Kansas City Nightfall: Local Chill, Bad Odds & ICE Rebuke

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Even More Winter Worries

Frostbite or hypothermia? Know the difference as Kansas City braces for cold, doctors say

Kansas City doctors warn of public health hazards during extreme cold, snow, including frostbite and hypothermia.

Show-Me Gaming System

Missouri reject a ban on college athlete prop bets

The NCAA contends such bets are ripe for manipulation by athletes facing pressure, harassment or bribes from bettors

Farmers Earn Political Favor

Kansas bills would increase severity for livestock, grain theft

The two bills would increase the severity of penalties for theft to level 5 or 6 nonperson felonies and set new thresholds for implementing penalties.

Final Note For Beloved Musician 

Brent Hoad, co-founder of 'The Elders' has died, band says

Brent Hoad, one of the founding members of "The Elders," a six-piece Celtic Rock band that formed in Kansas City, has died.

Future Sounds Imagined

Translating Sisterbot: KC's cello-playing sci-fi heroine has arrived (at the speed of sound)

Sisterbot takes the cello out of the orchestra pit and puts it on the stage to rock out. Created by Kansas City musician and composer Adee Dancy, the project offers an ever-changing blend of classical strings, rock, theater and experimental sound.

Celeb Bound In Controversy

Supermodel Irina Shayk divides fans with bondage-themed photoshoot

Irina Shayk has never been shy about modelling in daring photoshoots, so her latest cover shoot should come as no surprise.

MAGA Against The World

Trump Tells Europe To Put Its Big Boy Pants On And How They Responded Says Everything We Knew About Them

The Trump administration's blunt approach may be precisely what Europe needs.

American Resistance Emerges

Thousands march through Minneapolis, swarm Target Center demanding ICE removal from Minnesota

Anti-ICE agitators swarmed the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday during a massive march demanding federal immigration enforcement halt in the city amid recent tensions.

More Midterm Worries

Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos | CNN Politics

The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the chaotic scenes unfolding in the state.

G-Man Opts Out

FBI agent resigns over investigation into shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, sources say

An FBI agent has resigned over the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good, after Trump administration officials focused the probe more on the actions of Good and her partner and less on the officer who shot her, according to two people familiar with the decision

New Career Confronts Conviction

Ryan Wedding, former Olympic snowboarder-turned-alleged drug kingpin, arrested

etric tons of cocaine a year into Los Angeles via semitrucks from Mexico, Attorney General Pam Bondi previously said at a news conference

Influencer In Crisis

Ms. Rachel caught liking call to 'Free America from the Jews' - claims she 'was just tapping' to delete in tearful apology

Kids' YouTuber Ms. Rachel admitted to mistakenly liking an antisemitic comment that called for America to be "free from the Jews" and claimed she was attempting to delete it when she misclicked.

Euro War Forever . . . 

Ukraine war: High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US

Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

Holy Land Scheme ALMOST Explained

180 skyscrapers for Gaza: Trump's son-in-law Kushner unveils 'masterplan' for enclave's reconstruction | CNN

"We have a masterplan. ... There is no Plan B."

Stuck In The Middle?!?

Thai woman dating identical twin brothers shares a six-foot bed with no jealousy; reveals how she will decide who is the father

A 24-year-old Thai university student has gone viral after revealing she is in a consensual relationship with twin brothers, sharing one bed and planning a DNA test to identify a biological father if she has a child. The unusual arrangement, openly discussed on TikTok, has sparked intense debate online over polyamory, family norms, and how modern relationships are evolving in Thailand.

Happy Rock Welcome Wagon

A BBQ food truck legend finds a permanent home in Gladstone

The barbecued meats at Off the Hook in Gladstone are delightfully moist, tender and flavorful, as succulent as I've had anywhere.

Something Winter This Way Comes

First Warn Weather Day: Dangerous cold today, winter storm tonight

Winter arrived with a vengeance Friday morning, and it's about to get much worse.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.