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NiJa Canady signs NIL deal with Adidas, Patrick Mahomes
LUBBOCK, Texas. (WIBW) - Topeka native and new Texas Tech pitcher NiJa Canady secured an NIL deal from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas on Friday, Aug. 23. Canady and five other Texas Tech student-athletes will participate in brand marketing campaigns for Mahomes and Adidas. The three-time Super...
Daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner goes viral for dorm room decorations at SMU
DALLAS — Ava Hunt, the youngest daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, moved into her SMU dorm on Friday. With that move came a touching social media post from her mother Tavia -- and some viral media attention, too. Earlier this year, the 19-year-old Ava announced she...
KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries in September
(TOPEKA, Kan.) The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is celebrating several employees' service anniversaries this coming September. According to KDOT, they are "proud to acknowledge them (the employees) for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kan." KDOT highlight several employees celebrating anniversaries from 40 years to...
Kansas Department of Agriculture receives $331,513 for crop programs
(KOAM) - The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded $331,513.22 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service.
Biologists track invasive species reaching ‘impressive sizes’ in Neosho River
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are switching up their tactics to manage a large invasive fish species creeping into one of the state’s rivers. Biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are turning their efforts to the Neosho River in southeastern Kansas this year in a combined effort with the Oklahoma […]
Back-to-school toys for kids
"Tonies, Funrise, Schyling Inc., and Thames & Kosmos are a paid advertisers of Kansas City Spotlight and is responsible for this content." It seems hard to believe that summer vacation for our kiddos is coming to an end. Elizabeth Werner, a child lifestyle expert, joins us today to share how to get the kids ready to head back-to-school.
How green technology is reshaping what buyers expect from Kansas City’s housing market
Twenty years ago, only the most environmentally minded of homebuyers worried much about solar panels, insulation ratings or the value of a heat pump. Today, all those factors matter in a market where energy bills take on growing importance in homebuyers’ calculations. Green home technologies have become more ordinary,...
Man found shot to death near art center identified as Kansas City local
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The man found shot to death near a Kansas City art center earlier in the week has been identified as a 31-year-old Kansas man. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced on Friday, Aug. 23, that the deceased individual found near 19th and Troost Ave., near the Bunker Center for the Arts, earlier in the week has been identified as Brandon Branham, 31, of Kansas City, Kan.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Extreme weekend heat, stormier and less hot next week
Another round of storms will fire near the Oklahoma state line to the southwest early this evening followed by another smattering of storms to the northwest by early tonight. A storm may try to reach severe status for damaging winds. Additional showers will fire overnight from central into eastern Kansas...
Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second Amendment
A federal judge in Kansas has tossed out a machine gun possession charge and questioned if bans on the weapons violate the Second Amendment. If upheld on appeal, the ruling by U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes in Wichita could have a sweeping impact on the regulation of machine guns, including homemade automatic weapons that many police and prosecutors blame for fueling gun violence. Broomes, an appointee of President Donald Trump, on Wednesday dismissed two machine gun possession counts against Tamori Morgan, who was indicted last year. Morgan was accused of possessing a model AM-15 .300-caliber machine gun and a machine gun conversion device known as a “Glock switch” that can make a semi-automatic weapon fire like a machine gun. “The court finds that the Second Amendment applies to the weapons charged because they are ‘bearable arms’ within the original meaning of the amendment,” Broomes wrote. He added that the government “has the burden to show that the regulation is consistent with this nation’s historical firearm regulation tradition.”
Women’s Basketball Unveils 2024-25 Schedule
Kansas City Women's Basketball has released its 2024-25 schedule, featuring a dynamic line-up as they embark on their third year under Head Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett. With seven new players, the Roos will kick off the season on the road against Utah State and Utah Valley from November 4-6. The home opener is set for November 9 against William Jewell, with additional challenges including matchups against Nebraska and a holiday multi-team event in Texas.
UMB branch holds tiny “house party”
Early Thursday, morning drivers heading up State Line Road near I-435 might have been curious as to why a tiny home was parked at the UMB Bank building. On August 22, UMB at 1310 Carondelet Drive sponsored a (tiny) House Party along with Roasterie Coffee to benefit the Veterans Community Project. The 240-square foot house set upon a trailer welcomed guest tours of the small habitat built for homeless veterans. According to Executive Director Chris Admire, most veterans typically stay 14 to 16 months before they find permanent housing. The Project boasts of a 85 percent success rate at placing vets. The oldest vets to live in the tiny housing community at 89th and Troost are a couple of Korean War vets, one of whom is 95 years old, according to Admire.
Women’s Soccer Hosts Kansas City
THIS WEEK Women's soccer hosts Kansas City in match number four of the season. GAMEDAY INFORMATION Date/Time: Sunday, August 25 – 4:30 PM CST Location: Hunter Stadium – St. Charles, Mo. Live Stats Live Video: ESPN + LAST TIME OUT The Lions score a pair in a 2-0 win over IU Indy. Eyglo Thorsteinsdottir and Anna Johnson registered a goal. Tasneem Dizdarevic tallied an assist. Caroline Ritter recorded a shutout in her debut in net. 2024 STATISTICAL LEADERS Points – Johnson (4) Goals – Johnson (2) Assists – Dizdarevic (2) Shots – Mackenzie Compton (6) Shots on Goal – Compton...
Trump's running mate makes campaign stop in Kansas
JOHNSON COUNTY —Ohio Senator and Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance made a campaign fundraising stop in Mission Hills Thursday evening. Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall shared on social media a photo welcoming Vance to Kansas. The campaign charged $5,000 per couple to attend the fundraiser and $10,000 per...
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Hold Public Meeting on Aug. 29
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the Independence Gun Club Heritage Center in Independence. The meeting will start at noon and continue until all agenda items are covered. Attendees are welcome in person, but virtual participation is also available.
Longtime Fifth District, Kansas Court of Appeals judge Gary Rulon passes away
Funeral services are coming at the end of next week for Gary Rulon, a longtime judge at the local and state levels. Rulon passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 am Aug. 31 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe. Visitation will precede the funeral at 9 am, with a graveside service following at Shawnee Mission Memory Garden.
Population 9: These are the least populated towns in Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT/KSNW) – Dotted among Kansas prairies and farm fields are over 700 cities and towns. While several large cities exist across the state, most Kansas communities have less than 1,000 residents. The U.S. Census Bureau tracks the populations of cities and incorporated places across the state. The smallest city in Kansas is Waldron City, located […]
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