Kansas City Snaps: Prospect In Flames & Saving The Planet Scaled Back

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East Side In Flames

No injuries after fire spreads from building to home at 22nd and Prospect in Kansas City

SOURCE: KMBC No one was injured following a fire in the 2200 block of Prospect Avenue. Crews responded to a fire at 2206 Prospect Ave. at around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday evening. When they arrived, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames. A home next to the two-story building that was burning also caught fire.

Local Retail Death Deets Redux

Four more Kansas City-area Bed Bath & Beyond locations closing

The Kansas City area currently is home to six Bed Bath & Beyond locations, but the struggling retailer is set to wipe all but one of those locations from the map. What started last weekend with the announcement that a store at 15335 W. 119th St.

Small Biz Second Chances

Strength in numbers: Chamber's Superstars bench surges to 2,500 KC small businesses

A new round of nominations and submissions have brought the KC Chamber's roster of Small Business Superstars to more than double its initial size - further amplifying the work of Main Street and startup entrepreneurs to overcome a slew of obstacles, said Vicky Kulikov.

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'Jaws' actor Richard Dreyfuss coming to Planet Comicon Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The celebrity guest list for Planet Comicon Kansas City just got a little bigger. Best known for his roles in "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," actor Richard Dreyfuss will make daily appearances at the three-day convention.

Hottie Shames Haterz

Lindsey Pelas Responds to Slut Shamers

Model Lindsey Pelas responds to the slut-shaming and mean comments she receives on social media.

MAGA Cans Criticism

Trump tears into Biden in pre-taped State of the Union response

Former President Trump, the leading GOP contender to take on President Biden in next year's presidential election, issued a "real state of the union" Tuesday as a pre-taped response to Biden's address. In a fiery two-minute speech, Trump described the U.S. as a country under siege by immigrants at the southern border, marred by...

Vlad On Warpath

Moscow intensifies winter assault, Kyiv expects new offensive

KYIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Moscow pressed its intensifying winter assault in eastern Ukraine, bringing tens of thousands of freshly mobilised troops to the battlefield, while Kyiv predicted areas in the northeast or south could be part of an expected Russian offensive.

Big Oil Stays Winning

BP profits rise to £23bn, adding fuel to calls for toughened windfall tax

BP's annual profits more than doubled to $28bn (£23bn) in 2022 as a sharp increase in gas prices linked to the Ukraine war boosted its earnings, adding fuel to calls for a toughened windfall tax.

Not Quite A Mexican Standoff

GOP reps spar with Oversight Dems at border hearing over 'white nationalist' claim

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee took aim at a tweet put out by their Democratic counterparts which accused them of fueling "white nationalist conspiracy theories" with a hearing on security at the southern border. Chairman James Comer highlighted the tweet at the opening of the hearing, which features Border Patrol agents and is on "the front lines of the border crisis."

Internets Talks Stereotypes

Joe Rogan Faces New Criticism for Promoting 'Antisemitic Tropes About Jews and Money' on Podcast

Joe Rogan has found himself facing new controversy after voicing antisemitic tropes on his massively popular podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience." In a recent episode featuring guests Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti, hosts of the "Breaking Points" podcast, Rogan stated that "the idea that Jewish people aren't into money is ridiculous.

Tragic End Game For Hedgehog

Porn star Ron Jeremy committed to state mental hospital

LOS ANGELES, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Porn star Ron Jeremy was committed to a state mental health hospital after being found incompetent to stand trial on rape and other charges, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles District Attorney said on Tuesday. Jeremy can be held for up to two years, said Greg Risling, spokesperson for the district attorney's office.

Local Cash For Fun Times

Worlds of Fun looks to hire 3,000 workers for 2023 season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -If you're on the hunt for a summer job, Worlds of Fun may have an opportunity for you. Monday park officials announced plans to hire more than 3,000 seasonal ambassadors for the upcoming 2023 season. The amusement park is looking for ride operators, lifeguards, food and beverage workers and security.

Winter Returns . . . 

More clouds and rain on the way for Wednesday

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