Kansas City Spotlight: Winter Work, Tesla Threats & MAGA Certified

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Workers Of Winter World United

'We are open today. We're 24/7': The winter blast didn't stop several businesses from welcoming customers

From fast food joints to hardware stores, the majority of businesses across the Kansas City metro were closed on Monday. But for some business owners, not opening was not an option.

The Dotte Remains Snowbound

Most Wyandotte County roads still aren't plowed. Officials say they lack 'super powers'

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK is focusing on clearing major routes before moving to neighborhood side streets, lagging behind other areas of the metro and frustrating residents.

EPIC Deal For Home Team

Royals re-sign Michael Lorenzen to one-year, $7 million deal

The Royals have re-signed right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $7 million deal, according to ESPN reporter Jeff Passan. Anne Rogers has the full breakdown of the deal that will pay...

Life Saving Slumber Party

Hospital crews step up and sleep over during weekend ice storm and blizzard

Hospital crews working together during and after the snow storm caring for patients and each other.

Cowtown Blizzard Exposed

Photos: See the impact of Kansas City's snow storm across the metro

The Kansas City metro is still digging itself out from a nearly-record 11 inches of snow that got dumped by a blizzard over the weekend. Roads remain icy and treacherous, however, and much of the city remains shut down.

Celeb Good Life Vacay For Context

Sydney Sweeney almost spills out her bikini top

The blonde beauty was almost spilling out of her bikini top as she flashed her toned tummy while in small briefs. Hollywood's newest 'it girl' was wearing sunglasses.

MAGA Moment Arrives

Congress meets to certify Trump's 2024 election victory

Lawmakers are now meeting for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.

Prez-Elect Against Dox

Trump seeks to block 'imminent' release of special counsel Jack Smith's report

Trump's lawyers said they reviewed a two-volume draft copy of Smith's report on the election interference and classified documents cases over the weekend.

Tesla Invasion Coming Soon

Musk asks his followers if the US 'should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday asked his followers on the social platform X if the U.S. "should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government." "America should liberate the ...

Peace Eludes Holy Land

Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal

Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage.

Eastern Europe War Cont'd

Battle rages in western Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine

Russia said on Monday its forces had made important gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to fend off a new Ukrainian offensive inside the Kursk region of western Russia, where a second day of fierce fighting was under way.

Info As Far East Flu Rises

HMPV Cases Are Rising Across Asia, but Experts Say Not to Panic

A common respiratory virus called human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, has been spreading in some countries in Asia, including China, India, Malaysia and Kazakhstan. Here's what we know

Better Skillz On Local Ice

Photos: Mavs bounce back with dominating victory of Allen Americans at Cable Dahmer

The Kansas City Mavericks get back on track against the Allen Americans with a 5-2 win on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Overnight Chill Predicted

Kansas City weather: Temperatures will be below zero in some locations overnight

Everyone across the Kansas City region is bracing for an exceptionally cold week.

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