SUMMARY: The Cloverleaf Apartments in Kansas City have reached a 48-hour deadline for tenants to vacate due to severe health and safety violations. Residents faced rampant mold, pests, and unhealthy living conditions. Many tenants, including Wendy Herd, reported dire circumstances, with some units abandoned and filled with trash, dead animals, and structural issues. The landlord, NB Affordable, faces federal charges for mismanagement and fraud. HUD stopped funding the complex due to these conditions and is aiding in tenant relocation. Councilman Johnathan Duncan has been actively supporting residents, asserting that the situation is unacceptable and demanding accountability for the landlord’s negligence.

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SUMMARY: The film *No Address*, releasing on February 28, explores homelessness and humanity, inspired by real-life experiences. Actors Billy Bob Thornton and Ashanti, who star in the film, discuss its importance in raising awareness about homelessness and mental health issues. Thornton emphasizes the film’s focus on the mental health crisis, compounded by the fentanyl epidemic and the COVID pandemic. Ashanti, portraying a character struggling with addiction, reflects on her research into homeless communities to portray pain and resilience. The movie highlights the struggles leading to homelessness, including veterans’ hardships and financial instability. Both actors stress the need for compassion and understanding.

FOX 2’s Blair Ledet interviewed Ashanti and Billy Baldwin to discuss their new movie, ‘No Address,’ which releases in theaters Feb. 28.

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SUMMARY: FIFA has expressed concern over slow progress in Kansas City’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, particularly regarding construction delays at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs are worried about the financial impact of stadium renovations and the loss of summer concert revenue. While renovations are underway, local officials and stakeholders, including KC2026, insist the project will be completed on time. Mayor Quinton Lucas and FIFA remain confident that the six World Cup matches, including a quarterfinal, will take place in Kansas City as planned. FIFA emphasized ongoing collaboration to ensure successful completion.

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