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Happy 80th birthday to Cheryl Sarkisian. Cher if you agree. #cher

Wishing a happy International Jazz Day for those who celebrate: youtu.be/c5w9BHKe0rc?...

*Traffic Update* WB 435 at 69 Hwy is closed for the moment.

Highway closures as of 6:20 AM: NB 35 past 291 Hwy EB AND WB 70 at Broadway (downtown flooding) EB 70 past 18th Street EB 70 exit ramp to 23rd Street

*Severe Thunderstorm Warning* for Cass and Jackson counties in MO and Johnson and Miami counties in KS until 6:15.

*Tornado Warning* for the areas around Belton and Grandview until 6am.

*Severe Thunderstorm Warning* for Johnson County KS until 6am. And in traffic news, NB 35 past 291 Hwy in the Northland is closed at this time.

A *tornado warning* has been issued for Douglas County, KS until 4:15. South of Lawrence right now but may move northeast.

A *Tornado Warning* has just been issued for Douglas County, KS until 9pm. Stay alert, Lawrence.

EAX issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [tornado: POSSIBLE, damage threat: CONSIDERABLE, wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.75 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Atchison, Doniphan [KS]... at Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:08:02 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Details Here.

The storms are already starting to work their way toward the metro; a *Tornado Warning* is in effect for Atchison County, KS and Platte County, MO until 3:30. Things are going to be unsettled as the front moves through. I'll keep watch for you over the next few hours.

“You da man!” he softly whispered to himself when he saw that his generic bologna lunchable he brought to work for breakfast had six slices of fake cheese instead of five.

A tornado warning has been issued for Jackson County Missouri until midnight. Please be careful.

Ever had one of those nights when you went to bed early in order to get some good sleep and be ready for the next day, but your brain wouldn’t shut up so you slept maybe an hour or so and you feel awful instead? That’s me. Hi.

Nothing like coming home from a very long day to relax and enjoy a nice cold beverage … which in this case is a caffeine free 7-Up zero.

I’ve seldom been much of a Valentine’s Day fan, but these seem pretty appropriate …

Bell Biv Devoe’s “Poison” being used in an Olympic skating competition? I am here for it.

Ballgame.

… and we are live!

A look-behind-the-scenes update that should give everyone a better idea of the massive undertaking involved in moving two radio stations. Chris Prewitt, Stephen Steigman, Rachel Helling, and everyone else have been doing fantastic things. www.kcur.org/inside-kcur/...

ICYMI, the most recent edition of my emerging tech newsletter I looked at the potential for some AI models to help find drugs for antibiotic resistant microbes--as well as the struggles other industries are having to see a good ROI from AI. Subscribe so you don't miss this week's edition!

In this week’s edition of my emerging tech newsletter, The Prototype, I looked at using AI to find new drugs, quantum biotechnology, the ROI of generative AI and more. www.forbes.com/sites/the-pr...

*TRAFFIC ALERT* In the Northland, northbound 435 at 210 is the site of a multi-vehicle accident that has traffic at a virtual standstill right now. Find an alternate route if you can, or be prepared to wait a while.

With tomorrow being the final day of live broadcasting at 4825 Troost, I was asked if there would be one more #VinylFriday for the road - and the answer is "no" because we were originally supposed to be out of the studio today so I didn't plan one. HOWEVER ...

The latest from KCUR, which hasn't changed much from before but this time you get on-scene video - including a brief cameo by yours truly if you watch closely. Stay warm this weekend, peeps. www.facebook.com/share/v/1D9e...

In this week's edition of our healthcare newsletter, InnovationRx, @amyfeldman7.bsky.social and I look at the New York city nurses’ strike, why Yann LeCun’s AI startup is focused on healthcare, Epic’s new predictive tools, and more. www.forbes.com/sites/innova...

Some updated Qs and As (and photos) regarding KCUR 89.3's rapidly-approaching move: www.kcur.org/inside-kcur/...

A little preview of tonight's tenth annual The Band That Fell To Earth KC appearances at recordBar. A good time will be had by all! www.kcur.org/arts-life/20...

Eyes open, Lenexa-area people.

In this week's edition of my emerging tech newsletter, The Prototype, I took a look at building a virtual fusion plant to accelerate development, how AI might be used to find next-gen weight loss drugs, and a big development in quantum computing: the ability to save files.

Always fun to start your morning by hearing strange noises coming from your car while you're driving to work. That's just super.

Because I've had some inquiries about the status of KCUR (and I appreciate the interest and concern very much, thank you all), here's the latest: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Tesla is no longer the biggest EV manufacturer in the world. www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...

"The number of flu hospitalizations hit a record high in New York state Friday" www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...

Just had my first Irish car bomb. Ever. Bring the weird, 2026! *hic*

First shift of 2026 and I ended it with a Pee Wee Herman reference. Gonna be a weird year and I’m gonna lean into it. Come along for the ride. It won’t be dull.

U.S. measles cases this year surpassed 2,000, the highest total in a single year since 1992. www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...

"AI MAY NOT simply be 'a bubble,' or even an enormous bubble. It may be the ultimate bubble." www.wired.com/story/ai-bub...

He’s like a man with a fork in a world of soup.

*A Programming Update* So, here's the thing ... Yesterday we called an audible at KCUR 89.3 and ran "The Santaland Diaries" because it wasn't on the Morning Edition schedule this year. I had written to the producers asking about it and never got a reason as to why the change ... 1/3

The latest weather update from @kmbc9.bsky.social

You'll be hearing the music of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" tomorrow during Morning Edition on @kcur.org - my other favorite holiday tradition. (I've even got some new vinyl with new color pressings to share - photos to come. Yes, I'm that guy.) 😎

*A Programming Note* The annual presentation of "The Santaland Diaries" will be this morning at 6:50 and 8:50 on KCUR 89.3. Hope you can join us! #ohlittleelf #awayyyyyinamangerrrr

Like I said … What a day. www.kcur.org/inside-kcur/...

What a day.

*A Programming Note* at 8:20 this morning, Morning Edition will run a story on cringeworthy Christmas songs ... and for those of you taking part in this year's Whamageddon challenge, I'm happy to report that this is a safe space and you may listen to the feature without reservation.

A gigantic fire is burning at I-70 and Prospect right now. Be very careful if you're in the area.

#iwastodayyearsold when I learned that the theme song to "The Dick Van Dyke Show" has lyrics. Happy day-before-your-100th-birthday, Mr. Van Dyke. Thank you for your charm and humor. www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...