers, Toy Haulers and some super cool, off-grid exploratory vehicles manufactured right here in the state of Missouri.

Selfie Celebration Starts

Union Station adds new 'Mahomes Zone' to Chiefs fan display for playoffs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It's almost playoffs time in the Kansas City metro, and Chiefs fans are already excited. At Union Station, it's all about the Chiefs once again, and the Kingdom appears to be loving it. This is the fourth year in a row the Grand Hall has transformed into the Chiefs Fan Zone, but new this year is the "Mahomes Zone."

Weekend Forecast For Now

CHILLY RECEPTION: Rain transitioning to snow possible during the Kansas City Chiefs divisional round at Arrowhead Saturday

Kansas City Chiefs fans are hoping the Jacksonville Jaguars will get a chilly reception at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday's divisional round.Mother Nature appears to have taken that sentiment literally.

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