Kansas City Double Take: Local Winter Life & Former First Lady Skips Out On MAGA

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Cheeky Kansas City Backstory

A giant butt appeared on the Nelson-Atkins' snowy lawn. This cheeky artist is behind it

The huge new snow sculpture can be seen on the south lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, not far from the museum's iconic "Shuttlecocks." It's the latest cold collaboration from former Kansas City Art Institute students.

Local Dowtown Revival

Historic Aladdin Hotel set to transform into luxury Kansas City apartments

If you are looking to live downtown and take in all the history that Kansas City has to offer, a new... well... new-ish apartment building is coming to town!

Playoff Payoff Promised

Like the Chiefs, KC businesses balance preparation, staying present for playoffs

According to Visit KC, each home Chiefs playoff game this year could produce approximately $16 million in direct economic impact.

First Responder Moving Day

Kansas City, Kansas firefighters relocated over safety concerns at fire station

An engineer is expected to inspect Station 20 and come up with a repair plan.

More Hope For Chiefs Cash

Kansas City to see millions in economic boost with Chiefs playoff home games

"This isn't a moment for Kansas City. This is really a movement."

Hottie Warms Up Winter

Lindsey Pelas Wears Nothing Beneath Her Open Fur Coat

Lindsey Pelas is thrilling fans in her open fur coat as she goes shirtless for an eye-popping display of her jaw-dropping curves.

Inferno Fight Cont'd

CNN Live Updates: Dangerous winds raise fire risk in the LA area but are lighter than feared

The Eaton and Palisades Fires are likely the second and fourth most destructive in California history. Follow for live updates

Prez Pardons Fidel Posthumously?!?

Biden administration will announce it's lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba

The Biden administration is expected to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. That's according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

Former First Lady Opts Out

Michelle Obama won't attend Trump's second inauguration

All other living first ladies and presidents have confirmed they'll attend, including Barack Obama.

MAGA Nominee Grilled

Hegseth beats back blows from Democrats in blistering hearing: 5 takeaways

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice for Defense secretary, on Tuesday emerged largely unscathed from an at times blistering confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Democratic lawmakers on the panel took aim at Hegseth's lack of experience leading an agency as large and complex as the Pentagon, claims related to his treatment of women...

American Budget Broken

U.S. posts record $711 bln deficit for first three months of fiscal 2025

The U.S. government posted an $87 billion budget deficit in December, reduced partly by a shift of benefit payments into November but capping a record $711 billion deficit for the first three months of the 2025 fiscal year, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

Holy Land Waits For Peace

Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours'

Negotiators were near to hammering out the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday after marathon talks in Qatar, and the U.S. and Egyptian leaders promised to stay in close contact about a deal over the coming hours.

Launching Against Vlad

Ukraine strikes Russia overnight, claiming largest attack of war so far

Officials in several Russian regions, some hundreds of kilometres from the border, reported strikes overnight.

Royal Recovery

U.K.'s Princess Kate announces she is in remission from cancer

"As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal," the royal said in a Instagram post.

Progressive Talk Showdown

Joy Behar questions how Carrie Underwood could 'love' country if she's performing at Trump inauguration

"The View" co-host Joy Behar called out country superstar Carrie Underwood on Tuesday for agreeing to sing at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, and questioned how the singer could possibly love America.

More Than Handful Crisis

'My P-cup boobs won't stop growing due to rare condition - bras costs me £140'

Paige Amelia has P-cup breasts and they won't stop growing due to a rare health condition - although she rakes in thousands flogging racy snaps online, the condition comes with several downsides

Coffee Shop Celebration

Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year celebrations brighten up KC

Lunar New Year celebration at Cafe Cà Phê // Photo by Phon Wills Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and typically falls between January 21 and February 20. It is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in Asia.

Local Fashion For The Win

Cherry catches history with new Chiefs playoff collection - a first for a female designer

An exclusive apparel collection from the Chiefs and fashion-forward brand Cherry is taking the field ahead of Kansas City's latest playoff appearance. And the woman wearing the cherry-red captain's patch: a familiar face within Kansas City sports and entrepreneurship.

Suburban Doggie Style Advice

Dogs refusing to 'go' in the snow? This Shawnee couple has a creative solution

"With their 6 inch legs, they would completely disappear if we didn't carve them this path," Jeff said. "As they days went on it got more elaborate, we even added a snow tunnel."

Another Kegger Collab?!?

Travis Kelce plays coy when asked about new Taylor Swift music: 'I'm here to support'

"You know I can't say any of that. ... I hear music everywhere!" the Kansas City Chiefs star teased on "The Pat McAfee Show."

Winter Ups & Downs Forecast

Kansas City weather: Bitter cold sticking around for much of this week

Kansas City will remain bitterly cold through Wednesday, with a short-lived reprieve at the end of the week followed by more freezing conditions.

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