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Shark Tank success story, Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, arrives in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cousins Maine Lobster, a food truck business that got its start on ABC's Shark Tank, is now serving its seafood specialties in Kansas City. Among the waiting customers was Steven Brown, a Kansas City resident who had previously tasted the truck's offerings in New England.
Safety concerns force beloved dessert shop in River Market to close
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sweet Petites, a popular dessert shop in the River Market, is closing its doors due to escalating safety concerns and parking issues. The owner, Lindsay Goff, has expressed disappointment as the business she has operated for five years is her livelihood. "I was walking back....
Kansas City Olympian returns to city where he proposed to his wife
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chris Nilsen has participated in track and field competitions in Paris close to 20 times over the past four years. But one trip to the City of Love didn’t involve a pole vault. Nilsen proposed to his girlfriend along the Seine on a trip to the city.
Kansas City Royals and Dream Factory fulfill child's dream
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Dream Factory recently treated Brody Bult, a young Royals fan diagnosed with Type One Diabetes, to a special behind-the-scenes game day experience. Bult, who was diagnosed at two years old, has faced challenges playing the sport he loves due to his condition. Despite this,...
Answering Alzheimer’s: Resources in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The questions posed by Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, confusing and frustrating. KMBC 9 is tackling some of those questions in our new documentary, Chronicle: Answering Alzheimer's. As part of that effort, we've compiled a list of Alzheimer's resources specific to the Kansas City area...
Kansas City Monarchs to become "Kansas Swiftie Monarchs" for a night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Monarchs will become the "Kansas Swiftie Monarchs" for a one-night event on Aug. 10. This transformation will take place when the team faces the Milwaukee Milkmen at Legends Field. The night will be filled with nods to pop star Taylor Swift, including...
Independence hopes voters will support pay raises for police officers at polls
Independence was forced to scramble when the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced raises for its officers in April. Now, city officials hope voters will sign off on police pay raises.
Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. The band has been performing for over 100 years and they spend eight Wednesdays in June and July entertaining the community. “I think we're so blessed...
Sgt. Greenlief Gets a Relentless Remuda War Horse
In late 2023 the men at War Horses for Veterans got a call—Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker had a Relentless Remuda horse that might fit their program. “Ty Smith with Solo Select heard that Trevor Brazile was looking to donate a horse and wanted to know the right place for it to go,” said medically retired Marine Sgt. Jake Greenlief, who is the War Horses for Veterans Ranch Manager and Director of Equine Management.
Postscripts: The Canady Experiment, A Hornet’s Nest, and 16-Deep in Kansas City
What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage. This week, we’re talking big money and softball players, coaches are traveling and talking while the Big 12 is prepping for basketball.
Hutchinson Picked To Defend KJCCC Football Title In Preseason Order Of Finish
COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Hutchinson Community College has been picked to defend their Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference football title following a vote of league coaches as part of the 2024 KJCCC Football Preseason Order of Finish. The Blue Dragons have won their past 17 games played against KJCCC...
Datebook: Christmas in July Connection Fair; Social Media Happy Hour Workshop
Christmas in July: The Connection Fair, hosted by Urban Community Connections | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kansas City | Free. Protecting and Growing Your Small- to Medium-Sized Business, hosted by SCORE | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free. Women in Development Summer Social, hosted by the Kansas City Area Development...
Stormont Vail Health’s vascular testing facility receives award for maintaining 30 years of excellence
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail Health’s Cotton O’Neil Heart Center received an award for maintaining 30 years of excellence in vascular testing. Stormont Vail Health officials announced that Cotton O’Neil Heart Center has received the Gold Milestone Recognition from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The award recognizes 30 years of excellence for the vascular testing facility. As one of the first facilities to earn IAC accreditation in vascular testing, they are part of an elite group representing their continuous commitment to quality patient care.
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