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A surgeon said he's seeing twice as many cases of acute liver disease linked to stress, drinking and the pandemic.

Julio Chumel had battled COVID-19 for weeks.

Bryan Busby KMBC has your briefing for some storms overnight and into WED. Some gusty winds and heavy rain likely through the period. #FirstAlert #ShareAndPrepare

James acknowledged the Cincinnati area bar with a weekend tweet, "Aww Damn! I was headed there to watch our game tonight and have a drink! Welp."

Kansas Republicans want to make Democrat Sharice Davids' 2022 reelection difficult by having the Republican-controlled Legislature drawing the new district lines.

OUTDOOR MASK ORDER TO EXPIRE | KCMO officials said the outdoor mask ordinance will expire this Friday. However, masks will still be required in indoor spaces unless it can be confirmed that everyone in the room has been fully vaccinated -- which would mostly apply to workplaces. What are your thoughts?

"I think I was just in shock that I actually knew someone from my past."

A good Samaritan saved a starving pigeon who got caught out in the cold.

"My friend was happy for me," the winner said. "I was excited and conflicted, because she deserved to win, too."

The Census Bureau is set to release updated state population totals.

The shooting was reported just as the verdict was being announced in the trial for the killing of George Floyd.

Chauvin was taken into custody Tuesday after being convicted of all three counts against him.

This cow had quite a day when she got stuck in the mud and couldn't get out.

Only one dog survived.

From fishing and sleeping to snacking on blueberries, researchers got a firsthand look at a wolf's daily routine.

BREAKING Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday masks will no longer be required outdoors, or in private indoor spaces where social distancing of at least 6 feet can be maintained. However, Lucas said masks will still be required in indoor spaces unless it can be confirmed that everyone in the room has been fully vaccinated -- which would mostly apply to workplaces. bit.ly/32PvMGN

"I hope this message sent out that yes, this is absolutely a moment of justice but that we need to be more preventative not only as a country but as a community," Justice Horn said.

"I don't want the hero title. I'm just a simple man that was headed to work and chose to stop and help somebody."

Treat your grandmother to something special this Mother's Day, no matter whether she's your Mimi, Mamaw, Abuela or Grandma.

On the precipice of the world's most powerful leaders coming together for President Biden's virtual climate summit, the Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize winners sent a clear message: Phase out fossil fuels before it's too late.

The Kansas City police officers answered a routine call that ended up being anything but routine.

"I'm not just fighting for George anymore," Floyd's brother said. "I'm fighting for everyone around the world."

Here are the latest COVID-19 updates in the Kansas City metro area.

When Kamala Harris takes the oath of office to become vice president, she will be the first woman and first woman of color to serve in that elected position. Harris will also make history as the first stepmother to be America's vice president, a moment that blended families across the country say they are planning to watch with joy.

When police found him, Fleming had soot all over him and numerous injuries on his hands and body, court documents read.

When the suspect saw the child, he returned to the mother and reprimanded her, threatened to call the police on her and then drove away in her car, police said.

LIVE: How are vaccinations progressing in Kansas and Missouri? Joining today’s University of Kansas Health System COVID-19 Panel are Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas and KDHE Secretary De. Lee Norman to talk about progress they’re seeing. Have a question for today’s panel? Visit the stream page here to ask: https://www.facebook.com/kuhospital/

OVERLAND PARK KID. SPORTING LEGEND. COMMUNITY ICON. Thank you for everything you’ve done for Kansas City, Bes. You will be missed greatly. t.ly/YMQj

Waffle Crisp is back! The cereal brand Post just brought back a fan favorite cereal that was taken off of store shelves three years ago.

LIVE: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly holds a briefing Wednesday on the state's COVID-19 data. https://bit.ly/3m3dnxw

THANK YOU, MATT! "I never imagined saying goodbye to my hometown club like this," Besler wrote in a message posted to Twitter. https://bit.ly/3oAf6vO

The son of the late Eddie Van Halen took to Twitter to shut down the speculation.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Kansas will join 16 other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit against four battleground states over what he called unconstitutional changes to election laws.

KFC said the 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is designed to make your home smell like fried chicken and feel as warm as an Extra Crispy drumstick.

Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer were reelected as Senate party leaders on Tuesday during leadership elections held even as the battle for control of the chamber is still underway.

NEW: President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter said Wednesday that he has learned from federal prosecutors that his tax affairs are under investigation.

Millions of Americans have already voted but each state has different rules on when it can start counting those ballots.

After an increase in COVID-19 cases in Cass County, the City of Harrisonville, Missouri, said Tuesday that masks will now be required within all city buildings.

US AG William Barr has authorized federal prosecutors across the U.S. to pursue "substantial allegations" of voting irregularities, if they exist, before the 2020 presidential election is certified. The authorization prompted Richard Pilger, who oversees Justice Department investigations of voter fraud, to step down from his post in just hours.

A KC man who fled from police and crashed into another vehicle near 47th and Raytown Road, killing the driver and injuring a 3-year-old passenger, has pleaded guilty to three felony counts and has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

PLEASE SHARE: Kansas City, Kansas, police are asking for help in finding Lamonte Marquez Jones. The 26-year-old was last seen on Oct. 16.

The team said that the players must pass COVID-19 tests throughout the week before being "potentially eligible to play" against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Happy 245th birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! "Today, we celebrate our heritage and honor the sacrifices of those who fought before us." t.ly/xSfM

It's the earliest named 27th Atlantic storm recorded in an already historic hurricane season.

The developments cast doubt on whether the nation would witness the same kind of smooth transition of power that has long anchored its democracy.

Ford said Tuesday it is investing an additional $100 million in its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo and adding approximately 150 full-time permanent jobs to build a new electric transit van.

The American record holder for most consecutive days spent in space has tangible advice for overcoming loneliness.

On this day in 1969, the iconic children’s television show Sesame Street debuted.

Many Mexicans would be glad to see a more neighborly president who hasn’t called Mexicans rapists or threatened to build a wall against them, but the relationship has survived a Donald Trump presidency, so there’s a feeling it can handle any outcome.

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Which holiday are you looking forward to the most?

JUST IN: The Blue Springs Police Department said Tuesday morning that three people have been taken into custody. They also identified the 19-year-old victim in the shooting.

In the meeting, Shawnee Mission school leaders said they will have an open dialogue with the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment regarding case numbers and COVID-19 gating criteria.

California is extremely dry and fire danger is high as the state experiences winds that are gusting above 60 mph in places.

LIVE: Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, testifies before state lawmakers on Missouri’s progress at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The number of cases is rising. The latest seven-day average is well over 3,000 new cases per day. t.ly/yOaT

Sam Dubal left on Oct. 9 and was supposed to return the next day.

PUMPKIN PALS: A bunny, opossum, skunk and hamster were in the Halloween spirit, playing a game of peekaboo while hiding in pumpkins.

LIVE: Doctors with the University of Kansas Health System COVID-19 Panel discuss battling cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak. Kari Rawley shares her story, along with her medical oncologist Lauren Nye. Have specific questions for Dr. Stites, Dr. Hawkinson, or any of the panel guests? Visit the stream on this page to ask: https://www.facebook.com/kuhospital/

An Indiana college student whose dream was to go to New York City was killed by gunfire early Saturday during his first visit there.

The picturesque town of Salemi in Sicily is the latest Italian town to offer up dilapidated properties for less than the cost of an espresso.

Monday's vote was the closest high court confirmation ever to a presidential election, and the first in modern times with no support from the minority party. https://bit.ly/35Fhhqb