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Local Good Deeds Gear Debuts

Charlie Hustle t-shirt donating proceeds to the #KCStrong Fund raises over $50,000

KMBC talked to local t-shirt company Charlie Hustle about how it's getting creative to help raise money

Original Dotte Seeks Designation

Wyandot Nation of Kansas renews effort to to win federal recognition as a sovereign tribe

Federal recognition entails the United States acknowledging a tribe as a separate government entity - denoting their right to self-governance. Currently, the U.S. recognizes 574 tribal nations. For the Wyandot Nation of Kansas to join them, they'll need the support of non-natives like members of Congress.

Artsy Tribute Aftermath

Parade of Hearts artist sheds light on KC Mothers in Charge's efforts to end gun violence

Brooke Jiskra is one of the artists chosen to participate in Parade of Hearts and this year her focus is shedding light on gun violence.

Vanishing Asset Warning

KCK woman has warning after safe deposit box disappears from bank

A Kansas woman is now warning others about the safety of safe deposit boxes when the contents of hers almost disappeared.

Puppers Help People Cope

Paws & Pals holding open animal therapy sessions for those still coping with Chiefs rally shooting

The Independence, Missouri, organization is continuing its unique efforts to help the community heal from traumatic events

Modeling Risks Benefit Us All

Emily Ratajkowski risks major wardrobe malfunction in low-cut dress in new video

MODEL Emily Ratajkowski has barely escaped a major wardrobe malfunction while on a yacht. The famous supermodel ditched the bra as she donned a low-cut white dress in a TikTok video. During the ne...

Prez Raises EPIC Cash

Biden raised $42 million in January, his campaign says

The president set a record with the fundraising total, but his approval ratings remain low amid an expected 2024 general election rematch with Donald Trump.

Talker Predicts Cali Winning

Rogan says Democratic Party is 'setting up Gavin Newsom' for 2024 presidential run amid Biden scandals

Joe Rogan speculated that President Biden's increasing tide of scandals is a sign he will be replaced with the current governor of California, Gavin Newsom.

Priceless Political Loyalty Hard To Find

A Guy Paid $9,000 for Donald Trump's Sold-Out Sneakers

A Biden staffer called Trump's gold high-tops "the closest he'll get to any Air Force One ever again."

New Deuce Won't Quit

Nikki Haley hasn't yet won a GOP contest. But she's vowing to keep fighting Donald Trump

Nikki Haley's allies are bracing for a big loss in her home state's primary election in South Carolina on Saturday.

No More Star Wars Sequels

Biden admin was working behind closed doors to dissuade Russia from testing space weapon

Administration officials say last week's revelations might have jeopardized U.S. efforts to dissuade Russia from moving forward.

White House Rebuked

Dearborn mayor slams Biden on Israel-Gaza: 'This betrayal feels uniquely un-American'

Mayor Abdullah Hammoud (D) of Dearborn, Mich., says that Arab Americans are feeling a sense of betrayal over President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war, outlining that they voted for Biden in 2020 but are now being ignored. Hammoud, in a New York Times opinion piece on Tuesday, said there is a "constant fear and mourning" and...

Survival Stories Emerge From Eastern Europe Front

Ukraine: Trapped and left for dead, injured Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka exchanged desperate messages as the town fell | CNN

Amid the abrupt withdrawal from Avdiivka, reports have emerged of several injured Ukrainian soldiers who failed to escape - and were later killed as Russian troops reached their position.

Holy Land Dilemma Worsens

How Israel's war went wrong

The conflict in Gaza has become a moral nightmare and strategic mess. It's increasingly clear what - and who - is to blame.

Tech Boss Makes New Friends

'Gangster' Sam Bankman-Fried pictured in jail, poses alongside Bloods gang members who calls him 'weird as s-t'

A shaggy-haired and bearded Sam Bankman-Fried was pictured alongside a former Bloods gang member in the first jailhouse photo of the disgraced crypto kingpin after he was convicted of fraud. Crypto...

Social Media Lady Still Garners Attention

I'm cougar & love to show my boobs & body - trolls tell me to 'put it away'

A SELF-CONFESSED cougar has hit back at cruel trolls who tell her to "put it away" and date someone her own age. Shawna, who is 50-years-old, can regularly be found posting photos showi...

Tribute Trinkets Touch Hearts

'This will bring people together': Friendship bracelets support victims of Chiefs rally shooting

Cara Cowsert co-owns Wind + Waves, an online bracelet business. She's making red and yellow bracelets with a heart and selling them for $22, which will go to the victims of the Chiefs rally shooting.

Gift Of Life Ongoing

Kansas City-area residents donate blood after Super Bowl parade shooting

One Kansas City-area Community Blood Center said people were in the parking lot early Monday, waiting for their opportunity to donate blood.

Rock Chalk Underground Effort To Save Planet Debuts

These ethanol plants want to bury CO2 in Kansas to cut their carbon footprints

Kansas has three carbon dioxide pipelines. Next, it could get two carbon sequestration wells, linked to ethanol plants. Here's what we know.

Today's Hipster Serving

Eat This Now: Taiwanese Fried Chicken at Chewology

Chewology // Photo by Sarah Sipple Chewology is nestled on a small corner in Westport, blending contemporary Taiwanese dishes with the Midwestern ideology of supporting local and sustainable ingredients. The atmosphere, price point, and menu rest at the sweet spot of being comfortable for a casual, after-work pop-in for a drink and small plate while also being a special-occasion restaurant...

Winter Conclusion Already

Spring-like temperatures will be abound over the next week

Slim chance of a shower or thunderstorm Wednesday night

Gunna - Bittersweet is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.