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Mid-flight Scare Over Cowtown 

Delta DL2883 from Denver diverted after crew declared an emergency over Kansas City

On January 3, 2026, Delta Air Lines flight DL2883, a scheduled service from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), was forced to make an emergency diversion to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) following a mid-air mechanical issue. The incident occurred roughly an hour into the flight, resulting in a safe [...]

Teamwork Down By River

City Market's Farmers' Market opens, helping businesses survive winter slowdown

Organizers say the City Market's year-round farmers' market, which opened Saturday morning, helps keep customers coming - and local vendors afloat.

More Deets On Courthouse Delay

Have you paid your property taxes yet? If not, you're in luck

"People should not be penalized for something that was beyond their control. This extension is about fairness."

Update On Local Health Deets

Flu cases surge to 5-year high in Jackson County, Missouri

Flu cases in Jackson County are at their highest levels in five years, with this week's numbers nearly five times higher than last week, according to Jackson County Public Health.

Discounting The Future

Gen Z ditches malls for vintage shopping in West Bottoms

The shift toward vintage shopping has gained momentum among younger consumers who seek unique items with personal meaning.

MAGA Offers Future Vision

Trump: "We're going to run" Venezuela until power can be transferred

The U.S. ouster of Maduro drew condemnation from across the globe.

Progressively Bad Take

Ex-ESPN star Keith Olbermann calls for impeachment of Trump over Venezuela strikes that captured Maduro

Keith Olbermann calls for President Donald Trump's impeachment following U.S. strikes against Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

American Big Cat Tragedy

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado

Wildlife officials tracked and killed two lions and are looking for a third in the mountains northeast of Estes Park where the attack occurred

More Debate Over Dox

With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain

President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know - and don't.

Questions After NYE Inferno

Crans-Montana: Police identify first four victims of Swiss ski resort fire

Police have identified the first four bodies of people who were killed in a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort on New Year's Eve. The bodies of two Swiss women aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss men aged 18 and 16 have been returned to their families, police said.

Hollywood Life Postscript

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria, was seen doing cocaine before shocking death: report

The former child actress died suddenly at a Northern California hotel at the age of 34.

Tesla Tech Allegedly Degrading 

Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes

The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

Artsy Sneak Peek

Four Art Events Not to Miss in January - IN Kansas City Magazine

Two New Exhibits at Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art From now until January 24, you have just enough time to catch two exhibits by Kansas City contemporary artists at Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art. Craig Allen Subler: The Edge of the Table "As a pictorial genre I have until recently avoided creating still-life, perhaps mistakenly thinking it...

Winter Weather Overview . . . 

FOX4 Forecast: Waiting for the warmup

After a cold and cloudy start, this afternoon turns sunny with temperatures around 40 degrees. Winds pick up on Sunday with gusts to 25 MPH pushing temperatures closer to 50. The work week is the r...

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