Kansas City News Lights: Overnight Tribute Amid Rumors Of War

As winter fades we note a bonus for laziness . . . Mardi Gras provides one night of respite for those of us who might or might not feel guilty about keeping Christmas lights up.

And with that we take another quick look at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Hype Loop Persists

KCI travelers keen to see new terminal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - With just eight days to go before the new airport terminal opens, people have been joking about the current state of the existing terminals. Monday morning, photos hit Reddit showing starkly slim snack options for Delta passengers at Terminal B. A candy rack has just Life Savers and Mentos.

Lactose High Praise

Shatto Milk provides look at new milk honoring two-time MVP NFL Patrick Mahomes

Shatto Milk Company on Monday provided a look at its special edition bottle and milk flavor this month to honor Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes.According to a release from Shatto, to celebrate Mahomes's second MVP honor, the company will roll out a special edition MVP bottle of chocolate cherry milk.The milk hits stores on Feb.

Local Crash Victim Memorial

Friends, family remember 52-year-old killed in crash with KCPD vehicle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 52-year-old killed last week in a crash that also took the life of a Kansas City police officer. It happened when a car hit a Kansas City Police Department vehicle, forcing the cruiser into the area where 52-year-old Jesse Eckes was standing.

Shout Out To Former Builder Prez

Habitat for Humanity KC grateful for former President Carter's years of involvement in the organization

"What Habitat does is not only build homes when we can, here and in 16 foreign nations, but we set an example and kind of wake-up people to the fact that this need does exist," Carter said in an interview with KMBC 9 in 1986.

Hipster Serve Foodie Reporting

With its new standalone location Wolfepack BBQ looks to become the leader of the pack

Ribs. // Courtesy Wolfepack BBQ The Kansas City barbecue scene is a tough one to stand out in. For Jared Wolfe, the co-owner and pitmaster of Wolfepack BBQ, the challenge is part of what brings his team together. Along with co-owner Sam Parker, Wolfe has assembled what the duo views as the perfect team to sling high-quality smoked meats, tasty...

Diva Shares Workout Pix

Miley Cyrus sizzles as she stretches her body in sexy red bikini

She is preparing to drop her next studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, in a few weeks. And Miley Cyrus showed off her summer body as she promoted the upcoming album on her Instagram account on Monday. Miley, 30, wore a red bandeau bikini top, bottoms, and displayed her svelte abs as she crouched on the floor and stretched her arms towards the wall.

Progressives Doubt Worsening European Conflict

Anti-war protesters crash Biden's dinner out in Washington DC: 'I hate to bother you but people are dying'

Code Pink, a left wing activist group focused on ending foreign wars, confronted President Biden Saturday at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., over his handling of the Russia-Ukraine war. The protesters called on Biden to seek peace and an end to the war rather than escalation before being asked to leave by the establishment's staff.

MAGA Talks Russia

Trump Defends Putin as Biden Visits War-Torn Ukraine

Donald Trump on Tuesday night touted his great relationship with Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin and defended his past assertion that he trusted the foreign leader over his own intelligence community. "Putin never, ever would have gone into Ukraine if I were president," Trump told supporters at a Florida rally.

The Don Stages Comeback

Don Lemon to return to CNN after formal training following sexist comments, network boss says | CNN Business

CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to the network's air on Wednesday after he participates in formal training following sexist comments he made last week, the network's chief executive, Chris Licht, said in an email to employees Monday night. "I sat down with Don and had a frank and meaningful conversation," Licht wrote in a memo.

Right-Wing Prankster Redux

James O'Keefe Releases Statement On Being Removed From Project Veritas, Hints At Future Plans

Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe released a lengthy video Monday afternoon explaining his version of the events that led to him being removed from the company this week. In a 45-minute video, O'Keefe explained that he had been stripped from his authority as CEO of the company and removed from the board of directors.

Catholic Tragedy Aftermath

Arrest made in killing of L.A. Bishop David O'Connell, sources say

Authorities investigating the killing of a Los Angeles bishop Saturday have made an arrest in the case, law enforcement sources said Monday. Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell, 69, was killed Saturday afternoon in the Catholic archdiocese-owned home in Hacienda Heights where he lived alone, authorities say.

MSM Celebrates Body Of Work

'Best' adult star bonked 4k women, insured penis and stops shoots to watch Derby

A Derby bloke who worked for Network Rail is the most recognisable male porn star on the planet and has bonked 4,000 women. Keiran Lee, real name Adam Diksa, is also famed for insuring his 10-inch schlong for $1million. He is now one of the best paid adult performers who reportedly pockets around £3,100 a day.

Kansas City Legacy Endures

Negro Leagues 'still meaningful' after 103 years, leaders say

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - City leaders are celebrating 103 years of the Negro Leagues during Black History Month. Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum moderated a panel including Mayor Quinton Lucas, Jackson County Executive Frank White, and Unified Government CEO/Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner.

Forecast For This Week

Spring-like temps stick around a few more days

SO YOU'LL KNOW FIRST THIS IS FIRST ALERT WHETHER YOU KNOW YOU REALLY WOULDN'T KNOW THAT IT'S FEBRUARY STEPPING OUTSIDE TODAY. WE'VE BEEN IN THE 60 THAT A LOT OF SUNSHINE JUST AN AWESOME DAY AND RIGHT NOW LOOKING OFF TOWARDS THE WEST, WE'RE SEEING SOME HIGH CLOUDS COMING IN, BUT WE'RE STILL HOLDING IT 60 DEGREES, STILL FEELS GREAT HUMIDITY.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

Hopefully, we'll have more for the morning update . . . STAY TUNED!!!