WHAT'S HAPPENING

1.  MGE failed to follow safety rules on the day of the fatal JJ's explosion. (KansasCity)

2.  Good samaritans saw domestic violence along Interstate 70 at US 40 last week and decided to intervene. (KansasCity)

3.  The Winter Olympics have already gotten underway, but today is the Sochi opening ceremonies. (USAToday)

4.  The jobs report for January comes out this morning and many economists expect stronger gains than in December. (USAToday)

5.  There will be a private funeral held for Phillip Seymour Hoffman today. (USAToday)