BJC Health Unveils New Brand After $12.1B Merger
The combined health system is rolling out a unified brand to boost recruitment, retention, and community awareness.
Missouri Lawmaker Wants to Boot Kansas City Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City Residents Can Earn From World Cup Travel Surge
Weather
Daily Forecast for Washington Wheatley, Kansas City
Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing

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.
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.
Sports
Royals' Jac Caglianone Hits 120.2 MPH Double vs. Diamondbacks
Former first-round pick's eye-popping spring training feat hints at potential breakout season

Chiefs Face Crisis as Rashee Rice Lawsuit Hits Hard
Kansas City Chiefs lawsuit surrounding Rashee Rice adds pressure amid NFL suspension, complicating roster and contract decisions for the team.
Royals Podcast: Maikel Garcia Should Lead Off
Experts discuss Garcia's potential as leadoff hitter and other Royals news
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.