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Traded: Royals send Bloomington's Will Klein to Oakland A's
Will Klein was all set to begin his third stint this season with the Kansas City Royals, climbing aboard the bus taking the team from its Chicago hotel to the White Sox's Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday afternoon. During the ride, Klein's phone began to buzz and looked down to see Royals GM J.J. Picollo was calling. The Bloomington North grad soon found out he was part of a trade with the Oakland Athletics that was announced...
‘You’re making us Christians look bad’: NFL kicker Harrison Butker is back with more drag queen complaints in an Olympic-themed return to form
Harrison Butker, NFL kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs and devoted Christian, is once again in the news for his bad opinions. This time, he should receive a gold medal for wrong assumptions. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker went viral a few months ago when he gave a commencement speech...
Everything has changed: Travis Kelce's busy offseason could impact the Chiefs long-term
The Kansas City Chiefs offense began to blossom during the 2017 NFL season, when the team still had quarterback Alex Smith at the helm. Even then, it was evident that Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had built a dangerous aerial attack. Reid’s variation of the West Coast system transformed after...
Former Kansas City mayor announces retirement from Park University, effective July 31
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kay Barnes, Kansas City’s first woman mayor, announced her retirement from Park University beginning on July 31. Barnes served two terms as the mayor of Kansas City. Following, she joined park as the director of the Center for Leadership in May 2007. : Where...
Travis Kelce sets staggering $100 million price tag for rights to New Heights podcast as networks swarm to seal deal
TRAVIS Kelce reportedly has his eyes on a massive price for his New Heights podcast. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end, 34, hosts the podcast alongside his brother, NFL legend Jason Kelce. New Heights has soared in popularity since Travis Kelce relationship with music icon Taylor Swift first began last summer. Networks have reportedly […]
Woman accused of robbing Springfield Casey’s, stabbing an employee
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police arrested a woman after they say she robbed a Casey’s convenience store on Friday and stabbed one of the employees. 29-year-old Sierra Davis of Springfield was charged with three felonies, including first-degree robbery, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. According to the probable cause statement, police arrived at Casey’s on […]
Farmington honors local veterans in Engler Park
The City of Farmington continues to honor local veterans in Engler Park. Last week, the new Veterans Honor Walk was named in honor of Marine Staff Sargeant Trever Spink from Farmington. Spink was a Farmington High School graduate and member of the US Marine Corps. Throughout his military career, Spink served during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and completed two tours in Iraq. On June 16, 2004, Spink returned to Iraq to serve during Operation Iraqi Freedom but died on July 10th following a non-combat-related accident in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. The Veterans Honor Walk is located near the Chandler/Vargo trail at Engler Park, across from the Play It Forward in the Parkland Playground. Banners honoring Farmington-area veterans can be seen throughout with additional ones to be hung as space allows.
Former All-Star SS traded from White Sox to Royals mid-series
Recently acquired Royals shortstop Paul DeJong won't have to travel far to reach his new team.As ESPN's Jesse Rogers noted, the former White Sox infielder only needs to take a quick walk from one dugout at Guaranteed Rate Field to the other. Paul DeJong is switching dugouts here at Guaranteed Rate Field, traded to the Royals, per a source.— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 30, 2024 Paul DeJong has walked over to the other dugout pic.twitter.com/Olm4BoirNH— James Fegan (@JRFegan) July 30, 2024 Kansas City is in Chicago for a three-game series with the MLB-worst White Sox (27-82). On Monday, DeJong suited up for the...
‘Now we’re just showing off’ excited Chiefs fans claim after Patrick Mahomes pulls off ‘quadruple pass’ in training camp
A KANSAS City Chiefs trick play has NFL fans fearing for their teams ahead of the upcoming season. Patrick Mahomes and Co. performed an outrageous “quadruple pass” play during a recent open training session. The reigning Super Bowl champions are known for their unusual playbook under coach Andy Reid. Mahomes is hoping to lead the […]
Entrepreneur-Focused Porter House KC Opens A Retail Incubator In Kansas City, MO, To Support Under-Resourced Founders
A retail incubator is opening its doors to disadvantaged founders in Kansas City, MO. Startland News reports that The Porter House KC’s 811 Retail Incubator held its grand opening on July 27, 2024. The 811 Retail Incubator space is designed to ensure entrepreneurs will find support from the ideation phase to an establishment becoming a… Continue reading Entrepreneur-Focused Porter House KC Opens A Retail Incubator In Kansas City, MO, To Support Under-Resourced Founders
Unheralded Chiefs Receiver Impressing Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes
The Kansas City Chiefs revamped their wide receiver room over the past few months. After winning the Super Bowl despite a lack of reliable receivers, the Chiefs went out of their way to ensure Patrick Mahomes won’t be sabotaged by his teammates, signing Marquise Brown to a one-year deal and trading up in the first round to select wide receiver Xavier Worthy. When paired with Rashee Rice, these three should be one of the game’s more reliable receiver trios. However, former undrafted free agent Nikko Remigio is reportedly impressing in camp and could steal one of the final spots on the roster.
NFL analyst thinks Travis Kelce injury would disrupt the entire AFC
In the sports media landscape, it's not hard to find hot takes that turn ice cold rather quickly. It comes with the territory. Even I've had some predictions that didn't take long to freeze over. But earlier this week I heard one of the worst takes, I've heard in a while.
Woman pleads guilty to killing unborn baby, Arkansas pregnant mother in plot to claim child as her own
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Amber Waterman pleaded guilty in federal court to kidnapping and killing Ashley Bush, a 31-week pregnant Arkansas woman, and her unborn baby back in 2022. Waterman changed her plea from not guilty during a hearing in Springfield on July 30, 2024. She was set to go on trial alongside her husband Jamie Waterman, who at this time is still expected to stand trial in October for allegedly assisting Amber in the crimes.
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