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Tickets for Chiefs potential playoff games on sale this week

Tickets for any potential playoff games for the Kansas City Chiefs that may be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium go on sale Wednesday.

Traveling Music For Newsie

KSHB 41 anchor Dia Wall moving to Dallas in February 2024

KSHB 41 evening anchor and journalist Dia Wall has announced plans to step down from her position in February 2024.

Rock Chalk Mizzou Admission

Face it, Kansas: Our new license plate design looks slapdash and dull. Surely we can do better. - Kansas Reflector

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Except when it comes to the design of new Kansas license plates. Those things are ugly.

Show-Me WELL-DESERVED Pay Bump

Missouri minimum wage increasing in 2024 | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Missouri's minimum wage is increasing to $12.30 per hour in 2024.

Serving Success

'It's very humbling': Kansas City Restaurant Association names its 1st Black leader

"If you would have asked me 15 years ago, I would have said that's impossible."

Angel Shares Fashion Secret

Victoria's Secret model Sara Sampaio slips into a very small bikini

The runway model looked better than ever in a tiny bikini as she posed on the shore of a pristine beach. The suit was unusual as the top pulled up and had a large gold accent in front.

MAGA MEANT TO DO THAT!!!

Trump claims he mixed up Obama and Biden in speeches on purpose and got a 'perfect score' on a cognitive exam

"No, I know both names very well, never mix them up, and know that they are destroying our Country."

Prez Against Hate Crime

Biden condemns shooting of Palestinian students: 'No place for violence or hate in America'

President Biden on Monday condemned the shooting in Burlington, Vt., that seriously injured three Palestinian college students visiting the city for Thanksgiving. "They were simply spending Thanksgiving gathered with family and loved ones," Biden said in a statement on the Saturday shooting. "While we are waiting for more facts, we know this: there is absolutely...

Blue Skirt Declaration

Monica Lewinsky calls for constitutional ban on presidential self-pardons

Monica Lewinsky penned on op-ed Monday calling for a series of constitutional amendments, including age limits for elected officials and a ban on presidential self-pardons. In a piece in Vanity Fair, Lewinsky offered her vision for a more robust democracy via six new amendments: no presidential self-pardons, mandatory background checks for presidents, no suspensions of...

Obamacare Confession

No one's promising you can keep your doctor anymore

Democrats and Republicans agree that the primary care system needs an overhaul. They're encouraging nurses to do more and embracing virtual care.

Holy Land Hot Mess Cont'd

Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Gaza truce, hostages and prisoners released

A third set of hostages was released by Hamas on Sunday, including the first American to be successfully freed, according to US and Israeli officials. Follow for live updates.

Brits Against Vlad

UK intelligence says Russia now suffers heaviest losses since beginning of invasion due to offensive on Avdiivka

Losses of Russian occupying forces over the past six weeks have reached the highest level since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, UK Defence Intelligence has reported. Source: UK Defence Intelligence review on Twitter dated 27 November, as reported by European Pravda Details: The UK MoD attributes these losses to the Russian attack on the town of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast.

Far East Economy Crumbling

China Scrambles to Contain a Looming Shadow-Bank Meltdown

Chinese authorities are taking more forceful action to contain the growing financial troubles of one of the country's biggest shadow lenders.

Diva Jets To More Publicity

Taylor Swift's jet 'lands in Kansas City' to see Travis Kelce

Swift, 33, was unable to watch her boyfriend and the Kansas City Chiefs in action Sunday, when they beat the Las Vegas Raiders, but it appears the hit-maker and Kelce, 34, are set to be reunited.

Upscale Local Debut

Popular chef driven Food Hall opens third location at a Plaza Hotel

Strang Chef Collective opened a third location on November 6 in the Marriott Cascade Hotel. The new spot features four food vendors.

Rock 'N Roll Revival

Priscilla Presley, Elvis' former wife, is about to bring her tour to Kansas City

"An Evening W​ith Priscilla Presley" comes to KC soon after the release of the movie about her.

Home Team Stays Losing

Why the Royals are in such a tricky spot this offseason

Not a lot of surplus value

Suburban Survival Story

'Miraculously, she's here': Lee's Summit woman wants justice after falling victim to snowy hit-and-run

One woman is lucky to be alive after being struck by a vehicle during a snowy Saturday night in downtown Lee's Summit.

Creative Inspiration

KC Cancer survivor is empowering women of color to celebrate their natural hair.

Cancer survivor Crissi Curly uses art to empower women of color to celebrate their natural hair through classes and events.

Cowtown Finance Tech Check

'We wanted to be the solution': New Kansas City startup is getting national acclaim

This business owner saw how small businesses struggled to get loans. Banks are now applauding her solution.

Late November Fades . . .

FORECAST: Frigid start back to work and school but dry at least until end of the week

Temperatures are on the colder side this morning but just like Sunday, the sun is peeking through to help temperatures at least feel warmer.

The Smile - Wall Of Eyes is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.