Kansas City Squall: Storm Prep, Manly Moms & MAGA Approval

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Local Advisory

How you can help plow drivers ahead of Wednesday's snow

City officials across the Kansas City metro are asking you to help ahead of the incoming snow.

School Daze Delayed

Incoming storm has KC-area school districts solving snow day formula

The Shawnee Mission School District is one of the districts in the Kansas City area preparing for winter weather this week while also working to make the best use of the snow days they have left.

Show-Me Another Power Play

Grain Belt Express files dozens of eminent domain petitions in Missouri to build power line

The $7 billion clean-energy project would stretch from Kansas to Indiana, and is designed to bring wind and solar energy to communities across the region. It's scheduled to begin construction this year and be completed in 2028.

Nice Story But The Dude In The Photo Makes This Report

Kansas House looks to enshrine 'God-given right' to guns, ammo and accessories in state constitution * Kansas Reflector

Members of the House Federal and State Affairs Committee are considering House Concurrent Resolution 5006, which would present to voters a constitutional amendment that recognizes the God-given right to own a firearm, ammunition and accessories.

Show-Me More Help Needed

MoDOT is still short snow plow drivers for winter storm. Are KC-area roads being treated?

MoDOT is still short snow plow drivers ahead of Wednesday's winter storm forecast in Kansas City. Will workers treat & plow Missouri roads?

Kansas City Return Trip

'I believe they'll be back': Chiefs superfan looks ahead after Super Bowl LIX loss

Fans are looking to the future after the Chiefs lost 40-22 Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

Double Tune Out 

Second morning host leaves popular Kansas City radio station in matter of weeks

She said that having her own show didn't feel right after losing two co-hosts over the past two years.

Madge Ponders Mini-Me

Madonna responds to Sabrina Carpenter's Vogue photoshoot

It only took the 66-year-old Queen of Pop five hours to take notice of the buzz over how much the 25-year-old pop star resembled her in the Steven Meisel shoot

MAGA Claps Back Against Press

The AP says Trump blocking its reporter from Oval Office over not using Gulf of America "violates the First Amendment"

The White House on Tuesday demanded the AP alter its style guidance of the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump renamed last month.

Despite All Appearances

The Democratic Party is not dead yet

Democratic Party faces a crisis after President Trump's narrow victory and Republican takeover of the House and Senate. Calls for a serious internal assessment and changes in the party's message are mounting.

MAGA More Likable?!?

Trump has higher approval rating than at any point during first term: poll

A Pew Research Center survey found President Donald Trump has the highest approval rating less than a month back in office compared to any point in his first term.

Credit For Keeping It Real

AOC says she's worth less than $500,000 after kickback claims - and seems to get kudos from Trump fans in response

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won plaudits from critics for saying her congressional salary is her only income and she doesn't trade stocks.

Holy Land Fight Might Restart

Israel PM says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli forces to prepare for fighting after Hamas postponed more releases.

Eastern Europe Future Forecast

Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says ahead of Vance-Zelensky meeting | CNN

US President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine "may be Russian someday," throwing into question the future independence of a sovereign country that, with Western backing, has defended itself against Moscow's full-scale invasion for nearly three years.

Rocketman Disputes Narrative

North Korea condemns Trump's Gaza takeover proposal as 'ludicrous'

North Korean state media on Wednesday denounced U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians as ludicrous and accused Washington of extortion.

Celeb Wrap Up

Helen Flanagan reveals why she had a boob job

Helen Flanagan put on a busty display in a pink lace lingerie set as she joked to her followers that her breasts used to be 'so saggy' she could 'tie them in bows'.

Activist Fashion Debuts

Street art to stage: KC fashion designer styles iconic Jim Crow-era musical comedy without missing a beat

Designing for theater gives Whitney Manney the opportunity to be as big and loud as she wants, the street bespoke creator said. A new musical production of "Hairspray" puts Manney's bold aesthetic through a new lens - and alongside a timely story of acceptance, diversity, and the power of music.

Carbs For Puffy Couples

Papa Murphy's Heartbaker Pizza

Papa Murphy's Elaina Etter joins Shane and Kerrigan in the My KC LIVE kitchen to share how to make their delicious heart-shaped pizza.

Currying Favor Of Suburbia

Rajadhani is the "Capital of Food" in Overland Park

The Kansas City area has enjoyed an expanding Indian restaurant, grocery and food scene in recent years. Part of this may be due to the growing Indian community, especially in Overland Park, but Indian food has turned into a favorite cuisine for many Americans.

Comfort Food Around The World

Eat This Now: Injera and all at Abol Ethiopian Restaurant

Doro Tibs and Vegetarian Combo at Abol Ethiopian Restaurant // Photo by Sarah Sipple Abol Ethiopian Restaurant is nestled among gift shops, salons, boutiques, and the award-winning Overland Park Farmers' Market. The lunch and dinner spot, formerly named Elsa's, introduced an expanded menu and hours of operation early in 2024 under new management.

Another Snow Front Sneak Peek

Kansas City weather: Roads will become snow-covered overnight into Wednesday

Some light snow showers could begin throughout Tuesday evening, but snow will pick up after midnight and become more intense around 3 a.m.

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