Kansas City Freeze: 10 Below, Epstein Drop & O'Hara Curtian Call

Kansas City Freeze Out: 10 Below, Epstein Drop & O'Hara Curtian Call

Just for night owls, early birds and local news junkies, tonight we share just a few more stories that we're reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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South Side Arctic Insanity Endures

'Super Plunge' participants dip into icy Longview Lake for a good cause

A group of highly charged and dedicated people took several dips into icy Longview Lake on Friday to raise money for Special Olympics Missouri.

Local Latina Debut . . . 

Edra Soto 'the place of dwelling' is Kemper's 10 year atrium project finale

Artist Edra Soto with Bad Bunny and her dog, Fiesta // Photo by Samantha Russell The Kemper calls the museum's entryway an atrium. Soto sees a chapel. Soto's commissioned works line the atrium with depth and dimension in this 10th-year installation, highlighting Latin American artists.

Who Will Rule Meth Town?!?

Hear from all 4 Independence mayoral candidates in KSHB 41's questionnaire

There are four candidates running to become the new Independence mayor after incumbent Rory Rowland decided against seeking a second term.

Bridging The Dotte

Turner Diagonal Bridge project expected to be complete later this year

Construction work for the Turner Diagonal Bridge is expected to be complete this summer, according to Wyandotte County Public Works.

90s Nostalgia Comeback

Dave Matthews Band returns to KC for first time in 10 years. Tickets on sale soon

No two shows from DMB are the same, and the Kansas City area will get its first since 2016.

Today's Celeb Fashion Statement

Adelaine Morin Hot Shots To Kick Off Her 28th Birthday!

Adelaine Morin's celebrating her 28th birthday today ... and we've put together her hottest shots for you to enjoy!

MAGA Builds Thunderdome?!?

President Trump reveals plan to build 100,000-seat stadium for UFC White House event

The highly-anticipated UFC White House event may have just hit another level. According to President of the United States, Donald Trump, the upcoming UFC card will feature a stadium in front of the White House that will hold up to 100,000 people. Trump didn't offer any additional details about the proposed structure, but with less [...]

The Drop Arrives . . . 

Analysis: 5 early takeaways from the DOJ's big Epstein files drop | CNN Politics

The Justice Department on Friday announced the long-awaited release of an enormous tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files, spanning more than 3 million pages, which it said fufilled its obligations under transparency legislation passed last year.

Deets On Shutdown Power Play

Lindsey Graham Holds Up Trump-Backed Spending Package Over Sanctuary Cities, Jack Smith Provision

Lindsey Graham Holds Up Trump-Backed Spending Package Over Sanctuary Cities, Jack Smith Provision

Won't Help Him Either Way

US DoJ opens federal civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti

Deputy attorney general makes announcement over fatal shooting in Minneapolis as fierce protests there continue

Saudis Talk Solutions

Scoop: Saudi defense minister says Trump not bombing Iran would embolden regime

"At this point, if this doesn't happen, it will only embolden the regime."

Holy Land Documents Tragedy

Israel accepts health authorities' Gaza death toll is broadly accurate, saying 70,000 have died

Israeli military's U-turn in accepting official figures comes after years of attacking data as 'Hamas propaganda'

Royal Creeper Suspect Accused

Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for allegedly raping 4 women

Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with a total of 38 counts.

Comeback Nobody Wanted

Hoping to jump-start broken-down series, Vin Diesel announces March 2028 release for Fast XI

Honking his horn on Instagram, Vin Diesel now says Fast XI, the long-awaited conclusion to the saga, will hit theaters in March 2028.

Final Act For American Icon

Actress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71

O'Hara, known for iconic films like "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone," has died.

Participation Trophy Cometh

FIFA trophy to stop in Kansas City during spring North American tour

Specific locations in Kansas City where the trophy will be on display have not yet been announced.

Frozen In Time . . . 

Prepare for frigid cold Saturday morning in Kansas City metro

Saturday is a First Alert Weather Alert day due to dangerously cold wind chills near minus 10 in the morning.

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