Fashioning Kansas City: Courthouse Toilet Trouble, Boring MAGA & Blood Center Crisis

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B-Ball Chill Awaits

Big 12 party planners preparing for rain, chilly weather

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - If the calendar reads March, it means big things in Kansas City. Beginning Wednesday, March Madness and the Big 12 Championships will bring college basketball excitement back to Kansas City, and record-setting crowds could be in the cards. The KC Live stage is preparing for one heck of a college basketball party.

Access Across The Bridge

New on-demand ride service coming to the Northland

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A new app-driven ride service, Iris, will launch in the Northland this month. The ride service will operate similarly to Uber and offer "inexpensive transportation" for residents, a KCMO spokesperson told KSHB 41 in a request last Friday. Iris will drop off users within a quarter-mile of their preferred destination.

Justice Backed Up

Jackson County Truman Courthouse closed next 2 days due to 'unusable' restrooms

A plumbing issue will close the Jackson County Truman Courthouse in Independence on March 7 and March 8. The county said that restrooms in the courthouse are "unusable" and repairs are underway. Residents who need to conduct business with the Jackson County assessment, record of deeds and collection departments will need to do it online at www.jacksongov.org or visit the Jackson County Courthouse in downtown Kansas City, Mo.

Surviving Inflation In The Dotte

How Wyandotte County homeowners can appeal upcoming property value increases

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Homeowners in Wyandotte County, Kansas can expect to see appraised values of their property in the mail in the coming weeks. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK announced Monday that appraised property values will be mailed out Thursday, March 9.

Market Share Reported

Kansas City viewers tune in for Travis Kelce's Saturday Night Live debut

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City can't get enough of the Kansas City Chiefs. Television viewers tuned in Saturday night to KSHB 41 for NBC's Saturday Night Live, hosted by the Chiefs' Travis Kelce.

Ballers, Gamers & Equity

Kansas City Current set to debut in FIFA 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Get ready to play as your favorite Kansas City Current player starting March 15. The National Women's Soccer League announced Monday a partnership with EA Sports. All 12 NWSL clubs, along with their players, will make their video game debut for the FIFA franchise 10 days before the 2023 NWSL season kicks off.

Country Legend Arrives Soon

Willie Nelson announces May 20 tour stop in Kansas City at Azura Amphitheater

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Willie Nelson will perform in Kansas City in less than three months as part of KFKF's 60th anniversary celebration. Nelson and special guests Tracy Lawrence and Gary Allan will perform May 20 at Azura Amphitheater, formerly Sandstone. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m.

Dangerous Curves Abroad

Demi Rose sends temperatures soaring in throwback snaps from Egypt

She is an Instagram sensation boasting just shy of 20million followers. And Demi Rose looked sensational as she shared a slew of sizzling throwback snaps from her trip to Egypt on Thursday. The model, 27, sent temperatures soaring in a plunging plunging blue gown complete with daring thigh-high split.

Latest Presidential Misstep Sparks Critical Health Questions

Biden stumbles on the stairs of Air Force One again

President Joe Biden, 80, once again had trouble navigating Air Force One's stairs He briefly stumbled as he boarded the presidential aircraft on Sunday departing Alabama for the White House The latest wobble comes less than two weeks after he tripped up the stairs as he left Poland after a whirlwind three-day trip to Kyiv and Warsaw President Joe Biden once again had trouble navigating Air Force One's stairs - briefly stumbling as he boarded the presidential aircraft on Sunday as he departed from Selma, Alabama.

MAGA Rules GOP

Trump Is the Establishment Now

And conservatives are bored. One thing can be said for the proprietors of the MAGA Mall: They know their brand. The right-wing merch retailer's setup was among the most impressive at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference-a gargantuan display of apparel and tchotchkes meticulously curated to appeal to every segment of the Donald Trump-loving clientele.

Far East War Of Words Starts

China's Xi Jinping Takes Rare Direct Aim at U.S. in Speech

In rare direct criticism of Washington, Chinese leader Xi Jinping blamed what he termed a U.S.-led campaign to contain China for worsening the troubles and global uncertainties that his country has faced over the past five years.

Fighting For Global Economy

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says Ukraine invasion is a top economic concern | CNN Business

The war in Ukraine and US-China relations are two of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's largest economic concerns, he said Monday.

Today Show Reports Tawdry Family Overshare

Couple goes viral for filming daughter's reaction to hearing them having sex

An Arizona couple experienced some serious postcoital buzzkill after their 6-year-old daughter woke up sobbing. In a now-viral TikTok video, Matt Underwood announces to his wife, Jayci Underwood, that their daughter "is crying 'cause she heard you screaming, and she wanted to make sure you were OK."

Hollywood Actors Debunk Pandemic Precautions

Tim Robbins Backs Woody Harrelson: COVID Set Protocols Are a 'Charade' and It's 'Time to End' Them

Tim Robbins is backing Woody Harrelson's demand for Hollywood to end COVID protocols on film and television sets. Sharing Variety's article about Harrelson's opinion, Robbins told his Twitter followers: "Woody is right. Time to end this charade." The "Shawshank Redemption" actor tagged SAG-AFTRA and the Actors' Equity Association so that both organizations could see his plea.

Locals Need Gift Of Life

Community Blood Center declares blood emergency due to rise in sickness, decline in donors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Community Blood Center has declared a blood emergency due to cold and flu season, and a decrease in people donating blood. CBC says it had around 2,000 fewer people donate blood in January 2023 than the same month last year. Blood donations are below hospital needs.

Uzi Man On His Way Out

The Chiefs clear $20 million in cap space with a big move

According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs intend to release defensive end Frank Clark in order to create salary-cap space for the coming season.

Downpour Ahead

Several days of rain will impact the middle of the week

MOVING IN, BUT NOT NECESSARILY COLD ENOUGH. TRUE. WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SNOW OR ICE. I THINK WE'RE MAINLY GOING TO BE DEALING WITH RAIN. BUT, YOU KNOW, IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR, SPRINGSTEEN SAID. LYNN WINTER'S TRYING TO HANG ON. SO YOU COMBINE THE TWO, WE ENDED UP GETTING SOME CLOUDY, COOL, DAMP DAYS HERE.

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