Kansas City Roundup: Coal Yard Fun Times, Bank Reassurance & Pet Probs

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Local Eco-Salvo

This Kansas City river is in trouble. Every April, people turn out in droves to help it

On a warm morning last April, several hundred people fanned out along a waterway in Kansas City. In the span of a few hours, they collected about 30 tons of garbage along the Blue River. The annual effort takes on the visible scars of overdevelopment and neglect, removing nearly 2,000 tons of litter and illegally dumped trash over the past three decades.

Overbuilding Down By The River

BREAKING: Former KC coal yard could sustain more than 800 mixed-income apartments over time - Kansas City Business Journal

A sustainable developer looks to take a former Kansas City coal yard once responsible for tons of carbon emissions each year and bring it into the future with what potentially could become the largest recent residential proposal in greater Downtown.

Cowtown Bank Scare

Startups, investors on 'red alert' as Silicon Valley Bank collapse ripples into new tech downturn fears

It's not clear how many Missouri companies and venture capital firms bank with SVB. However, the collapse of the leading bank for the venture capital industry is expected to cause operational headaches and a larger chilling effect on the outlook of venture capital companies across the country.

Shelter Confronts Hot Mess

Unleashed Pet Rescue to stop taking animals amid license fight

MISSION, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Agriculture says it has issued an emergency order to Unleashed Pet Rescue in Mission, Kansas, to stop taking animals. The order was issued Friday and is effective immediately. It will remain in place until the revocation matter is resolved.

Captain Kirk Shares Adventures

William Shatner on life, liberty, and Boston Legal ahead of his journey to Planet Comicon Kansas City

William Shatner at Planet Comicon Kansas City in 2019. // Photo by Dan Lybarger William Shatner landed the role of Capt. James Tiberius Kirk of the U.S.S. Enterprise for the second pilot for Star Trek, after the Hollywood suits rejected Jeffrey Hunter from The Searchers and King of Kings in a similar role.

Diva Refuses To Disclose Payday

Iggy Azalea Says She's Making "So Much Money" On OnlyFans That She Won't Even Say How Much Money She's Making

"I don't think that I have to say sorry that I want to commodify my own s**t."

Prez Talks Persecution

Joe Biden says restricting transgender rights is 'sinful' in interview with 'Daily Show' guest host Kal Penn

Kal Penn interviewed President Biden for Monday's The Daily Show . A clip from the episode was released earlier in the day showing them discussing same-sex marriage and support for transgender youth. It marks Biden's first appearance on the Comedy Central show since he took office.

White House Bailout Newspeak

Watch Live: Biden to deliver remarks in wake of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse

Washington - President Biden is expected to deliver remarks Monday morning regarding the federal government's efforts to respond to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and limit the fallout from its abrupt failure. The White House said the focus of Mr. Biden's remarks will be "maintaining a resilient banking system and protecting our historic economic recovery."

Blame MAGA For Bank FAIL?!?

Democrats Blame SVB Collapse On Trump-Era Regulatory Rollbacks-But GOP Opposes Stricter Rules

Democrats placed blame for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank over the weekend on looser regulations signed by former President Donald Trump, and called for Congress to reimpose some post-Great Recession rules on smaller banks-but Republican lawmakers have already expressed opposition to stricter regulations, and they have long odds of passing the GOP-controlled House.

Protesters Leave Planet Unsaved

Climate & Indigenous Activists Decry Reports Biden Will Approve Willow Oil Drilling Project in Arctic

The Biden administration is reportedly set to approve a massive oil and gas development in Alaska known as the Willow project, despite widespread opposition from environmental and conservation groups that argue Willow will amount to a carbon bomb.

Former Veep Joke Refuted

Jean-Pierre calls for Pence to apologize for Buttigieg, postpartum depression jokes

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday called for former Vice President Mike Pence to apologize for the jokes he made about Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg's paternity leave and using postpartum depression as a "punchline." Pence said that Buttigieg took "maternity" leave and everyone else got "postpartum depression" in his absence during the annual...

Show-Me Tragic Targeting

Manhunt unfolds in Missouri after 2 officers shot, 1 killed

A Missouri police officer is dead, one other is injured, and law enforcement is currently searching for the man they say is responsible. Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and another officer were shot just before 9:20 p.m. Sunday outside a general store in Hermann, according to FOX 2 in St.

Vlad Suffers Losses

Russia loses 1,090 soldiers in reported deadliest day of war

Ukrainian troops killed more than 1,000 Russian soldiers in what could be the deadliest day of fighting since the invasion of the country more than a year ago, Kyiv's military said Sunday. In a video shared by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, spokesperson Oleksandr Shtupun claimed that Ukrainian forces killed 1,090 Russian troops on Saturday.

Meet The New Boss

U.K. PM Rishi Sunak says China a 'systemic challenge' to world order

A more assertive China poses a "systemic challenge" to the global order, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told NBC News on Sunday, as Britain, the United States and Australia planned to unveil the latest steps in a defense partnership aimed at countering Beijing's growing military might.

Plague Double Take

The winter COVID wave that wasn't: Why the US didn't see a surge

When the United States saw COVID-19 cases and deaths rise around this past Christmas and New Year's, many Americans feared the country was in for a third winter wave. But as quickly as both metrics went up, they also came down.

Tiger Paws Pretty Ladies

Woods' romances, from Playboy models to pornstars as he splits with ex Herman

TIGER WOODS' turbulent love life continues. The golf legend, 47, split with girlfriend Erica Herman after six years together, and it's hardly amicable. Herman, 39, has filed a lawsuit against her ex in an attempt to nullify a non-disclosure agreement she alleges Woods made her sign at the start of their relationship.

Baller Dedication Celebrated

DE Chris Jones says he will be a 'Chief for life'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - According to Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, he'll be spending the rest of his career with the franchise. Jones tweeted on social media "I'm a chief for life. I will not play for another franchise."

Big Bucks For New Guy

Chiefs to sign former Jaguars OT Jawaan Taylor to 4-year, $80m deal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Chiefs appear to be bolstering their offensive line with their first major move of NFL free agency. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Kansas City is signing former Jacksonville offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to an $80 million deal over four years. Rapoport stated $60 million will be guaranteed.

Hoop Schedules Revealed

How to watch KU, K-State and Mizzou in 2023 NCAA Tournament

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City-area's three major universities have their seedings for the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Now fans of Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri can start planning when and where they'll watch their teams take on March Madness. Here's when the three teams play and how you can watch on TV or stream online.

Check Midday Feast

Cheap Eats: Pizza Tascio

Pizza Tascio. // Photo by Zach Bauman Are you a glutton for tonguishment? Food is one of the simplest pleasures of life. We turn to food for comfort, community, and basic nourishment. Sometimes, though, you just want to shove something greasy and delicious down your gullet without regard to its nutritional value.

Dynasty Calculated

Can the Chiefs continue to dominate during Andy Reid's second decade?

On Friday, Fox Sports NFL's Twitter account posted a graphic with an impressive stat about the Kansas City Chiefs. Since the folks at Fox had credited Warren Sharp, I decided to find out what Sharp had said to inspire them.

Work Can't Wait Or Chill

Weather forces KC crews to adjust I-435 bridge replacement

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Transportation adjusts its plan to begin replacing the Interstate 435 bridge over 87th Street. Crews planned to begin the project Monday. MoDOT said that due to inclement weather, the project will begin on Tuesday. When construction begins, it will impact traffic in the following ways.

Rolling With Fonz Redux

Henry Winkler catches up with Kansas City at World of Wheels

We're going to go, Chiefs. There you go. Do they need me? I'm going in. You sure I will. We're going to shoot this. I have to rent *** helmet. No, no, don't tell me. Just do it. Ok. We'll do it. So thanks for, thanks for taking the time to talk to us.

Golden Ghetto Trims

Overland Park begins removing ash trees along streets

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The city is beginning a massive project to remove thousands of trees and plant new ones. Overland Park crews started the project Monday in a neighborhood near 83rd and Nall. City contractors plan to remove more than 2,400 ash trees along city streets in a dozen areas across the city over the next three months.

Latest Local Forecast

Colder than average for this time of year

Hide Transcript Show Transcript A REMINDER THAT WINTER IS WRAPPING UP AND IT'S A COLD START TO OUR DAY. SO I FEEL LIKE SOMEBODY NEEDS TO SEE THIS, RIGHT? SEVEN DAYS UNTIL SPRING BEGINS, STARTS NEXT MONDAY. AND BY THEN, OUR NORMAL HIGHS, 57 DEGREES, OUR NORMAL LOWS IN THE MID THIRTIES TODAY, WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR THAT.

NF - MOTTO is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.