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Kansas City psychiatrist wants to educate people about ADHD and mental health
Dr. Sasha Hamdani wears many hats: She is a local psychiatrist, makes content on several social media platforms about ADHD and mental health, and even created an app called Focus Genie to help people with ADHD manage their time. The Kansas City area psychiatrist's next adventure is to give her...
KC Pet Project finds woman’s lost pet, then gives it to someone else
Joy quickly turned to sadness for a woman who has been looking for her lost dog for nearly a decade. KC Pet Project says the length of ownership and most recent possession are considered when deciding where to place a pet.
Kansas City offers grant to expand outdoor dining options
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - If you like to eat outside, you’ll have more options in Kansas City soon. In May, the Kansas City City Council approved a grant to expand outdoor dining in Kansas City. The application window for the grant opens on Jul. 29 and runs through Aug. 16.
Home at the center of the Battle of Westport has many tales to tell
The defending back-to-back Super Bowl champions have begun their quest for an unprecedented three-peat. Crunch Time Boxing is a boxing gym in Kansas City that opens their doors to kids for free with help from KC Chiefs players. Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 7:40 PM UTC. Law enforcement made eight...
Former Missouri Southern Personnel Accept Coaching Positions at Div. I Program UMKC
KANSAS CITY, MO — Former Missouri Southern softball player Josie Tofpi and former Missouri Southern Assistant Coach Cody Barham are moving up to a great opportunity coaching at Division I program. Josie Tofpi will be joining the University of Missouri-Kansas City Softball Coaching Staff as an Assistant Coach. Tofpi was one of the best players […]
Blue Valley School Buzz: A second act of purpose
Retirement often sparks a search for a new purpose in life, and for Larry Jones, that purpose led him back to an unfilled passion. After 30 years of managing historic Kansas City venues like Bartle Hall and Kemper Arena, Jones wanted to make a deeper impact on his community. “I...
KC man remains behind bars on $5 million bond after Clay Co. indictment
CLAY CO., Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man has been indicted by a Clay County grand jury as evidence in a lengthy investigation linked him to a fatal 2020 attempted robbery. Clay County, Missouri, District Court records indicate that on Friday, July 26, Alvin J. Horrison, 33, of Kansas City, Mo., was indicted by a grand jury on murder in the second degree. He was also charged with four counts of armed criminal action, endangering the welfare of a child, assault and attempted robbery.
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,...
‘They’re mocking the system’: Latino community responds to campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Latino community members in Kansas City say they are feeling othered by a recent campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants. “No more taxpayer handouts for illegals period. Nada. Zilch. Zero” is one of the first lines Senator Bill Eigel expressed in his campaign video for Missouri Governor released on Tuesday.
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....
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...
Corey's Network to hold vigil for unsolved homicides in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Corey's Network, a local organization, has spent nearly a year creating individual signs for 725 unsolved homicides in the Kansas City metro area. On Sunday night, the group will display signs at a vigil at Speaks Chapel near 39th and 291 Highway in Independence. The...
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...
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