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Winter Wreaks Havoc On Heartland

Joe's Blog: The beginning of the bomb cyclone (FRI-1/12)

Temperatures trend colder in Kansas City as the day moves to the single digits later Friday. Wind chills fall to 20 below zero Friday night.

Building Medical Community

University Health requests $22M to build onto health sciences district - Kansas City Business Journal

Jackson County legislators are being asked to review and authorize a $22 million project for University Health. The new building would consolidate University Health non-clinical services into one building.

Rock Chalk Accountability

A recent lawsuit alleges 'excessive' defects at Boeing parts supplier in Kansas

The lawsuit adds to the scrutiny of Spirit AeroSystems, a manufacturer based in Wichita, Kansas, which also made the fuselage and the door plug that blew out of the side of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 during a flight last week.

Show-Me Hater Backlash

Missouri lawmaker expelled from Democratic caucus announces run for governor

A Missouri lawmaker is running for governor after she was kicked out of the state House Democratic caucus for her ties to a man cited by the Anti-Defamation League as a Holocaust denier.

Training Day Decisions

Chiefs plan to stay put at Arrowhead, but will they build a practice facility elsewhere?

Some NFL teams have their head offices and practice facilities in suburbs miles away from their home stadiums. The Chiefs won't say what their plans are.

Tech Powers Panties

Signal: Victoria's Secret & Co leveraging AI to boost online shopping experience - Just Style

American brand Victoria's Secret & Co is harnessing Google Cloud's AI technologies to enhance its online shopping experience.

Attack ALMOST Explained

Inside Biden's decision to strike the Houthis

The administration had been under pressure to respond to the Iran-backed attacks.

Behind The Scenes Fighting Amongst Progressives

David Axelrod continues to voice concerns about Biden, dismisses critics: 'I don't really give a s--t'

Political strategist David Axelrod said that he no longer cares about whether President Biden likes him because of his concerns about the president's re-election campaign.

MAGA Trolls White House

Trump mocks Biden with 'White House Senior Living' video: 'Where residents feel like presidents'

Former President Trump has released a video trolling President Biden's advancing years depicting the White House as a retirement home and a dazed looking Biden as a resident there

Winter Weather Impacts Voting

Forecasters warn of 'life-threatening' blizzard conditions in Iowa ahead of caucuses

Forecasters are warning that "life-threatening" blizzard conditions are heading toward Iowa this weekend ahead of the caucuses on Monday. A blizzard warning has been issued over much of the state of Iowa for Friday into Saturday, with several areas under a winter storm warning, as well, the National Weather Service (NWS) advised.

Attack Aftermath

5 killed in US-lead strikes in Yemen, Houthi rebels say

U.S.-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday killed at least five people, according to the rebels. Six people were also wounded, the Houthis said. A Houthi official in their foreign ministry, Hussein al-Ezzi, described the strikes as "a massive aggressive attack by American and British ships, submarines and warplanes."

Holy Land Endures Trial

Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

Gridlock Amid Migrant Crisis

Democrats reject Johnson's border demands as part of Ukraine aid package

House Democrats wasted no time this week rejecting Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) demands for strict new border security measures in return for Ukraine aid, posing the latest obstacle in Congress's efforts to move another round of military assistance for the embattled U.S. ally. Johnson said Wednesday House Republicans would oppose any new aid for Kyiv...

Vlad Shakes Fist At Brits

Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow would regard any move by Britain to deploy a military contingent to Ukraine as a declaration of war against Russia.

South Of Border Chaos Cont'd

Cocaine, cartels, and corruption: The crisis in Ecuador, explained

Ecuador was known for peace, but it has become one of the most violent countries in South America.

Sci-Fi Swinging Exposed

Star Trek Spock star's love of 'group love-ins' exposed by pal William Shatner

Though they had a tumultuous relationship in their later years, William Shatner knew all about the kinky 'love-ins' his co-star Leonard Nimoy enjoyed at home with his wife

Unfunny Scribes Don't Joke About Pay

The Onion Staffers Threaten Strike Ahead of Contract Talks Deadline

Ninety-seven percent of a 34-person union at the satire site, The A.V. Club and other publications have signed a strike pledge, vowing a work stoppage if no deal is reached by Jan. 31.

End Game For Coach?!?

Chiefs' Andy Reid addresses the possibility of retiring

How many more years does the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid have left in him?

Return Trip Reporting

Tyreek Hill looking at 'positive side of things' after house fire. Now he's focused on Kansas City rematch

Tyreek Hill spent the first six seasons of his eight-year career with Kansas City, racking up 6,630 receiving yards on 479 catches, with 56 touchdowns.

Kicking Off New Career Chapter

Sporting KC hires former Timbers, Thorns executive named in Yates report

Sporting Kansas City has hired former Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns head Gavin Wilkinson as sporting director.

Local Boozing Virtuosity

This Kansas City bar closed after five years. Now it's back open - with some changes

The owners thought their bar had become "a little stale" so they closed it. Here's the reincarnation.

Cruelty Clip Inspires Change

Pleasant Hill police chief calls for tougher animal-abuse laws after viral 'dog-training' video

The Pleasant Hill police chief is calling for tougher animal-abuse laws in Missouri after a video went viral showing a dog trainer mistreating a German Shepherd.

Pupper Helps Solider

'She means everything': Veteran explains how service dog, Retrieving Freedom changed his life

An organization in Missouri is working to help veterans' mental health by gifting them service dogs. KSHB 41 learned these furry friends make a big difference.

EPIC Drop Underway

Kansas City to see freezing drizzle, dangerous cold ahead

Use caution if you must head out.

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