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U.S. loss in Copa America averaged 3.78 million viewers, most-watched non-World Cup match on FS1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States’ 1-0 loss to Uruguay in its final Copa America group stage match Monday night averaged 3.78 million viewers. It was the most-watched non-World Cup soccer telecast on FS1 and the most-watched English-language Copa America telecast in the U.S. The audience peaked...
Hung makes dream reality with commitment to South Dakota State
LIBERTY — After multiple offers and team visits, Liberty football soon-to-be senior linebacker Isaiah Hung has found his new home after high school. While Hung still has one year left with the Blue Jays, his offseason has been full of preparing for the next chapter. He’s gone to football prospect camps at Kansas State, Northwestern, Nebraska and Kansas and he’s fielded offers from Kansas State, Army, UT Martin and more.
Patrick Mahomes Shares Adorable Picture of Dad Holding Him as a Baby
Patrick Mahomes made a name as one of the best quarterbacks ever to play the game of football, but his first love was apparently a different sport. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback took to social media to re-share a picture of his father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., holding Patrick when he was a baby. ...
Patrick Mahomes has a surprise challenger for NFL MVP this season
Despite barely making the ballot this past season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the presumed favorite to earn 2024 NFL AP MVP honors. DraftKings Sportsbook has Mahomes' odds listed at +450 (meaning a $100 wager nets you a $450 profit). Considering the Kansas City gunslinger has already won the award twice, he is receiving the benefit of the doubt. Yet, oddly, there is a sizeable gap between him and the unexpected candidate who happens to be the next-closest player on the list -- C.J. Stroud.
Author Hampton Sides will discuss the controversial explorer Captain Cook while in Kansas City
Bestselling author Hampton Sides takes readers on a high-seas adventure in his latest book, "The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook." The nonfiction book recounts the voyage that would lead to the death of Cook, a once celebrated, now controversial...
Unexpected fireworks can present harm to veterans with PTSD during holidays
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A lot of people will be coming to tents set up all week to buy fireworks for the 4th of July. But instead of celebrations for freedom and independence, those same booms and loud noises from fireworks, can bring back nightmares to veterans from their days in combat.
Power outage hits Kansas City, Missouri's River Market, around 1,700 without power
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A power outage is impacting Kansas City's River Market. Evergy says they are investigating an outage that's left a little over 1,700 without power. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time. The outage has forced some businesses to close or make service...
Plaza businesses react to new owners long list of intended improvements
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tuesday was day two of the Plaza’s new owners and storefronts said they’re already seeing progress. The city welcomed and celebrated the Texas-based group, Highland Park Management, on Monday. The owners came up with a long list of changes and plans they have...
Royals win series against divisional foe Cleveland Guardians; look to continue momentum in July
Jul. 2—The Kansas City Royals were back at Kauffman Stadium this past four-game series, taking on divisional rival and AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. Sitting in the third spot in that division, the Royals know reaching the top will be a long journey, but the team has a new sense of life heading into July. On the flip side, one win, a Phillies loss, and the Cleveland Guardians would've ...
Artists Helping the Homeless nonprofit bridges gaps in services across Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kahana House opened in February in south Kansas City, Missouri. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Artists Helping the Homeless, the house hosts approximately 16 people at any given time while working to bridge gaps in homeless services. Artist Kar Woo first became acquainted...
Live! Onstage in July and August
Shrek The Musical (photo by Cyork Photography) Starlight hosts a full schedule, the KC Fringe Fest gets underway and more great theater rolls off KC stages as the first days of school approach. Support local theater by attending one or more of these productions:. CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Now...
Locking up students’ phones left more time for learning, high school says
The difference one teacher saw in her English classroom was “night and day” after a crackdown on cellphones midway through the 2022-23 school year. The post Locking up students’ phones left more time for learning, high school says appeared first on The Beacon.
Belton Fire Department demonstrates how to avoid letting your 4th of July go up in smoke
BELTON, Mo. — The Fourth of July is this week, and many in Kansas City are planning to celebrate with. This afternoon, KMBC 9 is working with the Belton Fire Department to help keep you safe while you're having a blast. "It's a dangerous thing. I want you to...
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