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Kansas City Royals sign former Seabreeze High School catcher Canyon Brown
One thing that could be counted on during Canyon Brown’s high school and college baseball career, is that if his team was playing a game, Brown would be stationed behind the plate. The catcher hopes that trend will continue as he embarks on his professional baseball career. The 2021...
Important Chief Showing Little Interest in Extension Ahead of Season
Fourth-year linebacker Nick Bolton has become one of the most important players on the Chiefs and a vocal leader of the defense, but he's focusing entirely on the upcoming season instead of a potential contract extension. Bolton has been clear that he doesn't want to discuss a new deal during...
Mo. teen dead, 5 others hospitalized after violent 2-vehicle crash
JACKSON COUNTY —One teen died and five others were injured in an accident just after 9p.m. Tuesday in Jackson County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Honda HR-V driven by Preston A. McCarty, 18, Holden, Missouri, and a 2008 Chevy Cobalt driven by Nathanel J. Jankura, 19, Holden, Missouri, were both southbound on U.S. 50 at Milton Thompson Road.
Kentucky and Eastern Missouri Brace for Stormy Weekend Weather
Paducah, KY – Daily chances of showers and storms will continue through the weekend across Kentucky, Eastern Missouri, and Southern Illinois, accompanied by increasing humidity levels. Temperatures are expected to return closer to normal next week, but with an even greater risk for storms. According to the US National...
At new Leawood space, music lovers can pick from 10,000+ recordings to listen to
Music museums across the country often have a focus on the visual. Think of instruments and iconic costumes like the famous white Elvis jumpsuit along the walls, with a button to press for a few snippets of a well-known tune. That’s not what you’ll find at Kelsyn Rooks’ new Leawood...
Missouri Attorney General plans to appeal order to vacate Christopher Dunn conviction
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge tossed out the murder conviction of Christopher Dunn on Monday and ordered his immediate release. Dunn has spent more than 30 years behind bars for a faulty murder conviction.
Geomagnetic watch and solar radiation storm incoming
Space weather is staying active and giving North America another opportunity to view the Northern Lights. A G2 geomagnetic storm watch is now in effect for Wednesday, July 24. In addition to the watch, a minor solar radiation storm event is expected on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to arrive […]
KSHB 41 Weather | Mostly sunny, much warmer today
An isolated afternoon storm can't completely be ruled out through Thursday. Increasing chance of showers & t-storms this weekend may hold the heat back for a few days. Wednesday: Mostly sunny and feeling more like the middle to end of July. Any storms that develop will remain very isolated. High:...
Kansas City to participate in U.S. Department of State program to strengthen global relations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A U.S. Department of State program to strengthen global relations will have participation from Kansas City’s Mayor’s Office. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said Tuesday his office will join an inaugural cohort of cities participating in the Department of State’s new Reta Jo Lewis Local Diplomat Program. It’s supposed to help build direct-to-city relationships with countries across the world.
Kansas City Chiefs Urged to Trade For 3,700-Yard WR to Help Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce
The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense has the potential to look much different this season, but the reigning champs also have the opportunity to add one more game-altering weapon to Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal before the 2024 season kicks off. As the Chiefs gear up to make a run at...
Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses utilizing WR Kadarius Toney with the running backs
The Kansas City Chiefs have multiple players competing for a few spots at each position in training camp. The versatility of players at camp will help their chances to be effective and make the team. After Tuesday’s practice, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters about having wide receiver Kadarius Toney working out with the running backs in training camp. “Yeah, I think that’s one of his strengths, is to be able to move him around,” said Reid. “He had some positive snaps for us at running back last year, and so he enjoys doing that, pretty multifaceted there with what...
Nearly 500 kayaks, canoes paddle from Kaw Point to St. Charles for annual MR340 river race
— The 19th annual Missouri American Water MR340 race kicked off from Kaw Point Park Tuesday morning. The race consists of more than 650 paddlers in kayaks, canoes and other nonmotorized boats. Paddlers spend four days on the Missouri River, traveling 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles. “The...
Steve Spagnuolo reacts to PFWA lifetime achievement award
Each year, the Pro Football Writers of America gives an NFL assistant coach a lifetime achievement award. In June, we reported that Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was one of two coaches being given the PFWA’s “Dr. Z Award” for 2024. The 64-year-old is widely...
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