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Snail Mail Suspense

Holiday card postmarked 1950 arrives at Kansas City home

The postcard arrived this week, addressed to Martha Stubbs. It was from Roy, in California, writing to his mother in Kansas City, in 1950.

Local Housing Heats Up

Four residents in Kansas City, Missouri apartment complex displaced following fire

Crews were dispatched to a fire just after 6:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of NE Davidson Road.

Ballers Take Break Ahead Of Playoffs

Six Chiefs starters miss practice ahead of regular season finale

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lengthy injury list going into the final regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dangerous Streets Persist

Driver dies, 4 passengers injured in collision with semi-truck in North Kansas City

The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. Thursday, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Office

Artsy Sketch From Hipsters

Up-and-coming KC painter Olivia Barbosa answers The Pitch Questionnaire

Olivia Barbosa tackles yet another canvas. // Courtesy the artist Olivia Barbosa is an up-and-coming artist in the KC area, who just completed work on the cover for our January issue of The Pitch magazine. To learn more about her and her work, take a gander at her answers to The Pitch Questionnaire: Instagram: @Olivesartworks Website: Here's my linktree.

Diva Works Behind Scenes

Britney Spears says she'll 'never return' to music industry in her own right, but has written 'over 20 songs' for others | CNN

Britney Spears says not to believe recent media reports that she's working on a new album.

Playing Migrant Crisis Hot Potato Amid Campaign Season 

Biden, Republicans trade blame for border crisis

Republicans have blamed President Biden for a surge in migrant crossings at the southern border. But Mr. Biden pointed the finger at the GOP blocking a funding bill that would have provided billions for border security. Weijia Jiang reports.

MAGA Money Questioned Again By Democratic Party

Trump received millions of dollars from foreign governments while president, House Democrats allege

Donald Trump unconstitutionally profited from foreign governments during his presidency, House Oversight Democrats allege in a new report.

Deadly Axis Tech Confronts Eastern Europe

Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles

The US promises to raise what it calls a significant and concerning escalation at the UN Security Council.

Dumping Space Junk Amid Lunar Return Trip

Swarming Robots, DNA, and Bitcoin: The Wild List of Stuff Heading to the Moon Next Week

Time capsules and a chunk of Mount Everest are also headed for the lunar surface.

Pandemic Still Swirls In Heartland Poop

Wastewater in Midwest states carries high levels of COVID, says CDC

Wastewater tests are designed to provide an early warning system so that public health officials can ward off outbreaks.

Rewriting Worst Season So Far

Chiefs coaches discuss Patrick Mahomes' growth during the 2023 season

The results have not always been pretty, but Kansas City's star quarterback doesn't have to single handedly carry the team.

Lady Gets Lucky Out North

Lottery player in Platte City starts new year with $100K prize

A woman won $100,000, the top prize on a "Super Crossword" Scratchers ticket she purchased at the Minit Mart in Platte City, Missouri.

Something Winter This Way Comes . . . 

Snow and rain are on the horizon for Kansas City

Light snow is in the forecast for Friday evening into early Saturday morning. A dusting to a half-inch is possible - mainly on grass.

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