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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed two cases of clade I mpox in residents who recently traveled internationally.

Clade I mpox, formerly referred to as "monkeypox," has been spreading globally since 2024. It is different from the clade II mpox outbreak in 2022.

Clade I mpox is "more likely to cause severe illness and death," particularly in those who are immunocompromised.

These are the first known cases of clade I mpox in Missouri and the 13th and 14th nationally.

Both individuals had recently traveled to countries where mpox is more prevalent, the health department said. The two cases are reportedly unrelated.

"While risk to the general public remains low, mpox is still active," said Dr. George Turabelidze, state epidemiologist, in a news release. "We recommend those who are at risk for mpox infection to get vaccinated and ensure they complete the 2-dose series."

Both clade I and II mpox primarily spread through direct physical contact with a symptomatic person or through contact with used items contaminated with the virus.

It is not spread through the air.

It typically begins with an infectious rash that progresses. This can look like pimples or blisters that are painful or itchy, the health department said. The rash can spread across the body, developing a scab before it goes away after several weeks.

Other symptoms include fever, chills, headache, exhaustion, muscle aches, sore throat or swollen lymph nodes.

A person with mpox virus remains contagious until their rash has fully gone away and a new layer of skin has formed.

Anyone traveling to central or eastern Africa is advised to talk to their doctor about the JYNNEOS vaccine, which can reduce the risk of infection or lessen symptoms.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Snow and wind combined to disrupt travel at Kansas City International Airport, with dozens of delays and cancellations already impacting passengers heading into the work week.

Travelers walking into KCI were met with a flight status board showing widespread delays and cancellations.

Passengers face hours-long delays

Henry Smith said his flight to Raleigh was pushed back seven hours. “I was supposed to leave at 4:15pm today, but now it’s not supposed to leave until 11:15pm,” Smith said.

Asley Vivas said her departure was also pushed back. “We were supposed to leave at 7:30pm and now our flight’s been delayed to more of 11ish,” Vivas said.

Cancellations push some travelers to Tuesday

Lane Woodson, who expected to return to Fort Wayne, Indiana, was among passengers whose flights were canceled. He said he checked with multiple airlines and could not find an earlier option.

“United told me they couldn’t get me out until Tuesday, so then I checked with Delta, they said they couldn’t get me out until Tuesday, and I also checked in with American and it’s all until Tuesday,” Woodson said.

Woodson said he considered renting a car for the nine-hour drive home but found that option limited as well. “All the rental cars have gone up now because people have to stay and rent cars,” Woodson said. “I was going to rent from National and they’re sold out.”

Rough landing reported amid heavy winds

Arriving flights also faced challenges. Dominic Sedlack, a member of the Northwest Missouri State University track team, said the landing was unsettling due to heavy winds.

“Once we hit the ground I kind of felt like we were off balance and then felt like one tire or two weren’t on the ground,” Sedlack said. “Pilot did a good job getting us safely on the ground, but it was a little sketchy.”

Despite the cancellations and delays, security lines at the airport moved smoothly throughout the day.

KCI operations team prepares for overnight freeze

KCI leaders said the airport’s operations team called in extra staff around 11 a.m. to help secure loose items and prepare plows for potential snow accumulation. Airport officials said the airfield has also been pre-treated due to the risk of melting and refreezing overnight as temperatures are expected to drop.

The operations team has also been in contact with airlines, reminding them of their designated de-icing areas in the event precipitation freezes overnight.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Patches of ice on the roads this morning, along with gusty winds and bitter cold temps, led many school districts and some nonprofit services to cancel or go virtual Monday.

Snow that melted initially Sunday turned to a flash freeze as the extra cold air moved in. There will be many stretches of road that are just fine, but others not so much.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City woman pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining or aiding in more than $1.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief loans.

Ashli Forbes, 40, admitted in federal court to wire fraud and money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri.

Prosecutors said her case was connected to two Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling $426,600.

With her plea, Forbes acknowledged she helped fraudulently obtain around $1.3 million in PPP loans for 4 companies.

Prosecutors noted that Forbes submitted false applications and supporting documents for loans tied to two businesses she owned: Forbes Realty Company and Left Lane Motors.

Forbes Realty Company:

In April 2020, court records showed that Forbes submitted a loan application claiming the company had an average monthly payroll of more than $82,000.

Supporting documents listed 2019 Medicare wages of $240,000 - but investigators noted that her actual 2019 tax return showed no income for Forbes Realty and she never filed a 2020 tax return.

Prosecutors indicated that Commerce Bank transmitted the application to the Small Business Administration. Forbes Realty then received $206,200 in PPP funds in May 2020.

Left Lane Motors:

In June 2020, investigators said Forbes submitted a second PPP application, claiming Left Lane had an average monthly payroll of nearly $80,000.

Court records revealed that a supporting 2019 Schedule C listed gross receipts of more than $1 million, wages exceeding $958,000 and a net profit of around $292,000.

Prosecutors noted that Left Lane received $220,400 in PPP funds later that month.

In January 2021, court records show Forbes transferred $20,000 obtained through the fraud to pay an insurance bill.

Prosecutors said that the transfer forms the factual basis for her money laundering guilty plea.

As part of her plea agreement, judicial leaders indicated that Forbes admitted to submitting or aidin gin fraudulent PPP loan applications for four additional companies.

Those companies brought her total alleged fraud to more than $1.3 million, according to prosecutors.

Under federal law, Forbes faces up to 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been announced.

The PPP loan program was created under the CARES Act to provide emergency financial relief to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program authorized the Small Business Administration to provide loans to eligible businesses that experienced substantial financial disruption as a result of the pandemic.

One of the best jolts a Major League Baseball organization can receive is a true breakout season from a prospect.

Sure, Kansas City Royals pitching phenom Kendry Chourio is still only 18, and hasn't yet thrown a pitch above Low-A. But he experienced something of a meteoric rise last season, and in a couple of years, he could be dominating on the mound at Kauffman Stadium.

If Royals fans needed any more excuses to get excited about Chourio, the latest organizational Top 30 rankings from MLB Pipeline should get the job done.

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Chourio rises to No. 3 in Royals' farm system

After he was unranked on the same list a year ago, Chourio was named the site's No. 3 Royals prospect this time around. MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers described why the teenager made the biggest jump by far of any farmhand in the system.

"We were being cautious with Chourio in our '25 preseason list because he had just been signed and was going to start the year in the Dominican Summer League. But all the reports about him came true last year," wrote Rogers.

"Chourio sits 94-97 mph with his fastball, has a downer curveball and a kick-changeup. Oh, and he has excellent command, especially for how young he is. He skyrocketed up our list throughout '25 and is now ranked as the best pitcher in the org."

In 51 1/3 innings between the Dominican Summer League, Arizona Complex League, and Low-A Carolina League, Chourio posted a 3.51 ERA and struck out 63 batters. Best of all, he only walked five batters and registered a stellar 0.95 WHIP.

The stuff is already explosive and should continue to improve, but it's incredibly rare to find a teenage arm with Chourio's control. That's usually one of the hardest traits to develop, and all the Royals have to do is make sure Chourio doesn't lose it as he continues to physically mature.

Kansas City will need its homegrown pitchers to step up over the next few seasons as Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic, Seth Lugo, and Michael Wacha progress toward free agency. Thankfully, Chourio looks like a star in the making.