Kansas City News Dip: Drone Debate, Vaxx Petition & European Fight

Right now we're inspired by model & world famous streaker hottie Kinsey as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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KC Heartwarming Move Down By River

City Market vendor ensures Kansas City homeless community stays warm ahead of holidays

River Market Flea hosted a warmup coat drive during the Merry Market to donate coats to reStart in Kansas City.

Access On Track

Future of the KC Streetcar; healing help for veterans, first responders

RideKC Streetcar Executive Director Tom Gerend joins FOX4's 4 The People to update us on when the Main St. extension will open, and what's ahead for the Riverfront and North KC lines.

Catchy Kansas Warning

Some migrating geese in Kansas are carrying the bird flu. Here's what to do if you see a sick bird

Migrating birds often drive up numbers of avian influenza among wild birds and sometimes farm animals.

Show-Me More Loans

Avila University offers debt-free college to some Missourians in response to FAFSA crisis

The average American college student comes out of college with $30,000 in debt, a local university wants some Missouri students to know what it would be like to come out of college without any debt.

Local Sounds Still Resonate

Kansas City's Nora Holt composed more than 200 musical works. Then they all got stolen

Nora Holt was the first Black person in the United States to earn a master's degree in music. A prolific composer and a club-hopping socialite, she once wrote a 42-page work for a 100-piece orchestra. But you've probably never heard any of it. Scholars have dreamt of finding her stolen manuscripts for nearly a century.

Sneak Peek Postscript

Infamous Champions League streaker who stopped Liverpool tie & where she is now

Kinsey Wolanski streaked during the 2019 Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur as a publicity stunt and has since embarked on several adventures

MAGA Blames White House Amid Drone Scare

Trump says Biden admin. 'knows what is happening' on drones

President-elect Trump weighed in on the unexplained drone sightings occurring across New Jersey and New York on Monday, saying the military certainly knows the answer.

Cashing In On Compromise 

Lawmakers struggle to reach deal to avert government shutdown

Congressional negotiators are struggling to reach a deal to keep the government's lights on past Dec. 20. Text of a continuing resolution (CR) for a government funding package was expected on...

MAGA Against MSM

Donald Trump, Following ABC Settlement, Says He'll File More Lawsuits Against Media, Including Iowa Pollster: "We Have To Straighten Out The Press"

"We have to straighten out the press," Trump said.

U.S. Drone Clap Back

Key US Air Force base closes airspace amid drone sightings | CNN

Drone activity caused officials to close airspace over one of the United States' most critical Air Force bases for almost four hours late Friday and early Saturday, according to a base spokesperson and a Notice to Airmen posted on a federal website.

Vaxx Attack Underway?!?

Polio vax petition could preview more challenges

Reports seemingly linking the HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to an effort to revoke the polio vaccine have drawn alarm.

Progressively Recycling

Democrats eye Harris 2028 presidential run as they devise political comeback

Party aides are confident in US vice-president's ability to bounce back, including a bid for California governor

Holy Land Forsakes Emerald Isle

Jewish council concerned by Ireland's relationship with Israel

Israel says it will close its embassy in Dublin over the government's "extreme anti-Israel policies".

Far East Fighters Suffer Loses

Ukraine says North Koreans took heavy casualties during weekend attack in Kursk region | CNN

Ukraine said on Monday that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops suffered heavy losses during fighting at the weekend in the Russian region of Kursk.

Latest Defeat In Europe

Germany: Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses vote of confidence

Despite losing, the result was the outcome the SDP leader wanted and paves the way for early elections.

Smut Needs Study?!?

It's Time to Talk About Pornography, Scholars Say

More adolescents than ever are watching it. What's needed, researchers say, are frank conversations and "porn literacy."

Kansas City Across Pond

Kansas City artists represented the city in a music exchange with Northern Ireland

Kansas City is the only UNESCO City of Music in the United States. Four local musicians recently traveled to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to participate in a global music exchange.

Super Bowl Baller Mum Finds Big Apple Buddy

Randi Mahomes in New York: With Adam Sandler at 'SNL' and 'so many Chiefs fans' in NYC

The mother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made a bucket list trip to New York over the weekend and visited "Saturday Night Live."

College Gals Grapple & Win

William Jewell women's wrestling excited by sport's growth with NCAA championship status imminent

Wrestling the fastest-growing girls high school sport in the country and among the fastest-growing women's college sports. The NCAA is expected to make it the 91st championship sport next month.

Ladies On Target

Women are a growing segment of hunters. But keeping them in the sport remains a challenge

Many Midwest states and outdoor organizations are now trying to reach groups that haven't historically participated in hunting - including women. But while women make up about a third of new hunters, many face barriers to break into and continue with the sport.

Autumn Endures In Kansas City

Foggy start: Breezy and warm, highs low 50s

Pretty quiet and warmer overall for the next few days with a very small opportunity for some wet weather late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

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