Kansas City Snowbound: Messy Streets, Bitter Cold, Ukraine Out & MAGA Deals

Today pro-golfer, fashionista and Insta celeb hottie Paige inspires our latest peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Slow Down On Metro Streets

Semi slides off Interstate 70, causes delays

At 3:45 Tuesday morning Missouri Highway Patrol responded to calls of a semi slide-off at Interstate 70 near the Oak Grove exit.

Cowtown Tax Trouble Turnabout

'It's just a big unknown': Taxpayers, financial advisors speak on potential impact of IRS layoffs

The Internal Revenue Service plans to lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season. The cuts are part of the Trump administration's effort to downsize the federal workforce.

History Of The Dotte Exposed

Wyandotte County's Junius G. Groves Earning New Renown

A former slave, Groves walked to Kansas from Kentucky and earned the title "Potato King of the World" for the vast yields he produced near Edwardsville, Kansas.

Celeb Shares Advice & Fit

Paige Spiranac flaunts all-white miniskirt, ab-teasing crop top for latest golf tip

The model and golf influencer gives some good tips for your game while slaying a fire fit.

MAGA Perplexes Progressives

What's keeping Trump popular?

Despite the chaos, most Americans like what the president is doing - for now.

Fed Money Fight Coming Soon

Congress closing in on shutdown deadline with no clear plan

Congress is struggling to strike a deal to keep the government funded as a looming deadline to prevent a shutdown next month gets closer. Lawmakers are less than a month away from a mid-March date to pass legislation to prevent a funding lapse - or risk the first shutdown in years.

Big Apple Boss Could Be Booted

Gov. Hochul weighs "serious step" of removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams after deputies resign

The resignations raise "serious questions about the long-term future" of Adams' administration, the N.Y. governor said.

Burning Love Is Always Bad

Man drives over 700 miles to set fire to home of man talking with his ex-girlfriend: Police

A man has been arrested after driving over 700 miles and allegedly setting fire to the home of a man who had been communicating with his ex-girlfriend, police said.

DOGE Disputed

'It's a lie': Federal workers incensed by performance language in termination letters

Letters sent to federal workers say they are being terminated "based on your performance." But workers told USA TODAY they had no performance issues.

If You're Not At The Table, You're On It

Top U.S., Russian diplomats meet on improving ties, ending Ukraine war - without Ukraine officials at the table

Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia to begin talks on improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine -- without representatives form Kyiv at the table.

Vlad Fired Up For Talks

Russia launches massive drone strike on Ukraine as it begins talks with US

Russia launched an unusually large drone attack on Ukraine overnight into Tuesday.

Holy Land Talks Cont'd

Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, minister says

Israel will begin negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal including an exchange of Israeli hostages with Palestinian detainees, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday, adding that Israel demanded a complete demilitarisation of the enclave.

Temperature Disparity Round World

Rio de Janeiro records its hottest day in at least a decade - about 145 degrees hotter than North Dakota

Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit - about 145 degrees hotter than Bismarck, North Dakota.

Mexican Tribute Resonates

Paquita la del Barrio's death: Alejandro Sanz, Ana Bárbara honor 'iconic' ranchera singer

Fellow Grammy-winning musicians and Andrea Ortega-Lee, who portrayed Paquita in a 2017 telenovela, are among the stars honoring the prolific singer.

Insta Mom Shares Touching Testimony

My boobs are so big I was violated by airport staff...they wouldn't stop touching

A MOM-OF-THREE has been left feeling "violated" by airport staff after she claims she had her fake boobs excessively touched by security. Sara Blake, 34, was travelling home from the Su...

Cozy Local Digs Explored

With an eye for the unique, vintage collector and shop owner Melanie Clouser uses her finds to create a warm and thoughtful home

Melanie Clouser considers her eclectic 1921 Craftsman house and home decor style in Kansas City a work in progress.

Another Weather Warning

Kansas City weather: National Weather Service issues multiple warnings for region

The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter weather alerts for the KMBC viewing area.

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