Kansas City News Walk: Selma, MAGA, Depression & Angels

Join us on our snarky journey through the discourse as we pay tribute to angel Elsa and her body of work as we take yet another peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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South Side Cinema Debuts

Local filmmaker heads to Alaska's Iditarod to document comeback story

Steve Scearcy, a Kansas City documentary filmmaker, leaves for Alaska to meet up with a woman who was attacked by a moose. He opened the door of his Red Bridge home wearing new XPETI snow boots. "I need to break them in," he said with a chuckle.

Hype Loop Persists

Kansas City's major plan to connect communities downtown

With $45 million pledged already, there's a major push to bridge a literal divide in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. We take a look at a plan to redevelop the "South Loop," with Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

Newsie Attempts Baller Life

KMBC 9's Jackson Kurtz gives the NFL Combine a go

The NFL Combine is just about to wrap up in Indianapolis, Indiana.It's a chance for players to show their skills before the 2023 NFL draft. KMBC9's Jackson Kurtz was in town to recap the event and discuss why Kansas City has much to look forward to.

About Ur Boss's Politics

Kansas-based Koch Industries restructures top management

Koch Industries announced several leadership changes Thursday, including one affecting longtime CEO and chairman Charles Koch. The company said in a news release that president Dave Robertson will join Charles Koch as co-chief executive officer of the company. Robertson also will become vice chairman of the board.

Fave Local Photog Goes Macro

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Covered & Classy Angel Promo

Elsa Hosk goes naked in new Hailey Bieber Rhode campaign

Elsa Hosk is the latest in a long line of celebs to go topless in a new campaign, looking incredible in images shared by Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode. Last year, Hailey set the internet alight when she posed in jeans and not much else, while promoting her lip treatment.

Prez Revels In History

Biden to visit Selma on 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary to highlight voting rights

President Joe Biden is set to pay tribute to the heroes of "Bloody Sunday", joining thousands for the annual commemoration of the seminal moment in the civil rights movement that led to passage of landmark voting rights legislation nearly 60 years ago.

Nobody Campaigns Like MAGA

Former President Trump steals the show at CPAC

The Conservative Political Action Conference is now little more than a glorified Trump rally. It is now a forum for right-wing extremism, election misinformation, fear-mongering and the worship of Former President Donald Trump. American Voices host Alicia Menendez discusses the worrying implications with Matt Dowd, a former Republican strategist, and Paul Butler, an MSNBC legal analyst and Georgetown Law Professor.

Reality Check: Nation Still Plagued By Pandemic Mental Health Issues

Depression increases after COVID-19 pandemic even if you are...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of people, regardless of whether they had COVID-19 or not, a new study shows. Researchers studied nearly 136,000 patients and found that depression symptoms had increased significantly during the pandemic. More than half of all patients reported feeling depressed, which can lead to chronic diseases like heart disease.

Cook Off

Rachael Ray to end daytime show after 17 seasons: 'It's time for me to move on'

The "Rachael Ray Show" is coming to an end after its current season, drawing a close to the Emmy-winning talk, cooking and lifestyle show after 17 seasons. The news was announced in a Friday press release from CBS saying Ray would be "signing off" of her nationally syndicated show at the end of the current season.

Show-Me Winter's Bone & More

15 movies shot in Missouri - and where to stream them

Missouri might not be the movie capital of America, but the Show Me State often shows off when filmmakers shoot their work here. A wide array of films have been made in Missouri over a remarkable span of time. To perhaps spy a familiar scene, and see it in a new way, it's worth giving these films a watch.

ROCK CHALK WINNER!!!

Big 12 coaches name Kansas forward Jalen Wilson unanimous conference player of the year

After leading the Big 12 in both scoring and rebounding for the grueling 18-game season that wrapped up on Saturday, Kansas forward Jalen Wilson has been named the conference's player of the year by the league's coaches. Wilson was a unanimous selection, receiving all nine available votes.

Witness Half Century Of American Excellence

Little Blue River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate 50 years

The Little Blue River Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), in Grandview, celebrated its 50 th anniversary on Saturday, February 11, at John Knox Village in Lee's Summit. The guest speaker and chapter historian, Cherise Walker, presented the history of the Little Blue River Chapter, which was established February 10, 1973, as the 90 th chapter of the Missouri State Society DAR by then regent Mrs.

This Week According To Griggs

Warm temps linger into the start of the week

Hide Transcript Show Transcript DAY FORECAST. SO YOU'LL KNOW FIRST, THIS IS FIRST ALERT WHETHER IT WAS JUST IN THE LOW SEVENTIES FOR SUNDAY. BUT LOOKING AHEAD FOR MONDAY, YOU MIGHT SQUEEZE OUT A LOW SIXTIES, BUT THEN COOLER AIR TAKES OVER. STARTING TUESDAY, RAINFALL TAKES OVER. TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

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