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Family of Kansas City man shot to death at Northland Walmart speaks out
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. — The son and daughter of a man fatally shot in a Platte County Walmart parking lot last Wednesday are outraged. The suspect in the case is a former police officer. Taquiza V. Johnson, 47, is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action for fatally...
First dedicated stunt training facility in Johnson County opening soon
From catching fire to flying through walls, Coleman Taylor and his team have seen — and done — it all. Taylor founded Ronin Stunt Company nearly a decade ago. Since then, it has operated out of the Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre in Olathe, steadily forming a group of trained actors who can fall from great heights or get hit by cars and walk away intact.
Giant crop art portrait of Kamala Harris in Lawrence, Kansas, now complete with Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had many firsts in the three weeks since Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate. A huge rally in Philadelphia after his announcement, a national speech in Chicago to accept the nomination, and now a quarter-acre portrait in Lawrence, Kansas. When world-renowned crop artist...
Arrowheadlines: Alex Smith shares why he thinks Kelce and Mahomes are so successful together
Mahomes is ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight year and looked energized enough at training camp to potentially reach a sixth straight in 2025. He described last season as no fun because of the struggles in the passing game, despite the Chiefs winning a second consecutive Super Bowl. Starting the upcoming season on the right track, he repeatedly pushed the ball down the field during camp to speedy rookie Xavier Worthy. His intent and resolve to change mistakes from last season seem clear. — Adam Teicher.
Marine finds late Kansas City WWII veteran’s family, Medal of Honor
In 2009, while reading a book on seven Black service members who’d had their heroism finally recognized with the military’s highest award for valor, Marine First Sergeant Robert Gray learned one of the men, Army Private First Class Willy James Jr. hailed from Kansas City, Missouri.
New 3D proposals show Kauffman Stadium near Union Station, Crown Center
After months of debates, proposals and incentives across the Missouri and Kansas state lines, a new piece of pavement has entered the running as a possible spot for Kauffman Stadium to sit
KC’s First Women’s Sports Bar Will Open This Year
Women’s sports are gaining more viewership than ever and KC is more than happy to be part of the movement. To continue making female athletes a priority, Monica Brady, alongside her wife Rachel Glenn, is opening KC’s first bar dedicated entirely to women’s sports. The Dub will...
Kansas City Was For Lovers at the 20 Years of Tears Tour
Lovers of all things emo, screamo, and everything in between-o (ok maybe that was a stretch, but you get the point) gathered to celebrate 20 Years of Tears with Hawthorne Heights and friends. And with 6 bands on the bill it was a long night of throwin down for us elder emos, even for a Friday night. But with a gentle reminder to take an anti-inflammatory before bed from Hawthorne Heights’ singer JT Woodruff, we all made it out eyeliner in tact.
FORECAST: First Warns in place Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ahead of beautiful weekend
Heat and storms for now, but relief is in sight. Monday’s high of 99 made for the second day in a row of our hottest weather so far this year. We keep it warm & muggy for Tuesday morning, with temperatures starting in the mid to upper 70s. This is about 10 degrees warmer than normal right from the start. So the afternoon’s high of 95 is no surprise, and it will have a heat index of 100-105. There will barely be a breath of wind from the southwest at 5-10 miles per hour.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to host Chiefs-themed blood drive
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will be hosting a Kansas City Chiefs-themed blood drive just before Labor Day weekend. According to a press release from CBCO, the “Down. Set. Donate” Blood Drive will take place on Friday, August 30 at all four donation centers in Springfield, Joplin, Springdale and […]
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Daily Digs: Renderings of Proposed Royals Stadium, HS Stadium Gets New Turf, and More!
A new potential downtown ballpark site has emerged, with the Royals now reportedly considering a site next to Union Station where Washington Square Park is currently located. A team of local developers has already begun drawing up renderings of how a stadium in that site would look in relation to the rest of downtown. The team, assembled by 3D Development, has produced unofficial renderings and a site touting the location - welovekcbaseball.com.
Salvador Perez hits grand slam, drives in 6 as Royals sweep Guardians, close within 1 in AL Central
Salvador Perez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs as the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, beating the Guardians 9-4 to pull within one game of first in the AL Central.
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