Hazy skies continue today as thick wildfire smoke from western Canada continues to drift across the Midwest. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for the Kansas City Metro through tonight. Otherwise, mostly clear skies and seasonable temperatures in the lower 80s will make for a nice afternoon. Fantastic weather for the Chiefs game this evening will feature temperatures in the 70s. Mild air lingers into the weekend with even cooler air and rain chances by next week.

On Wednesday afternoon, every television, radio and cell phone in the United States will send out a warning tone, but it's a test. Read more on FOX4: https://trib.al/2j1wGEh

Those local operators say it's part of a nationwide trend threatening to destroy what's been a fun and educational experience for generations.

A Shawnee Mission North teacher is dead and her wife is currently fighting for her life after dangerous exposure to carbon monoxide in their home.

Cannabis microbusinesses could soon take off in Missouri after the state issued the first round of licenses, including several in Kansas City. Read more on FOX4: https://trib.al/t7jnVRu

Tragedy struck Friday night in Independence, Missouri, after father of three Juavvion Bagsby was shot and killed protecting his wife and children. Read more on FOX4: https://trib.al/IxUcVGm

Health officials have identified a case of active tuberculosis in an Olathe Northwest High School student. More on FOX4: https://trib.al/pzjVQfJ

The Kansas City Library unveiled a new logo Tuesday as it rebrands to celebrate its 150th birthday in December.

Dustin Young spent the past 22 years working as an audio visual technician for Greenwood, Missouri city meetings. Monday he got a new job title as mayor.

Jackson County prosecutors have charged a Blue Springs man in a stabbing and two shootings Friday in Independence that left one man dead.

A group of over 20 students and parents have now filed a sixth lawsuit against St. Thomas Aquinas High School and former teacher Joseph Heidesch.

The class is called "The sociology of Taylor Swift." It's designed to teach sociology concepts in a way students say is fun and in style.

Johnathan O'Dell, previously charged for threatening to shoot immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexican border as well as any federal authorities who tried to stop him.