KC's Lyric Opera to perform iconic 'Porgy and Bess' for first time
The classic American opera with an all-Black cast has never been staged by the company before.
Chiefs Restructure Patrick Mahomes' Contract to Ease Salary Cap Crunch
Daily Forecast for Washington Wheatley, Kansas City
Weather
Spring-Like Weather to Give Way to Weekend Wintry Mix
Mild temperatures and dry conditions expected through Friday before a significant weather system arrives on Sunday.

Portion of Interstate 70 in Kansas City Closing for Bridge Demolition
Crews will tear down two bridges as part of the Improve I-70 KC Project over the weekend of February 20-23.
Kansas City Sees Warm Wednesday, Chance of Light Snow Saturday
Temperatures to plunge back into February cold by Friday, with highs only in the 30s over the weekend.
Sports
Cincinnati Reds Criticized for Handling of Fan Relations
Team's leadership faces backlash after controversial comments about selling the franchise

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Looking to Extend CB Trent McDuffie
Kansas City has been clearing cap space to make offseason moves, including retaining their All-Pro cornerback.
Chiefs' Chris Jones Defends Travis Kelce from Retirement Speculation
Jones shuts down NFL analyst's suggestion that the Chiefs should 'move on' from the veteran tight end
Science
Hummingbird Sightings Possible in Missouri as Early as March
Meteorologist predicts earlier-than-usual arrival of ruby-throated hummingbirds in the state.

King Tut's Tomb Opened 103 Years Ago
Archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the Egyptian pharaoh's burial chamber revealed a treasure trove of golden artifacts.
Kansas City Zoo Welcomes Third Endangered Giraffe Calf in Four Months
The latest arrival, Nora, is bonding with her siblings Beni and Aspen as the zoo prepares to open a new giraffe complex.
Travel
Flights at MCI Looking Normal After Days of Nationwide Delays
Snow along the East Coast is once again impacting flights out of Kansas City, but the situation at KCI is noticeably calmer today after days of turbulence in the air travel system.

Southwest Customers Gripe About New Seating Policies
Passengers frustrated by stricter seat assignment rules on mostly empty flights
KC Homeowners Prepare to Host World Cup Fans
Short-term rental hosts attend 'Hosting Crash Courses' to welcome international visitors during the World Cup
Crime
Rashee Rice's Ex Posts Heartfelt Message to Son After Abuse Allegations
Dacoda Jones focuses on celebrating her son's 2nd birthday amid legal battle with NFL star

Road Rage Cases Spike in Jackson County, Prosecutor Says
Prosecutor cites economic stress as possible factor behind the rise in incidents
Student-led protest in Olathe escalates into physical altercation; one taken into custody
The Olathe Police Department is investigating after a student protest on Friday turned into a physical disturbance.