Kansas City Spotlight: Political Postscript & Gunfire Debate

Long, long ago . . . Angel, celeb and now Insta hottie Heidi sparked our admiration for German women by way of her body of work which endures to this day . . . Accordingly, we share another quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Consequences . . .  

Following Maduro's Removal, Venezuela's Crisis Echoes Through Kansas City's Growing Venezuelan Community - Northeast News

For decades, Venezuela was known as one of Latin America’s richest countries, buoyed by enormous oil reserves and a vibrant democracy. In the mid-20th century, oil wealth helped fund schools, hospitals and infrastructure, and Venezuelans from all walks of life could imagine a prosperous future at home.

Nobody Told The Dotte

Olathe said it was in on Chiefs talks for 2 years. But KCK found out last second

State legislators informed local leadership that KCK would be the site for the team's $3B stadium in late December.

Rock Chalk Accommodations 

Lawrence will temporarily allow more short-term rental licenses during World Cup matches in Kansas City

Lawrence city commissioners approved changes to the city's short-term rental rules on Tuesday ahead of FIFA World Cup 26.

Harsh Times Cont'd

EBT cards emptied, leaving Kansas City families without food benefits

Then Wednesday, Katoya Johnson, a mother of four, discovered the fraud when her oldest son was turned away while trying to use their EBT card for groceries this week.

EVERYTHING Packed With Polypeptides

Protein trends are driving menu changes

National chains and neighborhood coffee shops alike are bulking up their menus.

Angel Without Limits

Heidi Klum still can't find her bikini top while on vacation with husband Tom Kaulitz in St. Barts

Klum and Kaulitz hit the celebrity hot spot destination shortly after they celebrated Christmas in New York City.

ICE Aftermath

Anger in Minneapolis after fatal shooting of woman by an ICE officer | CBC

FBI investigation underway as local and federal officials offer contradictory accounts An FBI investigation is underway after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot in her car in a residential area of the city.

GOP Loves Obamacare?!?

9 Republicans vote with Democrats to set up House vote on 3-year extension of ACA subsidies

A path through the Senate to Trump's desk remains unlikely, though

40 Year End Game . . . 

Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term

The Democrat from Maryland is the longest-serving Democrat in Congress, and was once a rival to become House speaker. Hoyer will announce Thursday he is set to retire at the end of his term.

Vlad Shares Latest Threat

Russia says any foreign troops sent to Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets' | CNN

Russia doubled down on its longstanding position of declaring Western forces in Ukraine "legitimate targets" on Thursday, days after France and the UK pledged to send troops there in the event of a peace deal.

Hollywood Cash Decision

Nick Reiner losing powerhouse defense attorney may come down to money, experts say

Potential money issues allegedly force celebrity lawyer to abandon Nick Reiner murder defense, leaving accused with public defender for parents' stabbing deaths, according to legal experts.

Old School Diva Sells New Single

Hilary Duff makes wild sex confession as 'toxic' mom group drama continues

Hilary Duff shared a NSFW teaser for her new song amid her "toxic" mom group drama with Ashley Tisdale.

Local Throwaway Link . . . 

Kansas City, Kansas, expands trash cart pilot program despite resident pushback

Kansas City, Kansas, is expanding its trash collection pilot program despite resident concerns about switching from unlimited pickup to a two-cart system.

Soggy Thursday Update . . . 

Heavy rain and storms expected today

Rain will begin Thursday morning with a chance for storms later in the day

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