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Local bull rider helps team to pair of pro wins
A local bull rider started off his new campaign with a bang. Koltin Hevalow, a Class of 2022 graduate from Smithville, with his team, the Kansas City Outlaws, went 2-0 at the Professional Bull Riders Camping World Team Series’ first event of the season, PBR Wildcatter Days. Hevalow and...
WEATHER BLOG: Heat-related illness possible if precautions aren't taken, Nick Bender says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today through Thursday are First Alert Weather Alert Days, as excessive heat and humidity could result in heat-related illnesses if the necessary precautions aren't taken. High temperatures today will reach around 100 degrees with heat index values between 110 and 115 degrees. The heat wave...
Driver dies after car rolls down KC embankment into gorge
KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just before 7p.m. Sunday in Kansas City. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Mercedes 300D was eastbound on 63rd Street in Kansas City at a high rate of speed, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchins. In the area of 63rd and Hardesty,...
Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, Former Kansas City Southern CEO, Dies at 66
Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, the final chief executive officer of Kansas City Southern who helped orchestrate that railroad’s 2023 merger with Canadian Pacific Railway, has died. He was 66 years old. Pat served as President and CEO of KCS from 2015 until April 14, 2023, upon the completion of the...
Regional Sports (7/30): Several regional CFB players on Nagurski Award Watch List
(KMAland) — Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -Royals trade for Paul DeJong: https://x.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1818373582860296567. -Royals acquire P Erceg: https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1818368803308495322. St. Louis Cardinals. Iowa State. -Beau Freyler, Jeremiah Cooper on Nagurski Award Watch...
What Chiefs fans need to know as excessive heat warning hits St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KCTV) - The competition isn’t the only thing heating up at training camp. Temperatures are climbing in St. Joseph – but that’s not stopping Chiefs Kingdom from showing up in masses. “We’re so excited about the Chiefs, it doesn’t even matter,” Rocky Walker of...
Our Aug. 2024 Events Calendar features Childish Gambino, Dogstar, and more
Aug 6-11 Come From Away, Starlight Theatre. Kauffman Center Presents With Tobin Entertainment Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show, Muriel Kauffman Theatre. KKFI Crossroads Music Fest, Stockyards District and Folly Theater. Aug 29-31 Jay Chandrasekhar, Comedy Club KC. Aug 30-Sept 1. Kansas City Irish Fest, Crown Center.
Chiefs Throw Star Into the Fire After Return From Injury
The Chiefs wasted no time getting All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney back into the fray, throwing him in as the starter in his first day back from a torn pectoral muscle. Widely regarded as one of the best offensive linemen in the sport, Thuney is a three-time All-Pro and four-time Super Bowl champion, helping form the foundation of a dominant interior group alongside Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith.
Evergy offers tips to save money, energy, during summer heat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - Evergy provided tips to save energy and money from the warmest temperatures of the summer. Adjust your thermostats - Setting your manual thermostat 3-5 degrees warmer than you normally would can improve efficiency while still keeping your home comfortable. Windows – Up to 25 percent...
The Royals will soon be playing on Xfinity again. Here are the details
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Not even three months since Comcast stopped carrying Royals games on Bally Sports, the boys in blue will be back on its menu. Diamond Sports Group LLC and Comcast announced on Monday that they reached a carriage agreement for the distribution of Diamond’s 15 regional sports networks, including Bally Sports Kansas City, to Xfinity TV customers.
Kansas City police say 38-year-old man found safe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — UPDATE: Kansas City police say he was found safe. The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing person last seen earlier today. Michael Stypolkowski, 38, was reported missing after being last seen at approximately 2:20 p.m. on July...
Let’s eat out: KCMO wants more outdoor dining; new grants program pays for restaurant upgrades
Outdoor dining’s economic impact outlasted the pandemic, said Mayor Quinton Lucas. A new push to boost KCMO businesses — with the backing of city tourism dollars — is expected to help local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars embrace the opportunity, he said. His goal: Make outdoor dining spaces even more attractive to visitors and hometown The post Let’s eat out: KCMO wants more outdoor dining; new grants program pays for restaurant upgrades appeared first on Startland News.
Competency hearing for Fredrick Scott delayed, he’s not taking medication
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A competency hearing for accused serial killer Fredrick Scott did not take place Monday because both the prosecutor and public defender agreed Scott was not taking his prescribed mental health medication. The prosecutor said Scott has missed nine doses since a judge set a competency...
Visually impaired students learn cybersecurity practices as they plan for their careers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - 15 students from around Kansas City are building websites and learning better cybersecurity practices to protect them in spite of their visual impairments. The range of visual ability varies from student to student, but all have access to programs that allow them to utilize their...
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