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Lesson In Community Giving

Kansas City Library holding MLK Hygiene Product Drive

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Public Library announced that it would hold its fourth hygiene product drive, collecting travel-size personal care items donations. Those wishing to help can visit any Kansas City Public Library location to drop off supplies in marked donation bins from Jan. 3-12.

Designing Jazzy Hangout

Pedestrian Plaza Plan to Enliven 18th and Vine District

By Kevin Collison The 18th and Vine District is looking forward to transforming its main drag into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor that can be closed temporarily for events thanks to $4 million in the new federal budget. The money obtained by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver and matched by at least $2.5 million and up to $4...

JoCo Plays Up New Pastime

New pickleball-themed entertainment district set for grand opening in Overland Park

A new pickleball-centered entertainment district is set to host its grand opening in Overland Park, Kansas. SERV, a new indoor and outdoor entertainment complex, will offer a variety of food concepts, pickleball courts, oversized yard games and private event spaces.An exact date has not been announced for the grand opening, which will be held at 9051 Metcalf Ave."SERV was conceived in 2020 by local creative restaurateur Rachel Kennedy-Cuevas, whose previous concepts include the innovative shipping container food and retail park, The Iron District.

Golden Ghetto Builds Momentum

North Overland Park development projects we're watching in 2023

With the start of 2023, the Post is taking a look at some of the major development projects on our radar in north Overland Park. Here are some prominent developments inside the 435 loop that could see some significant movement this year.

Kansas City Goes Silent

Chiefs cancel Tuesday media availability

Since the Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday instead of Sunday, the team had been planning to move its normal schedule forward one day - meaning that head coach Andy Reid and selected players would speak to reporters on Tuesday afternoon.

Actress Talks Adult Adoption

Aubrey Plaza asks Drew Barrymore to 'be my mommy' in bizarre interview

Drew Barrymore is Aubrey Plaza's "dream mom." The "White Lotus" actress, 38, sat down with the talk show host, 47, on her "Drew's News" podcast on Monday, where she bizarrely begged Barrymore to be her "mommy." "You're my dream mom. I wish you were my mom," Plaza began, as she put on a baby voice.

Prez Ponders Legal Power Move

How Biden Could Appoint More Judges Than Trump

Democrats now have a slightly bigger Senate majority but not much to do with it. And so, it's time for more judges. Retaining the Senate means that President Biden and Senate Democrats will be able to continue nominating and confirming federal judges, and, if they play their cards right over the next two years, Democrats may get as many judges on the federal bench as Republicans did during former President Donald Trump's term.

GOP SPEAKER HOT MESS!!!

McCarthy heads to grueling speaker vote with fate in limbo

"He's steadfast. He's in this until hell freezes," said Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a McCarthy backer. How long that fight will last is still unclear. McCarthy supporters say they expect him to keep Republicans on the House floor, instead of trying to adjourn for off-the-floor strategy sessions between ballots, as he hopes to grind down his opponents.

Vlad Mad After Taking Hit

Russians angry at commanders over Ukrainian strike that killed scores

MAKIIVKA, Ukraine, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Russian nationalists and some lawmakers have demanded punishment for commanders they accused of ignoring dangers as anger grew over the killing of dozens of Russian soldiers in one of the deadliest strikes of the Ukraine conflict.

Mobile Moves Amid Plague

iPhone City Is Back at 90% Capacity After Covid Turmoil Subsides

(Bloomberg) -- Foxconn Technology Group has brought the world's largest iPhone plant to about 90% of anticipated peak capacity, suggesting Apple Inc.'s biggest main production partner has secured enough workers despite a Covid resurgence and recent staff upheaval.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaGemini's Cameron Winklevoss Sla

Decision After Tragic Scare

NFL: Bills-Bengals will not resume this week; Week 18 proceeding as scheduled

CBS Boston FOXBORO -- Football has been secondary this Tuesday as the world awaits word on the condition of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati on Monday night and remains in intensive care. But the NFL is moving on with Week 18 as scheduled.

EPIC Concealed Carry Exposed

I have 36H boobs - I can still go out without a bra, I have a secret for support

A WOMAN who wears a 36H bra has shared her secret way to keep her chest lifted. It allows her to go out without wearing a bra, and adds great support and lift to the girls. "When people say M...

Kansas City Java School: Just Brew It

A new class will give you the same training baristas get on their first day pulling espresso shots

A new class will give you the same training baristas get on their first day pulling espresso shots.

Winter Coldness Returns

Temperatures will plunge for Tuesday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript AIRPORT WHEN THE STORMS CAME THROUGH. WE HAVE NINE DAYS OF UPS AND DOWNS. THERE WILL BE WINTER COLD DAYS. THERE IS GOING TO BE MILD DAYS AS WELL. INVISIBILITY IMPROVED, BUT THERE ARE AREAS OF FOG THAT COULD IMPACT YOUR DRIVE. AIRPORT DISABILITIES AT TWO MILES.

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