Kansas City Sunday Walk: Prez At Border & Zero-COVID Kaput

Right now, tribute to the angels inspires a peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Attractions Exposed

What are the 'hidden gems' of Kansas City? This is what locals had to say

This story was first published in KCUR's Creative Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. KCUR recently asked Kansas Citians to share their favorite hidden gems from around the area.

Inferno Showtime

Olathe fire crews investigating minor rooftop fire at AMC movie theater

KMBC file image SOURCE: KMBC file image The Olathe, Kansas, Fire Department is investigating a fire that broke out at AMC's Dine-in Studio 28 movie theater Saturday night. The department says the fire was minor, but the business had to be shut down around 6:30 p.m. to clear the building of smoke and haze.

Local Living Space Examined

Kansas City fire crews, councilman inspect apartments after claims of neglect

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City councilman and fire crews are digging into problems at an apartment complex where residents have been complaining of poor living conditions for months. FOX4 Problem Solvers decided to visit Stonegate Meadows Apartments in Kansas City after we heard from at least five tenants concerned for their safety following a fire that left 15 people hospitalized in April.

Artsy Midtown Redux Arrives

On Broadway and Beyond, Revivals Bring Meaningful Revisions - KC STUDIO

Katy Ellis, Lucy McCormick (with microphone), Tama Phethean and Jordan Laviniere in "Wuthering Heights" at Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, which put a put a punk-rock spin on the brooding Emily Bronte novel (photo by Teddy Wolff) Just a year ago, such was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that Broadway's very survival seemed in danger.

Foodies Under Siege In JoCo 

New Lenexa restaurant facing hurdles after numerous acts of vandalism

A new location of the Lawrence-founded Jefferson's just opened at 87th and Lackman.

Politics Soils Panty Biz

Victoria's Secret CEO Amy Hauk exits amid 'woke' controversies

Victoria's Secret brand CEO Amy Hauk announced that she will be leaving the lingerie giant after a brief stint at the company. "Amy Hauk will be stepping down as CEO of Victoria's Secret and PINK in order to spend more time with her family in Florida," the company said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

White House Earns More Accolades From Allies

Dems praise Biden for addressing immigration crisis and asylum seekers ahead of US-Mexico border visit

Democratic officials from across the United States have praised President Biden's recent asylum announcement ahead of his first visit to the southern border on Sunday, which will be the first of his administration. The announcement included details on how the Biden administration will better manage the flow of asylum seekers primarily from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

Latino Vote Double Take

Hispanic Caucus split between rage and lukewarm reception to Biden's new border plan

The Biden administration's plan to crack down at the border in exchange for some expanded legal pathways of entry for migrants received a generally tepid response from Hispanic Democrats, though some in the group were incensed that they were sidelined in favor of developing a policy many worry treads too closely to Trump-era immigration efforts.

Gun Control Life Lesson?!?

Newport News: Condition of teacher shot by child improving

"We need the community's support, continued support, to make sure that guns are not available to youth and I'm sounding like a broken record today, because I continue to reiterate that: that we need to keep the guns out of the hands of our young people," he added.

Vlad Betrays Truce

Ukraine war: The Christmas ceasefire that wasn't

BBC Ukraine correspondent in Bakhmut The drive from Kostyantynivka to Bakhmut is like dropping off a cliff of civilisation. The "pops" of outgoing tank fire tell you you're getting close to one of the most active parts of the front line in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine.

FAR EAST COVID FOREVER

China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Travellers began streaming across land and sea crossings from Hong Kong to mainland China on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fight Over Faith

The death of Pope Benedict removes a problem for liberal Catholics

T HE MOON was high over the avenue that stretches away from St Peter's, yet a stream of visitors was still issuing from the great basilica. Inside, the body of Pope Benedict XVI was laid out for people to pay their respects before his funeral on January 5th.

Playoff Talk Abounds

Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones react to Chiefs' clinching AFC's No. 1 seed

When the NFL owners passed the AFC Playoff seeding resolution on Friday, there was much debate as to whether or not the league got it right. Fans in Kansas City argued both that the Kansas City Chiefs made out like bandits and that they were getting the short end of the stick.

Kansas City Sunday Forecast

A quiet and chilly Sunday in the forecast

Hide Transcript Show Transcript FLURRIES ARE MOVING OUT. THAT IS RIGHT. KIND OF A QUICK BURST, ESPECIALLY NORTH OF INTERSTATE 70. KANSAS LOOKING FAIRLY GOOD BECAUSE THEY WILL BE CLEARING RATHER QUICKLY. SOME PARTIAL CLEARING AT KCI. WIND CHILL OF 26. OLATHE 32°. 30° IN LEE'S SUMMIT. MARY BELL 30°.

The Impressions - People Get Ready is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.