Kansas City News Cloud: Prez Biden Dox, Religious Liberty & Russian Strike

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Baller Brahs Around The World

Chiefs Kingdom map returns for 2023 playoff run

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Back for a fourth-straight season, the KSHB 41 Chiefs Kingdom map gives fans a chance to show the international breadth of the kingdom. With hundreds of submissions from all seven continents, the map is a fun and interactive way to see Chiefs fans from across the world.

Cowtown Considers Icon

Two Kansas City activists reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy

Musician Danny Cox faced discrimination while touring in Missouri in the 1960s, while public servant Al Brooks marched across the city during the 1968 riots. They've seen firsthand the long arc of the Civil Rights Movement, and how the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is still ongoing in Kansas City.

Show-Me Street Pharma Queen

The 2003 true crime of Missouri's 'Acid Lady'

CLARENCE Mo. - Larissa Foreman, later known as Larissa Schuster, was born in Clarence, Missouri and grew up on a farm. She attended the University of Missouri and studied biochemistry, while working at a nursing home. Her future husband, Timothy Schuster, who also grew up on a farm, was also attending nursing school.

Kansas Cleanup Cont'd

KDHE says waterways in northern Kansas showing improvement after Keystone oil spill

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Waterways in Washington County, Kansas, that were impacted last month when more than half a million gallons of oil leaked from a ruptured section of the Keystone Pipeline in northern Kansas are recovering.

Local Winter Respite

Walk the winter prairie: connect to nature at Jerry Smith Park

It's winter, and some warm-blooded creatures are deep in hibernation. For the rest of us, cold-weather outdoor activities provide many physical, mental and emotional benefits. A hike at Kansas City's Jerry Smith Park showcases winter's natural beauty and calm. The 360-acre park, located at 139th and Prospect, has a 1.5-mile loop trail through remnant prairie and restored native grassland.

Angel Offers Inspiration

Lily Aldridge in Bathing Suit Says "Heart's Full" - Celebwell

Lily Aldridge is celebrating her birthday in her bathing suit! The supermodel shows off her amazing figure in a swimsuit.

In Defense Of Prez

Psaki calls Trump's handling of docs 'horrifying,' still defends Biden

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki took a swipe at former President Donald Trump while downplaying the political fallout for President Biden in the wake of classified material found in his possession.

Progressive Crisis Of Conscience

Document discovery differences divide House GOP and Democrats

Apart from Bacon, however, reactions to the revelations of sensitive documents discovered in private, Biden-associated places this week depended mostly on party affiliation. Both sides cried of unfair standards. "My concern is how there's such a discrepancy in how President Trump was treated," Rep.

Freedom Of Worship

In Courts Across America, Religious Liberty Is On The Docket In 2023

Last year, major religious liberty cases were decided regarding school prayer and public funding of religious schools, and 2023 could see a similar pattern with several cases coming up that could set important precedents for religious freedom. Battles over religious rights in schools, the medical field and the workplace are likely hot spots of debate for the upcoming year, according to lawyers.

Vlad Warpath Worsens

Russian missile strike on apartment building in Dnipro kills 29 people, Ukraine officials say | CNN

The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an apartment block in Dnipro rose to 29, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, after missiles and explosions were heard across the country. At least 73 people were injured in Saturday's attack, with 30 of them still in the hospital, Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, said in a post on his official Telegram page.

COVID Comeback Feared

'People aren't taking this seriously': experts say US Covid surge is big risk

n the fourth year of the pandemic, Covid-19 is once again spreading across America and being driven by the recent holidays, fewer precautions and the continuing evolution of Omicron subvariants of the virus.

Funny Money Ramps Up

Bitcoin soars past $20,000. Here's what's behind the recent rally

Crypto investors have been starved for good news for months and late on Friday they finally got some: Bitcoin unexpectedly soared past the $20,000 mark for the first time since the calamitous implosion of the FTX exchange last November. The surprise rally was holding up as of mid-day Sunday with Bitcoin trading around $20,600 after briefly eclipsing $21,000 on Saturday.

Sobering Thoughts

Lee's Summit brewery embraces Dry January with addition of zero-proof cocktails

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. - The phrase "Dry January" is a popular one right now. It's a challenge where participants give up alcohol for the entire first month of the year. For some it's part of the New Year's fitness craze, but for breweries, it's not the best for business.

Katie's Forecast For Tonight . . . 

Rain possible Sunday evening, but it will still be warm

KMBC 9. LET'S GET ANOTHER CHECK OF THE FORECAST. WE DON'T HAVE ANY CHIEFS TO WATCH TODAY, SO ENJOY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE GLUED TO THE TV TODAY. KATIE: SOME PRETTY IMPORTANT MATCHUPS THOUGH, SO IF YOU ARE INSIDE, YOU MISSED THE WIND, BUT IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE, YOU ENJOY WARMER TEMPERATURES.

Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.