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Freezing rain, slick roads causing traffic problems across Kansas City metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Multiple wrecks are being reported across the Kansas City metro as freezing rain moves across the area. The entire metro is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 11 p.m. The Buck O'Neil Bridge at 169 Highway is closed in both directions due to a six-vehicle crash.

Meet The New Underboss

Kansas City Chiefs promote Matt Nagy to offensive coordinator

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have made another coaching change after their Super Bowl win. With the departure of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to the Washington Commanders, the Chiefs promoted quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy to fill the position on Friday. This is Nagy's second stint in Kansas City.

Newsie Chokes On Sour Grapes

Philadelphia anchor apologizes for cursing out officials on the air after Super Bowl

One of the biggest talking points following the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII was that defensive holding call. Eagles cornerback James Bradberry was penalized for grabbing Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster's jersey on a third-down play with less than 2 minutes on the clock.

Tenants Stay Losing On The Plaza

Country Club Plaza sues Price Brothers Management Co. for back rent, possession of space - Kansas City Business Journal

Legacy Development isn't the only prominent tenant that the Country Club Plaza is suing for back rent and possession of its office space. The Plaza filed the same suit against Price Brothers Management Co., an Overland Park-based real estate developer and management company.

Reading List For Nicer Weather

Three Kansas City bookworms share fresh recommendations for spring reading

With spring around the corner, it's almost time to take books outside to patios and porches. If you're looking for literature worthy of your time, Up To Date's panel of avid readers - author Steve Paul; Kansas City Public Library director of readers' services Kaite Stover; and English Department chair at The Barstow School Mark Luce - have curated a list of their old an new favorites.

Money, Love & Tragedy

Paris Hilton reveals she had an abortion in her early 20s

Paris Hilton revealed she had an abortion when she was in her early 20s because she 'was a kid and was not ready' for a baby. The 42-year-old has just become a mother, having announced this January that she and her husband Carter Reum welcomed their son Phoenix via surrogate.

White House Flubs Disaster Response

Biden stumbles through answer over East Palestine visit: 'Who's Zooming who?'

President Biden told reporters that he has no plans to visit East Palestine, Ohio, and pointed to a "whole video Zoom" that he conducted on the train derailment. Biden made the comments on Friday evening as he was leaving the White House to go to his Wilmington, Delaware residence.

MAGA MASTERS MIX!!!

Donald Trump is Mar-a-Lago's resident DJ, playing tunes from his iPad

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has a successful side career as a party DJ - known as D-Sol - but he may have some competition on the unlikeliest-spinners circuit. Donald Trump - or should we call him DJ Donnie T? - now has a regular gig spinning at his Palm Beach, Fla., club, Mar-a-Lago.

At The Edge Of The World's End

'We Knew We Were on the Precipice'

I. The Build-up on the Border Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier , director, Defense Intelligence Agency: DIA is supposed to be the master sense-makers of militaries around the world - how they're organized, trained, equipped, where they are, why they fight, when they would fight, what their doctrine is and what their leaders are all about.

Pandemic Convenience Debuts

FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and Covid-19 | CNN

If you've got a fever and a cough, you don't necessarily have to go to the doctor anymore to find out if it's the flu or Covid-19. On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized what it says is the first at-home test that can tell users if they have the flu and/or Covid-19.

Far East Flex On Troops

Watch as a Chinese fighter jet intercepts U.S. aircraft over South China Sea

NBC News Foreign Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer reports on her trip aboard an American patrol aircraft, as the U.S. aims to counter China's expansion into the South China Sea.

Horrific Disaster Down Under

Australian porn star 'breaks penis' during intense sex scene | JOE.co.uk

An Australian porn star has spoken out about the excruciating moment he broke his penis live on set. Liam Ellis was in the throes of passion on set with one woman and another man when the incident happened. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, he said: "Basically I was having sex at the time...

East Side High Hopes & Sound Off

Nightclub owner hopes renovated 18th and Vine space will evoke 'richness' of Jazz District's heyday

A revitalized building in the 18th and Vine Jazz District that once housed a hair salon will reopen this summer as a restaurant and nightclub, teased developer Adam Jones.

Cowtown Winter Persists 

FORECAST: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 11 p.m.

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until 11 p.m. Friday due to expected freezing drizzle. The National Weather Service says they expect total ice accumulations of "a light glaze." Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges will be possible. The hazardous conditions could impact drivers, so use extra caution.

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