Kansas City Turnaround: Locals Resolved & Making MAGA Money

As always, we're inspired by fashionista, mum and angel Candice as we start this week with pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local South Of Border Insight

Kansas City's Venezuelan community sees light at end of tunnel after US moves on Venezuela

Venezuelan Americans gathered in Kansas City on Sunday to celebrate what they see as the "first step" toward freedom in their homeland.

Double Tragedy In Olathe

2 killed in crash after vehicle strikes tree, erupts into flames

Olathe police officers said they were dispatched to Northgate Street and East Harold Street late Saturday night after receiving an iPhone crash notification.

Aftermath: Weekend Heroics

KCFD firefighter injured battling vacant church fire on Paseo Blvd.

The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) says that a vacant church in Kansas City caught fire on Sunday evening.

MAGA Melody?!?

Venezuelan-born Kansas musician plays for joy after Maduro's capture

"That's a song about it's a new day, it's a new beginning and I'm happy," Kelfel Aqui said after strumming a song on his traditional Venezuelan cuatro instrument.

Working Out This Year . . . 

Local gym turning New Year fitness resolutions into lasting habits

With the start of a new year, many people are setting resolutions centered around improving their health and fitness.

Angel Retrospective . . . 

Candice Swanepoel's Midriff in Crop Top Steals the Spotlight

Candice Swanepoel showed off her new white workout fit - complete with a crop top, joggers, and shoes - from Alo, which revealed her toned midriff, on Instagram. Photos of the attire had a grayscale filter, bringing a touch of uniqueness to the post. Candice Swanepoel stuns in crop top look In the photos, the [...]

World Wary Of Prez Trump

Denmark urges 'respect' after Trump aide's wife posts on Greenland

Katie Miller's message showed an altered image of the Danish autonomous territory alongside the word "SOON".

Tragedy Confronts Court Date

Trial begins for former Uvalde officer charged in Robb Elementary shooting response

Adrian Gonzales is charged with allegedly placing more than two dozen children in "imminent danger" by failing to respond to the crisis as it unfolded.

Prez Trump Tribute Debuts

New redesigned coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating today

New coins marking the United States' 250th anniversary begin circulating this week. The Trump administration tweaked the design of some coins and is considering a dollar coin featuring the president.

Iran From Civil Unrest

Iran protests enter ninth day as Trump renews intervention threat

At least 19 protesters have been killed during the unrest sparked by Iran's failing economy, human rights activists say.

World According To Rocketman 

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, condemns US strikes on Venezuela

The North launched its missiles hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a state visit to China.

Canada Shares Inside Joke

Defense department sends woman letter demanding she stop selling intimate toys to soldiers

Grace Bennett, the co-owner of Bonjibon, a company that makes "sexual wellness" aids, was sent a letter from the Department of Defence after she began filling orders to soldiers stationed abroad in Bahrain. The letter, which she has since framed and hung on a wall, appeared on Department of the Navy...

Thrill Is Gone For Ballers

Metro sports bar sees calm crowd for last Chiefs game

As the Chiefs took on the Raiders in Las Vegas Sunday afternoon, fans tuned in to watch the last game of the season. Some who opted to go out to enjoy the game made their way to The Peanut in Mission, where employees say they always gear up for game day.

Balmy January Comeback

Warm Monday as people return to work

Temperatures are 20 degrees above normal to start the week but we could see a change by the end of the week

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