It was november 12 1927 when the pioneer mothers sculpture was dedicated in valley park. It not only celebrates kansas citys pioneer history, but is also a tribute to those who suffered great hardship and loss while traveling across the plains in search of a better life. In her new book, pioneer mother monuments, constructing cultural identity, historian cynthia press scott walks through more than a century of recognition and rediscovering the Pioneer Monuments erected across the nation, including those in the kansas city region. We are honored to have you here today to discuss her research. Doctor press caught is an associate professor of history at the university of north dakota. Her research focuses on gender in the American West specifically intersections of gender, social class and historical memory. Her work in these areas have been published in journal of the west, Pacific Historical review and other publications. Prescotts first book was published in 2007. It traces generals an
America. Good morning, we are live all across the country and all time zones for the latest on those terror attacks unfolded in brussels, belgium, at 3 00 a. M. Eastern time during their morning rush hour. This is the scene as it unfolded, terrified passengers airport. Damage. At least two different attacks across the city this morning. Now. It is changing. At least two explosions hit that airport. Another rocked a metro station at least 28 people now killed. Dozens injured. All airport and Public Transportation in brussels now shut down and the terror level there raised to maximum. The u. S. Embassy advising americans in brussels to shelter there in place. Alert levels raised here in new york as well and other american cities, we have full coverage right now. Well begin with Alex Marquardt, he is on the scene at the latest. Good morning, alex. Reporter good morning, george. Dramatic scenes here at the brussels zaventem airport. The edge of the Police Perimeter told to stop here, passe
Valentine avenue and east 180th street. This started in a multifamily home and quickly spread to five other buildings on this block. Meaning a lot of people have been displaced this morning. All of this the started just before midnight last night and quickly spread. And we spoke with some residents who described waking up to the sounds of sirens and screams. My land lady knocked on the door screaming fire, fire. I ran out, no glasses, no asthma medicine, nothing. We just got up in time. Thank god for. That just got out in time. Reporter and from our vantage point, it looks like most of the homes that were burning here last night are completely destroyed. Here devastate looking their belongings. There were three minor injury, one civilian and two firefighters. Again, dozens of people displaced here in this fire here on valentine avenue overnight. As soon as we get more details, of course, we will bring them to you. For now we are reporting live from the treemont section of bronx, Janell
Mark and here in the news room following the latest of a search of a missing family and san jose. Any plane that went down and idaho. Well have details on that. James and cold temperatures and found which will be the main headline for the next few days. Erica change in the temperatures coming up by later tonight. Still of the lamb with us, light rain. The rest of us are drying with mild temperatures and to the cloud cover and windy conditions. When a bit surprised if we pick up some of its upper 20s for the east bay valets and for those of you and the north bay mountains. To a talk about how long this for is what is expected to last coming up in my 615 report. we went from about 60 to 0 already seen a backup will be on the 880 overpass. The reason for that of the metering lights are on an cycling very slowly. San mateo bridge moving pretty well go pretty westbound those your tail lights moving towards the peninsula. In great shape. Darya rights to major unions could file a lawsuit toda
A School Distrcit is taking a stand after a victim who was bullied lashes out in self defense. And all caught on camera. What Board Members are doing to prevent this from happening again. We are seeing a rain and snow mixed and the sierra. I do want to talk about that afternoon highs for today. Yesterday we saw plenty of 60s. Pleasanton will have a high of 53. San francisco will have a highwe will continue cooler weather and a freeze on what goes into effect later on tonight. We will continue with a very cool mornings and the potential for showers closer to the weekend. Heres a look at the 7 day forecast. We will be dealing with the possibility of showers. It will definitely felt a lot like winter here. Saturday and sunday were looking at a 20 chance of showers and your afternoon highs will stay in the 50s. There is a good start for the bay bridge. It feels like someone is shoving your car when you go across. There is no wait at the toll plaza. The san mateo bridge highway 92 is lookin