Kansas City Roundup: EPIC Donations, Politics, Vaxx Deets & World At War

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Kansas City Kind With Cash

More than $1.2M in donations pour in after shooting after Chiefs parade, rally

In less than five days, more than $1.2 million in donations have been made to three different charities and funds established for victims, families and law enforcement following last week's shooting.

Show-Me Hold For Help

Records show rising call center wait times for Missouri Medicaid, food assistance * Missouri Independent

Missourians in need of help accessing public benefits saw wait times for the state's long-overloaded call center increase in the final months of 2023. The average hold time for the state phone line dealing with food assistance interviews reached 1 hour and 12 minutes in December, more than double what they had been in August, [...]

Rock Chalk Photo Op

Kansas governor celebrates Black history, seeks support for voting rights, health care agenda - Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA - Gov. Laura Kelly asked a crowd in the Capitol rotunda on Monday to work diligently with her to protect voting rights in Kansas against campaigns to diminish the influence of Black people in electoral politics. "Everyone in this room knows that there is no more sacred right," the Democratic governor said.

Burning Questions With Local Fire Honcho

Four Inane Questions with North Kansas City Fire Chief Dave Hargis

Dave Hargis. // Courtesy photo Dave Hargis has been putting out fires in the field or behind the scenes for nearly four decades. "I started in the fire service in 1986 as a volunteer in the small town where I grew up and still live," he says.

More Deets On Crispy Tacos

KCK fire crews investigate Sunday fire at Spanish Gardens Taco House

No one was hurt in the fire.

Vaxx Deets Spike More Questions

Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart and brain conditions

A new study published in the journal Vaccine found that the COVID vaccine was linked to a slight increase in neurological, blood and heart-related medical conditions. Experts weighed in.

Diva Shares Fashions & More

Demi Rose In Gold Starfish Bikini Reveals Her 'Favorite Artist'

Instagram sensation Demi Rose puts her voluptuous body on display while wearing a barely-there gold bikini top with starfish cups!

Prez & Lincoln Connection Closer Than We Thought

Joe Biden's paternal great-great grandfather got a pardon from Abraham Lincoln 160 years ago, records reveal

America's 16th (and arguably greatest-ever) president also pardoned the current chief executive's paternal great-great-grandfather after he was sentenced to hard labor at a military prison, newly unearthed documents show.

Trucker Talk Pushed Back

'Chicago Ray' walks back trucker NYC boycott, but says 'leave Trump alone'

On Monday morning, truck driver "Chicago Ray" walked back his call for truckers across the country to boycott NYC over the $350M fraud judgement against former President Trump.

Republicans All Over The Place

A guide to the 5 GOP factions roiling the House

It can get dizzying to watch Speaker Mike Johnson navigate - or at least try to - the various camps in his GOP. Here's a handbook.

Russian Politics Persist After Death

Evening Report - Questions hang over Navalny death

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Associated Press Questions hang over Navalny's death Russian opposition leader Alexei Navlany's sudden death in an Arctic prison last week leaves unanswered questions as leaders in the U.S. sound the alarm about the Russian government.

More Arguments Against Holy Land

At World Court, Palestinians seek end to Israeli occupation

The United Nations' top court on Monday opens a week of hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, with more than 50 states due to address the judges.

Vlad Moves Forward

Live updates: Russia advances in Ukraine as Navalny's family demand answers

The Russian flag has been raised in the eastern town of Avdiivka in Donetsk, hours after Ukrainian forces beat a hasty retreat from the ruins of a town they've been defending for a decade. Follow for live updates.

She Didn't Take Him Seriously Before & Now She Warns . . . 

Hillary Clinton claims Trump will withdraw US from NATO if elected: 'He means what he says'

Former President Trump will try to withdraw the U.S. from NATO if he wins the White House, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned on Saturday.

What's The Dumbest Crime To Commit In Lone Star State?!?

Texas man shot, killed after stealing BBQ pit from owner: authorities

A Harris County, Texas man took matters into his own hands Sunday when he shot and killed a man trying to steal his BBQ pit from his home, law enforcement officials said.

Fashionista Forced To Squeeze Into Accommodations

IG Model Gracie Bon Says Airplanes Need Bigger Seats, Her Butt Doesn't Fit

IG model Gracie Bon wants to make them bigger, but she's not talking about her butt cheeks, she's talking about airplane seats.

Midtown Expands By Way Of Trendy Mexican Food

KC's Tiki Taco Opens New Location & is Recognized As One Of 2024's Hottest Startups

Tiki Taco recently opened a third location in downtown Overland Park and has been recognized as one of 2024's hottest startups.

Winter Seems To Conclude

Mid-week warmup will bring high temps into the 60s

Above-normal temperatures are expected through the rest of February and definitely through the rest of this week

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